By Jana DeGeorge Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was the latest venue to receive quality Situational Awareness and Trained Crowd Manager training from IAVM Director of Education/Life Safety Mark Herrera. COURSE OVERVIEW Situational Awareness: This course is designed to e

By Kerry Painter, CVE Our venues have always been a reflection of the best of our community by providing memorable moments and iconic events for its citizens as well as places of support such as fundraisers, economic impact, or in the recent decade, places of refuge from weather. It w

By Mark Mettes, CVE The Herberger Theater Center in partnership with the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments hosted public safety training throughout the three-theater venue in late August. The Homeland Defense Bureau and Training Bureau provided crisis response training for the Herbe

By Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) wishes to assure all participants, buyers and exhibitors attending trade exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong that events are running smoothly and w

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center conducted a Fire Drill on August 8 in cooperation with the New Orleans Fire Department and New Orleans Emergency Medical Services. The 350 staff members of the Convention Center participated in the exercise in order to demonstrate the