Pictured above (Front row, left to right): Bill Flynn, Bruce Davidson, Ray Bloom (Back row, left to right): Brad Mayne, Larry Arnaudet, Eric Roszenberg, Richard Vaughn, David DuBois, Kevin Olsen   How Prepared is the Meetings Industry for Elevated Threats of Terror? Recently the

Longtime and influential IAVM member Dick Shaff passed away this week. He was vice president and general manager at SMG/Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family. Shaff was an integral part of IAVM, serving on several committees and

Gensler and Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Rinka Chung are the team that will design the entertainment block adjacent to the Milwaukee Bucks’ new arena. “We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome these two cutting-edge firms to our team as we continue to transform this portion of downt

VenuWorks will manage the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois, starting April 1 under a 90-day transitional agreement while a five-year contract is finalized by the city. CIAM formerly managed the venue. “It is an honor to have been entrusted with the management of the Col

It is my pleasure to announce that the IAVM Executive Committee has engaged Carol Wallace as IAVM’s temporary Executive Administrator. Carol recently retired from her role as president and CEO of the San Diego Convention Center and has established her own consulting company, Carol Wal