After more than 16 years with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California, where she held the roles of Director of Production and Chief of Operations, Jodi Cobalt has taken a new path in her professional journey…General Manager for the Shalleck Collaborative

Nomination deadline for 2024 Charles A. McElravy Award, Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award, and Foundation Legacy Award is December 1, 2023 The nominations and letters of recommendation should be written and addressed to Brad Mayne, CVE, President & CEO and submitted to

By Maren Dougherty, San Diego Convention Center    The San Diego Convention Center Corporation welcomes Paul Turner, Certified Venue Executive (CVE), to the role of General Manager. He will oversee event management, venue operations, public safety, and guest services for the

Whether you are starting your journey into venue management or on the path to a fulfilling career, certification is your map to career enhancement. “When you achieve your certification, you are communicating to current and future employers that you are well-versed in all areas o

“If you had a Buffett date, you just couldn’t get the happy off your face,” said Russ Simons, Venue Solutions Group. Jerry MacDonald, president and CEO, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, Texas, lost an anchor tenant when the legendary lifestyle singer/songwriter Jimmy Bu