By R.V. Baugus Much great work is going on around the country as our member venues continue responding in major ways to do their part during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the call to share stories that we in turn can pass along to IAVM members, many have taken us up on the offer. W

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has started a new interview series through CNTV with the first one having debuted with IAVM member Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center. IAEE-TV’s talk with Tester dealt with the con

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (“Authority”), the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, announced that Melvin Rodrigue (picture), the Authority’s longest running Chairman, is stepping down do focus on his duties as Chairman

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed, not only the world, but especially the current scope of the public assembly industry. One thing it has not changed is the servant leader hearts of those venue professionals who power it.  IAVM is not just an association, it is a family of 7,000+

By Carl Adkins The one that wasn’t. That’s what the 2020 Men’s Final Four is likely to be called in the future. Upon writing this, tomorrow was to be Final Four Friday. Peak arrival of 80,000 fans coming to Atlanta ready for an exciting weekend of championship basketball and other ama