By R.V. Baugus Long-time IAVM member and good friend Brad Gessner, CVE, is now living the charmed life of retirement nestled in the Hill Country of Texas. Specifically, Brad resides in Comfort, a town that easily befits its name and is a far cry from the hectic pace of Brad’s fi

By Kelly Greenfield Bryan Miller has been named General Manager for the Charlotte Convention Center, which recently completed a $126.9M expansion, increasing total leasable space to 600,000 sq. ft., and is operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). Miller will overs

From Convention Center staff The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Rocsean Spencer to the position of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The Center recently created the position to reflect their commitment to implementing diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices,

By Justin Tinder The Oklahoma City Convention Center marks its second successful year since opening its doors. This year Oklahoma’s largest meetings and events facility has again exceeded expectations. A total of 195,685 visitors represented a 76.1% growth over 2021’s inaugural year.

By StadiumBusiness.com The Baltimore Ravens NFL team has extended its lease deal to play at M&T Bank Stadium for at least the next 15 seasons, until 2037. The agreement, which includes two five-year options to extend the lease beyond 2037, was presented to the Maryland Board of P