NAC Editorial Team
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Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
At times like these it is amazing what comes to mind and what memories come to the forefront. Since quarantine for many means contemplation and yearning for what was and hopefully what will once again be, many of us have had numerous opportunities to think about what made us who we are today and I […]
NAC Names Gomez as 2020 Mickey Warner Recipient
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Charlie Gomez, Vice President of Specialty Markets at Ricos Products Company has been named the 2020 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award honors […]
They Have Been Writing The Obituary for Movie Theatres Since the 50’s
Like many of you I have had a life-long love affair with movie theatres; a romance that for many is difficult to explain and comprehend. I recall seeing Star Wars: A New Hope in a small northern Wisconsin theatre that certainly didn’t have all the ambiance our current day cinemas boast, but boy did they […]
Bill LeClair Named 2020 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Bill LeClair, Senior Vice President of Global Food and Beverage for National Amusements, Inc., has been selected as the 2020 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Given by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry, the award honors the late […]
Theater Owners Create $2.4 Million Fund for Cinema Workers
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and the Pioneers Assistance Fund have created an initial $2.4 million fund to provide financial assistance to movie theater employees who need help due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizations said Monday that the first part of the initiative is a grant program that will provide a stipend […]
New Dates on CineEurope 2020
Out of concern for the safety and welfare of everyone involved, CineEurope 2020 Convention will be postponed. CineEurope will now run four days at the CCIB in Barcelona from August 3-6, 2020. Please stay tuned for further updates and stay safe during these unprecedented times. Source: CineEurope
NATO Memo: Phase III Stimulus Legislation + Action Alert
Yesterday, Senate Republicans introduced phase III of the COVID-19 stimulus effort. In addition to provisions on assistance to individuals and families, the legislation includes many of the key priorities NATO has been fighting for: loan guarantees for severely distressed sectors; small business loans that can be used for a variety of costs, including mortgage and […]
Unsolicited Orlando Expo Room Scam
The 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for July 28 – 31 at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando. The hotel is adjacent to Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) and all the amenities and varied entertainment Walt Disney World provides. NAC members and exhibitors may receive unsolicited phone calls from companies stating that […]
NATO Asking for Federal Relief
As the coronavirus outbreak forces theater chains to shutter in order to help stem the spread of the virus, the National Association of Theater Owners is asking Congress to provide relief measures for its 150,000 employees. “The business model of the movie theater industry is uniquely vulnerable in the present crisis,” NATO wrote in a […]
NAC Statement on Coronavirus Health and Safety
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the lives and daily routines of people all over the world, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) remains committed to supporting the Concessions and Hospitality Industry as it complies with government mandates and self-imposed closures to help control the spread of Covid-19. As an industry and an association, we are […]
