The Coffee Break - Episode 24 - Volunteer Recruitment, Recognition, And Retention by IAVM HQ

Charlie Johnson, President of Johnson Consulting, joins us to talk about the strategies cities are employing to bring people back to their downtown areas. Also don't miss out on Charlie's excellent advice on where to eat for the upcoming VenueConnect 2019.

Episode 15: Sports teams abound, construction all around, where it can all be found.... Las Vegas! Alexis and Shelley hear all about the exciting new developments happening in Las Vegas from Darren Davis, CVE, VP of Entertainment, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. You'll learn about: Recent acquisition of the WNBA Las Vegas Aces; Playoff Fever with the Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey; & Renovations and Remodeling of facilities.

In this very special edition of THE COFFEE BREAK, Alexis & Shelley interview professionals from within this “crazy little industry” that found this “crazy little thing called love” among their colleagues. Celebrate the season of Valentine’s Day with us and swoon over some heartwarming venue love stories.

Alexis and Shelley chat with Mr. Juan Rodriguez, Executive Vice President/General Manager of BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston about how local venue managers helped their community during and after Hurricane Harvey.

Alexis Berggren, General Manager of the Old National Events Plaza and Shelley Ellis, General Manager of the Visalia Convention Center discuss the many benefits of IAVM’s group membership program with special guests Justin Aquino, Event Manager for Utah Valley Convention Center and Gina Brydson, IAVM’s Director of Membership.

Amphitheaters & Fairgrounds Boot Camp Facilitator, Rey O'Day, welcomes attendees and gives them concepts to consider before arriving at VenueConnect.

Alexis Berggren, General Manager of the Old National Events Plaza and Shelley Ellis, General Manager of the Visalia Convention Center discuss VenueConnect 2017 with VC Programming Chair, Erin Jepson, CMP, Director of Event Services for the Oregon Convention Center.

Alexis Berggren, General Manager of the Old National Events Plaza and Shelley Ellis, General Manager of the Visalia Convention Center discuss "How to land that first job out of college" with guest Erin Wylie, a Senior in Venue Administration Major at Kennesaw State University.

Shelley Ellis, General Manager of the Visalia Convention Center speaks with special guests, Mikel Hoffman, Enterprise Sales Director, Social Tables & Evelyn Ingram, VP of Sales, EventBooking about how to get the most out of exhibiting at VenueConnect as well as how to get the most out of attending - a win-win.