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NAC Expo 2020 Room Block now open
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. LINK TO RESERVATION Property Location Located in Lake Buena Vista, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena […]
Showcase Cinemas to Become Anchor Tenant at Hanover Crossing
PREP Property Group Inc.and Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, are pleased to announce a new anchor deal at Hanover Crossing in Hanover, Massachusetts. The deal was brokered by Boston-based The Dartmouth Company. Planned for a 2021 opening, the new Showcase Cinemas location will include 1,000 seats and 10 auditoriums […]
Afin Technologies (SurveyMe) Aquires Entertainment
Afin Technologies (formerly SurveyMe) is set to become a big player in the North American marketing and promotions market after acquiring Entertainment, the leading provider of local and national price promotions in the US and Canada. The deal, which is understood to be in the region of $25 million, will see Afin take over operation […]
DiSanto to Receive Geneva Convention Larry D. Hanson Award of Excellence
National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) long-time member and industry advocate Gina Di Santo, CCM, has been named the Geneva Convention 2019 Larry D. Hanson Award of Excellence recipient. DiSanto will also participate on the Convention’s Women in Exhibition panel. The 2019 NATO WI/UP Geneva Convention will be held on September 17-19 at Grand Geneva Resort […]
Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award Goes to George and Marianne Abiaad
The 2019 Geneva Convention is proud to honor George and Marianne Abiaad with the Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award. This award represents an individual who is a successful leader within their industry, devoted to their family, and always committed to their community. With a guiding principal to simply do what is right, they selflessly contribute their […]
NAC Announces Red Deer, Alberta CCM Class Graduates
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that 15 new industry professionals have earned their Concession Manager Certification (CCM) credentials. The class was held on August 23 – 26 at the Red Deer Centrium, in Alberta, Canada. The course was coordinated and organized by Sheila Parisien, ECM, an NAC member and tremendous ambassador for the […]
ShowEast to Honor NAC Members
ShowEast today announced the individuals and companies that will be honored during their event on Thursday, October 17th. Three of these honorees are also current members of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC). Dan Fellman Show “E” Award: Bill LeClair, National Amusements. ShowEast Legacy Award: Michael Rosenberg, Promotion in Motion CLICK HERE FOR PREVIOUS STORY. […]
Gold Medal honors the memory of J.C. Evans
It is with heavy hearts that Gold Medal announces the passing of J.C. Evans. On Friday, September 6, 2019, he passed away at the age of 88. The entire Gold Medal family mourns his loss. And our deepest sympathies are extended to the Evans family. A pillar in the concession industry, J.C. Evans was known […]
Geneva Convention to Honor RCM Media
The Geneva Convention is proud to honor Kansas City-based and NAC member RCM Media with their 2019 Vendor of the Year Award. Accepting the award on behalf of RCM Media is co-founder and CEO Jim McGinness, who founded the concessions merchandising company in 2008 with Mark Osborn. Since that time, RCM Media has completed custom […]
Gold Medal launches two advanced control panel options for poppers
The way you pop popcorn is about to change. Concession industry leader, Gold Medal Products Co. has just announced the launch of two major developments in popper technology: the Advanced Membrane Control Panel and the Touch Screen Control Panel. As part of the PopClean® Elite Series Poppers, these technology advancements will bring significant benefit to […]
