Author: Kasey Moore

While working at Patriotic Festival, Jamie got to meet Brett Eldridge!

CVB Event Coordinator Max Long was recently awarded a 2018 Joseph A. Floreano Young Professional Scholarship to attend the International Association of Venue Mangers (IAVM) annual conference, VenueConnect, in Toronto this July. He will join thousands of U.S., Canadian and international venue management professionals from a spectrum of public assembly venues including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, fairgrounds, performing arts centers, stadiums, universities and more. IAVM is the only industry conference that inspires industry leaders, provides targeted education and brings attendees together creating relationships that last a lifetime. The young professional scholarship focuses on identifying and developing the talent of venue management professionals to further develop their career and skillset. Only 25 scholarships are awarded annually to applicants who meet specific criteria including character, leadership, professional development and commitment to advancing the venue management industry. Max joined the convention center in 2017 with an M.A. in Arts Management and a wealth of industry knowledge. Congratulations Max!

CVB Marketing Communications team member Teresa Diaz recently completed her term as a mentor to Shandra Cummings, executive assistant for Deputy City Manager Tom Leahy, as part of the Mentoring Program launched by Learning & Development team in 2017. The first class graduated in early May.

Congratulations LaDonya Reynolds, center, VBCC Maintenance Worker Supervisor, upon graduation from the City’s Foundations for Leadership Training. Pictured with Brenda Felton and Courtney Dyer.

Virginia Beach has been included in a Reader’s Digest article (reach: 4M) titled, “The Best Weekend Getaways in Every State.” Below is the paragraph of Virginia Beach, which highlights the Cape Henry lighthouse, False Cape State Park and the Military Aviation Museum – and Town Center, noting it as the “downtown district.”

 

“The coast of Virginia offers plenty to do and beautiful beaches, to boot, in Virginia Beach. Climb to the top of Cape Henry Lighthouse, the fourth oldest lighthouse in the country, explore False Cape State Park, stroll the boardwalk, and get a history lesson at the Virginia Military Aviation Museum. Virginia Beach offers a choice of places to stay, including by the bustling oceanfront, along the quieter Chesapeake Bay, or in the Town Center downtown district.”

Members of the Army Divisions Association, Sheri Waghalter and  Linda Eisan, gather at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial

Linda Eisan is presented an award of appreciation from the Army Divisions Association  at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk hotel closing dinner.

Tanisha Brown (Convention Sales), Bryan Ryals (Administrative Services), and Sally Noona (Convention Sales) attended the Simpleview Summit 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ –  May 6-10.