When the expanded and renovated Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) reopens its doors in August of 2018, it will do so with a new food and beverage partner. Kentucky Venues has named Levy Convention Centers the exclusive concessions and catering provider for KICC and its g

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) issued a design and feasibility Request for Proposal (RFP) for master planning services for the 70-acre campus of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston. Proposals from bidders are due back to the Authori

While spending part of his career as director of business development for Nationwide Medical/Surgical, Peter Secord had an up-close look at the world of group purchasing, a process that can be described as buying facility essentials in bulk at discounted prices. “I basically rec

By John Platillero Our first week on the Road to VenueConnect was hilariously described by my colleagues as “The Griswolds Meet The Office” road trip. I must admit, covering 6,000-plus miles in three weeks and visiting as many venues as possible on our way to the IAVM VenueConnect con

The Tacoma (WA) City Council has approved an amended agreement with Yareton Investment and Management (Washington) L.L.C., as well as property conveyance for a hotel project for the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Conducted without public subsidy, the development represents one of t