The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) has hit an exciting milestone with its largest membership in association history…7,000 members! To show this amount of growth over the past few years plus keeping our member retention at above industry standards is a testam

By R.V. Baugus I always knew that Matt Gibson, CVE, was just a step ahead. Working with Matt to either receive a scheduled Arenas column from him for Facility Manager magazine or to enlist his help in getting one of his assigned committee members to please get the article turned in be

By R.V. Baugus John A. “Jackie” Blaisdell, chairman and CEO of Houston-based Salient Partners LP, and former partner, president and COO of Leisure Management International, died unexpectedly on February 15. He was 59. “John was our leader, but maybe even more importa

By Mary Klida Claude Molinari, general manager of ASM Global/TCF Center, announced a reorganization of security services in TCF Center that will assure customers and visitors the most advanced and extensive services designed to keep events safe. “TCF Center security is constantly work

By Erin Kogler and Adam Benavides Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced its partnership with Levy to design and operate the food, beverage, and hospitality experience inside the new Symphony Center at the renovated Warner Grand Theater, set to open in fall 2020. Levy has collab