2015 was a year that really fostered my development as a young professional in the entertainment and venue industry. I did two event internships, one in Sydney, Australia, for a company called Business Chicks and another through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Fortunately, 201

Guests. Fans. Attendees. Whatever you choose to call them, they’re all the same: humans. And a human’s experience during an event is paramount to your venue’s success. We want to help you be successful, and that is why we focus on people so much at our annual GuestX

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in November and December 2015—a total of 221 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-ve

We all know it’s tough to get away from the building to attend IAVM functions when you’re still low on the totem pole. We know funds are tight, especially when you’re still in school. No worries. IAVM is bringing the networking to you. The Young Professionals Committee is dedicated to

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and it is only because of the time and knowledge our volunteers contribute that we are able to fulfill our mission. We hope, therefore, that you will consider responding to this Committee Call for Volunteers. As a volunteer, you will be makin