This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. It is republished with permission. I just completed a long, hard journey to achieve industry certification: the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) coveted designation of Certified Facilities Executive (CFE). Yes, the achievem

If you are a young professional (YP) or student attending VenueConnect 2016 this July, you will not be alone! Thanks to numerous new initiatives through IAVM and the IAVM Foundation, like the 30|UNDER|30 program, the Minneapolis area will be flooded with young professionals and studen

The Education Corner in the IAVM booth (#1435) at VenueConnect is a great place to meet others and learn from experts who will help you succeed in your professional development. Here are a few highlights you can expect to experience. IAVM Textbook Authors Saturday, July 23, 3:30 ̵

Educational opportunities are prevalent at this year’s VenueConnect in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 23-26. And they don’t just happen in meeting rooms. Join our Fireside Chats on the trade show floor and participate in important and exciting industry discussions that will

Congratulations to the following individual who was recently awarded the Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation. Thanks to the generous funding and support from the IAVM Foundation, the CVP program was launched in August 2015 at VenueConnect in Baltimore. It recognizes the com