By Sabrina Anico The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC, a Spectra-managed venue) announced the appointment of Patricia M. Rios, MSHRM, as its new Human Resources Business Partner to the re-imagined venue. Rios, most recently relocated from Orlando, FL, enjoys over 18 years of human

By Holli Hanson The NBA Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter have undergone some major changes in staffing. Specifically, Amanda Mann has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of Rose Quarter operations where she oversees all booking, ticket operations, guest e

Industry veteran and long-time IAVM member John Robertson, CVE, will retire from his position as general manager of the Charleston (WV) Coliseum & Convention Center on October 23. IAVM invited this industry legend and friend to share thoughts about his career and relationships bu

By Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP Employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay under a final rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The new rate will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. To be exempt from overtime under the federal Fair Labor Stand

Sports & Entertainment General Manager Barry Geisler will retire after 34 years at EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, at the end of the year. Geisler began his career in 1982 at the Oakland Coliseum and subsequently became an event coor