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Feb 6, 2024

Prioritizing Sustainability in Meetings Today

California Convention Centers That Prioritize Sustainability

Nov 15, 2022

THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER WELCOMES ABILITIES EXPO TO THE LACC HALL OF FAME

Long-time Los Angeles based event is inducted to Class of 2022.

Oct 19, 2022

ASM Global Names Industry Veteran Kimberly Weedmark New General Manager For Los Angeles Convention Center

ASM Global—the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy—has appointed Kimberly Weedmark of Universal Studios Hollywood as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Apr 19, 2022

The Los Angeles Convention Center Bans Single-Use Plastic Bottles

LACC pivots to use of aluminum bottles; partners with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power to promote use of Hydration Stations.

Apr 13, 2022

Los Angeles Convention Center’s General Manager Featured in PCMA Convene

PCMA’s Convene recently spotlighted Ellen Schwartz in their series featuring female leadership at event facilities. 

Jan 11, 2022

Los Angeles Convention Center Names New Assistant General Manager

January 11, 2022 - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global, the global leader in venue and event strategy and management, has named Ben Zarhoud as its new Assistant General Manager.

Dec 1, 2021

The Los Angeles Convention Center Furthers Commitment to Environmental Initiatives

LACC  joins JMIC’s Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative to reduce carbon emissions, completes successful e-waste donation drive, given Global Green Business Award

 

Aug 4, 2021

The Los Angeles Convention Center Debuts LACC Hall of Fame

The Los Angeles Convention Center introduced the LACC Hall of Fame on July 29th, during the Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Three iconic Los Angeles based events establish the class of inaugural inductees

 

Jul 30, 2021

The Los Angeles Convention Center Celebrates 50 Years of Event Excellence

The Los Angeles Convention Center marks 50 eventful years with a live celebration on Thursday, July 29th.

Nov 12, 2020

Los Angeles Convention Center Receives Award for Strategic Communication Plan

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), is pleased to announce the facility’s “Roadmap to Recoveryhas been awarded a Platinum MarCom Award for Strategic Communications in the Communications and Public Relations category of “Crisis Communication Plan or Response.”  

Sep 19, 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EARNS THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER LEED GOLD RECERTIFICATION ONCE AGAIN

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global, is pleased to announce that the facility has been awarded LEED certification at the Gold level for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EB: O&M) for the third time.

Jul 8, 2020

LACC Becomes the First Convention Center on the West Coast to earn GBAC STAR™ Accreditation

The Los Angeles Convention Center has been awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation on outbreak prevention, response and recovery.

Jun 28, 2020

ASM Global Releases Complete VENUESHIELD Operational Plan for the Reopening of its Arenas, Stadia, Theaters and Convention Centers

Industry-leading protocols to provide trusted protection for the live experience as facilities across the globe begin to reopen and welcome staff, tenants and guests.

 

Jun 15, 2020

LACC’s Statement Regarding COVID-19

On June 11, 2020, the Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community Revised Order was updated as we move into Stage 3 of the County’s Roadmap to Recovery.  The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is adopting a staged approach, supported by science and public health expertise, to allow certain businesses to reopen with specific requirements and protocols in place, including proper physical distancing.  These orders continue to include the temporary curtailment of large public events & gatherings.

 

 

May 21, 2020

Los Angeles Convention Center makes commitment to GBAC STAR™ Accreditation

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global,  has announced its commitment to receive the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation on outbreak prevention, response and recovery.

Mar 24, 2020

Los Angeles Convention Center, Levy Restaurants & Musically Fed Impact 1000 Family Members

LOS ANGELES (Mar 24, 2020)— The Los Angeles Convention Center & Levy Restaurants teamed up last week with Musically Fed, donating and distributing 4,000 pounds of food to the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools benefiting students & their families grades 6-12. 

Feb 5, 2020

Los Angeles Convention Center & Levy Restaurants Team Up with the Recording Academy® & Musically Fed to Donate More Than 800 Meals from GRAMMY® Week Events to Los Angeles Community

LOS ANGELES (February 5, 2020) – The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) and in-house caterer Taste of LA by Levy Restaurants recently repurposed more than 800 meals from two GRAMMY® Week events, hosted by the Recording Academy®, to serve several Los Angeles-based nonprofit organizations.

Nov 13, 2019

ASM Global SVP Brad Gessner to Retire

ASM Global, the leading provider of innovative venue services and live experiences, announced that Brad Gessner, senior vice president of North American Convention Centers, will retire at the end of 2019.  Gessner will continue to serve as a consultant with the company.

Originally posted on exhibitcitynews.com.

Nov 12, 2019

Los Angeles Convention Center Announces New Vice President of Security & Guest Services and Levy General Manager

LOS ANGELES (November 12, 2019) - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), owned by the City of Los Angeles and managed by ASM Global, is proud to welcome Scott Banks as the new Vice President of Security & Guest Services and Patrick Smart as the new General Manager of Taste of LA by Levy at the LACC.