By R.V. Baugus IAVM is set to launch Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) Extension, built as a companion session of learning to the Association’s flagship AVSS, in May at the IAVM store. Comprised of eight sessions featuring expert speakers in all areas of venu

IAVM grieves for the families and communities of numerous Asian Pacific Islander (API) community members murdered in Georgia on March 16, 2021 by senseless gun violence and anti-Asian racism.  We hope those wounded survive these atrocious attacks, and we continue to condemn all f

By Bev Rose ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, announced it has been selected via a competitive bid process by the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority (MCCFA) to provide management services for the Dayton Convention Center, the Ohio Mi

By R.V. Baugus In celebration of Black History Month, IAVM’s monthly E3 series last month highlighted the achievements of African Americans in the public assembly venue industry. Moderated by Robyn L. Williams, CVE – Executive Director, Portland’5 Centers for the Art

(Editor’s Note: please click on the link at the bottom of the story to view a powerful video about Mylissa Smith) By R.V. Baugus The pictures and images are difficult to stomach when we watch them on television. Elderly and sick people are isolated in a room while loved ones are