Press Release

For Immediate Release
November 3, 2010
 
 

International Association of Assembly Managers Changes Name to
International Association of Venue Managers

(November 3, 2010 – Coppell, Texas) –The International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) has changed its name to the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). The IAVM Web address is now www.IAVM.org.

However, changing “assembly” to “venue” does not change WHO or WHAT we are. To assure we remain recognizable for WHO we are, and for WHAT we do, we will preserve all that our brand represents and yet, reflect all that we can become in the future.

“Our new name clearly characterizes our industry better and aligns the organization with what our members do – manage and operate thousands of venues that serve communities, metroplexes, cities, counties, territories, countries and more,” said John Siehl, CFE, IAVM Chairman of the Board.

“With more than 85 years of organizational history, IAVM understands that making changes is important. At its inception in 1924, the organization was called the Association of Auditorium Managers. Over the years the name changed to the International Association of Auditorium Managers and then to International Association of Assembly Managers,” said Dexter King, CFE, President/CEO.

“Regardless of our name, this organization is committed to being relevant by encouraging and equipping today’s venue professionals worldwide,” he said. “Through its many program offerings, IAVM will continue to assist its members’ with commerce, advocacy, research and education,” King continued.

“We will likely witness other changes as we continue to evaluate our brand portfolio to ensure that it is nimbly meeting the needs of our members and the industry it serves,” Siehl added.


The International Association of Venue Managers is the world's largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. Members of the association manage public assembly venues such as amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to support the industry. IAVM has more than 3,500 members worldwide. More information is available at www.IAVM.org.  

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