VenueConnect 2020 Closing Keynote “Now more than ever before– against this backdrop of pandemic and uncertainty–it’s critically important that we come together as a community to share best practices, unique perspectives, and innovative approaches to conducting busine

By Jasmine Shannon The Venue Safety and Security Committee (VSSC) hosted its first Zoom meetings of the 2020-2021 term on August 20 and September 17. There is a good mixture of new and returning committee members representing all venue sectors (amphitheaters, arenas, convention center

Lisa Harrington, CEO of Abiding Strategy, Helps Navigate Change: Leadership Through the Storm “The venue industry will lead the way into our recovery and heal the hearts of the people of this country ,as we are able to re-engage and begin rebuilding our economy.” – Lisa Harringt

Shenyang New World EXPO staff held its annual staff retreat on September 4. There has been an annual staff leadership retreat each year since the venue began hiring staff in 2016. Pictured: Shenyang New World EXPO staff was all smiles at its annual leadership retreat on September 4. T

(Editor’s Note: The following is a Q&A with Jeff Johnson, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Convention Center [MCC]. Like other convention centers around the country, his addresses the issues of opening back up to new standards as a result of COVID-19.) By Kathy McCarth