floridapodcast

Opened as Waterbed City in the 70's, City Furniture's evolution into a leader offering stylish furniture and exceptional customer service is no accident. In this episode, second generation CEO Andrew Koenig connects with SFBJ Editor in Chief Mel Melendez to share how he and his team are continuously improving every aspect of their business to thrive in any economic cycle.

With the announcement of an SBA partnership that will focus on Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, Orlando-based non-profit Prospera hopes to help the smallest of small business owners. In this episode, OBJ Editor in Chief Sean McCrory profiles Prospera President & CEO Augusto Sanabria, 

With the pandemic behind us, the focus turns to the future of patient care. The Mayo Clinic has long been synonymous with cutting edge treatments. In this episode, Jacksonville Business Journal Editor in Chief Tim Gibbons welcomes Dr. Kent Thielen, CEO of Mayo Clinic in Florida, to share what he and his team are developing, and their bold vision for the decade ahead.

When the pandemic hit, none of Bloomin' Brands 90,000+ employees got laid off, and the only person who took a pause in pay was CEO David Deno. That investment has paid off big-time for the restaurant group, as Bloomin' Brands, including Outback Steakhouse, have bounced back better than competitors. In this episode, TBBJ's Ashley Gurbal Kritzer invites an enthusiastic Deno to share the story, and what he and his team are doing to support local communities.

When EPCOT opened 40 years ago, Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow envisioned a variety of transportation modes connecting communities. That vision is now a reality, as the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority connects a new airport terminal, a vertiport air taxi service, and high speed rail in a multimodal transportation hub. In this episode, OBJ Editor Cindy Barth invites GOAA CEO Kevin Thibault to reveal the worldwide impact this will have on Greater Orlando and the rest of Florida.