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SUMMARY:All the News You Need: Why Local Journalism Matters\, Why it’s at Risk\, and How You Can Help Protect It
DESCRIPTION:Featured Guest Speaker—\nJudith Smelser | President and General Manager\nCentral Florida Public Media\n \n\nTopic:\nAll the News You Need: Why local journalism matters\, why it’s at risk\, and how you can help protect it \nThis program pulls back the curtain on our changing local news ecosystem\, its critical role in civic health\, and how Central Florida Public Media is partnering with the community to strengthen it. \nYou’ll leave with an understanding of how public media works\, how technology is transforming local journalism\, and the community’s role in preserving access to reliable\, trustworthy local news and information. \nHow This Will Benefit Our Members\nThis program helps FEW members understand why strong local journalism is essential to an informed\, thriving community—and why it’s currently at risk. You’ll gain insight into how public media operates\, how technology is transforming the news landscape\, and what that means for civic engagement\, business leaders\, and everyday citizens. Most importantly\, you’ll learn practical ways our community can help protect access to reliable\, trustworthy local news. This session empowers members to stay informed\, support meaningful change\, and engage more deeply in Central Florida’s civic health. \nThis session empowers members to stay informed\, support meaningful change\, and engage more deeply in Central Florida’s civic health. \n\nMeet Our Speaker: Judith Smelser\n\nJudith Smelser is president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media\, the only local nonprofit news outlet serving the nine-county Central Florida region. Since 2021\, she has led the organization to launch the local discussion show Engage\, the local news podcast The Wrap\, and the weekly newsletter The Wrap – Inbox Edition\, new reporting beats\, and the 2024-25 Emerging Journalists Fellowship. In 2024\, she spearheaded the rebranding of WMFE to Central Florida Public Media\, representing the nonprofit’s evolution into a multimedia organization dedicated to serving the region with trustworthy\, independent journalism. In 2025\, she led Central Florida Public Media as it weathered the elimination of federal and state funding. She is also a co-founder of the News Collaborative of Central Florida\, a collective of independent local news outlets and aligned partners working toward a more informed and engaged region.
URL:https://fewcfl.org/event/all-the-news-you-need-why-local-journalism-matters-why-its-at-risk-and-how-you-can-help-protect-it/
LOCATION:Citrus Club\, 255 S Orange Ave STE 1800\, Orlando\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Monthly Luncheon,Monthly Luncheon,Public
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SUMMARY:BAR + BAR FEW Social
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new year with our BAR + BAR SOCIAL!\nWednesday\, February 11 | 5:30PM\nStart with a great BAR METHOD Class followed by socializing with your FEW sisters and enjoying the food & drink at Bar Italia. \nRSVP by February 4! \nSpots are limited to 20 for Bar Method class. \nBar Method will be $10PP and payment will be collected at the venue.\nFood/drinks on your own at Bar Italia.
URL:https://fewcfl.org/event/bar-bar-few-social/
LOCATION:The Bar Method – Winter Park\, 480 N Orlando Ave Suite 132\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32789\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Executive Women":MAILTO:thomasP@sixtheagency.com
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