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VenuWorks Theatricals Marks Its Fifth Anniversary

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BB&T Center Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

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ASM Global Chosen to Operate Newcastle Gateshead Venue

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BSE Global Hires Five Senior Executives

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Sheena Way Named VP, Content and Programming for Chase Center

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Industry Veteran Chuck Rogers Joins BioSaphe

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City of Charleston Enters into New Partnership with Oak View Group

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Yankee Stadium Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

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Centerplate and Hard Rock Stadium Team Up to Feed South Florida

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Centerplate Renews Partnership at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center

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Venue Coalition Names Todd Hunt as Senior Vice President

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Experience Columbus Leads Citywide Pursuit of GBAC STAR Accreditation

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Swiftel Center Prepares Meals for 60’s Plus Dining Program

Published on:April 12, 2020

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Nashville’s Convention Center Authority Donates to COVID-19 Response Fund

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Catch Des Moines Launches #DSMLocalChallenge

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Pechanga Resort Named Founding Partner of SoFi Stadium

Published on:December 30, 2019

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Live Nation Entertainment Partners with evenko

Published on:December 27, 2019

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OVG Appoints GM of New Palm Springs Arena

Published on:December 17, 2019

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Moody Center Breaks Ground in Austin

Published on:December 16, 2019

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AEG Presents Promotes Debra Rathwell

Published on:December 16, 2019

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ASM Global Announces Executive Leadership Team

Published on:October 24, 2019

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City of Thief River Falls, MN, Hires VenuWorks

Published on:October 4, 2019

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VenuWorks Appoints New Executive Director of the Sanford Center

Published on:July 5, 2019

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The Madison Square Garden Company Selects AECOM as General Contractor for MSG Sphere at The Venetian

Published on:June 10, 2019

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Morris Performing Arts Center Welcomes New Director of Booking & Event Services

Published on:May 22, 2019

2019

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SMG Appoints Northeast Regional Booking Director

Published on:May 16, 2019

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Times Union Center Concludes a Highly Successful First Quarter

Published on:May 4, 2019

2019

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New York City’s Irving Plaza Renovates This Summer

Published on:April 25, 2019

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Live Nation Acquires New Southern California Venues

Published on:April 25, 2019

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DuPage CVB Launches Sports Commission

Published on:April 10, 2019

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AEG Presents Partners with Postmates

Published on:April 1, 2019

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Brian Sipe Appointed Director of Booking at Rupp Arena

Published on:April 1, 2019

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SMG’s John Bolton to Serve as IEBA Board President

Published on:April 1, 2019

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Metallica Concert Sets Bankers Life Fieldhouse Record

Published on:March 27, 2019

2019

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SMG Appoints New GM for the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Published on:February 4, 2019

2019

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Oracle Acquires Naming Rights to AT&T Park

Published on:January 15, 2019

2018

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Henderson Engineers Hires Carlo Sechi

Published on:December 12, 2018

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SMG Hires New Assistant General Manager at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Published on:December 5, 2018

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New Executive Appointments at AEG Global Touring

Published on:November 15, 2018

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Spectra Promotes Laura Alexander to General Manager

Published on:July 20, 2018

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Topping-Out Ceremony Marks Construction Milestone at Dickies Arena

Published on:June 25, 2018

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Venue Coalition Promotes Jordan Racine and Welcomes Teresa Guy

Published on:June 25, 2018

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Albany Capital Center Welcomes GymRat CHALLENGE Basketball Tournament

Published on:May 30, 2018

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Spectrum Center Welcomes Major Acts with “Promoter Experience”

Published on:May 1, 2018

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Theresa Caputo Sells Out RP Funding Center

Published on:April 29, 2018

2018

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VenuWorks Founder and President Steve Peters Named 2018 IAVM Foundation Legacy Award Recipient

Published on:April 23, 2018

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OVG Facilities’ Venues Deliver Unprecedented Results

Published on:April 18, 2018

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Worship Night in America Tour Comes to Indianapolis

Published on:April 14, 2018

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Niagara University Forms Partnership with Owners of Buffalo Bills and Sabres for Experiential Learning

Published on:April 10, 2018

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Albany Capital Center Hosts Its First Concert

Published on:March 30, 2018

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VenuWorks to Manage Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center

Published on:March 19, 2018

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Blake Shelton and TobyMac Perform at TaxSlayer Center

Published on:March 8, 2018

2018

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Environment Scores Big Win with Zero-Waste Legacy Project at Super Bowl LII

Published on:February 22, 2018

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Indianapolis to Host 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship

Published on:November 7, 2017

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The National Conference Center Names Executive Director of Sales

Published on:October 25, 2017

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Maine Mariners Announced as Newest EHCL Franchise

Published on:October 18, 2017

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The National Conference Center Introduces “Challenge by Choice”

Published on:September 26, 2017

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The Madison Area Sports Commission presents Bucky on Parade

Published on:September 5, 2017

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U.S. Bank Stadium’s Beverly Zimmerman Receives Meet Minneapolis Hospitality Hero Award

Published on:September 1, 2017

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Meadowlands Liberty CVB to Host 2021 Army-Navy Football Game

Published on:August 24, 2017

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Spectra to Provide Food Services for Sundome And Central Washington State Fair

Published on:August 10, 2017

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AudienceView Appoints Mike Hinson as VP of Sales for College Athletics

Published on:August 8, 2017

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Cincinnati USA CVB Celebrates Diversity With Vibe Week

Published on:August 2, 2017

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Record Setting Concert Year for SMG’s New Orleans Venues

Published on:July 25, 2017

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Capital Complex to Host More Than 3,000 Candidates in Albany for NY Bar Exam

Published on:July 18, 2017

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Smart City Networks Improves Cellular Coverage at San Diego Convention Center

Published on:July 18, 2017

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The Madison Square Garden Company and Prudential Center Announce Booking and Marketing Partnership

Published on:July 17, 2017

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Houston Next Up as Host of World Petroleum Congress

Published on:July 17, 2017

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Minneapolis welcomes X Games and world-wide exposure

Published on:July 13, 2017

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SAVOR… selected as new food and beverage provider at PA Complex & Expo Center

Published on:July 12, 2017

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New Jersey Devils & Prudential Bolster Marketing, Events and Premium Partnerships with New Hires

Published on:July 10, 2017

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Published on:July 6, 2017

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Thousands of Athletes Visited Minneapolis for 88th USA Volleyball Open National Championships

Published on:June 5, 2017

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The Lakeland Center Becomes RP Funding Center In Five-Year Renaming Deal

Published on:May 24, 2017

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ILEA Recognizes More Than a Dozen New CSEP Recipients

Published on:May 3, 2017

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Evan Feinglass Elected to Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau’s Board of Directors

Published on:May 1, 2017

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Frank Erwin Center Director to Retire

Published on:March 15, 2017

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Albany Capital Center Opens with 90 Booked Events Through 2021 

Published on:March 2, 2017

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The First GRAMMY Museum Experience to Hit the East Coast Expected to Open at Prudential Center in Fall 2017

Published on:February 7, 2017

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Des Moines Welcomes Prestigious Theater Festival

Published on:January 23, 2017

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New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Uber Launch Official Rideshare Partnership

Published on:January 12, 2017

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INTIX Names Maureen Andersen President and CEO

Published on:November 7, 2016

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2017 Marks Major Music Anniversaries in Nashville

Published on:September 27, 2016

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2016 Kellogg’s® Tour of Gymnastics Champions Takes Center Stage at Prudential Center on November 11

Published on:September 7, 2016

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Albuquerque Welcomes International Film and Media Experience

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We’ll give a tip of the cap - keeping in theme w We’ll give a tip of the cap - keeping in theme with the scarf in our previous post - to last year’s #PCMACL host city, @sfmeetings. The opening evening celebration at @giantsenterprises bayfront venues was the first of many opportunities for #eventprofs to familiarize themselves with #SanFrancisco outside of the newly expanded @mosconecenter.  Capping off the week with a @maroon5 concert at @chase_center was something that will be remembered for quite some time.#puns
Considering donning this #PCMACL 2016 scarf as we Considering donning this #PCMACL 2016 scarf as we join the thousands of #eventprofs in attendance - virtually - this week.
#MerryChristmas to all! A #flashbackFriday photo #MerryChristmas to all!A #flashbackFriday photo from #Christmas past, of the grand #ChristmasTree outside the @nyse.
Looking back to @iaee_hq's #ExpoExpo 2018, that to Looking back to @iaee_hq's #ExpoExpo 2018, that took our team to #NewOrleans.Our writers took the opportunity to explore some of #NOLA's world-class venues outside of the #FandDmag Prime Site Award-winning @mccno Convention Center. The #CrescentCity's @nationalww2museum has many spacious, thought provoking exhibitions as well as meeting & conference spaces that can accommodate groups that @visitneworleans. Recent upgrades to the Ernest N. Morial convention center and its outdoor plaza, as well as the announced expansion and rebranding of @harrahsnola is positioning the city to be a top destination post-pandemic.
#Thanksgiving is generally followed by @iaee_hq's #Thanksgiving is generally followed by @iaee_hq's #ExpoExpo...Looking back to 2017, when #FandDmag staff got to @visitsanantonio - and the #Alamo - with #Christmas in the air at the annual “show of shows.” While the #event is virtual this year, we hope to get back to the business of #meetings real soon.
The one that got away... Seems like this #turkey, The one that got away...Seems like this #turkey, spotted on the lawn of a suburban neighborhood in #newyorkcity's #StatenIsland managed to make it to #Thanksgiving without incident...Wishing all our friends a #happythanksgivng!
Being #VeteransDay, we'll salute members of the #m Being #VeteransDay, we'll salute members of the #military and express our appreciation for their service to our country.#eventprofs serving the "M" in the #SMERF #meetings and #events market often look to utilize sites and venues that resonate with those affiliated to the military. The historic @battleshipmissouri in #honolulu is often the site of choice for groups that visit #hawaii. Settings above deck as well as below, in addition to spacious pier using the #battleship as a backdrop are available for groups of varying sizes...@oahuvb #Oahu @gohawaii @anthologygrouphawaii #Navy @usnavy #Marines @marines #Army @usarmy #AirForce @usairforce #WW2 #WWII #WorldWar2
Looking back to @ilove_lucerne -Two years ago toda Looking back to @ilove_lucerne -Two years ago today, #FandDmag had an opportunity to visit #luzern, a #Swiss lakeside city, one hour from #Zurich and a gateway to the #Alps. Our story appears in the 2019 SuperBook issue.The #trolley is one of many exhibits at the @verkehrshaus der #Schweiz that depict the #history of #transportation in #Switzerland from its earliest days looking into the future. The #museum has multiple venues indoors and out for group functions and meetings. Also in site is a fully stocked @lindt store in which visitors can design their own #chocolate creations. ..@scib_switzerland @myswitzerland #Suisse #Lucerne #eventprofs #meetingprofs #incentive #travel
Looking up from the depths of the @wtc memorial po Looking up from the depths of the @wtc memorial pools, five years ago this week. Here's to hoping that the hateful ideologies that led to the tragic events of #911 are one step closer to disappearing with the #peace accords brokered by the #USA between @israel and #Bahrain.
3,500 years of #glassart is on display at the @cor 3,500 years of #glassart is on display at the @corningmuseum of #glass in #UpstateNewYork. In addition to #glassmaking exhibitions (image 2), its collections include pieces that span the millennia from ancient #Egypt (image 1), the #Greek & #Roman (image 4) empires, centuries of European glasswork through modern times, including contemporary #artists like #chihuly (image 3). The #museum has both indoor and outdoor spaces making it a versatile #venue for #meetings & #events. .The surrounding region has an abundance of natural beauty, is rich in #history, and is  home to a broad array of facilities with wide open spaces, all within hours of #NYC. Groups may choose to extend their stays to take advantage of nearby #FingerLakes and #NewYork State #Parks that provide opportunities for #hiking, #biking, #fishing & #boating. Currently, the region is particularly ideal to avoid quarantine restrictions for in-state #meeting & #event planning as well as when post-#COVID19 planning resumes.#flx @iloveny @visitflx @mpigny @nypcma @corningflx #archaeology #archeology #egyptian #FandDmag
#NewYork’s #WatkinsGlen State Park. #UpstateNew #NewYork’s #WatkinsGlen State Park.#UpstateNewYork has an abundance of natural beauty, is rich in #history and is home to a broad array of facilities with wide open spaces, all within hours of #NYC. With no shortage of #hiking, #biking, #fishing & #boating atop its #wineries & #museums, #eventprofs in the Northeast will find a plethora of opportunities to host groups and even extend their stays. The region is ideal to avoid quarantine restrictions for in-state #meeting & #event planning as well as when post-#COVID19 planning resumes. @visitwatkinsglen @visitflx @iloveny @mpigny @nypcma @corningflx #waterfall #flx #nature #trails #fbf #fanddmag
#IthacaFalls in #NewYork's #FingerLakes Region. C #IthacaFalls in #NewYork's #FingerLakes Region.Central #NewYork has an abundance of natural beauty, is rich in #history and is home to a broad array of facilities with wide open spaces, within hours of #NYC. With no shortage of #hiking, #biking, #fishing & #boating atop its #wineries & #museums, #eventprofs in the Northeast will find a plethora of opportunities to host groups and even extend their stays. The region is ideal to avoid quarantine restrictions for in-state #meeting & #event planning as well as when  post-#COVID19 planning resumes...@visitithaca @visitflx #flx @iloveny #upstateny #nature #waterfalls #meetings #events @mpigny @nypcma
#FlashbackFriday to #Louisville, #Kentucky where # #FlashbackFriday to #Louisville, #Kentucky where #FandDmag covered the opening of the reimagined @kyconvention Center #KICCoff two years ago.#eventprofs have found the city to be very #event friendly both inside the modernized facility and throughout the destination. In addition headquarter hotels - the @omnilou & @hyattlou - off-site venues include the #whiskey distilleries along the #urbanbourbontrail, @churchilldowns, the @speed_museum and @sluggernation factory & #museum to name but a few...#architecture #skyscraper #meetingprofs @mpikbc @se_pcma
It’s all about #perspective... Looking back to It’s all about #perspective...Looking back to a mild January day on #SanFrancisco’s Bay during a break from sessions at #PCMA. @pcmancc @pcmahq @sfmeetings #eventprofs #meetingprofs #goldengatebridge #california #pcmacl
You never know when or where you’ll find #love. You never know when or where you’ll find #love. We sure didn’t expect to find it in a #StatenIsland corporate office complex. The #sculpture is one of many #art works on the properties of the #Nicotra Group, whose holdings include @nicotrasballroom, a premier site for #meetings and #events for #eventprofs whose groups @visitstatenisland.On that note, the staff of #FandDmag extend sincere comgratulations to our former editorial intern Aryeh Korn on his marriage this week.#NewYork #wedding #weddingvenues #eventprofs #meetingprofs @nycgo_press #staysafe @fmgmikec #red
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