John O’Leary is a wanted man (in a good way). He began speaking in 2005 to a total of eight organizations and since then has partnered with more than 850 organizations in 46 states and nine countries. O’Leary is wanted because his message resonates and impacts, motivates and drives. H

Wendell Pierce, native son to New Orleans, accomplished television and film actor and stage personality, is counting down the days before he delivers a keynote message during IAVM’s VenueConnect from July 27-30 in Pierce’s home town. When Pierce is not appearing in HBO’s Treme, he is

  Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12, and for the fifth consecutive year the St. Charles (MO) Convention Center will host a brunch to not only celebrate moms but to turn some extra non-traditional revenue as well. “This event provides a great opportunity to showcase the capabili

While “good things come to those who wait” is a well-known expression, there is also a time and place not to wait. We’ve listed several reasons why, when it comes to registering for VenueConnect, IAVM’s annual conference and trade show, you might want to seize the moment. Some are mon

These days, most careers take numerous twists and turns. Downsizing, rightsizing, the economic downturn, technological advances and many other factors are adding more transitions to our career paths. Many of these transitions are unexpected and are certainly not part of the plan. Sinc