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
By Detra Page ON Services, a GES company and leading full-service audio visual provider supporting live event productions, announced the hiring of experiential experts Craig Pemberton as national sales manager for corporate business and Matt McGraw as account manager for corporate tra
The Joseph J. Anzivino Distinguished Allied Award may be awarded annually by the Board of Directors to an individual currently or previously employed by a firm which is or was an Allied member in good standing. The President and CEO will provide evidence the nominee meets the criteria