Good Morning Seminole!: Recent Episodes
Seminole County Chamber
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials.
GMS Sponsors! Topgolf Next Horizon Alan Byrd & Associates AdventHealth Staples J. Wayne Miller Company The Orlando Law Group Waste Pro
Transitioning to UCF in 2021, Malzahn's tenure has been nothing short of remarkable, marking a resurgence for the Knights on the national stage. Under his guidance, UCF has enjoyed three consecutive postseason appearances, injecting itself among the elite collegiate programs. Malzahn's strategic brilliance has been evident in UCF's offensive prowess, consistently ranking among the nation's top units, while his adept recruiting has bolstered the team's talent pool. With a legacy of success marked by conference titles, bowl game triumphs, and a historic 100th FBS coaching win, Malzahn's influence continues to shape the landscape of college football, solidifying his status as a coaching icon.
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller CompanyWaste ProGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Featuring: Jason Siegel, president & CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission
Jason Siegel has enjoyed more than 30 years of success and accomplishments in sports tourism, major and minor league professional sports, as well as intercollegiate athletics. He is currently in his eighth year as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports).
Under his leadership, GO Sports has hosted more than 400 events and is projected to drive more than $1.5 billion in economic impact from 2016-2023. GO Sports serves one of the largest sports tourism regions in the country and drives economic impact for the City of Orlando, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. In that time, the Commission?s Board of Directors has quadrupled in size as many public and private sector partners served by GO Sports have taken leadership positions within the organization.
A testament to the collaborative efforts of our local sports community, Orlando was recently named the No. 1 Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events in the country by the prestigious Sports Business Journal.
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller CompanyWaste ProGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Moderated by: Samantha Taylor, publisher, Lake Mary Life Publications.
Panelists include:
- Susan D'Astoli, senior director, news-Florida, Charter Communications
- Anne-Marie Hayward, market president & publisher, Orlando Business Journal
- Allison McGinley, news director, WKMG-TV; chair. RTDNA Foundation
- Melissa Medalie, vice president of news/news director, FOX 35 WOFL
- Judith Smelser, president & GM, WMFE & WMFV
- Susan Wenner, publisher, Sanford Herald
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller CompanyWaste ProGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Our Panelists:
- Sergie (Serg) Albino, CEO, ecoSPEARS
- Brittany Lytle, VP of Learning and Development, ExamRoom.AI
- Tony Martinez, VP of communications and operations, Timeplast
- Peter Travers, CEO, LifeBridge Innovations, PBC
Moderator:
Esteban Saldarriaga, Business Marketing Manager for Seminole County Economic Development
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller CompanyWaste ProGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Listen to a local panel of specialist:
Shaheen Barrett, Senior Manager - HR Business Partner, Verizon
Carol Ann Logue, Director, Programs & Operations, Innovation Districts & Incubation Program, University of Central Florida
Dawn Sipley, President, Sipley The Best
Nilda Blanco, senior vice president of workforce operations, CareerSource Central Florida
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller CompanyWaste ProGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Seminole County Sheriff's Office
In 2017, Dennis Lemma was elected Seminole County’s 10th Sheriff and was re-elected for his second term in 2020. As the County’s chief law enforcement officer, Sheriff Lemma leads a work force of more than 1,400 employees and manages a $170 million budget.
In January 2019, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody named Sheriff Dennis Lemma chair of her Transition Advisory Committee Working Group on Opioid Abuse. As chair, Sheriff Lemma works closely with Attorney General Moody, and others, gathering information related to the best practices to stop the influx of deadly opioids, treat addiction, raise awareness and reduce the death toll of this crisis claiming 17 lives a day in Florida.
In February 2022, Sheriff Lemma was sworn in as the President of the Major County Sheriffs of America. The Major County Sheriffs of America is a professional law enforcement association of the largest elected sheriffs’ offices dedicated to preserving the highest integrity in law enforcement. In July 2023, Sheriff Lemma was appointed to serve as Secretary on the Board for the Florida Sheriffs Association.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the FBI Academy, Sheriff Lemma holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degree in administrative leadership.
Sponsors:
J. Wayne Miller Company
Waste Pro
Genske & Co. Accounting
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Next Horizon Verizon
The Orlando Law Group
AdventHealth
Featuring:
- Travaris McCurdy, Manager, Small Business Outreach, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
- Michelle Maikisch, Executive Director, Central Florida Expressway Authority
- Maurice Jones, Director of Procurement, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX)
- Nicole Martz, President & CEO, Orlando Sanford International Airport
Moderator: Chip Colandreo, Publisher, Lake Mary Life Publishing
Sponsors:
Next HorizonVerizonJ. Wayne Miller Company The Orlando Law Group AdventHealth Genske & Co. Accounting J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. WasteProTransMedCare
Featuring:
Misty Goff, Director of Marketing, Visit Orlando
Denise Merritt, Merritt Business Solutions
Kelly Rogers, Findsome & Winmore
Karen Aplin, Seminole County Tourism
Next HorizonVerizonJ. Wayne Miller Company Alan Byrd & Associates The Orlando Law Group AdventHealth Genske & Co. Accounting J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. WastePro
Featuring:
Dr. Georgia Lorenz - President, Seminole State College
Arts & Sciences - Dr. Stephen Summers
Athletics - Kurt Esser and Geoffrey Nelson
Construction - Cheryl Knodel
Fine & Performing Arts - Dr. Michel Cuomo
Grindle Honors Institute - Tracy Harbin
Health Sciences - Dr. Shanin Kanani, Dr. Nancy Gasper and Dr. Leslie Sammarco
Information Technology - Dr. Adam Stark, Sandy Keeter, and Cheryl Sherlock
Institute for Training & Seminole State Commits - Debbie Lynch, Basim Khartabil, Nicole Palmer and Amy Kirkland
Public Safety - David Miller, Dr. Alexander Toth, and Angel Nater
Direct Connect to UCF - Debbie Lynch (SSC) and Dr. Tanya Armstrong (UCF)
Next HorizonVerizonJ. Wayne Miller Company Alan Byrd & Associates The Orlando Law Group AdventHealth Genske & Co. Accounting J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. WastePro
Featuring:
- Sean McCrory, Editor in Chief for Orlando Business Journal
Sponsors:
TopgolfNext HorizonVerizonJ. Wayne Miller Company Alan Byrd & Associates The Orlando Law Group AdventHealth Genske & Co. Accounting J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. WastePro
Featuring:
- Richard Glover, CEO, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Sponsors:
TopgolfNext HorizonVeterans Entrepreneurship InitiativeJ. Wayne Miller CompanyAlan Byrd & AssociatesThe Orlando Law GroupAdventHealthGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.WastePro
Featuring:
- Representative Cory Mills, U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
Sponsors:
TopgolfNext HorizonVeterans Entrepreneurship InitiativeJ. Wayne Miller CompanyAlan Byrd & AssociatesThe Orlando Law GroupAdventHealthGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.WastePro
Featuring:
- Shelly Allen, co-founder, Sanford Porchfest
- Jessica Pawli, owner, Pawli PR & Productions
- Sean Perry, co-founder, Axis Events & Productions
- David Schweizer, singer, musician, composer, producer, and sound engineer, Richer Records and Life on Mars
- Dustin Gioertz, event coordinator, The West End Trading Co.
Moderated by: Mike Synan, owner, Synan Media Services; publisher, NewsAssignmentDesk.com
TopgolfNext HorizonJ. Wayne Miller CompanyAlan Byrd & AssociatesThe Orlando Law Group AdventHealth Genske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.WastePro
Featuring:
- Seminole County Property Appraiser David Johnson
- Seminole County Tax Collector J.R. Kroll
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonJ. Wayne Miller CompanyAlan Byrd & AssociatesThe Orlando Law GroupAdventHealthGenske & Co. AccountingJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co.WastePro
Find out what this means and how your business can become part of the center of tomorrow's technology hub today.
Featuring:
- Laureen Martinez, vice president of marketing and branding, Orlando Economic Partnership
- Mark Evans, CEO, Bubo Learning Design
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro Genske & Co. Accounting
***A look at Amazon
Learn more about Amazon's footprint, corporate philosophy, outlook in the state/region, and what exactly is in the massive building along I-4 to our north.***
Featuring:
- Sam Blatt, CEcD, manager, economic development, Southeast US & Puerto Rico, Amazon
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro Genske & Co. Accounting
Funding in Central Florida Businesses!
Featuring:
- Alex Santos, co-founder and managing partner, DeepWork Capital, LLC
- Amy Yoder, CEO, Anuvia Plant Nutrients
- Mitchel J. Laskey, co-founder and CEO, Fortress Information Security
- Raquel Asa, chief marketing officer, Beep
Moderated by: Orlando Inno reporter Alex Soderstrom
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro
Listen in on to learn more about the future of rail in Central Florida!
Featuring:
- Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari, board member, Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission
- Bob O'Malley, executive vice president, planning & development, Railroad Consultants
- John McReynolds, senior vice president of external affairs, Universal Parks and Resorts
- Christine Kefauver, senior vice president, corporate development, Brightline
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro
Featuring:
- Zakhar Dikhtyar, CEO, DocStudio
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro
Seminole County's Iconic Golf Courses
Featuring:
- Commissioner Lee Constantine, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
- Rick Durr, Director of Leisure Services, Seminole County Government
Sponsored by:
TopgolfNext HorizonAlan Byrd & AssociatesAdventHealthJ. Wayne Miller CompanyThe Orlando Law Group Waste Pro
Almost six years ago, Florida legalized marijuana for medical use and your chamber was the first to have a discussion on the new law. In May, we're talking with leaders of the industry to see where we are today and where we may be going.
Featuring:
- Tara Tedrow, Shareholder, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed
- Matt Morgan, City Councilman, City of Longwood
- Chuck "Lemon Man" Blackmon, Owner and Founder, Verde Natural
- Terel Newton MD, Medical Director, Trulieve and Total Pain Relief LLC
- Matt "Bubba Kush" Berger, CEO, Bubba Kush Brand
Sponsored by:
- Topgolf
- Next Horizon
- Alan Byrd & Associates
- AdventHealth
- J. Wayne Miller Company
- The Orlando Law Group
- Waste Pro
Featuring:
- Shane Lillibridge, Headquarter Hyundai
- Brad Thoburn, Florida Department of Transportation
- Murat Babur, Microvast
Moderated by: Jason Brodeur, President/CEO of Seminole County Chamber
Sponsored by:
- Topgolf
- Next Horizon
- Alan Byrd & Associates
- AdventHealth
- Staples
- J. Wayne Miller Company
- The Orlando Law Group
- Waste Pro
Do you eat out? Enjoy takeout or delivery? Then you'll want to join us for Good Morning Seminole to hear from a panel of locally-owned restaurants and other experts to get the dish on what's really happening with this industry.
Featuring:
- Keri Burns, Central Florida Regional Director, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
- Patrice Phillips, Owner, Something Fishy
- Christina Hollerbach, Chief Executive Officer, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe
- Steven Hepsworth, Owner, Boston Coffeehouse
Moderated by: Larry Meador, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, evok advertising
Sponsored by:
- Alan Byrd & Associates
- AdventHealth
- Staples
- J. Wayne Miller Company
- The Orlando Law Group
- Waste Pro
- Central Florida Regional Hospital
Featuring:
- Gregory Long, Director of Purchasing, Seminole State College
- Erik Ducharme, Director of Sales, Topgolf Lake Mary
- Markly Jean-Charles, Division Manager Purchasing & Contracts Division, Seminole County Government
Sponsored by:
- Alan Byrd & Associates
- AdventHealth
- Staples
- J. Wayne Miller Company
- The Orlando Law Group
- Waste Pro
Featuring:
- Arnold Smalley, Owner, Small World Solutions
- Eddie Fernandez, Owner, Eddie Fernandez, P.A.
- Tanya Easterling, Central Florida Market Leader, Florida Blue
Sponsored by:
- Alan Byrd & Associates
- AdventHealth
- Staples
- J. Wayne Miller Company
- The Orlando Law Group
- Waste Pro
This Month's Good Morning Seminole: Prioritizing Good Mental Health in the Workplace!
Moderated by: Sarah Hohman, Executive Director, Care Communities and Market Strategy, Central Florida Division, AdventHealth
Featuring:
- Kenny Tello, Manager, Physician Wellness and Resilience, Orlando Health
- Anna Kesic, President/CEO, IMPOWER
- Marni Stahlman, President/CEO, Mental Health Association of Central Florida
- Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30am-9am at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have launched the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening! Never miss another Good Morning Seminole again!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials, avlessentials.com
Special thank to our Good Morning Seminole Sponsors!
Topgolf
Next Horizon
Alan Byrd & Associates
AdventHealth
Staples
J. Wayne Miller Company
The Orlando Law Group
Waste Pro
This Month's Good Morning Seminole: The great new - and future - additions to the Walt Disney World Resort and the Universal Orlando Resort!
Featuring:
Dan Donovan, Sr. Director, Special Markets, Universal Orlando Resort
Ali Manion, 2022-2023 Ambassador Team, Walt Disney World Resort
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30am-9am at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have launched the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening! Never miss another Good Morning Seminole again!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials, avlessentials.com
Special thank to our Good Morning Seminole Sponsors!
Topgolf
Next Horizon
Alan Byrd & Associates
AdventHealth
Staples
J. Wayne Miller Company
The Orlando Law Group
Waste Pro
This Month's Good Morning Seminole: Surfside Building Collapse!
Featuring:
- Joel Figueroa Vallines, President, SEP Engineering
- Lt. Tripp Hansen, Seminole County Fire Department Representative, Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 4
- Lt. Matt Jaynes, Seminole County Fire Department Representative, Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 4
- Dr. David Rozek, Assistant Professor at UCF RESTORES & Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30am-9am at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have launched the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening! Never miss another Good Morning Seminole again!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials, avlessentials.com
Special thank to our Good Morning Seminole Sponsors!
Topgolf
Next Horizon
Alan Byrd & Associates
AdventHealth
Staples
J. Wayne Miller Company
The Orlando Law Group
Waste Pro
This Month's Good Morning Seminole: Economic Forecast from Dr. Snaith!
Featuring: Dr. Sean Snaith, Director of Institute for Economic Competitiveness, University of Central Florida
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30am-9am at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have launched the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening! Never miss another Good Morning Seminole again!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials, avlessentials.com
Special thank to our Good Morning Seminole Sponsors!
Topgolf
Next Horizon
Alan Byrd & Associates
AdventHealth
Staples
J. Wayne Miller Company
The Orlando Law Group
Waste Pro
Blockchain, Bitcoin, & Everything Crypto Featuring:
David Metcalf, University of Central Florida and Global Blockchain Ventures
Ray Aria, Flairr Labs
Bryan Repple, OsteoStrong Lake Mary
Good Morning Seminole! is the Seminole County Chamber's monthly membership event, occurring on the first Thursday of each month from 7:30am-9am at the Lake Mary Events Center. Each month, a select panel of speakers will present their expertise on a topic relevant to chamber members and local businesses. Since attending these events in person each month can be a commitment, we have launched the GMS podcast for on-the-go listening! Never miss another Good Morning Seminole again!
Podcast Sponsored and Produced by AVL Essentials, avlessentials.com
Special thank to our Good Morning Seminole Sponsors!
Topgolf
Next Horizon
Alan Byrd & Associates
AdventHealth
Staples
J. Wayne Miller Company
The Orlando Law Group
Waste Pro