Podcasts about meet minneapolis

Melvin Tennant, The CEO of Meet Minneapolis recapped their annual meeting with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Meet Minneapolis

Melvin Tennant, The CEO of Meet Minneapolis recapped their annual meeting with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Meet Minneapolis

Meet Minneapolis has plans to bring back the vibrancy, culture and enthusiasm we're missing in downtown Minneapolis. Are you buying the plan?

Julie Sjordal, CEO of St. David's Center, joins Chad at the top of the hour to talk about the huge negative impact any potential cuts to Medicaid could have on their patients and families that depend on those dollars for care. Later, what do you think of the plans from Meet Minneapolis to bring the life and vibrancy back to downtown?

Der Mississippi entspringt im Lake Itasca in Minnesota und durchquert den US-Bundesstaat über eine Länge von ungefähr 1100 km. Audiotraveller Henry Barchet spricht in dieser Episode mit Menschen, die entlang des Mississippis leben. Sie hören die Geschichte, wie der Quellsee 'Lake Itasca' zu seinem Namen kam. Welche Gefahren bei einer Reise auf dem Mississippi drohten und warum Minneapolis früher einer der weltweit größten Getreidemühlenstandorte war. Weitere Informationen auch unter https://www.exploreminnesota.com/de  Cover Credit: Mike Krivit Photography, Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis

Two nights each at US Bank Stadium for Morgan Wallen and Metallica were among the reasons people flocked to Minneapolis this summer.An update from the head of Meet Minneapolis, Melvin Tennant on The WCCO Morning News. 

Two nights each at US Bank Stadium for Morgan Wallen and Metallica were among the reasons people flocked to Minneapolis this summer.An update from the head of Meet Minneapolis, Melvin Tennant on The WCCO Morning News. 

The road to inclusivity is a long one. Hear what Ka Vang, Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Meet Minneapolis, says about the role tourism plays and how to start.

There's no denying that Taylor Swift's Eras tour has provided a substantial economic boost to cities where she has performed. According to research conducted by Question Pro, the tour is estimated to have generated nearly $5 billion in consumer spending in the United States alone. This past summer, Taylor Swift brought her Eras tour to Minneapolis, delivering two sold-out performances at US Bank Stadium. Our guests today have firsthand knowledge of the profound impact the Eras tour had on Minneapolis' economy. Courtney Ries, Senior Vice President of Destination Branding and Strategy for Meet Minneapolis, and Christy Loy, General Manager for the Canopy by Hilton hotel Minneapolis Mill District, shed light on the significant contribution made by the Eras tour to the economic landscape of Minneapolis.Meet MinneapolisCanopy by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis Mill DistrictExperience Rochester, MN

Jared Brewington is one of our all time favorite guests. He's the proprietor of Official Fried Chicken, a board member of Meet Minneapolis and am all around booster of Minneapolis. He's great. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet Minneapolis is out with a new campaign trying to woo visitors back to downtown. Jason talked to Mike Caguin, the Chief Creative Officer for Periscope, the creative company behind the campaign.

Hour 2: Jason talked with Kathryn Hayes from Anchor Fish and Chips on DeRusha Eats. Then he spoke with Mike Caguin from Periscope, the agency behind Meet Minneapolis' new marketing campaign.

Blois Olson talks MN politics and Courtney Ries at Meet Minneapolis join Susie Jones in hour 2

Courtney Ries from Meet Minneapolis joins Susie Jones. 

The tourism and hospitality industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, but there are signs of a recovery. Two leaders in the tourism industry sit down for a conversation on the impact of the pandemic, the current state of affairs, and why they are bullish on the road ahead. Melvin Tennant is President and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, and Joe Ward is President of Experience Rochester, Minnesota.Experience Rochester's website

Christy is the General Manager of the W Minneapolis. Rarely do introspective conversations about the evolution of senior level positions in hotels get to be had, so when I had the opportunity to talk with Christy about the state of play for a hotel GM, I jumped at it. The job of a hotel GM is demanding, in many cases all-consuming and constantly changing. But never before has there been a time where those demands feel like they compete, yet sometimes align and at the same time stretch your boundaries to new places.  This conversation tries to shed some light on how the role of a GM is evolving while having to balance the priorities of different stakeholders. Christy shares great insight into leadership, providing purpose and how the hospitality industry is looking to the future. About ChristyChristy held a wide spectrum of leadership roles from Front Desk Manager to Director of Operations across 7 hotels, 4 cities & 2 countries. She has a deep knowledge of various markets incorporating convention, airport, urban & suburban operations including new openings & transitions. Christy assumed her current role as General Manager, W Minneapolis – The Foshay in March of 2020 after moving from Boston where she was Dual General Manager of the Aloft & Element Hotels Boston Seaport District. Christy is knows for “Best in Class” Talent Engagement and, in 2017, Christy was awarded Element General Manager of the Year. Christy has a passion for building culture and creating opportunity. She has been certified as a master service culture trainer and believes that development is an every day opportunity. She is passionate about investing in the next generation with close community connections. She believes in doing good with what she has in her hands and previously served as Associate Board Chair for Junior Achievement of Northern New England and fundraiser / team coach for Girls on the Run. She currently serves as Vice President of the Greater Minneapolis Hospitality Association. Christy holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Christy made her mark in operations early in her career and has vowed since then to never get too far away from the guests she serves. LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-loy-19a75b50/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-loy-19a75b50/)  W Minneapolis: http://www.wminneapolis.com/ (www.wminneapolis.com) Meet Minneapolis: https://www.minneapolis.org/ (https://www.minneapolis.org/) --- Thank you to Breezeway for sponsoring this episode. If you're looking for an operations software platform that will make an immediate impact on your business, visit http://breezeway.io/provenprinciples (breezeway.io/provenprinciples) to learn more. --- For past episodes, show notes or if you've got a story that might make a great episode, head over to https://www.theprovenprinciplespodcast.com/ (theprovenprinciplespodcast.com). We'd love to hear from you. You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, even on YouTube... and if you haven't already, don't forget to leave us a rating and a review.  Thanks for listening to The Proven Principles Hospitality Podcast.

Destination marketing is selling the experience of traveling to a location. It should be safe and seamless, even though the marketers rely wholly on partners to deliver the experience they sell. The only ways to succeed are to communicate with intentionality and strengthen ties among the industry and community. In this episode, I interview Melvin Tennant II, CEO at Meet Minneapolis, about the ins and outs of destination marketing after the tough year of 2020 and the emerging year of 2021. Join us as we discuss: The little-known discipline of destination marketing Combining creativity with the data side of the business Intentional communication with partners and with customers How to deliver a seamless customer travel experience  Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Check out our website at Taylor.com. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Art of Marketing Operations in your favorite podcast player.

Joining Katie and Lisa this week is Minneapolis architect, Kari Nelson. When we think about keeping simplicity in our lives, organization is paramount.  Kari works with her clients to ensure that the homes she creates for her clients are efficient and practical. Kari shares with us current trends, such as carving out personal space for family members to relax and unwind.  Kari's homes are unique, personal and useful for their future homeowners.  Learn more about Kari @ https://www.knelsonarchitects.com/

How do we clean Minneapolis up & get conventions back in this city? Mike Max finds out when he talks to Melvin Tennant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #3. Our guest is Melvin Tennant, CEO of Meet Minneapolis, discussing destination management in the face of multi-layered crises, and why constant communication with staff, stakeholders, and residents is critical when tourism is on hold. We also put out a call for more examples of DMO awesomeness for the 4th Annual eTSY Awards. Check out the Travel Vertical Newsletter: https://thetravelvertical.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please contact Laurie at laurie@thetravelvertical.com The Travel Vertical Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and Laurie Farr and produced by the team at Relic. 

Dozens of businesses reported property damage in downtown Minneapolis last week. It came after a night of looting and vandalism following what authorities said was misinformation about the apparent suicide of a man in the city’s downtown business district. It was reminiscent of the days after George Floyd’s killing in late May and early June when dayslong unrest left about 1,500 buildings damaged in Minneapolis and St. Paul. So, why does looting happen in some protests? Guests: Andrea Boyles is a sociologist and author of the book, “You Can’t Stop the Revolution: Community Disorder and Social Ties in Post-Ferguson America.” She studies race, social justice and Black citizen-police conflict.  Tawanna Black is the CEO of the Center for Economic Inclusion, a St. Paul-based nonprofit that works to close the wage gaps between white people and people of color in the Twin Cities. Melvin Tennant is the president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, the city's convention and visitors bureau. Use the audio player above to listen to the program. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saying the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick is to stay home, more people are starting to travel again during a global health crisis.   Some people are opting to travel by car instead of plane. Others are using Airbnb instead of hotels. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with travel and tourism experts about the latest trends. MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell also joins the program, as he does most Mondays, to talk about the state of the economy. Guests: Kyle Potter is the editor-in-chief of Thrifty Traveler, a digital publication about air travel. Melvin Tennant is the president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, a convention and visitors association that promotes Minneapolis tourism. Chris Farrell is MPR News’ senior economic contributor.

Minneapolis has found itself at the center of attention in a national and now global discussion on issues of systemic racism and police reform in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. In this episode of the SportsTravel Podcast, SportsTravel Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz sits down with Melvin Tennant, the president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis and the executive director of Sports Minneapolis. We have a frank dialogue about how Floyd's death has been felt in Minneapolis, ways that systemic racism has been reflected in the travel and hospitality community, suggestions for better hiring practices within the industry and how sports can help lead the way in recovery not just on this issue but on the many economic issues facing destinations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get the Super Bowl to Minneapolis? Or the Final Four? Well, we sat down with Jenn Schaal, Director of Partnership Marketing for Meet Minneapolis to hear just how this wonderful city pulls off amazing events. As an organization, Meet Minneapolis works directly with organizations both near and far to ensure that tourism is kept at an all-time high in Minneapolis. There is so much to offer in the great state of Minnesota, and especially right here in Minneapolis, that Jenn and her team want to make it possible for everyone to experience it! Listen to how she is just one member of a large team that works year-round to make this city attractive!

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Minneapolis Insider Podcast: An Insider's Look at the Latino Community in Minneapolis by Meet Minneapolis

Jenn Schaal, Director of Partnerships at Meet Minneapolis shares her experiences in building partnerships internally and externally in order to successfully market the City of Minneapolis.

In Pivot Point: Reshaping Your Business When It Matters Most, Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, writes that associations need to be nimble organizations. Addressing the challenges and disruptions that face our industry requires an ability to adapt or else risk being left behind. In this episode, Sheri discusses the insights she gleaned from interviewing dozens of association executives while writing her new book.This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is graciously sponsored by Meet Minneapolis.

Justice and Drew start the hour discussing Meet Minneapolis overstating economic impact by $196M over 3 years. Later, they're joined by Tim Pawlenty.

Interview with Leah Shah from Visit Houston and Melvin Tennant from Meet Minneapolis about the planning and execution that goes into hosting the Super Bowl. Houston hosted the Super Bowl in 2017 and Minneapolis will host the Super Bowl in 2018. Continue Reading → The post Passport Travel Marketing & PR #015: Super Bowl appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

The Minneapolis Insider Podcast is a monthly podcast produced by Meet Minneapolis and U.S. Bank to share insider info and highlights of events and festivals in town. On this months cast we feature inside information on the brewery scene in Minneapolis, the Zombie Pub Crawl, U.S. Bank Stadium and upcoming fall events in town! Music: www.bensoundmusic.com

The Minneapolis Insider Podcast is a new, monthly podcast produced by Meet Minneapolis and U.S. Bank to share insider info and highlights of events and festivals in town.

What does Minneapolis do to attract visitors and what goes into a proposal for hosting a major conference or event the Super Bowl? Meet Minneapolis has the answers and it's not to keep building more stadiums.