NIVA - National Independent Venue Association
Varghese Chacko, MBA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in event management, marketing, and advocacy within the nightlife and entertainment sectors. Currently serving as the Founding Partner and President of Nightlife United since April 2020, Varghese focuses on fostering inclusivity for underrepresented cultural professionals. Varghese also holds the position of Lead Account & Program Manager at The Experiential Group, overseeing program development for WebMD/Medscape events. As a leader with NIVA’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Advisory Group, Varghese advocates for the independent venue ecosystem. Varghese's background includes co-founding City Farm Presents and serving in various consultancy roles, contributing to renowned festivals and projects for major brands, including AEG Presents and Disney. Varghese Chacko possesses a Master of Business Administration from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
This person is not in any teams
NIVA - National Independent Venue Association
National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is securing financial support to preserve the national ecosystem of independent venues and promoters. These entertainment hubs are critical to their local economies and tax bases as employers, tourism destinations, and revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. Independent venues exist in every state across the country; they were the first to be closed, they will be the last to open. The economic recovery process will extend past just reopening the front doors, requiring solutions unique to the industry.