By Jana DeGeorge Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was the latest venue to receive quality Situational Awareness and Trained Crowd Manager training from IAVM Director of Education/Life Safety Mark Herrera. COURSE OVERVIEW Situational Awareness: This course is designed to e

By R.V. Baugus and Events Industry Council IAVM member Chance Thompson, senior manager of sustainability and public relations at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, is honored with the Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility award by the Events Industry

By Kerry Painter, CVE Our venues have always been a reflection of the best of our community by providing memorable moments and iconic events for its citizens as well as places of support such as fundraisers, economic impact, or in the recent decade, places of refuge from weather. It w

From Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Former figure skater and founder of the Champions On Ice Tour, Thomas (Tommy) James Collins passed away at his home in Edina, MN, surrounded by his family on September 1, 2019 of natural causes. Tom was born in 1931 to Thomas and Martha Collins i

By Mark Mettes, CVE The Herberger Theater Center in partnership with the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments hosted public safety training throughout the three-theater venue in late August. The Homeland Defense Bureau and Training Bureau provided crisis response training for the Herbe