The unprecedented lake effect snow storm that has gripped large parts of Western New York and Buffalo has had little impact on the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center so far. Until today, the facility was open and operational. We have had three local events cancel that have already resc

Have something you want to learn about or something you want to share with your industry peers? The VenueConnect 2015 Planning Committee invites you to submit session ideas for the annual conference, which takes place in Baltimore next year, Aug. 1-4. It’s easy. just click on this lin

The holidays are full of cheer, joy, family, and trash. Yes, tons of trash. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 2

Two years have passed since I had the opportunity to participate as a student volunteer at the Venue Management School in Oglebay and VenueConnect 2012 through the IAVM Foundation. As I reflect on these two experiences, I’m flooded with only positive memories. I find it incredible tha

The IAVM Foundation has recently launched a new program—100 Women of IAVM—specifically created for women by women. By paying it forward and giving US$100 each, we can provide three women with a full scholarship to IAVM conferences each year! There is a new generation of female student