By R.V. Baugus Dr. Julian Maha, M.D, founder and CEO of KultureCity, understands first-hand the importance of inclusivity as he created the world’s first “start-up” non profit when his oldest son was diagnosed as autistic. Today, Dr. Maha is one of the most in-demand

By R.V. Baugus Ebony Hattix, box office manager for FedEx Forum in Memphis, was recognized along with nine other women and some fellow IAVM members in the International Ticketing Association (INTIX)’s yearly review of inspiration women. Under the heading of Ebony Hattix: A Super

By R.V. Baugus Applications are being accepted through January 17, 2020, for the Venue Management School Diversity Scholarships. We encourage IAVM members to give a personal invitation to apply to a person in your network that could make all the difference in prompting someone to take

By R.V. Baugus With your permission, please allow me if only for a minute to play the seasonal role of the Grinch with regards to the following: According to a study by Bizzabo, the world’s leading event success platform, almost two-thirds of all event speakers are male. Bah, hu

In IAVM Board news, Phil Jordan, CVE, has stepped down as the Performing Arts Sector Director for the IAVM Board as he has recently moved into the consulting world. IAVM Board Chair, Tammy Koolbeck, CVE, has appointed Jennifer Norris, CVE, Assistant Managing Director for the San Franc