Long-time industry manager George Michael “Mike” Abington passed away on April 23. He was 73. Mike was a true pioneer in the field of stadium management. Graduating from Northeast Louisiana State University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV Management, Mik

By Kara Nelson The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Small and Emerging Business (SEB) Program has a new Program Manager and recently launched a new mentor-protégé pilot program. As a major economic driver for the region, the Convention Center works year-round to create

By Richard Oliver Stephen A. Zito, CVE, one of the most respected venue managers in the country, has been promoted to Assistant Director for Convention & Sports Facilities/Alamodome. The City of San Antonio announced the move recently. In more than 30 years of extensive experienc

Philip P. Greco, Owner and President of The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois, and longtime resident of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at his Elmhurst home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 20, 2023. Phil battled the devastating disease of ALS for 5

By R.V. Baugus As priorities and norms in the workplace have shifted for the better in recent years, so too have the titles of those responsible for making organizations the best they can be for today’s employees. Gone (or should be gone) are heavy-handed “my way or the hi