The International Association of Venue Managers’ 2018 Venue Industry Award winners were presented in Toronto, ON, Canada, on July 25, at the 93rd annual VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show. Each year, IAVM recognizes several venues and individuals who have demonstrated leadership a

An all-star panel of experts took the stage to discuss The State of EMSSI: A Hands-on Approach to Safety and Security with the Portal. The portal? IAVM, in partnership with Simpleview, is preparing a portal for those in the convention center sector to enter valuable information regard

By Kimberly Mahoney, Ph.D., CVP Information allows businesses to make informed decisions. There are a number of sources available to venue managers to assist in decision-making, evaluation of day-to-day operations, long-term planning, and negotiations, amongst others. In an effort to

Good morning!  Monday, July 9th, is the day that the 2018 IAVM Foundation Silent Auction officially goes LIVE online!  Interested bidders can now login to Bidding for Good, create an account, and begin bidding on scores of really wonderful items!  All of the items liste

Earlier this year, I became CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District, the organization where my career in the venue management industry was born.  Five months into my new position, and as my term as Chair of the IAVM Foundation Board of Trustees comes to an end, I have been