VBCC General Manager Recognized at National Conference Courtney Dyer recently traveled to Nashville to attend the International Association of the Venue Managers (IAVM) Conference where Courtney was recognized for 40+ years of service and won a great table A Virginia Beach native, Courtney began his career with the City of Virginia Beach in 1972 at the Virginia Beach Civic Center (aka The Dome) where he learned the fundamentals of venue management. In 1980, Courtney became part of the opening team for the Pavilion Convention Center, where he held various positions including event coordinator, assistant manager, to general manager. In 2001, Courtney was intricately involved in the planning, design and construction of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Courtney is a Certified Facilities Executive who has also served on the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad for 30 years as an EMT. He is now on the Advisory Board and Foundation Board of Directors.
