NAC Editorial Team
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In Memory – Michael Bates
It is with great sorrow that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the passing of long-time member and friend Michael Bates, ACS. The entire industry extends its thoughts to Mike’s family, former co-workers and friends at this difficult time. Mike passed away on Wednesday, November 25 at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE. Mike’s […]
NAC Names New Directors During ReTreat Week
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced changes to its Board of Directors as a result of the Annual Membership Meeting held on November 13, 2020. The meeting took place on a video call during NAC Retreat Week, a distance learning event spanning the week of November 9. After recommendations were made by a […]
ShowEast Presents A Look at 2021
ShowEast & The Coca-Cola Company in association with Boxoffice Live Sessions invite You to…A Look At 2021, A Celebratory On-Line Experience to Promote the Upcoming Box Office Season. The on-line webinar will be on Wednesday, December 9 at 2 PM Eastern Standard Time. Registration is free. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
MANY THANKS – a message from Dan Borschke
(note: Dan Borschke, NAC Executive Vice President, will be retiring at the end of 2020.) Many NAC members have been very gracious over the last few weeks in extending their wishes for my retirement, which will begin with the first of the new year. Being at NAC has been the highlight of my 42 year […]
CinemaCon 2021 Postponed to August 23-26
CinemaCon, the annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will celebrate its 2021 edition four months later than previously scheduled. The next edition of the event, which attracts over 7,500 cinema professionals from around the world, will be held from August 23-26 at its usual site, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The […]
Gold Medal Brings the Fun of Concession Foods to Face Coverings
Masks or face coverings aren’t typically something that’s thought of as fun. However, Gold Medal’s new line of Fun Food Face Coverings may just bring a smile to your face. Made in four bright, colorful designs, these creative face coverings are an uplifting way to showcase a love for fun foods. Each face covering is […]
Santikos Announces Plans to Enhance Commitment to Suppress the Spread of COVID-19
Santikos announced today their enhanced commitment to suppress the spread of COVID-19 by engaging in a partnership with Community Labs. “Since the first presence of COVID in our community, our number one priority has been to ensure the safety and care of our employees,” stated Tim Handren, CEO of Santikos. “As the only theater in […]
NAC ReTreat Week 2020
An NAC Distance Learning Experience FREE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – This one link signs you up for all NAC ReTreat Week Zoom Webinars. (*except where noted). You MUST be a current NAC Member to participate. Register for ReTreat Week! Make plans now to attend as many of the sessions as possible. The National Association of […]
NAC ReTreat / Copper Cane Wine Tasting Kit Available
Prepare for the NAC ReTreat virtual wine tasting event by ordering your Copper Cane Wine Tasting Kit today! Copper Cane Wines will host the event on Wednesday, November 11th at 1:00 PM central time. Wines to be discussed and tasted with Joseph Wagner CEO and Winemaker of Copper Cane Wines: • 2018 Elouan Chardonnay, Oregon […]
ShowEast 2020 Cancelled
No one would have believed in March 2020 that the COVID-19 Virus would have such a pulverizing and disastrous effect on the motion picture theatre industry. But it has and there are still so many unknowns. Just weeks ago we were encouraged to think that ShowEast would be happening in Miami Beach in early December […]





