Several students attended our GuestX conference March 1-3 in Dallas, Texas, and found the experience valuable. Brandie Jenkins (left, in photo), a student at Kennesaw State University, provided the following thoughts about the conference. I am currently a part-time, student employee f

Rich Singer, CFE, teaches the AVSS Year 2 class “Dealing with the Media in a Time of Crisis.” During the class, Singer transforms the room into a volatile press conference and persuades one brave student to take on the role of the venue manager in front of the mic. Lara (Leh-Ra) Ander

We’re ready to launch the next “class” of venue professionals, allied partners, students, faculty, or young professionals and wanted to let you know how to get involved. To kickoff these spring partnerships, the Mentor Connector Program webinar is this month, Wednesd

Venue managers must constantly keep their minds in the present and in the future, sometimes at the same time. It’s difficult and taxing, but sometimes there are ways to accomplish both without straining physical and mental resources. One way is to re-frame your thinking. For exa

  The Foundation is proud to announce the Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship + Internship Program recipients for the 2015 Academy for Venue Safety & Security (AVSS) recognizing two deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership, character, community involvement, and the potenti