SPECIAL FEATURE
THE ALSD'S 2018 BUYERS GUIDE
Browse the industry’s top vendors and suppliers
FEATURES
YOUR FIRST LOOK AT ALSD 2018
Preview this year’s ALSD Conference and Tradeshow
HOW VENUES SAVE MILLIONS ON FF&E
Take FF&E from budget afterthought to facility star
BY DONALD LOCKERBIE
THE STATE OF STADIUM SECURITY
Improve your venue’s safety and security
BY JAMES DEMEO
DEPARTMENTS
NEW ALSD MEMBERS
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
More of the Same, but Different
BY JARED FRANK
INDUSTRY AND ASSOCIATION NEWS
Xavier University upgrades 18-year-old Cintas Center
ALSD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
SEAT visits with:
Julie Kostner
Sr. Premium Seating Coordinator
Green Bay Packers
DESIGNER’S DESK
Renovation Realities
BY MICHEAL DAY
MEMBER TIPS
What to Consider When Selecting Premium Gifts
BY KRISTIN MILLER
About the Cover: A tour and reception at The Battery Atlanta and SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, leads off the 28th Annual ALSD Conference and Tradeshow, 5th Annual Sports Venue Design & Build Forum, and 4th Annual Sports Sales Boot Camp this coming June 24th – 27th.
COMING ATTRACTIONS: Look for new tips, tours, and inside access from Ford Field, United Center, and the new Milwaukee Bucks arena, all coming in the first quarter of 2018.