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ASM Global has named Paul Bowles as general manager of Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mountain Health Arena and Convention Center, which overlooks the Ohio River, is a 7,000-plus-seat, multipurpose arena hosts numerous concerts, family shows, trade shows and athletic competitions. The venue was the site in 2011 for the […]
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ASM Global has entered into a strategic partnership with multidisciplinary venue strategist Forward Associates, which specializes in interior design, venue strategy to premium seat sales and marketing to evaluate, plan, design, execute and commercialize venues. “As we continue to embrace cutting-edge technologies and industry disruptors on a global scale, producing renowned content through our unmatched […]
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ASM Global has hired Steve Eckerson as the new general manager of Pechanga Arena in San Diego. A 30-plus-year industry veteran, Eckerson had been general manager at Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center in Bakersfield, California, since 2016. Prior to that, he served as general manager for Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, opening that […]
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ASM Global has announced a new partnership with London Stadium to create additional event content to the stadium’s upcoming calendar, as well as create new commercial opportunities. Built to host the London 2012 Olympic Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Stadium is the home of Premier League soccer club West Ham United as well […]
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ASM Global has appointed Tony Hodgins as general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. As general manager of the PCC, Hodgins will be responsible for the successful operations of the center, including programs such as the recently launched Hospitality Industry Advancement Trust Fund, a partnership between the center’s management and its trade show labor partners. […]
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ASM Global has reported a record 500,000 fans for its hosted March 2023 events and set food and beverage marks across multiple sports, including basketball, hockey and wrestling in multiple cities including nine NCAA conference championships, NCAA championships and NCAA tournament sites. ASM Global hosted the NCAA Men’s Final Four at NRG Stadium in Houston […]
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ASM Global, through its corporate social responsibility platform ASM Global Acts and in partnership with Honeycomb Strategies, has announced plans to convert its portfolio into the most sustainable venues on Earth, using a comprehensive tracking system to allocate resources to achieving measurable results. ASM Global has committed to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030, […]
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ASM Global and Frost Bank have announced a multi-year agreement naming Frost Bank a founding partner for San Antonio’s Boeing Center at Tech Port, a 130,000-square-foot exhibition center located on a 1,900-acre campus. As part of the partnership, Frost is now the official commercial banking partner for the Boeing Center at Tech Port. The premium […]
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The City of Fishers, Indiana, has selected ASM Global to provide pre-opening services and professional management for the city’s new $170 million sports and entertainment center slated to open in December 2024. The 7,500-seat venue with 23 suites and additional premium loge club seating and lounges will be home to the East Coast Hockey League’s […]
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GreenCity and ASM Global have entered into an agreement for the development and operation of the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena in Henrico County, Virginia, planned to be the greenest venue in the United States. The venue will be a central feature of the $2.3 billion development. It will be designed for concerts, family shows, sports […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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