By Lauren Crawford Shaver Oxford Economics released an economic report entitled, “The Concerts and Live Entertainment Industry: A Significant Economic Engine,” that highlights the industry’s contributions to the U.S. economy. The report, commissioned by Live Nation Entertainment, was

By R.V. Baugus Barry Strafacci knows a thing or two about the Convention Center Lifetime Achievement Award as presented by the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) after nomination and selection from the association’s Convention Centers Committee. It was Strafacci,

By R.V. Baugus Darlene Somers, CMP DES, has heard the talk from client friends she has worked with in the past in the hospitality industry when she shared about her new employment as Director of Meetings at IAVM: “Oh my God, I can’t believe you’re a part of IAVM! I&#

By R.V. Baugus The Women in Leadership panel session at VenueConnect is always one of the top-attended and most anticipated, and this year will be no different in Atlanta when the session takes place on Wednesday, August 5. Before taking their seats on the panel, Stacey A. Hall, PhD,

By Erika Muir ocV!BE Sports & Entertainment is pleased to announce that Kim Bedier, CVE, has been named the Senior Vice President & General Manager of ocV!BE. Opening in 2024, ocV!BE will be a world-class live entertainment district featuring Orange County’s premier entertai