Congratulations to our latest Certified Venue Professionals: Jason Gibson, CVP, Director of Event Services at INTRUST Bank Arena Angela Vanderwell, CVP, Event Manager at Salt Lake County Center for the Arts Daniel Hare, CVP, Manager of Guest Services at T-Mobile Arena Carrie Paol

Richard Andersen, CFE, sat in the crowd last Thursday evening with fellow instructors and students for closing remarks of the 2017 Venue Management School (VMS) at Oglebay from Board of Regents Chair Cheryl Swanson, CFE. Part of those remarks would include the announcement of the reci

The Pennsylvania Convention Center and public assembly venue industry deeply mourns the loss of Ahmeenah Young, the venue’s trailblazing first African American and first female president and chief executive officer. She passed away on Friday, June 2, at her Philadelphia home at

After more than two decades of successfully helping fairs and festivals refine and streamline food and beverage service, Greg Flakus, founder of GF Strategies, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2017. “We do plan to continue to work with the festivals this summer,” Flakus sai

Schuler Shook announced the promotion of two talented, dedicated staff members to Principal. Paul Whitaker, LEED AP, is promoted to Principal in the firm. Whitaker’s diverse experience in both architectural lighting design and theatre planning are complemented by his continued w