Big Break Foundation

10/09/2023

TODAY! Join us and Equality Florida virtually or in person. Let's explore how we can advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and protections as employers, practice conscious allyship as an industry, and help create a more equitable future for all.

Be sure to save your virtual or in person spot! https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/event-details/voices-united

🍴 Free appetizers, catered by LGBTQ+ owned Hungry Pants
🍹 Cash Bar Available (with Mocktail Menu)
📍 Location: Downtown Orlando (address shared upon registration)
📅 Date: October 9
🕜 Time (in-person): 6:00-9:00 PM
🕜 Time (virtual): 6:30-8:30 PM

The line-up for this event includes:

☑️Brian Morrow | Owner/Founder, B Morrow Productions

☑️Carlos Guillermo Smith | Florida Representative / Senior Policy Advisor, Equality Florida

☑️Gina Duncan | Regional Development Leader, Equality Florida

☑️Keith Davenport | Executive Producer / Board Member, Equality Florida

With guest speakers, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Representative Anna V. Eskamani.

Hosted by…

☑️Melissa (Ruminot) Oviedo | VP, Marketing & Global Development, Nassal / President, TEA International Board of Directors

☑️John Paul Geurts | SVP Experience Development for Hospitality and New Business Ventures

Have questions for the speakers? Let us know in the comments or share anonymously through this link: https://bigbreak.questionpro.com/voicesunited

For questions about the event or help registering, contact [email protected]

🙌Last but not least, a huge thank you to our headline sponsors, and and to our supporting sponsors, and . This event would not be possible without your support!

10/06/2023

How are Florida laws impacting tourism?...Visitor experiences?...Talent retention and recruitment? And what can our industry do about it?

Join us and Equality Florida virtually or in person this upcoming Monday. Together, we'll explore how we can advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and protections as employers, practice conscious allyship as an industry, and help create a more equitable future for all.

Be sure to save your virtual or in person spot today! https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/event-details/voices-united

🍴 Free appetizers, catered by LGBTQ+-owned Hungry Pants
🍹 Cash Bar (mocktail menu available)
📍 Location: Downtown Orlando (address shared upon registration)
📅 Date: October 9
🕜 Time (in-person): 6:00-9:00 PM
🕜 Time (virtual): 6:30-8:30 PM

The line-up for this event includes:
☑️Brian Morrow | Owner/Founder, B Morrow Productions
☑️Carlos Guillermo Smith | Florida Representative / Senior Policy Advisor, Equality Florida
☑️Gina Duncan | Regional Development Leader, Equality Florida
☑️Keith Davenport | Executive Producer / Board Member, Equality Florida

With guest speakers, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Representative Anna V. Eskamani.

Hosted by…
☑️Melissa Oviedo (Ruminot) | VP, Marketing & Global Development, Nassal / President, TEA International Board of Directors
☑️John Paul Geurts | SVP Experience Development for Hospitality and New Business Ventures

Have questions for the speakers? Let us know in the comments or share anonymously through this link: https://bigbreak.questionpro.com/voicesunited

For questions about the event or help registering, contact [email protected]

🙌Last but not least, a huge thank you to our headline sponsors, B Morrow Productions and Solomon Group, and to our supporting sponsors, Nassal and JHendricks Photography. This event would not be possible without your support!

10/01/2023

📅 Last day to apply! Emerging professionals in attractions, museums, zoos, aquariums, and beyond, apply by 11:59PM Eastern.

https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/iaapaexpo

The Edutainment Pass Program provides 50 emerging professionals within the Location-Based Experience industry with:

☑️ IAAPA Expo 2023 Badge
☑️ IAAPA Membership (1 year)
☑️ Special Programming by Big Break Foundation

✈️ Travel assistance will also be awarded to a limited number of applicants.

Emerging talent who are experiencing barriers and are aligned with our mission to promote inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are encouraged to apply.

An immense thank you to IAAPA for making this program possible each year, helping us to break down barriers within the Location-Based Experience industry.

We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, Mycotoo, Blue Telescope, and Mall of America, whose support has been pivotal to the expansion of this program.

If you have questions or need help completing the application, please contact [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].

09/29/2023

Meet the speakers and hosts of Big Break’s upcoming event, Voices United: LGBTQ+ Forum, in partnership with Equality Florida. At a time when public policy threatens the rights and protections of our communities, employees, and visitors, it’s imperative for our industry to stand up and speak out.

Our amazing list of panelists includes:
☑️Brian Morrow | Owner/Founder of B Morrow Productions
☑️Carlos Guillermo Smith | Florida Representative and Senior Policy Advisor, Equality Florida
☑️Gina Duncan | Regional Development Leader, Equality Florida
☑️Keith Davenport | Executive Producer & Equality Florida Board Member

With guest speakers, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Representative Anna V. Eskamani.

Hosted by…
☑️Melissa Oviedo (Ruminot) | VP, Marketing & Global Development at Nassal and President, TEA International Board of Directors
☑️John Paul Geurts | SVP Experience Development for Hospitality and New Business Ventures

🙌A heartfelt thank you to our headline sponsors, B Morrow Productions and Solomon Group, and to our supporting sponsor, Nassal. This event would not be possible without your contributions.

Register today! https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/event-details/voices-united

📍 Location: Downtown Orlando
📅 Date: October 9
🕜 Time (in-person): 6:00-9:00 PM
🕜 Time (virtual): 6:30-8:30 PM

For questions or help registering, contact [email protected]

For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected]

09/29/2023

📢Emerging Professionals, you have 3 days to apply to Big Break Foundation’s Edutainment Pass Program for IAAPA Expo 2023!

Apply by October 1st! https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/iaapaexpo

The Edutainment Pass Program provides 50 emerging professionals within the Location-Based Experience industry with:

☑️ IAAPA Expo 2023 Badge
☑️ IAAPA Membership (1 year)
☑️ Special Programming by Big Break

✈️ Travel assistance will also be awarded to a limited number of applicants.

Emerging talent who are experiencing barriers and are aligned with our mission to promote inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are encouraged to apply.

An immense thank you to IAAPA for making this program possible each year, helping us to break down barriers within the Location-Based Experience industry.

We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, Mycotoo. Mall of America, and Blue Telescope, whose support has been pivotal to the expansion of this program.

If you have questions or need help completing the application, please contact [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].

09/29/2023

Tune in at 10:30am to the Orlando Tourism Report for a discussion with Carlos Guillermo Smith from Equality Florida and our own Nicolle Figueroa Rosado to discuss LGBTQ+ rights & our event happening on October 9th with local leaders!

On the radio at 91.5 WPRK FM, & Direct link to listen online: http://tun.in/seeps

WPRK, The Voice of Rollins College Our lobby is a place where all music lovers and creatives come together and hangout throughout the day! Make sure to stop by and visit us! Check out our groovy DJ Booth!

09/22/2023

Calling all museums, attractions, zoos, aquariums, and beyond! Join our panel of LGBTQ+ advocates and community leaders, including Mayor Buddy Dyer, Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Carlos Guillermo Smith, and Gina Duncan at 6:00PM on October 9. Attend virtually or in person!

At a time when anti-LGBTQ+ legislation threatens the rights and protections of our LGBTQ+ community, it's crucial for our industry to stand up and speak out.

Together, let’s create an industry where visitors, employees, and their families are safe, supported and welcome.

In this event, Equality Florida representatives, community leaders, and hosts John Paul Geurts and Melissa (Ruminot) Oviedo will:

🗣️ Discuss the Impact: Gain insights into current anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and its repercussions on LGBTQ+ visitors, employees, and their families.
🤝 Advocate for Change: Explore how our industry can be a driving force in advocating for the protection and equality of LGBTQ+ individuals.
🗨️ Engage in Meaningful Conversations: Connect with thought leaders, activists, and advocates who are working tirelessly to make a difference.

Let's come together to support inclusion, equity and justice for all.

Register now to be part of this important dialogue and help us spread the word!
https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/event-details/voices-united

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, B Morrow Productions and Nassal, for championing Big Break’s mission of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

For questions or help registering, contact [email protected]

09/21/2023

📢 Attention Emerging Professionals: Big Break Foundation’s Edutainment Pass Program for IAAPA Expo 2023 is now open. Apply by October 1st! https://www.bigbreakfoundation.org/iaapaexpo

The Edutainment Pass Program provides 50 emerging professionals within the Location-Based Experience industry with:

☑️ IAAPA Expo 2023 Badge
☑️ IAAPA Membership (1 year)
☑️ Special Programming by Big Break

✈️ Travel assistance will also be awarded to a limited number of applicants.

Emerging talent who are experiencing barriers and are aligned with our mission to promote inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are encouraged to apply.

An immense thank you to IAAPA for making this program possible each year, helping us to break down barriers within the Location-Based Experience industry.

We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, Mycotoo and Blue Telescope, whose support has been pivotal to the expansion of this program.

If you have questions or need help completing the application,
please contact [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].

04/03/2023

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the TEA for their collaboration on our TEA INSPIRE program. Thanks to their support, we were able to provide access to TEA INSPIRE and the Thea Awards Gala for seven emerging professionals!

This support is critical to helping us achieve our mission of breaking down barriers within the Location-Based Experience industry.

Thank you, TEA, for your commitment to making a positive impact in our community!

We hope to see you all at TEA INSPIRE! Registration is still open, don’t delay!

Follow this link to learn more and register: https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-inspire.html

03/23/2023

Two days remain to apply for our TEA INSPIRE Program in partnership with the which will help break down economic barriers for emerging professionals.

We encourage any applicants facing barriers of any kind and who align with our values of promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility within the industry and community to apply.

Link in bio or at:

www.bigbreakfoundation.org/inspire