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In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Richard Anderson from Smart Serve Ontario and Hassel Aviles Executive Director of Not 9-5 to talk about the exciting new initiative that was launched on May 9, 2024.

Smart Serve Cares launched a Workplace Mental Health portal in partnership with Not 9-5 and Greenshield Health specifically targeting the Hospitality Sector and anyone with a Smart Serve Certification can access this service free of charge.

The Hospitality sector has never offered employees this type of service and it is greatly needed. Not only will you receive up to 3 hours of virtual mental health care but each Hospitality sector employee will have the ability to hand pick the therapist they wish to work with.

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For more details, please visit the Smart Serve Ontario website and click on the Smart Serve Cares link on the home page, register, and begin receiving the help you need .

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

https://smartserve.ca/

https://not9to5.org/

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Scott Palko, Festival Director of the Revelree Music Festival. The 2023 event takes place July 21 & 22 at Canatara Park in Sarnia. Scott talks to us about this years event, the challenges he and her team faced, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Revelree Music Festival has a goal to be more than just artists on a stage - they want to create a summer weekend filled with memorable performances, moments, and memories.

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All fans of live entertainment have a specific show, or even a single song, that allows them to remember every detail about where they were, who they were with, who was performing, and why that exact occasion meant so much to them. Their hope is to help cultivate as many of these moments as possible for their guests over two days in July through every available means: top-tier performances, a safe and comfortable experience, a multitude of venue amenities, and a joyful crowd looking to experience those moments themselves.

For more information on the Revelree Music Festival, visit their website https://www.revelreemusicfestival.com

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jeanetty Jumah, Folklore Festival Coordinator and President of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. The 2023 event was the 50th annual and took place (May 6-7, 2023))and Jeanetty talks to us us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team faced, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

“Travel the World in 48 Hours” at the 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival 2023, May 6th and May 7th at the Fort William Gardens and Curling Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada presented by the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. Tantalizing international foods, incredible entertainment, “shop-the-world” booths, exhibits, an activity-packed Children’s Area, and local artists on site await you. The Region’s most colourful event of the year will take visitors on a “Trip Around the World” in two fun-filled days allowing them to experience the magnificent sights, sounds and flavours woven into the fabric of our country by our various ethnocultural and Indigenous communities. We are proud to celebrate our 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival and the rich cultural heritages that make Canada one of the greatest and most diverse nations on our planet.

Also joining the podcast is Marnie Lapierre from Northern Events and Tourism Consulting (NEAT) to speak about other Thunder Bay festivals and events this summer.

For more information on the Thunder Bay Folklore Festival, visit their website http://www.folklorefestival.ca or check out the multicultural association website https://www.thunderbay.org. To learn more about NEAT you can stop by their website www.neatc.ca.

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Chelsey Lokstet, Event Coordinator for the Thunder Bay Busker Festival. The 2023 event is coming (July 29-30, 2023))and Chelsey takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Originally called the Bay & Algoma Buskers Festival, established in 2013 as a token festival for their neighbourhood, has risen again after the pandemic to become the Thunder Bay Buskers Festival. The Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood is a fitting backdrop for a street festival. Not only a collection of shops and restaurants the area is also home to a community of inspired entrepreneurs.

Also joining the podcast is Marnie Lapierre from Northern Events and Tourism Consulting (NEAT) to speak about Thunder Bay as a destination for tourists and to highlight attractions, events and incredible dining locations. Planning on travelling to attend the Busker Festival? Now you know all of the cool stuff you can do in the area as well.

For more information on the Thunder Bay Busker Festival visit their website https://www.buskersfestival.ca and to learn more about NEAT you can stop by their website https://www.neatc.ca.

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Kathleen Douglass, Board Advisor for the Carabram Multicultural Festival in Brampton. The 2023 event is coming up fast (July 7-9, 2023))and Kathleen takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Carabram is an annual multicultural festival that brings together cultures across Brampton through food, entertainment and education. The festival takes place annually on the second weekend of July and welcomes visitors from across the Greater Toronto Area.

Venues across Brampton are completely transformed to represent different cultures from around the world. Visitors to Carabram have the opportunity to experience these cultures through authentic cuisine, as well as traditional dance, music and entertainment. Each pavilion is also equipped with cultural displays and artifacts representative of each culture in order to provide visitors with the full experience.

To reach Kathleen Douglass for questions, you can email [email protected] or visit their website https://www.carabram.org

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Tracy Murray from the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation to talk about the Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers. The 2023 event is coming up fast (Sunday, August 20))and Tracy takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and changes to the event because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Gran Fondo Lake Huron starts and finishes in beautiful Southampton, Ontario and it welcomes cyclists of all levels, offering scenic rides...including 3 new routes this year and ALL routes being run in reverse for a new experience. Routes this year include 110k, 75K, 30K, 80K gravel, 10K and a 1K kids ride.

The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation has a mission of raising and managing funds for equipment, facilities and staff development to ensure our community and visitors have access to the best possible hospital care. The Foundation is one of five Foundations supporting the 6 hospitals in Grey Bruce Health Services; Owen Sound, Markdale, Wiarton/Lion’s Head, Meaford and Southampton. Our fundraised dollars are used to purchase equipment for the Southampton site and our share, generally based on patient usage, for our regional hospital in Owen Sound.

Also joining Dave today is Heather Hyde from Economic Development Saugeen Shores. She talks about all of the activities, attractions and restaurants available to visitors that come to the area.

To reach Tracy Murray for questions, you can email [email protected] or visit their website https://granfondolakehuron.ca/

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Myles Rusak the CEO of Sound of Music Festival in Burlington. The 2023 Festival is just 3 weeks away (June 15-18)and Myles takes time out of his busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges he and his team face, struggles with Government funding and the slow climb back from 2 years of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Sound of Music has exploded in size since its modest beginnings in 1980 as a marching band parade. Operating as a not-for-profit corporation, the organization stages Canada's Largest Free Music Festival every year in June. Due to the passion, love and commitment of hundreds of volunteers, a small staff, and a roster of generous sponsors and suppliers, music takes over Downtown Burlington and the waterfront.

Myles and Dave also chat about the Tourism Industry in Burlington and the incredible things the community can offer to those out of towners coming for the Sound of Music Festival....from restaurants to art galleries and everything in between.

To reach Myles Rusak for questions, you can email [email protected] or visit their website www.soundofmusic.ca

If you have a festival or event coming in the next few weeks or months and would like to come on FEO on the Air to promote it, please reach out to Dave MacNeil (FEO CEO) at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Rob Gray from Creative Club Global. For those who attended the FEO Conference in Richmond Hill, you will remember that Rob was the Hospitality Suite sponsor and built the lounge furniture and bar area out of Lego Blocks.

Creative Club is an educational organization committed to making learning come alive for students in elementary and middle schools through exciting programs, parties and camps focused on LEGO® bricks and robotics. We develop and deliver engaging and interactive programs to teach students STEM and STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Arts and Math) principles, primarily through the use of LEGO® bricks, robotics and EverBlocks®. Creative Club Global also work with Festivals and Events to create unique LEGO® art installations, furniture and signage that gets attendees talking.

Rob and Dave chat about the business plan for Creative Club Global both pre and post COVID-19 Pandemic and what the future holds for Festivals and Events in the Province as the "new" reality becomes more clear.

To reach Rob Gray for questions, you can email [email protected], or visit their website www.creativeclubglobal.com.

To get all the COVID-19 information you need, visit the official FEO webpage https://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/resources/covid-19-resource-centre. We are updating the information here almost daily.

If you're an FEO member and have any questions or concerns that you'd like presented to the Government on your behalf, please contact FEO CEO Dave MacNeil at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Naomi Campbell who is the Artistic Director of the Luminato Festival in Toronto.

Luminato Festival Toronto is an international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts, and programming that cuts across traditional artform boundaries. Luminato works closely with Canadian artists to support the development and creation of distinctive new work as well as presenting today’s most exciting artists from around the world.

Naomi and Dave chat about the NEW reality once COVID-19 hit where Luminato made the difficult decision to create a version of the Festival on an on-line Digital Platform so that the event could still happen and have a presence in 2020. There were many challenges and a large learning curve, but what they came up with is a 3-day celebration on-line June 11-13 and you are invited to be a part of it.

To reach Naomi Campbell for questions (please wait until after June 13 to ask), you can email [email protected], or visit their website www.luminatofestival.com

To get all the COVID-19 information you need, visit the official FEO webpage www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/resource…e-centre. We are updating the information here almost daily.

If you're an FEO member and have any questions or concerns that you'd like presented to the Government on your behalf, please contact FEO CEO Dave MacNeil at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].

In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by David D'Cruz who is the President of Spotlight AV Industries (SAVI).

SAVI provides clients with audio and video production services and rental solutions in and around Toronto. Putting your event in the spotlight is their goal. They accomplish this by helping you design a unique, one of a kind event. Their team of event producers makes your vision a reality. Top of the line sound systems, projectors, screens, and lighting helps your event stand out from the rest. They have a dedicated and experienced team of technicians and stagehands who are committed to serving you, our client.

David and Dave chat about the NEW reality once COVID-19 hit where SAVI made the difficult decision to shelve millions of dollars in AV equipment as a service industry and make the bold move to rebrand as a retail industry that sells PPE for frontline workers. Not their area of expertise, but they saw a need in their community and felt it was a great way to stay open and keep their employees working,

To reach David D'Cruz for questions, you can email [email protected], or visit their websites www.ppetoronto.ca (for all of your PPE needs) or www.spotlightavi.com (for your AV needs).

To get all the COVID-19 information you need, visit the official FEO webpage https://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/resources/covid-19-resource-centre. We are updating the information here almost daily.

If you're an FEO member and have any questions or concerns that you'd like presented to the Government on your behalf, please contact FEO CEO Dave MacNeil at 519-742-2226 or through email [email protected].