Long-time industry manager George Michael “Mike” Abington passed away on April 23. He was 73. Mike was a true pioneer in the field of stadium management. Graduating from Northeast Louisiana State University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV Management, Mik

By Kara Nelson The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s Small and Emerging Business (SEB) Program has a new Program Manager and recently launched a new mentor-protégé pilot program. As a major economic driver for the region, the Convention Center works year-round to create

By Erin Jepson, CVP, CMP The Lynnwood (WA) Event Center announced the rebranding of its in-house audio/visual service provider, Offbeat Audio/Visual. This strategic move accentuates the distinctive offerings and elevates the market presence of the venue’s audio/visual services. By ado

By Amy Procaccini In what has become a beloved tradition, the San Diego Convention Center announces a sweet suite of limited-edition chocolate bars to be sold during this summer’s world-renowned Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con) event. 5,000 handcrafted bars, 1,250 of eac

From Shore Fire Media Music venue and hospitality company Notes Live has inked a deal with global entertainment presenter AEG Presents for the forthcoming $55 million outdoor music coliseum Sunset Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Under the terms of the deal, The Sunset will