By Bev Rose ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, announced it has been selected via a competitive bid process by the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority (MCCFA) to provide management services for the Dayton Convention Center, the Ohio Mi

By R.V. Baugus In celebration of Black History Month, IAVM’s monthly E3 series last month highlighted the achievements of African Americans in the public assembly venue industry. Moderated by Robyn L. Williams, CVE – Executive Director, Portland’5 Centers for the Art

(Editor’s Note: please click on the link at the bottom of the story to view a powerful video about Mylissa Smith) By R.V. Baugus The pictures and images are difficult to stomach when we watch them on television. Elderly and sick people are isolated in a room while loved ones are

By ISSA and R.V. Baugus As public assembly venues continue the process of opening to varying degrees, the list of those IAVM member venues continues to grow when it comes to earning GBAC STAR accreditation. “GBAC STAR has helped facilities reopen safely and remain operational during t

By Julian Bowman Fair Park First, the non-profit organization charged with management and stewardship of Fair Park, announced the start of Phase 1 of the “Fair Park, Your Park” capital campaign, which will seek to raise $85 million in the next five years. The Honorable and Mrs. George