Privatization of the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) has proven to be effective in improving operational efficiency, enhancing building maintenance and aesthetics, and increasing client and attendee satisfaction while saving millions of dollars for the City’s General Fund. “Conve

The IAVM community wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues affected by the loss of David Swain at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. “We’re deeply saddened and shaken by the tragic accident that happened yesterday,” said Dave

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) created an economic impact of more than $64 million for the Nashville community during its 2013-2014 season. That’s just one of four records the organization broke, according to its annual report. The other three records are —A new rec

Congratulations to IAVM member venue AmericanAirlines Arena for achieving LEED Gold recertification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Miami-based arena received its first LEED Silver for Existing Buildings certification in 2009. “The HEAT Group is very proud to be a le

The U.S. Congress passed a six-year extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) on Thursday, January 8, making it the first bill passed in 2015. “The terrorism risk insurance program must continue as it will enable economic growth and allow our communities to rebuild in the e