The General Session Podcast

Peggy Williams-Smith  President & CEO https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/about-us/visit-milwaukee-staff/peggy-williams-smith/ Vist Milwaukee 648 N. Plankinton Ave. Ste 220 Milwaukee, WI. 5322(414) 273-3950 VisitMilwaukee.org FB:https://www.facebook.com/visitmilwaukee/IG:https://www.instagram.com/visitmilwaukee/X:https://x.com/visitmilwaukee Marty Brooks  President & CEO  https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/about-us/visit-milwaukee-board-members/marty-brooks/ Wisconsin Center District | Baird Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.  Milwaukee, WI. 53203 (414) 908-6000 https://bairdcenter.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/BairdCenter IG: https://www.instagram.com/bairdcenter/ X: https://x.com/BairdCenter Submit RFPHost: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/ Facebook: @MrOrtizMKEInstagram: @MrOrtizMKEemail: redplanetworx@gmail.comRed Planet Worx, LLCHost: Carmen LermaFacebook: @Lerma3Instagram: @carmenlerma711TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.comThe General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast Produced by Mario Ortiz for Red Planet Worx www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Episode #18Jesse Fonseca Owner of Sabor Tropical & Fiesta Latina MKE founder Sabor Tropical 2258 South Kinnickinnic Avenue (414) 988-8030sabortropicalmke@yahoo.com  https://sabortropicalmke.comFiesta Latina MKE https://www.facebook.com/events/462158626394377Tickets: HERE Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/ Facebook: @MrOrtizMKEInstagram: @MrOrtizMKEemail: redplanetworx@gmail.comRed Planet Worx, LLCHost: Carmen LermaFacebook: @Lerma3Instagram: @carmenlerma711TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.comThe General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast Produced by Mario Ortiz for Red Planet Worx www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Episode #17 Thaime NañezOwner of The Farmhouse Paint Bar & Banquet Hall  The Farmhouse Pain Bar & Banquet Hall 4511 S. 6th St.  Milwaukee, WI. (414) 404-5858 info@farmhouseart.com  www.farmhouseart.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmhousePaintandsipbarandcafeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhousepaintbarandhall/ Chucho’s Red Taco 4511 S. 6th St.  Milwaukee, WI. (414) 419-0000  Chuysredtacos@gmail.com Fridafest https://www.facebook.com/events/395140593286192?ref=newsfeedHost: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/ Facebook: @MrOrtizMKEInstagram: @MrOrtizMKEemail: redplanetworx@gmail.comRed Planet Worx, LLCHost: Carmen LermaFacebook: @Lerma3Instagram: @carmenlerma711TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.comThe General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordings Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Episode 16 is our Welcome Back special to kick off our season 2, and introducing our Bilingual and all Spanish Episodes coming soon! we touch on several new things we have coming up for this season, and we speak with Carmen on her new position with Anthem. We have a lot more in stored, stay tuned for more! ¡El episodio 16 es nuestro especial de bienvenida para dar inicio a nuestra temporada 2 y presentar nuestros episodios bilingües y en español Apróximamente! hablamos de varias cosas nuevas que se avecinan para esta temporada y hablamos con Carmen sobre su nuevo puesto en Anthem. Tenemos mucho más almacenado, ¡estén atentos para más! Host: Mario Ortiz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-ortiz-b4881931/ Facebook: @MrOrtizMKEInstagram: @MrOrtizMKEemail: redplanetworx@gmail.comRed Planet Worx, LLCHost: Carmen Lerma Facebook: @Lerma3Instagram: @carmenlerma711TheGeneralSessionPodcast@gmail.comThe General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordings Special Thanks: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shieldwww.thegeneralsession.com @Cachemke@RedPlanetWorxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This episode we speak (via zoom) with Reid Lawrence Fabulous Founder of Sickening Events | Saved organizers $2M+ with his online event ticketing platformTHE ONLY LGBT-Owned* event management & ticketing platform in the WORLDReid tells us about Sickening Events and the features that the platform provides and all of its capabilities. If you are need of a ticketing platform for you next event, be sure to contact Sickening Events! Contact Reid and his team today! Request a Demo Today! Contact Sickening Events https://sickeningevents.com/events.htmlEmail: info@sickeningevents.comPhone: +1 (332) 241-8993Also follow Sickening Events: https://www.facebook.com/sickeningeventshttps://www.tiktok.com/@sickeningeventshttps://www.youtube.com/sickeningeventsReid Lawrence:http://reidlawrence.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/electricreid/The General Session Podcast is part of the RPW network of Podcast Produced by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordingsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This episode we speak (via zoom) with National Latin Recording Artist Helen Ochoa! (event Entertainment/Musicians/Bands/Groups)HELEN OCHOA possesses one of the most powerful female voices in Regional Mexican Music. She is a stand out representative of her genre, and has captivated the public with her immense talent. Helen is a singer-songwriter and her many talents have opened the doors that have enabled her to receive invitations to co-host internationally televised programs, represent Latinos in Washington D.C. Congressional Conferences, and to conquer the international public with her privileged voice and charisma. Helen talks to us about her experiences as a Latina Artist, her appearance on the Spanish reality show ‘Tu Cara Me Suena’ and her new album that she is working on, and much more. Helen will be performing at the ‘UMOS Mexican Independence Day Festival’ this Saturday, September 10 in Milwaukee, WI. https://www.facebook.com/events/1051413838851763?ref=newsfeed https://www.facebook.com/events/870136537707358?ref=newsfeed Follow Helen Ochoa Music https://www.helen8a.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7oFVQdInQWD7GQRgWxSiHD?si=8gm5aqh9TAKnSZnMQydo0g Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/HelenOchoahttps://www.instagram.com/Helen_Ochoa/https://twitter.com/HelenOchoahttps://www.youtube.com/HelenOchoaMusica [The General Session Podcast] is under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com Follow us www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordingswww.RPWRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This episode we speak (via zoom) with Tarik Moody Program Director for HYFIN, content Producer, and on-air host at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Rhythm Lab Radio Host, Event Music HostTarik has over 15 years in radio broadcasting and speaks with us about how he started in radio and some of the exciting things that 88Nine Radio Milwaukee are doing currently and also shares what is coming up in the near future, such as the launch of the radio station HYFIN! He talks about the mission of the new station, team and plans for the future.. HYFIN Launches JUNETEENTH 2022 (JUNE 19th ) Element Everest-Banks and Anthony Foster will host weekday shows alongside Program Director Tarik Moody. Please stay tuned and support the station https://hyfin.org for more information. hyfin@radiomilwaukee.org Also follow the HYFIN: https://www.facebook.com/hyfinmkehttps://www.instagram.com/hyfin.mke/https://twitter.com/hyfinmkeTarik Moody:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarikmoody/http://rhythmlabradio.com/https://twitter.com/hoboarchitecthttps://twitch.tv/surreelkid88Nine Radio Milwaukeehttps://radiomilwaukee.orghttps://www.facebook.com/radiomilwaukeehttps://www.instagram.com/radiomilwaukee/https://twitter.com/RadioMilwaukeehttps://www.youtube.com/c/radiomilwaukeeEpisode Cover photo credit by Erin Bagatta[The General Session Podcast] is under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com www.thegeneralsession.com https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralsessionhttps://www.instagram.com/thegeneralsession/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordingsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This episode we speak (via zoom) with Dennis Williams SVP and General Manger of Fiserv Forum at the NBA World Champions Milwaukee Bucks!!Dennis has over 20 years of experience in the events/sporting industry, he shares some of those experiences with us and all of the amazing things that Fiserv Forum and Milwaukee Bucks are doing in the Deer District, room Flip times, Facility upgrades due to the pandemic, and more.. We discuss Fiserv Forum as an event venue rather then a basketball venue, Dennis covers the MANY event spaces and rental areas that Fiserv Forum has to over your next event, from large events in Club House level to smaller board rooms available. Premium Experiences Private Events:https://www.fiservforum.com/premium-experiences/private-events Guided Tour of the space: https://www.fiservforum.com/assets/video/Premium-Space-Tour-16x9-03-74c5ca0498.mp4Atrium: Located directly inside the main entrance, the Atrium offers an open, flexible space. With an entire wall of windows looking onto the Entertainment Block, the natural light creates unique event opportunities both day and night.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 400•Theatre: 396•Rounds: 280BMO ClubLocated on the event level near the player tunnel leading onto the court, the BMO Club features wood-grain finishes and a lounge-like atmosphere, creating the ultimate social place for private entertainment.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 300•Theatre: 96•Rounds: 50Jockey ClubThe Jockey Club is uniquely designed with no views into the playing bowl, but with open sight lines into the Atrium, creating a naturally-lit area. The horseshoe-shape offers variations of lounge seating, standing areas, and places for breakout sessions all within the same setting.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 400•Classroom: 70•Theatre: 128•Rounds: 60West Bend LoftsThe West Bend Lofts offer a secluded area on the suite level that can scale across small, medium and large capacity-types, depending on the event. Multiple entryways from the suite landing into the West Bend Lofts creates natural flow into and out of the vent space, setting up dynamic solutions for creative events.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 370•Classroom: 30•Theatre: 108•Rounds: 100Upper ConcourseCapitalizing on open space that lends itself to easy flow to the Coors Light Bar and the Panorama Club, the Upper Concourse – East Zone is flexible for event setups and can serve as the perfect auxiliary space for big groups also utilizing the Panorama Club.Arrangements and capacities:•Classroom: 52•Rounds: 600•Boardroom: 36Panorama ClubThe Panorama Club sits at the top level of the arena, with open views into the Atrium and playing bowl, as well as an outdoor patio with panoramic vistas of Downtown Milwaukee. The Panorama Club has a dedicated service kitchen and is unlike any entertainment space of its kind in the region, designed for event types ranging from birthday parties to cocktail parties and awards ceremonies.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 450•Classroom: 84•Theatre: 244•Rounds: 150BoardroomThe Boardroom is one of the few available areas specifically designed for high-end business meetings. Located on the event level near the BMO Entrance, this closed-off room is the perfect place for important meetings that require intimacy and a professional atmosphere.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 25•Boardroom: 12Green RoomThe Green Room is the main VIP area for all touring acts that play Fiserv Forum. The room features a fixed, wet bar area, full-sized refrigerator and lounge furniture that serves as a perfect setup for a mixed-use setting. The Green Room is secluded enough so that no noise creeps in from activity in the playing bowl.Arrangements and capacities:•Reception: 50•Theatre: 30•Rounds: 20•Boardroom: 20North SuiteThe North Suite is exclusively located on the suite level, right near the West Bend Lofts. The North Suite features a floor to ceiling window on the north side of the space as well as a built-in dedicated food and beverage area. This is a perfect space for business meetings or networking receptions. oReception: 40oBoardroom: 25Arena FloorThe arena floor offers a one of a kind event experience, offering the most transformational event space within Fiserv Forum. This space can be used in many different varieties from trade shows, concerts, receptions or seated dinner events. With access to a full range of digital displays including the largest video screen in the NBA. The arena floor is perfect for a large scale event.Inquire within for space set ups and capacities.F&B minimum are complete customizable, we HIGHLY suggest to contact Dennis team and host your next event at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI home of the NBA World Champions Milwaukee Buck! Thank outside the box and give your event guest an experience they will never forget. ContactFiserv Forum website: https://www.fiservforum.com https://www.nba.com/buckshttps://deerdistrict.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiservForumhttps://www.facebook.com/deerdistrict/https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeebucksLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/company/milwaukee-bucks-inc/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiserv-forum/https://www.linkedin.com/company/deer-district/Instagram:Fiserv Forum: https://www.instagram.com/fiservforum/?hl=en Milwaukee Bucks: https://www.instagram.com/bucks/?hl=enDeer District: https://www.instagram.com/deerdistrict/?hl=en Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! 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Araceli Esparza is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion culture consultant, she helps businesses and nonprofits create employee engagement with DEI trainings, strategic outreach to their stakeholders, community circles, and audiences.She has given workshops to dozens of organizations with 100% attendance to her non-mandatory workshops!Midwest Mujeres Collective program is a collective mentorship for multicultural women, where we are supporting each other in entrepreneurial or career growth. We focus on networking, mentoring, financial education, and professional development. All to close the wage gap for ALL women. "I created Midwest Mujeres Mentoring to help Latinas and women expand their network and grow their own businesses or professional knowledge, all the while helping women of color speakers and leaders reach their target audience," says Esparza, Founder. We host mentoring and educational events for women building their own movements, and we provide entrepreneurial coaching. Our mission: We Provide opportunities and education through paid fellowships to Latinas and Black and other women in the midwestern community.Contact me:aesparza@wisconsinmujer.com website: www.araceliesparza.comhttps://www.araceliesparza.com/contacthttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeresFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aracelispeaksLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/araceliesparza_speaker/Midwest Mujeres PodcastApple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midwest-mujeres-podcast/id1451148615Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6CSXVbhIdmw64E8c9tCGSXPlease subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!The General Session Podcast is under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPWRecordingshttps://www.facebook.com/redplanetworxInstagram: @RedPlanetWorx @RPWRecordings Video Recordings: Poindexter Media http://poindextermediagroup.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Poindexter-Media-100811942571658Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This episode we talk Event Entertainment, Musicians, Group specifically Reggaeton, Urban Latino with Gego y Nony! Winners of the 88.99 Radio Milwaukee Album of the Year ‘Tiempo’ and song of the year for ‘Reloj’ Two Incredibly talented musicians, brothers from Puerto Rico with genuine Reggaeton/Musica Latina, Urban LatinoWe speak about the Album and Song of the Year, some of their favorites to sing and perform, what inspired them to start in the Music Industry and writing Reggaeton music. They share their experiences on the many events that they have performed at Infront of large audiences including opening up for Lunay at Summerfest! Milwaukee Puerto Rican Fest, (The Freezing!) Mitten Fest and many more. Gego y Nony share with us the new projects they are working on, as well as events coming up. If you are need of Entertainment at your next Event, Festival or Conference/meeting, we highly recommend booking Gego y Nenoy to bring the energy you need with a positive message! Book them for you next event!Booking & Contact info. Vick Bruno Gegoynenoy@gmail.comDJ Kenny PerezKennykickin@gmail.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gegoynony/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gegoynony/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/77pz6Jy5zT4cFIiSDwU4jeiTuneshttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/gego-y-nony/1566062643YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6QRH6FmgIU SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/gegoynonyAmazon Musichttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=gego+y+nony&i=digital-music&ref=nb_sb_nossGego y Nony https://linktr.ee/gegoynonyPHONE : (414) 416-1261EMAIL: gegoynony@gmail.com Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast The General Session Podcast is gladly under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Jon Greenberg is entering in his 16th season as the President of the Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club. Greenberg joined the team after it was purchased by principle owner Harris Turer in April of 2005. Under his guidance the team has seen significant increases in attendance, corporate support and community involvement and he helped guide the organization through a successful transition from the BMO Harris Bradley Center to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the team, including the marketing, advertising, communications and ticket sales, he guides the team’s budgeting efforts and assists in corporate partnership development. He also serves as the primary business contact with the American Hockey League offices. Under his leadership, the team has attracted more than 3,200,000 fans to enjoy Admirals hockey and entertainment.Greenberg was selected as the winner of the American Hockey League’s James C. Hendy Memorial Award in 2007, given to the AHL executive who has made the most outstanding contribution to the league.The St. Francis, WI native and lifelong Wisconsinite began his career in sports in 1984 serving as a batboy for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was able to complete internships in the Brewers Public/Media Relations Department while in college at UW-Milwaukee before being hired as a Publicity Assistant out of school in 1989. He was named the Brewers’ Director of Media Relations in 1994 and remained in that role for 10 seasons prior to moving to the hockey business in April, 2005. In that position he served as the primary media contact for many major events in that organization’s history including the closing of County Stadium, the opening of Miller Park, and a visit from President George W. Bush in April of 2001. He was also integral in the development and creation of the Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame that honors former players and management. Greenberg is also active in the Milwaukee Community serving on the Board of Directors at St. Thomas More High School, Special Olympics Wisconsin and COA Youth and Family Centers, the Honorary Board of Directors for the USO of Wisconsin and the Advancement Committee at his alma mater, Marquette University High School.Greenberg graduated from MUHS in 1985 and then from UW-Milwaukee in 1989 with a degree in Mass Communication. He currently resides in St. Francis with his wife Shannon and daughter Caroline, a freshman at the University of WisconsinJon GreenbergPresident Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jongreenbergads1/Twitter https://twitter.com/JonAdmiralsMilwaukee Admirals https://www.milwaukeeadmirals.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/mkeadmiralsTwitterhttps://twitter.com/mkeadmiralsInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mkeadmirals/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/MilwaukeeAdmiralsFRONT OFFICE510 W. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI. 53203Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPHONE Tickets: (414) 227-0550Merchandise: (414) 227-0800Corporate Partnerships: (414) 227-0552EMAILTickets: ticketinfo@milwaukeeadmirals.comMerchandise : shop@milwaukeeadmirals.comCorporate Partnerships : asugden@milwaukeeadmirals.comPlease subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast The General Session Podcast is gladly under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Janelle has had a career spanning 25 years, working for some of the biggest names in the Milwaukee area. She has acquired an incredible array of expertise in every aspect her clients need to plan the perfect eventJanelle created événement in 2011 after deciding to pursue her dream of owning her own business forcing her to leave her position as General Manager/Director of Catering for Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, in which she opened successfully in 2005/06 running events as large as 6,000 people in attendance and LOVED every minute of it….événement has been a huge success ever since.As événement she has had the honor of creating amazing and flawless: corporate events, beautiful weddings, Sporting Events & Holiday Parties as large as 3,000 people and has traveled as far as Montana to do so. ALL while building great relationships with forever clients and Milwaukee’s finest venues and providers. She has hand picked a very talented and experience events team, BEST in Milwaukee!Janelle shares her many years of event experience and walks us through how she started both her event planning business and amazing event venue, how both businesses were was able to make it through the pandemic, and how they have adjusted to the current times. She also speaks about all services that événement planning Services provides, including some features of her event venue, Story Hill Firehouse. She goes over some of the events that The Story Hill Firehouse host throughout the year, and the many events that is can accommodate and perhaps yours as well! All which can be found one their websites (listed below) She welcomes ALL planners to view the event spaces to potentially book for your clients and make is a memorable event!. The Story Hill Firehouse is also part of the Historic Milwaukee, Inc. ‘Doors Open’ program, please be sure to stop in and view the location on your route! https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/buildings/story-hill-firehouse/Also If you are looking to host your event in Milwaukee and need an event venue or planning services. Please contact Janelle and her team! Information listed below. événement planning407 North Hawley RoadMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53213, United States262-617-8826https://evenementplanning.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lounge7208Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evenementplanning/Story Hill FireHouse407 North Hawley Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213, United States262-477-5813info@storyhillfirehouse.com https://storyhillfirehouse.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoryHillFireHouse/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyhillfirehouse/www.thegeneralsession.com/podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Carmen Lerma, has over 20 years organizing events and is currently the Director of Corporate and Community Events at UMOS, Inc. for 11 years and also the Executive Assistant to the President, Lupe Martinez. Carmen shares her experience on coordinating several community events that she is in charge of such as UMOS FunFest, Cerveceros Tailgate, Back to School fair, Mexican Independence Parade & Festival and the Breakfast with Santa. Carmen also speaks on her battle with COVID-19, double lung transplant and recovery Journey. & Prior to this, She worked as the Special Events Director for Discovery World and also in the Corporate Relations Department at Miller Brewing Co. where she represented the company on a National level by organizing participation with National Organization tradeshows, events and conventions such as LULAC, NCLR now known as UNIDOS US, NAACP and National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to name a few. Carmen has also been assigned by the National Office as one of the key contacts in Milwaukee to help with the planning and execution of the 2019 LULAC National Convention.https://www.umos.orghttps://www.facebook.com/lerma3http://www.TheGeneralSession.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This Episode we speak with the President at Pearson Technology & ETT (Engagement 365) National Audio Visual Company. Justin speaks with us on how he got started in the Audio Visual/Events Industry, the overview of both if his businesses, Pearson Technology and Executive Training Technologies (ETT). Walks us through some of the features and benefits of having reliable A/V company when coordinating events and/or conferences/Meetings. Pearson Technology is a reliable audio visual company that has an extensive record of great service and production from events and meetings of sizes. If you are planning a meeting/conference or event in general and are in need of Audio Visual services, in-person or virtual..Please contact Justin and his team to assist you. Submit RFP: https://www.gopearsontechnology.com/submit-rfp “I am a dynamic leader of two businesses. In both roles I focus on providing solutions that help our clients creatively tell their story, communicate their message, and most importantly engage their audience. At Pearson Technology We're more than flash and glitz; we're the A/V extension of you. We pride ourselves in providing the best equipment, but more importantly the best people on every project every day. At Executive Training Technologies we are the creators of the ETT platform for delivering engaging video online.We help businesses and associations create and deliver engaging video content to help them train, inform, and sell to their employees, customers, and members.Through our 4 editions of the ETT Platform: Live, Learning, Venue, and Engage along with our Studio ETT production services we have a tool that fits your needs.”Justin Pearson President jpearson@gopearsontechnology.comLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pljustinpearson/Twitter (Justin) https://twitter.com/pearsonlighting(Pearson Technology) https://twitter.com/gopearsontech Pearson Technology(866) 610-3971https://www.gopearsontechnology.comPhoenix 23623 N Scottsdale RdSte-D3#247Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 447-9963Miami7661 NW 68th St Unit 117Miami, FL 33166(305) 381-1427Dallas1510 Randolph Street Suite 204Carrollton, TX 75006(469) 909-0042Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast The General Session Podcast is gladly under the RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This Episode we speak with the President of Ambrosia Events. If you are looking to plan any type of event, large or small, Oscar conceptualizes, develop and execute all aspects of your events, integrating it with the overall strategy, while maintaining on the project goal. Oscar walks us through how he started in the Event Industry in the Food & Beverage Catering and what pushed him to start Ambrosia Events. From the first investments of the company, to what his company has become today and the latest that Ambrosia Events is offering into the new year. If you are looking for an event planning, décor, rental, floral, or perhaps a ice sculpture, chocolatier, Chef! Just to name a few of the experiences/items offered by Oscar and his team. We highly recommend contacting Oscar, truly a ‘one stop’ for events. Oscar SanchezPresidentoscar@ambrosiaeventsmke.com Ambrosia EventsWedding & Corporate Event Planning 5110 W. Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219(414) 546-2854www.ambrosiaeventsmke.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-sanchez-0836154a/-Weddings -Corporate -Fundraisers-Rentals -Décor -Floral and more Services.https://ambrosiaeventsmke.com/#_services Contact, submit formhttps://ambrosiaeventsmke.com/#_contactPlease subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) www.RedPlanetWorx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This Episode is we speak to our Sponsor Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. We Speaker with the Legendary Green Bay Packer Leroy Butler and Rita Saavedra from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Anthem has been proactively out in the community since the being of the pandemic. Leroy Butler shares his personal connection with the Anthem Campaign and the importance of being vaccinated. we talk about his personal experience with bulling and discuss their ‘Butler vs. Bullying’ Program that helps so many kids and adults throughout the community. Rita shares all the amazing events the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is planning in efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how Anthem consistency stayed active on assisting the Community, even during the beginning of the Pandemic 'shut down'. 
Rita Saavedra, BAMarketing Manager WI-Medicaidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-saavedra-857893108/ Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield N17w24340 Riverwood Drive Waukesha, WI. 53188(262) 282-0595Rita.Saavedra@anthem.comhttps://www.anthem.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield https://www.facebook.com/AnthemMedicaidhttps://www.anthem.com/medicaid/?fbclid=IwAR2rCtd7U1_V-VY5Cisd6Fgn0GsWZEELtvAPrnQzaZMChZkoqtjbYkW7OAo Leroy Butler, Inc.Former Green Bay Packer, 2x NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist (2020, 2021), Super Bowl Champion (XXXI), and Inventor of The Leap!LeRoy Butler Inc.P.O. Box 403Oak Creek, WI 53154https://www.leroybutlerinc.comButler vs. Bullying https://www.leroybutlerinc.com/butler-vs-bullying/El Conquistador Latino Newspaper https://www.conquistadornews.com/elconquistadorlatinonewspaperCacheMKEhttps://www.facebook.com/grupocachemilwaukee Please subscribe & SHARE this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC)www.redplanetworx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This Episode is we speak with a well-known Owner/Planner of Underwood Events, LLC, a Corporate Event Planning and Destination Management Company, known for programs that magnify brands and communicate messages! Underwood Events is a creative Corporate Event Planning and Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They partner with select clients, building a strategy that aligns their attendees with their goals, while treating everyone to exceptional levels of service.Founder Mike Underwood began his professional career as a Milwaukee event planner 22 years ago. Honing his signature approach to strategizing, planning and overseeing global events for large corporations and nonprofits, he founded Underwood Events in 2009.The past two decades, Underwood has planned and managed hundreds of corporate events in the US and abroad including annual meetings, sales kickoffs, conferences, awards dinners, training seminars and employee celebrations for iconic organizations including Anheuser Busch, Artisan Partners, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Home Shopping Network, Rexnord, Strong Financial Corporation and the University of Nebraska.Our firm's extensive knowledge of the Midwest’s most interesting and popular attractions also places us among the most creative Destination Management Companies Milwaukee, Madison or Chicago has to offer.Your events should celebrate your people and the success they create together. Themes like human achievement and organizational excellence inspire the execution we’ll bring to your event. And it will look amazing, too.Mike UnderwoodFoundermike@underwoodevents.com Underwood Events, LLC. Is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin(414) 312-8411www.UnderwoodEvents.com https://www.facebook.com/UnderwoodEventsLLC/-Corporate Event and Meeting Planning-Destination Management -Corporate Concierge -Event Staffing-Tailgate PartiesContact, submit formhttps://www.underwoodevents.com/contact/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

This Episode is on ‘City Visitors/Conventions Bureaus’ (CVBs) and we highlight our very own, beautiful city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Home of the WORLD CHAMPIONS MILWAUKEE BUCKS!! VISIT Milwaukee Director of Event Experience, Brittany Korth is a 2021 Connect Association 40 Under 40 Honoree! Brittany is a go-getter professional with a spirited personality and can-do attitude. It’s all about the hustle and surpassing expectations while bringing forth valuable industry expertise in event management, client relations, and community engagement. Demonstrated history working in the travel & tourism industry.Brittany gives us a background on how she got started in the industry and the position she holds at VISIT Milwaukee. We speak about our amazing city of Milwaukee and all of the options that are available for Meeting and Event planners when hosting events/conferences/Meetings in Milwaukee. We speak on the new expansion of the Wisconsin Convention Center, our beautiful Lake front and more. We welcome & encourage ALL planners to bring your next Meeting/Conference/Event to our beautiful city! We highly recommend contacting Brittany and her team to provide your group with a one-of-a-kind experience of Milwaukee Wisconsin!Brittany Korth Director of Event Experiencebkorth@milwaukee.org (414) 287-6244VISIT Milwaukee 648 N. Plankinton Avenue. Suite 220 Milwaukee, WI. 53203(414) 273-3950(800) 554-1448www.visitmilwaukee.orgSubmit RFP https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/meetings-and-conventions/planning-resources/submit-an-rfp/Wisconsin Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI. 53203(414) 908-6000https://wisconsincenter.comPlease subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!www.TheGeneralSession.com/podcast Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC)www.redplanetworx.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.

Janet is a Seasoned Hospitality Industry Professional with over 25 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Destination Management, Catering, and Business Development. She is the President of Interactive DMC Puerto Rico. Interactive DMC Puerto Rico is dedicated to the development and execution of quality destination services that showcase all Puerto Rico has to offer. From its rich history, diverse culture, natural wonders and vibrant entertainment; our experienced team is passionate about our "Island of Enchantment". Unique tours and excursions, professional and smooth transportation services, creative special events production and an enthusiastic team that will ensure the highest level of customer service...Make it Memorable...Make it Interactive!Janet shares with us how she started in the Hospitality Industry, journey on starting her very own DMC and also speaks on the many services her Destination Management company and team can provide to your guest/Meeting attendees (or leisure travel) on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico! If you are looking for a Destination Management Company in Puerto Rico, we highly recommend Interactive DMC Puerto Rico! Contact information listed below. Interactive DMC Puerto Rico 1000 Av. El ConquistadorFajardo, PR 00738 https://www.interactivedmc.com Sales Department: Whatsapp 1-787-396-3912Telephone 1-787-396-3912info@interactivedmc.comwww.thegeneralsession.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-general-session-podcast--4767628/support.