(Editor’s Note: Earlier this year IAVM Director of Safety & Security Mark Herrera took his live safety training and situational awareness to Denver Arts & Venues. In August, Mark’s training paid off in a real-time incident at a city venue that mitigated what coul

By R.V. Baugus Good friend Cliff Wallace, CVE, touched base by email to share some exciting news in Shenyang, China, where the industry legend remains under contract as a Senior Executive Advisor. In turn, we celebrate the news with Cliff and all involved and will allow Cliff to share

From Communications Department The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has achieved its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability. A building rating system that prov

By Mary Klida Karen Totaro, CVE, general manager for Huntington Place/ASM Global, announced the rollout of new public safety and security measures starting with the Nov. 4 all staff International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Training. Mark Herrera, di

By Gil Fried A new YouTube channel has been launched as a crowd management training tool. The free videos are designed to help train front line staff. Through utilizing 15 minute or less videos, venue management and crowd management companies can help train their staff on a continual