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January 18, 2012	Orchestra Iowa and VenuWorks Join Forces to Operate Paramount Theatre VenuWorks, the City of Cedar Rapids' contracted facility manager of the Paramount Theatre, and Orchestra Iowa, the Paramount Theatre's primary tenant, have announced the creation of an operating agreement to jointly manage the historic theater.
January 17, 2012	VenuWorks names Vice-Presidents VenuWorks has announced the promotions of Tim Sullivan and Russ Ferguson to Vice President.
December 12, 2011	Sanford Center names Swanson Executive Director Roger Swanson has been named Executive Director of The Sanford Center, VenuWorks President/CEO Steven L. Peters announced.
December 9, 2011	Troy Thorn Named Director of Vicksburg Convention Center & Auditorium Troy Thorn has been named Executive Director of the Vicksburg Convention Center and Vicksburg Auditorium in Vicksburg, Mississippi, VenuWorks President Steve Peters announced. Thorn will begin his duties in January.
December 5, 2011	Ford Center energizes downtown Evansville and region during Grand Opening Month
November 2, 2011	Larry Gawronski Makes a Move Larry Gawronski has been named Executive Director of the Bridge View Center (BVC) in Ottumwa, IA, VenuWorks President Steve Peters announced.
October 27, 2011	Vicksburg, VenuWorks agree on new five-year deal to run convention center (Story from The Republic) Vicksburg, VenuWorks agree on new five-year deal to run convention center (Story from The Republic)
October 4, 2011	Brian Luther Named BPAC Director Brian Luther Named BPAC Director
September 23, 2011	VenuWorks to Manage Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA VenuWorks to Manage Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA
September 16, 2011	Fans Wait In Line To Be First To Get Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Tickets November 9 at Ford Center Fans Wait In Line To Be First To Get Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Tickets November 9 at Ford Center
September 14, 2011	Reba To Perform At Ford Center Grand Opening (Story from News 25) Reba To Perform At Ford Center Grand Opening (Story from News 25)
August 29, 2011	Professional Football Coming to Cedar Rapids (Story from KCRG 9) Professional Football Coming to Cedar Rapids (Story from KCRG 9)
August 25, 2011	BURNSVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES ART CENTER 'ANGEL FUND,' ACCEPTS FIRST DONATION BURNSVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES ART CENTER 'ANGEL FUND,' ACCEPTS FIRST DONATION
August 24, 2011	VenuWorks Requests Termination of Alerus Center Management Contract VenuWorks Requests Termination of Alerus Center Management Contract
August 22, 2011	Ford Center Grand Opening Act to be Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Story from Evansville's Local 7) Ford Center Grand Opening Act to be Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Story from Evansville's Local 7)
August 19, 2011	Singer Bryan Adams plans October show in Vicksburg (Story from Jackson Clarion Ledger) Singer Bryan Adams plans October show in Vicksburg (Story from Jackson Clarion Ledger)
August 17, 2011	New Evansville Arena to be named Ford Center The Tri-State Dealers have acquired the naming rights for the new Evansville Arena, which will hereafter be known as the Ford Center
August 9, 2011	VenuWorks Makes Its Case (Story from The Ottumwa Courier) VenuWorks gave a presentation on Monday, August 8 for management of the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA.
July 26, 2011	U.S. Cellular Center concession food donated to Waypoint (Story from The Gazette) U.S. Cellular Center concession food donated to Waypoint (Story from The Gazette)
July 25, 2011	VenuWorks Agreement Renewed at Hoyt Sherman Place The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation unanimously approved a five year extension of the management agreement with VenuWorks of Ames, IA, for the management of Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, IA.
May 25, 2011	VenuWorks Agreement Renewed at Swiftel Center VenuWorks Agreement Renewed at Swiftel Center
May 13, 2011	Hara Arena partners with VenuWorks Hara Arena partners with VenuWorks
March 15, 2011	VenuWorks selects Schoenike to lead New Evansville Arena, Felling goes to Cedar Rapids VenuWorks President Steve Peters announced today that Scott Schoenike will be leaving Cedar Rapids to become the Executive Director at the under-construction New Evansville Arena in Evansville, IN.
March 1, 2011	SANFORD CENTER TERRAZZO FLOOR RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATION Designed by Barbara Keith (www.barbarakeithdesigns.com) and installed by Advanced Terrazzo & Tile of Coon Rapids, MN; the decorative concourse inside the Sanford Center Arena and Convention Center was recently awarded an Honorable Mention for 2010 project
February 16, 2011	VenuWorks Staffing in Evansville Staffing for the New Evansville Arena
February 15, 2011	VenuWorks Selected to Manage New Arena in Evansville The Evansville Redevelopment Commission (ERC) voted unanimously this morning to direct Arena Project Director John J. Kish to begin negotiations with VenuWorks for management and coordinated operations of the new Evansville Arena, which will open this Nov
February 9, 2011	Preparations continue for United Wireless Arena opening The special events center is buzzing with activity as crews put the finishing touches on the facility ahead of a public open house this weekend. - Story from the Dodge City Daily Globe
February 4, 2011	VenuWorks Commends Professional Cooperation Among Management Companies VenuWorks President Steven Peters commended the venue managers in communities across the country who work in cooperation with managers from other management companies to further the event goals of the communities they serve.
February 2, 2011	Unprecedented Special Encore Performance of Riverdance Announced in Davenport Following the scheduled performance of Riverdance, part of the Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2010-11 season, which took place on February 1, 2011, Rick Palmer, Executive Director of the RiverCenter Adler Theatre said, ÃÆâ
January 25, 2011	VICKSBURG RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS ConventionSouth Magazine listed Lawrence Gawronski, Executive Director, and Lisa Sanders, Operations/ Events Coordinator for the Vicksburg Convention Center and Vicksburg Auditorium as "Meeting Professionals to Watch In 2011."
January 14, 2011	Ralph Nall Named Director of Dodge City/Ford County Venues Ralph Nall has been named Executive Director of the United Wireless Center, Magouirk Conference Center and Dodge City Civic Center in Dodge City, KS., VenuWorks President Steve Peters announced.
January 14, 2011	Tim McGraw is coming to the Alerus Center in May Country legend Tim McGraw will make a stop at the Alerus Center on May 17th as part of his Emotional Traffic Tour.
December 16, 2010	VenuWorkers 2010 Year-in-Review A VenuWorks Newsletter focused on our employees and our facilities
December 6, 2010	Vicksburg Convention Center Honored as ConventionSouth's Readers' Choice Award Winner Vicksburg Convention Center, managed by VenuWorks, will be honored in the December 2010 issue of ConventionSouth magazine for receiving a Readers' Choice Award for 2010.
December 2, 2010	Events center has new management Dodge City arena, conference site switches oversight; officials eye February grand opening. - story from The Hutchinson News
November 5, 2010	Cheryl Swanson Named Alerus Center Director Cheryl Swanson has been named Executive Director of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
November 3, 2010	VenuWorks Partners with Global Entertainment VenuWorks, Inc has announced an agreement with Global Entertainment Corporation to form a strategic partnership in which VenuWorks will provide facility management and food and beverage services to future Global-built facilities.
October 29, 2010	Siehl named Director of Support Services VenuWorks has announced the appointment of John Siehl, CFE to the newly created position
October 26, 2010	Bemidji Regional Events Center to become The Sanford Center The recently opened Bemidji Regional Event Center, managed by VenuWorks, will become The Sanford Center.
August 26, 2010	Chanhassen "All Shook Up" Flash Mob Rocks Mall of America On Sunday, August 22nd, 207 volunteers danced in a “Flash Mob” performance at Mall of America to celebrate Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' new hit production of ALL SHOOK UP in a choreographed rendition of "JAILHOUSE ROCK."
August 24, 2010	Forum Chooses VenuWorks for Management A Memo of Understanding has been signed between Forum Enterprises Inc and VenuWorks, Inc. for the management of The Forum in Inglewood, California.
August 10, 2010	8 VenuWorks Locations Nab Facilities Prime Site Award of Excellence Eight VenuWorks-managed venues have received the 2009 Prime Site Award of Excellence from the Facilities Media Group for venue excellence.
July 8, 2010	RiverCenter Renews Contract The Davenport City Council has voted to extend and expand its contract with VenuWorks to manage the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa., VenuWorks President Steve Peters has announced.
July 7, 2010	Kandice Nelson Named Burnsville Director of Marketing and Development Kandice Nelson has been named Director of Marketing and Development of the Burnsville, Minnesota Performing Arts Center (BPAC).
May 20, 2010	Adler Theatre, Davenport - Broadway 2010-11 Season Announced Jam Theatricals and the Adler Theatre announce the Lujack Lexus Presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2010-11 Season
May 19, 2010	Sale of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is final Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has officially been sold to an investment group that includes Steve Peters, owner and President of VenuWorks.
May 11, 2010	U.S. Cellular Center Records Historic March The numbers are in, and the U.S. Cellular Center, managed by VenuWorks, reported its most profitable March in its history.
May 10, 2010	Hurst Conference Center launches Website The Hurst Conference Center has launched its website at www.hurstcc.com in anticipation of the Center's opening in September 2010.
April 19, 2010	Tri-City Herald Creates Time Lapse of VenuWorks Arena Conversion Tri-City Herald photojournalist Kai-Huei Yau recently undertook the project of capturing a time-lapse video of a conversion from ice to basketball at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Washington.
April 16, 2010	Swanson Named Executive Director of Alerus Center Roger Swanson has been named Executive Director of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota
April 15, 2010	Vickery named Sales Director at Hurst Coference Center Venuworks has selected Janice Vickery as the Director of Sales for the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.
April 7, 2010	Dave Beaupre Named Director of Sales & Marketing for Bemidji Regional Event Center The Bemidji Regional Event Center, managed by VenuWorks of Bemidji, has announced today the hiring of Dave Beaupre for the position of Director of Sales and Marketing.
March 25, 2010	Alerus Center Executive Director to Step Down Steve Hyman has resigned his position as Executive Director of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
March 22, 2010	Jean Martinson Named BPAC Business Manager Jean Martinson has been named Business Manager of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in Burnsville, Minnesota.
March 2, 2010	Jon Elbaum Named Executive Director in Burnsville Jon Elbaum has been named Executive Director of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in Burnsville, Minnesota.
February 26, 2010	VenuWorks Announces Promotions Venuworks has announced the promotion of Tim Sullivan and Andy Long to new positions at its corporate office.
February 26, 2010	Ferguson named National Director of Food and Beverage VenuWorks has announced the appointment of Russell Ferguson as the National
February 25, 2010	VenuWorks Withdraws Management Proposal for North Carolina Venue Venuworks has announced it will withdraw the five-year management proposal it prepared for the Duplin County Events Center in Kenansville, North Carolina.
January 11, 2010	Peters, Brindisi Sign Letter of Intent to Purchase Chanhassen Dinner Theatres A Letter of Intent has been executed for the purchase of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres by Steven L. Peters, Owner and President of VenuWorks, and Michael Brindisi, Chanhassen Resident Artistic Director and Vice President.
December 15, 2009	Aransas Pass Civic Center Named Business of the Month The Aransas Pass Civic Center in Aransas Pass, Texas was named Business of the Month for December 2009 by the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce.
December 15, 2009	Northington Named Executive Director of Hurst Conference Center Venuworks has selected Charlton W. Northington as the Executive Director for the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas.
December 3, 2009	LeBarron named Executive Director at Bemidji Regional Event Center VenuWorks President Steve Peters has announced the appointment ofRobert LeBarron as Executive Director for the Bemidji Regional Events Center,
November 23, 2009	Pollock, Hoyt Sherman Place Named to Venues Today Hall of Headlines Hoyt Sherman Place, managed by VenuWorks of Ames, and its Executive Director, Carol Pollock, were recently named runners up in the 2009 Hall of Headlines Award by nationally recognized live entertainment industry publication Venues Today.
October 14, 2009	Kennewick and the Kennewick Public Facilities District announce new Windermere Theatre for the Toyota Center The Toyota Center, home to Broadway and More series since 2006, now has a newly designed theater, and Windermere Real Estate is the naming sponsor partner.
September 30, 2009	Scenes for Hollywood Feature Filmed at Hoyt Sherman Place Hoyt Sherman Place was transformed into a set for the film "Janie Jones," which is shooting in the Des Moines area.
September 29, 2009	Baumeister named GM at Central Iowa Expo The Central Iowa Expo has named Randy Baumeister as its general manager, VenuWorks President Steve Peters announced.
August 19, 2009	Bemidji Selects VenuWorks The Bemidji, Minnesota City Council has chosen VenuWorks as the preferred management company to operate the Bemidji Regional Event Center (BREC
June 4, 2009	VenuWorks and Pacific Edison Team Up For Renewable Energy Development VenuWorks and Pacific Edison Team Up to Deliver Renewable Energy Development and Consulting Services to VenuWorks Clients
May 21, 2009	Three Rivers Campus Renews Contract The Kennewick Public Facilities District (KPFD) board of directors has extended its contract with VenuWorks to manage the Three Rivers campus facilities in Kennewick, Washington.
April 30, 2009	Pearson Named Director of Kennewick Three Rivers Campus Corey A. Pearson has been named Executive Director of the Three Rivers campus in Kennewick, Washington, VenuWorks President Steve Peters has announced.
March 9, 2009	Brookings Swiftel Center Installs New Marquee Daktronics, Inc., recently manufactured and installed a new double-sided, full color outdoor display at the Swiftel Center.
March 3, 2009	University of North Dakota Signs 10-Year Football Contract at the Alerus Center The University of North Dakota recently signed a 10-year lease with the Alerus Center, for Fighting Sioux Football. The Alerus Center, managed by VenuWorks, is located in Grand Forks, ND.
February 17, 2009	VenuWorks, Clay County Extend Contract VenuWorks and the Clay County (Iowa) Fair Board have signed a five-year agreement for VenuWorks to continue its management contract at the Clay County Regional Events Center.
February 13, 2009	VenuWorks Sends Team to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa VenuWorks, based in Ames, Iowa, sent three of its directors to work with the NFL Disability Services Team contractor, Madden and Patton, at last week's Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa, FL.
January 23, 2009	VenuWorks terminates Fairfield Arts & Convention Center management contract VenuWorks gave notice Tuesday that it will end its agreement to manage the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center in Fairfield, Iowa, effective January 31.
November 13, 2008	Rik Edgar named Racine Executive Director Rik Edgar has been named Executive Director of the Racine Civic Centre, VenuWorks President/CEO Steve Peters has announced.
October 13, 2008	Sullivan Named National Director of Finance Tim Sullivan has been named Director of Finance for VenuWorks, company President/CEO Steve Peters announced.
August 26, 2008	VenuWorks managed Central Iowa Expo set to reap reward from largest CAT grant The Farm Progress show begins its three-day run today at the Central Iowa Expo in Boone County, a site that was just another Iowa farm field 11 short months ago.
August 25, 2008	2010 National Horseshoe Pitching Tournament to Cedar Rapids The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena will host the 2010 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament, it recently was announced.
July 2, 2008	VenuWorks awarded contract to manage Texas facility VenuWorks has been awarded a one-year contract to manage the Aransas Pass Civic Center in Aransas Pass, Texas.
July 1, 2008	VenuWorks to manage Iowa arts, convention center VenuWorks has received a contract to manage the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, including the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Convention Center and Arts Gallery, it was announced today.
June 30, 2008	Central Iowa Expo readies to host Farm Progress Show Despite continuous rains that have devastated large portions of Iowa, construction on the Central Iowa Expo site that will host the Farm Progress Show in late August is going strong.
June 16, 2008	Record Flood Damages Cedar Rapids Venues Record flooding from the Cedar River severely damaged one city-owned venue and profoundly affected two others in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
April 10, 2008	Vogt Named Executive Director at Duplin County Events Center John Vogt has been named the new Executive Director of the Duplin County Events Center in Kenansville, North Carolina.
March 28, 2008	Three VenuWorks Locations Are Prime Site Award Winners The Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., the U.S. Cellular Center/Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, IA and the RiverCenter/Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA have received a 2007 Prime Site Award of Excellence from the Facilities Media Group for venue excelle
March 28, 2008	U. S. Cellular Center Puts Out Welcome Mat for NCAA Wrestlers The U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa hosted the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on March 8-9 and the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships on March 15-16.
January 29, 2008	VenuWorks Assists GL events USA in Rio VenuWorks has been retained by GL events USA to develop a comprehensive plan for Rioarena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil VenuWorks President/CEO Steve Peters has announced.
January 16, 2008	Steve Hyman Named Executive Director of Alerus Center VenuWorks President Steve Peters announces appointment of Steve Hyman to be the new Executive Director of the VenuWorks-managed Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
December 14, 2007	Three Rivers Convention Center Hosts A Night to Fight Teen Poverty The Three Rivers Convention Center, in partnership with the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties, hosted an overnight event that exposed teens of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, (Wash) communities to the problems of homeless and impoverished tee
November 8, 2007	Tough Enough to Wear Pink A Swiftel Center in Brookings, South Dakota Rodeo raises funds to support local efforts at prevention and awareness of breast cancer.
October 31, 2007	Innuagural Season of Broadway in Kennewick Jam Theatricals and VenuWorks will present six Broadway experiences during the 2007-2008 season, and current and potential patrons recently participated in a "Meet Your Seat" function that allowed them to try out their seats for the upcoming season.
October 15, 2007	Paramount Theatre Hosts 5-City US Martial Arts Goodwill Tour The North Korean National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Team made a smashing impression upon a near capacity crowd at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 10th.
September 7, 2007	Candidates Vow to Fight Cancer in Cedar Rapids Forum Presidential candidates promised if they are elected to make cancer a national priority during the two day Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum held at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 27-28.
July 31, 2007	Clay County Regional Events Center Hosts Lance Armstrong, RAGBRAI The Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer, Iowa hosted an interactive session between riders and cycling champion Lance Armstrong following the first day of the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa in late July.
July 24, 2007	Steve Peters Assumes Leadership of International Management Association Ames, Iowa - Steve Peters, President of VenuWorks, an Ames based public assembly facility management firm, became President of the International Association of Assembly Managers during the Association's 82nd Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City July 20-24.
July 7, 2007	Compass Facility Management Changes Name to VenuWorks Compass Facility Management today unveiled a name change that will guide the facility management and consulting company into its second decade. The announcement comes following the completion of an extensive re-branding process conducted by the company.