Black Meetings & Tourism - FORT WORTH VENUE PROFESSIONALS EARN CVP DESIGNATIONS, RECEIVE HOSPITALITY AWARD

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FORT WORTH VENUE PROFESSIONALS EARN CVP DESIGNATIONS, RECEIVE HOSPITALITY AWARD
Andrea Wright Cynthia Serrano Andrea Wright, Asst. Director of Finance & Administration for the City of Fort Worth Public Events Department, and Cynthia Serrano, Asst. Director - General Manager of the Fort Worth Convention Center, both earned their Certified Venue Professional (CVP) credential from the International Association of Venue Professionals. The CVP recognizes the competence of middle to senior level managers of public assembly venues. CVP applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public venue management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written examination that tests general knowledge of the public venue management profession. Blake Moorman Blake Moorman, Director of Sales for the Fort Worth Convention Center, received the Bring Meetings Home award from Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce. Blake was responsible for bringing the 77th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Southwestern Regional Convention to Fort Worth in 2023 which included alumni and college chapters from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The convention was last in Fort Worth in 2004. Due to the Fort Worth community's overwhelming support, Blake and his team raised over $131,000 in sponsorships for the convention, which was the highest amount raised by a local host chapter. About the Public Events Department The City of Fort Worth Public Event Department manages the operations of the Office of Outdoor Events, the Fort Worth Convention Center and Arena, and the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Coliseum. The two event facilities welcome more than 3 million visitors each year from conventions, sporting events, national equestrian and livestock events, consumer shows, and corporate and social events. The Office of Outdoor Events reviews, regulates and processes permits for an annual average of 250 outdoor events such as parades, block parties, festivals and foot or bicycle races.

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FORT WORTH VENUE PROFESSIONALS EARN CVP DESIGNATIONS, RECEIVE HOSPITALITY AWARD

Andrea Wright Cynthia Serrano

Andrea Wright, Asst. Director of Finance & Administration for the City of Fort Worth Public Events Department, and Cynthia Serrano, Asst. Director - General Manager of the Fort Worth Convention Center, both earned their Certified Venue Professional (CVP) credential from the International Association of Venue Professionals.

The CVP recognizes the competence of middle to senior level managers of public assembly venues. CVP applicants are rated on their experience and accomplishments in public venue management and must successfully complete a comprehensive written examination that tests general knowledge of the public venue management profession.

Blake Moorman

Blake Moorman, Director of Sales for the Fort Worth Convention Center, received the Bring Meetings Home award from Visit Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce.

Blake was responsible for bringing the 77th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Southwestern Regional Convention to Fort Worth in 2023 which included alumni and college chapters from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The convention was last in Fort Worth in 2004. Due to the Fort Worth community's overwhelming support, Blake and his team raised over $131,000 in sponsorships for the convention, which was the highest amount raised by a local host chapter.

About the Public Events Department

The City of Fort Worth Public Event Department manages the operations of the Office of Outdoor Events, the Fort Worth Convention Center and Arena, and the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Coliseum. The two event facilities welcome more than 3 million visitors each year from conventions, sporting events, national equestrian and livestock events, consumer shows, and corporate and social events. The Office of Outdoor Events reviews, regulates and processes permits for an annual average of 250 outdoor events such as parades, block parties, festivals and foot or bicycle races.