Podcasts about orlando mayor buddy dyer

James Uthmeier is coming after Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. Your texts and talkbacks. Some are financing their Coachella tickets. Kelly Shoup on kids' body image issues. Your texts and talkbacks.

The Pride have brought hardware to Orlando!

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins the show to help explain how important this award is to the Sports community in Orlando.

S3E006 - The final part of my discussion with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer; an election integrity lawyer answers the question - "was the 2020 election stolen?;" Friday night fun and games with MUSIC trivia

S3E004 - Part II of Joe's discussion with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer focuses on the hassles of DTO panhandlers and the tent city; the network media stoke the fears of what a 2nd Trump admin could mean for America; survey finds that most Republicans find Donald Trump to be religious; we'll take a look at the names on the Epstein docs; DEI under the gun.

S3E002 - Orlando's longest-serving mayor joins Joe Kelley to discuss the future of Downtown Orlando, the Black Lives Matter mural on Rosalind Avenue, the planned park underneath I-4 and the many different Orlando venues - Kia Center, Camping World Stadium, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Why has there been such a long delay in finally dismantling that dangerous scaffolding on the outside of a downtown Orlando building, which has been teetering on the brink of collapse for more than a week, closing off busy streets and killing business in the affected area? And where has Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer been all this time?

For Episode 320, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit the folks at Smoke and Donuts in the Milk District, so they brought the official show lawyer, Moe DeWitt to come out too. This week's episode was sponsored by Florida Groves Music, Art, and Cannabis Festival, Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, the DeWitt Law Firm, Downtown Orlando, and Smoke and Donuts. Topics include an interview with the chef/owner of Smoke and Donuts Ian Russell, a sit-down with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to chat about the upcoming #407Day in downtown Orlando, they also chat about the current burn ban in Orange County, updates on the Reedy Creek/Disney hullabaloo, Funding issues for Visit Florida, a new "listening lounge" opening downtown, and Shaquille O'Neal's new fried chicken restaurant. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Buddy Dyer has been Mayor of Orlando for the past 20 years! In that time Orlando has seen massive growth, with much more to come. We talked about changes in Downtown Orlando, new jobs coming to the area, and if we'll get another professional sports team. Drop a comment below and let me know what makes you love Orlando. Thinking of buying or selling a home in Orlando? My team and I would love to help! Email me at info@pozekgroup.com

You know him from the airport tram announcement, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins us. We discuss his favorite places in Orlando and what he sees the hospitality industry in Orlando going now that we're a year out of quarantine. P.S. Please subscribe! Watch this podcast ➔ http://bit.ly/pigfloydsyoutube Produced by BrandCrumbs Media in Orlando, FL Filmed and Recorded at Venture X Downtown Orlando

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Chris Castro, Director of Sustainability & Resilience and Co-Chair of the ‘Future-Ready' initiative for the City of Orlando. Chris has accomplished a tremendous amount with the city in an amazingly brief time. Listen in to learn more about the thrilling work Chris is currently doing and about this fascinating personal journey in the field of sustainability.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Chris' beginning in sustainability [02:40] Effectively building and creating teams [10:06] Orlando's sustainability program [11:21] Seven key priority areas for urban sustainability [17:11] Climate strategies for cities [20:52] What's next for Orlando? [25:30] Chris' entrepreneurial projects [29:18] The biggest challenge in Chris' career [36:20] Chris in the City of Orlando Over the last seven and a half years, Chris has had the privilege to work as the Senior Adviser to Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer and direct the Office of Sustainability and Resilience. He oversees some exciting policy interventions, program developments, and partnerships that are being established to advance the overall vision of Orlando. The city's work is securing its status as one of the most environmentally friendly, socially equitable, inclusive, and economically vibrant cities in the 21st century. Sustainability challenges in Florida Changing people's behaviors is extremely difficult to do. Changing the behaviors of an institution like a city that's been around for hundreds of years adds a whole new level of complexity. That's the genuine challenge that municipal government leaders like Chris and public officials are trying to address. Florida has had leadership that called climate change a hoax and made legislative sustainability measures banned or illegal. Now Florida has leadership focused on preemptions and stripping local governments' home rule to address some of the most significant issues. In the recent legislative session, Congress and Florida's governor signed a preemption bill regulating energy systems within Florida's cities.  What's different about Orlando's sustainability program? A city might have a strong mayor who says that sustainability is a priority. Initiatives will be created — and then a new mayor with a different initiative takes office, and efforts are shifted elsewhere. When Chris began working with the City of Orlando, he started the process of institutionalizing sustainability in the city. He helped the city create an office in the executive department. Now Orlando's ordinance has a specific chapter focused on sustainability and resilience, and it calls for a Director in the Office of Sustainability. They also have a chapter in internal policies and procedures focused on sustainability that specifically calls out this office. Importantly, they've created long-term permanence of this work beyond the mayor's term. Chris now oversees an office of thirteen individuals. He describes his office as a sustainability consulting firm. Their role is to help the Chief of Police, the Chief of Fire, the Head of Public Works, and the Streets and Stormwater Department implement and change operational procedures to ensure that the city is moving towards its sustainability goals. This model for how a city can transition towards a zero-carbon economy has made Orlando one of the leading cities advancing sustainability. Resources & People Mentioned Penelope Canan - Sociology IDEAS For Us - Advancing Environmental Action Worldwide Climate First Bank Buddy Dyer Epcot Theme Park Kenneth LaRoe - Founder & CEO - Climate First Bank Paris to Pittsburgh Connect with Chris Castro Their website On Twitter On LinkedIn On Facebook Chris serves as the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and 'Future-Ready' steering committee member at the City of Orlando — developing a comprehensive set of policies & programs that has turned Orlando into one of the leading cities in America accelerating sustainability, resiliency, and climate action. Chris is best known for his entrepreneurial efforts prior to coming to the City, including as Co-founder and President of the global sustainability nonprofit, IDEAS For Us, a clean energy consulting firm Citizen Energy, and a renowned urban farming social enterprise Fleet Farming. In 2020, Chris also joined partners to launch ‘Climate First Bank', the first B-Corp community bank in Florida working to advance ESG and local sustainable investing. Outside of work, Chris serves on many nonprofit and academic boards, including the UCF Energy Research Center, US Green Building Council of Florida, Project Greenschools, and Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. In December 2018, Chris starred in the National Geographic documentary on climate change called "Paris to Pittsburgh" to share the Orlando journey on climate action with millions of people around the World. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins The Bridge presented by AdventHeath to talk about getting more people in Orlando vaccinated and the ways the city is encouraging people. Then he discusses the plans for bidding on the World Cup, what the Wilfs mean for Orlando City and more, plus he talks about the Florida Gators.

Peggy and Chris Castro, senior advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, director of sustainability & resilience, and 'future-ready' steering committee member, City of Orlando, talk about how the city is advancing sustainability. He shares his thoughts about advancing green economic development opportunities and how this is one of the best wealth building, job creating times of our history. They also discuss: How Green Works Orlando has created a culture of sustainability across the community. Earth overshoot day and that last year we overshot the natural resources of this Earth on August 20, 2020—and at that point, we were taking from future generation resources. How the City of Orlando partners and participates in peer networks with other cities. The potential rise of resilience hubs in cities. greenworksorlando.com (05.11.21 - #719) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Peggy and Chris Castro, senior advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, director of sustainability & resilience, and 'future-ready' steering committee member, City of Orlando, talk about how the city is advancing sustainability. He shares his thoughts about advancing green economic development opportunities and how this is one of the best wealth building, job creating times of our history. They also discuss: How Green Works Orlando has created a culture of sustainability across the community. Earth overshoot day and that last year we overshot the natural resources of this Earth on August 20, 2020—and at that point, we were taking from future generation resources. How the City of Orlando partners and participates in peer networks with other cities. The potential rise of resilience hubs in cities. greenworksorlando.com (05.11.21 - #719) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

Chris Castro serves as the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and "Future-Ready" steering-committee member at the City of Orlando developing a comprehensive set of policies & programs that has turned Orlando into one of the leading cities in America accelerating sustainability, resiliency, and climate action. The Nature Conservancy

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, February 15th includes the latest coronavirus numbers, Senate acquits Donald Trump on House charge he incited insurrection at the Capitol, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer remarries in private ceremony held on Valentine’s Day weekend.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss the spread of coronavirus in Central Florida and the financial relief incentives being offered by the city to help homeowners and businesses during the pandemic and recession.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to talk about the return of the Lake Eola Farmer's Market on November 8th and the safety protocols that will be in place, the weekend 'block party' that will allow open containers in the heart of Downtown Orlando on Halloween night and whether Orlando has any concerns of Election Night violence.

To follow & connect with Kelly Savage:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellysavage1/?hl=enAs someone who was personally impacted by bullying, I believe that we have to have an ongoing dialogue about it and also share stories of hope with those that need to hear them most. I am hoping to manifest never-ending kindness. Remember to stay strong, always focus on the light, and choose kindness forever and always. I can't wait to hear from you!Instagram: @kayleyklatt.coInstagram: @kayleyklattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayley.klatt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-St-Petersburgs-Outstanding-Teen-Kayley-Klatt-1704865763147027Website: http://kayleyklatt.comTo learn more about Kelly:Kelly Savage is the Community Outreach Director for the International Association of Fire Fighters Center of Excellence, a specialized treatment center for fire fighters and paramedics struggling with PTSD, substance abuse and other mental health issues. In this role, Kelly travels across the U.S. and Canada, speaking to thousands of first responders and union leaders on a weekly basis about the prioritization of behavioral health. Kelly is a 2016 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she was on the Chancellor's List, elected the student body Attorney General and chosen as part of the prestigious "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges". She was also a member of the UM Columns Society, an elite group of men and women selected to be the official hosts and hostesses for the university and represent the student body to dignitaries and special guests on campus.  Growing up in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Kelly was the class-president for the first 4-year graduating class at Ponte Vedra High School, where she also served as Miss Ponte Vedra High School 2011. Kelly became involved in the Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen program and later represented her communities as Miss St. Johns County, Miss Duval County, Miss Winter Park & Miss River City at the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant. She was honored to have received awards for outstanding leadership and the interview competition, but has been most proud of being selected as a Quality of Life winner and the recipient of the national Miss America Community Service Award for her work to combat cyber bullying, inspired by her own experience with online stalking and harassment. Kelly's platform "Empowering Upstanders: A Proactive Approach to Bullying", allowed her to reach more than 1 million people through a self-produced PSA campaign and partner with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's "Stand Up Orlando" initiative, World Wrestling Entertainment's "Be-a-Star" anti-bullying alliance and serve as a featured speaker at the University of South Florida. 

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss Orlando's Community Trust & Equity Initiative, which is designed to identify and address inequities and injustices in our law enforcement community.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss the just-opened Orlando-area schools amidst the global pandemic

On this edition of Beyond Reason Radio Yaffee is a voice of reason on the latest news! Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer suggests keeping bars closed until there's a vaccine. AND How the shutdowns hurt the little guy. ALSO Why the lawsuit against the NRA is BEYOND REASON! PLUS Something that made Yaffee Happy! You can listen to the latest podcast here now!

On this edition of Beyond Reason Radio Yaffee is a voice of reason on the latest news! Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer suggests keeping bars closed until there's a vaccine. AND How the shutdowns hurt the little guy. ALSO Why the lawsuit against the NRA is BEYOND REASON! PLUS Something that made Yaffee Happy! You can listen to the latest podcast here now!

FRIDAY 8/7/20: The show talks to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer about his comments regarding the re-opening of bars on ABC News. Sabrina is over her juice cleanse. Shawn reveals his true feelings for ABBA.

On this edition of Good Morning Orlando Bud, Alan, Yaffee, and Melissa talk about the latest news!Low morale among Orange County Sheriff Deputies.AND Trump forcing CDC to ease school reopening guidelines.ALSO Disney Set to reopen - Are you ready to go...or not?PLUS Looney Left File! Call to cancel "cancel culture", "Squad" bill to defund police, and painting over BLM street sign a hate crime?BONUS! Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins the show to discuss police reform, Coronavirus, and more!You can listen to the latest podcast here now!

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss the City's unfolding plan to reopen our community, plus WHO is going to wipe down the handles to all the ride-share bikes and scooters in downtown Orlando?

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss the city's decision to cancel the in-person 4th of July fireworks show - Fireworks at the Fountain, and the city's efforts to reopen stores and restaurants as the state looks to recover from the mass coronavirus shutdown of our economy.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to discuss the city's decision to cancel the in-person 4th of July fireworks show - Fireworks at the Fountain, and the city's efforts to reopen stores and restaurants as the state looks to recover from the mass coronavirus shutdown of our economy.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Joe Kelley on Orlando's Morning News today (Tuesday, April 21, 2020) to discuss the city's ongoing plan to test citizens for COVID-19 and eventually get everyone back to work and school and what that will look like.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley on Orlando's Morning News on Tuesday, April 14th, to discuss the city's reaction to and management of the coronavirus pandemic.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Joe Kelley to talk COVID-19 as heard on News 96.5 WDBO on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Sports have gone dark and we bring on Buddy Dyer on to talk about that and how Orlando will combat the pandemic.

Andrae sits with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer this week, uncovering the ins and out of being the leader of a major U.S. city. From handling and working through the largest episode of gun violence in U.S. history, to working with business leaders to keep college students in town, join Change Everything Live for everything on the city of Orlando!   - Watch the full interview on Youtube: Change Everything Live Follow us on all social media platforms: @AndraeBailey Subscribe & Share! TV version of the episode airs every Saturday night on CBS - WKMG6.

The man who never saw himself in local politics has presided over one of the most vibrant, up-and-coming cities in the Southeast.   Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has seen the city’s rapid growth over the years and has been proactive in finding solutions for some of its most pressing needs. By his own admission, Mayor […] The post 57. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer appeared first on Fluent in Floridian.

Chris is a sustainability and clean energy expert, eco-entrepreneur, and community organizer with a passion to create smart, resilient, and sustainable cities. Chris is currently the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and Co-chair of Smart Cities for the City of Orlando. He is responsible for developing policies & programs to advance the sustainability, clean energy, & climate action goals of Mayor Dyer. Chris is also known as the founder and president of IDEAS For Us, a global UN-accredited 501c3 nonprofit working to incubate and fund innovative solutions that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In 2012, Chris started a clean-energy consulting firm called Citizen Energy, and in 2013, he co-created “Fleet Farming”, a renowned urban farming social enterprise that is redefining local food systems by building organic farms on homeowner lawns through neighborhoods and communities. Chris currently sits on more than 10 nonprofit and academic boards, including the Florida Solar Energy Center, US Green Building Council of Florida, Project Greenschools, and Goodwill of Central Florida. He has held positions with University of Central Florida, Orange County Government, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the years, Chris has been internationally recognized for his efforts; including being named the 2018 Public Official of the Year by Governing, a ‘Champions of Change' by President Barack Obama; the ‘Guru of Green' by the Orlando Business Journal; the Grist 50 Fixer Award; Top 30 Under 30 sustainability professionals by GreenBiz, and formal recognition from President Bill Clinton, President Jimmy Carter, and Vice President Al Gore. In December 2018, Chris was highlighted in the National Geographic documentary called “Paris to Pittsburgh”. As a thought leader, Chris has spoken at more than 150+ conferences and events, including the United Nations Summits, Smart Cities Week DC, NASA Innovation Expo, Sustainatopia, TEDx Orlando, and more. What you'll learn about in this episode: Chris discusses being awarded the “Public Official of the Year Award”, and why he is honored to be the first sustainability professional to receive the award How Chris's sustainability work involves improving the lives of people, public health and the environment, and overall prosperity Why sustainability is important to the city of Orlando and its mayor, and why its rapid growth is a particular challenge Why one of the most common challenges of cities across the country is sustainability and affordable housing Which organizations Chris and the city of Orlando have been able to partner with to strengthen their efforts Why Chris decided to get into community sustainability work, and what efforts he makes even outside his role with the city of Orlando How Chris struggles to find a balance between the time he spends working and the time he is able to spend with his family Why Chris's relationship with and concern for his daughter helps drive him to do the work he does Why sustainability is within the control of cities, despite a presidential administration that seems to be focused on other priorities What advice Chris has to offer for anyone looking into focusing their career on community sustainability Additional resources: Paris to Pittsburgh documentary: www.paristopittsburgh.com

Mayor Buddy Dyer joins Mike Bianchi in studio along with Cupid's Undie Run race director Bill Brooks to discuss the upcoming event.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins the show to discuss the upcoming UCF Football season and the many games our Camping World Stadium will host, starting with Louisville vs. the other national champions, Alabama.

Chris is currently the Director of Sustainability and Co-chair of the Smart Cities initiative for Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando. In his role at the City, he works to develop cross-sector partnerships, policies, and programs that support the sustainability, energy, and climate-related goals of the “Green Works Orlando” initiative. Over the last 10 years, Chris has consulted for governments, academia, business chambers, companies, nonprofits and communities to implement sustainability projects that include a wide variety of topics, specifically smart cities, solar energy development, building efficiency, electric vehicles, local food systems, water quality, ecological restorations and more. Chris Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Sustainable food systems PACE Financing and its success in Orlando Meeting GHG reductions through energy management Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders Chris Castro's Final Five Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? First and foremost, I'd say build a network and be a part of the growing network of sustainability professionals. So specifically for local governments, there's a group called the Urban Sustainability Directors Network or USDN for short. And this has been an invaluable resource for me as a director of sustainability in the city to better learn and share best practices among some of the largest cities, including Las Vegas, Boston, Austin, Boulder, Chicago, DC, New York, you name it. Each one of these major cities are collaborating together through the USDN or sharing policy and program resources. We're at the end of the day making not only our cities, our regions, but the entire country and the world, a more sustainable place. So I'd say get connected with these networks. It's going to be extremely valuable. As you look to implement your solutions. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? It's hard not to be excited about a lot of things that are going on. I think that there's a growing interest in the private sector and in governments around the world that are really prioritizing these issues and they're advancing sustainability because they realize that it's directly tied to quality of life, to public health and to long-term sustainable economic growth. And the more that we see that type of momentum, you see corporations that are moving to a hundred percent renewables for their operations, Google and Apple and Microsoft, large banks like JP Morgan Chase that are making commitments to move their entire operations to carbon neutrality and to renewable energy. This is an amazing time to be alive and to be in this field. And no matter what focus area you're in, whether it's food systems, whether it's livability, water, energy, transportation, each one of them has essentially come to an interesting point where technology has become economically feasible. And at the same time, it's making significant impacts. So it's probably the most exciting time to be in the field of sustainability than ever before. What is the one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read? Wow. There's a number of them that I use as guidance. And I'll tell you, the most recent one that's been impactful for me is Paul Hawkins Drawdown, the recent study that he pulled together with over a hundred different scientists and researchers around the world to truly identify the top 100 strategies to address the climate crisis and to advance sustainability. It's phenomenal because it's not only economically sound, but it's scientifically sound. It's very much founded in hard science and facts. And it really is a fantastic guidebook and roadmap for cities and corporations and communities to follow, to lower their environmental footprint and to create a more regenerative future for all of us. So Drawdown, I'll have to say, is one of the top ones in my book right now. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in the work that you do? Yeah, that's an interesting question. I go back to use USDN. That's one of my favorite resources out there. It's again a kind of an intranet repository of different policies and programs that other cities have implemented. It has a forum that allows for sustainability professionals to share these resources and to answer each other's questions and so that resource is valuable, I highly recommend it, especially for people working in cities. And then, depending on the actual initiative you're working on, there's a series of different tools for those working on energy, water and waste within buildings, one of my favorite tools is the Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool. This is a free web based tool that's offered to specifically track and monitor energy and water consumption as well as waste consumption within buildings. And it helps to quantify what the economic, social and environmental impacts are from that consumption. So it's using real world data. It's normalizing that data to your facility and it's helping you get a better understanding of how you compare to other facilities, the same size, of the same year that was built and the same climate region. And so Energy Star does a fantastic job of providing that kind of portfolio manager tool for buildings. Buildings, in my opinion, are one of the most important and greatest opportunities we have to improve. In Orlando, they are 72 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions. In most cities buildings contribute to the greatest environmental impact. So if we can start to drive energy efficiency within our buildings, if we can drive a better operations and even onsite renewable energy generation, we can significantly impact the environment in a positive way. We can drive jobs, we can lower costs. At the end of the day we can be a more efficient and resilient city. And finally working our listeners go to learn more about you and the work that you're leading with the city of Orlando. I'm quite active on social media, so find me on Linkedin, find me on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Those are the main outlets that I use and really encourage you to also look up the city of Orlando's website. It's just greenworksOrlando.com, that will route you directly to the webpage on the city's website and you can dive into each one of the focused areas I've been talking about. You can look at our goals or targets. You can download our action plans. I really encourage you, if you do have any questions or comments, to reach out to me directly and share what your thoughts are and how we can continue to really make Orlando a showcase leader in the movement towards a better, more healthier, sustainable future.  

11.17.2017 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer stops in with Monsters.

11.09.2017 Savannah's new show Fix-A- Ho. Motivational speaks and Jimmy ain't buying it. Self driving taxi crashes. Orlando magic. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. RRR - Don't Change the Recipe. Where You At Jay Florida? What Celeb is having more fun then McConaughey? Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle in studio. Savannah IG model - The Cult of Savannah. Monster Sports. To The Top with Carlos. CMAs and country music.

Self-driving cars are already on the road in Orlando. How? Mayor Buddy Dyer joins to talk about how cities can embrace tech, and the challenges of working with companies to provide the kind of incentives that attract investment but create sustainable growth.

How do we come up with a new idea? Gert Garman facilitates brainstorming sessions and uses innovation processes to bring new ideas to light. “Gert” Garman is the owner of Broad Perspective, LLC.  Previously, she was the Director of the Collaborative Design Center at Valencia College.  Prior to that, she was a Creativity and Innovation Catalyst for Disney Destinations, where she facilitated brainstorming sessions and trained fellow Cast Members in Disney’s Innovation Toy Box for the Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide.  Gert has a long history of creating immersive experiences and breakthrough thinking results through her work with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and as an Assistant Athletics Director for the University of Central Florida Knights. She is certified as a facilitator in the Creative Problem Solving (CPS), Think X, Four Sight and Five Faces of Genius processes. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/gert-garman-people/ Key Takeaways Innovation is a process - trust the process and trust the facilitator It takes the right people to make an innovation session productive The best ideas come from different levels of an organization or outside views - don't just bring in leadership Ego and status quo can get in the way of innovation Build a Human Library - bring in "naïve experts" and get their perspectives Don't judge people or their ideas - create an environment of trust Break groups of people up out of their comfortable units (friends) and put them with strangers Sit people in circles to create eye contact and conversation Set up brainstorming sessions online to generate ideas across the organization If an idea has merit and a lot of conversation around it, then put a group together to discuss face-to-face Name all the stakeholders and get their input on paper Watch for themes to come up and group ideas together Make sure you're working on the right problem Not trying to solve something too big that is unattainable Not so specific it is really just an actionable list of tasks Give people permissions to be creative and to have "dumb" ideas Determine what success looks like, then back into it through planning We have Rivers of Thinking and they are wide and deep due to our experience We must learn how to jump into new rivers Practice "freshness" - go for a walk, listen to different music, try new things To accomplish something new, we must do things differently Resources Mentioned Think Better: An Innovator's Guide to Productive Thinking by Tim Hurson (Listen on Audible) Sticky Wisdom: How to Start a Creative Revolution at Work by Dave Allan The Five Faces of Genius: Creative Thinking Styles to Succeed at Work by Annette Moser-Wellman Design Thinking by d.school at Stanford Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Think X Four Sight

Mayor Buddy Dyer has led Orlando's astonishing surge of stadium and arena construction. The $210 million redevelopment of the city's Citrus Bowl Stadium is nearing completion, set to host the Florida Classic between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 22, followed by the Russell Athletic Bowl in December and the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day—in addition to the multi-million dollar creation of 2015 Cure Bowl he took time to announce on Thursday.

This episode will feature Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer who will discuss how high speed and commuter rail investments are transforming the Central Florida area into an “Economic Super Region.” Mayor Dyer will also share how the passage of the 2010 Travel Promotion Act will impact tourism in America and to his city.

Last fall, the University of Central Florida changed the name of its downtwon facility to the Center for Emerging Media. Provost and UCF Executive Vice President Terry Hickey talks about the plans for the center which houses programs that combine technology and the humanities. The center is at the heart of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's vision of a Creative Village that would be built on the site of the current Amway arena. For arts events, see Red Chair Project