By John Rhamstine, CVE I have been asked to write some comments about my career as I prepare to retire from my nearly 30 years here in Norfolk. Honestly, I have never been really good talking about myself as I have always been more comfortable functioning in the background, supporting

By R.V. Baugus Kevin Clayton serves as Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Clayton will also serve as the Opening Keynote Speaker for VenueConnect in Pittsburgh. As one who works in an important role in a public assembly venu

By R.V. Baugus When you are from Canton, Ohio, home to the NFL Hall of Fame, you know that sports have to be in your blood. This is especially true of Heather Lyke, director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh and Arenas/Stadium keynote speaker on August 1 at VenueConnect. Ly

By R.V. Baugus With as many skins on the wall (not to mention abbreviations after his name) that Larry Perkins, CVE, CPP, CMP, has, there is not much out there that surprises one of the industry’s truest gentlemen and respected practitioners. That is, though, until word arrived in a p

By Jody Lake, CVE We all know we should “someday” take advantage of the many excellent opportunities IAVM has available to provide critical training in the areas of venue, patron, staff, guest, and vendor safety. How many times have we shared the deep emotions of hearing of our fellow