Opened in Oct. 1999 as Alltel Arena and located in North Little Rock, Ark, Simmons Bank Arena recently commemorated its 25th anniversary! To celebrate, they held a memorable Tourism and Hospitality Mixer, where they celebrated their journey alongside community leaders, partners, and f

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in November 2024. 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. Jessica Andrews, TCU Place, Sas

Marilyn (Deborah) Shaff, widow of Moscone Center’s Dick Shaff, passed away on Oct. 18 in San Mateo, Calif., at the age of 86. As wife of Dick, Marilyn was very involved in IAVM activities. Along with being GM of Moscone Center in San Francisco for 35 years, her husband was president (

VenuWorks, a leading provider in venue management, proudly announces the creation of a pioneering executive position—National Director for Operations, Production, and Safety (OPS)—to support its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and safety across its venues nationwide. Scot