Between IAVM’s Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS), GuestX, and SevereWeather Preparedness (currently underway), and the safety and security session at Pollstar, venue managers and security professionals have recently shared a tremendous amount of insight and resources with o

In the world of associations, benefits offered make all the difference. C-level employees have different wants and needs than a young professional, and catering to both is no easy task. While upper management may have the luxury of expensing their memberships, many young professionals

A warm welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in January 2016—a total of 219 new members. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit http://www.iavm.org/i-am-venue-management

You know the saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” And maybe you halfway believe it. However, there is scientific evidence that you should fully believe it. In a study published in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, researchers showed

After a big accomplishment, appreciation and adulation are not only well received, they are well deserved. From December 2014 to November 2015, experienced venue professionals were matched with individuals seeking to enhance their industry knowledge. Each pair then created a unique pr