Joe Vera III, Assistant City Manager, Culture, Recreation and Special Events, City of McAllen: Convention Center/Performing Arts Center, passed away April 16 at the age of 69. Before joining McAllen, Texas, in 2014, Vera helped the City of Hidalgo, Texas, transform from a small border

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in July 2025. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit here to share your story and photo. Duncan Abdelnour, CrowdPass Inc, Ne

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 AIPC/CCC/IAVM Academy, taking place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre & BMO Centre, Calgary Exhibition & Stampede, from October 26th to October 30th, 2025. IAVM has partenered with AIPC and CCC in

Kate Jansen promoted to new role beginning July 28 The Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater, as part of Raleigh’s Complex of venues, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Jansen, CMP to Director of Marketing and Sponsorships.  Jansen joined the Raleigh Conven

Texas FFA tipped its hat to Fort Worth in a big way, awarding staff of Visit Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Convention Center and other community leaders with the Honorary Lonestar Degree during its 97th Annual Convention in July — celebrating years of partnership, hospitality, and hometo