The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (“Authority”), the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, announced that Melvin Rodrigue (picture), the Authority’s longest running Chairman, is stepping down do focus on his duties as Chairman
(Editor’s Note: IAVM members are also unsung heroes. Many continue to show up to work, while numerous others have opened their doors (and their parking lots) to serve as makeshift hospitals, shelters for the homeless, and to serve as drive-through screening sites. And with many
By Brian Wright As I look back on my first 10 years in the venue management industry, I realize that the one common aspect of each of my roles has been internships. Heck, I did four of them during college with Finley Stadium, Chattanooga Lookouts, The Ripken Experience, and the Chatta
By R.V. Baugus ASM Global announced the hiring of Taki Pappas as director of Event Booking and Business Development for the KFC Yum! Center, Lynn Family Stadium and Norton Health Sports Athletics & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. “As we continue to solidify the Louisvill
By Sarah McAlister Kerry Painter, CVE, director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, announced that Jim Lavery, general manager of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, will retire at the end of March after a 40-year career. Michelle Bradley will serve as a