The Young Professionals (YP) Committee is dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to engage the under-30 membership base. One of these ways is by hosting quarterly “Hangouts” with industry veterans. This quarter, we’ll be having a conversation with Matt Hollander, CFE, general ma

Improv is having a moment. What was once considered a slacker art form for college students and actors is now taught to businesses worldwide as leaders discover the transformational power of active listening, agreement, and play that improv offers its practitioners. One of the art for

IAVM is pleased to announce that Pam Borton, the winningest coach in the University of Minnesota women’s basketball history, will speak at VenueConnect 2016 as the Women in Leadership keynote address speaker on Monday, July 25, at 9:45 a.m. Borton is a top‐performing, ICF executive co

Congratulations to the following individuals who recently were awarded the Certified Venue Professional (CVP) designation. Thanks to the generous funding and support from the IAVM Foundation, the CVP program was launched in August 2015 at VenueConnect in Baltimore. It recognizes the c

The Ritz-Carlton is known for its impeccable customer service, and the opportunity to learn from leaders in its organization are some of the highest sought seminars in the world. That is why we’re excited to share the news that Jennifer Blackmon, corporate director of culture tr