Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in June 2023. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit here to share your story and photo. Kate Abbott, Melbourne Convention a

By R.V. Baugus IAVM member Jill Schinberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky, is leading a longitudinal study for IAVM that will provide data for future work on comparative analyses of sectors and regions within the IAVM members

Long-time industry manager George Michael “Mike” Abington passed away on April 23. He was 73. Mike was a true pioneer in the field of stadium management. Graduating from Northeast Louisiana State University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV Management, Mik

By Kara Nelson The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Small and Emerging Business (SEB) Program has a new Program Manager and recently launched a new mentor-protégé pilot program. As a major economic driver for the region, the Convention Center works year-round to create

By Erin Jepson, CVP, CMP The Lynnwood (WA) Event Center announced the rebranding of its in-house audio/visual service provider, Offbeat Audio/Visual. This strategic move accentuates the distinctive offerings and elevates the market presence of the venue’s audio/visual services. By ado