By Beckie Liwacz The Village of Hoffman Estates and Spectra, the provider of Venue Management and Partnerships at Sears Centre Arena outside Chicago, recently announced a new multi-year partnership with NOW Health Group, Inc. in which the arena will be renamed NOW® Arena. NOW Health G

Spectra, the providers of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter is pleased to announce two staff promotions for their Owensboro team. Cody Thomas has been promoted to Director of Events for the Owensboro Convention Center. Most recently Cod

By Jessica Beckmann Quarantines and social distancing mandates caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced physical separation, but venue teams and IAVM members are uniting to close the gap between the guidance our government has provided and executing reopening the industry. Reopenin

By R.V. Baugus Many items are essential during this time of pandemic. There is the need for Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. There is the need for masks and ventilators. For the unemployed, there is the need for income. For the hungry, there is the need for f

By Beckie Liwacz Across the past week or two, we’ve seen major conventions cancelled, tours postponed and seasons suspended. In preparation for all of these games, concerts, conferences, and other events, the food was already onsite and being readied by executive chefs and their culin