By R.V. Baugus IAVM member Sue Wieman has retired from the La Crosse (WI) Center after 21 years at the venue and 36 years overall in La Crosse city government. Wieman’s illustrious career began in 1985 when she started with the police department before eventually moving to the L

By R.V. Baugus It’s time for me to brush up on exactly how cryptocurrency works, especially in light of its growing presence in the sports industry and now with a new naming rights deal. Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has reached a deal to assume naming rights of Miami’s Amer

(Editor’s Note: please click on the link at the bottom of the story to view a powerful video about Mylissa Smith) By R.V. Baugus The pictures and images are difficult to stomach when we watch them on television. Elderly and sick people are isolated in a room while loved ones are

By Gary O’Brien As Nationwide Arena welcomed fans to the March 2 Columbus Blue Jackets game vs. the Detroit Red Wings (the first game with fans since March 1, 2020), the venue announced it has earned the prestigious GBAC Star Certification Accreditation. This is another indication of

By Karen Brand The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) has announced the implementation of two cleanliness and safety technologies in its venues: needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) and thermal cameras. The CRVA manages the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fa