The year is flying by at warped speed as we just completed our mid-year board meeting in Dallas a few weeks back. Below are the key items discussed, accomplished, or moving forward. As you can imagine, the news at the top of the meeting revolved around the departure of our former CEO

During the last year, I’ve been experiencing a lot of “lasts.” Last summer, I attended VenueConnect for the last time and, in the fall, the International Convention Center Conference for the last time. This will be the last time I will be sending information to all IAVM members and HQ

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

I don’t recall ever meeting a stadium management professional who thought that they had an easy job. Even if we are surrounded by talented people and have the support we need to do our job, managing the safety and security function for stadiums today is a complex and demanding proposi

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