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USO of Illinois Thanks NAC
In a letter dated August 26, 2019, The President and CEO of USO of Illinois thanked the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) for a donation of products from the recently completed Concession and Hospitality Expo Trade Show. Over 90 companies participated in this year’s Expo Trade Show. Each year, NAC members donate extra product from […]
Video: Brian McMillin Accepts 2019 Mickey Warner Award
The National Association of Concessionaires presented Brian E. McMillin, ECM, Concessions Manager at The Lexington Center Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky with the 2019 Mickey Warner Award. The presentation took place at the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo on Thursday, August 1 during the NAC Luncheon and Annual Membership Meeting at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park […]
Video: Marianne Abiaad Accepts Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
Marianne Abiaad, Executive Vice President at Royal Corporation, accepted the Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award for the fiscal year 2018. The annual award is presented to the member who sponsors the most new NAC full memberships during the most recent fiscal year (2018). The presentation was made at the Annual Membership Luncheon on Thursday, August […]
Introducing the NAC Pavilion at ShowEast
The all-new NAC Pavilion at ShowEast is a great opportunity for NAC members to network with ShowEast full conference delegates in a professional environment. ShowEast 2019 will be held October 14-17 at the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. The EXPO floor will provide a great meeting place to showcase your products and services at a […]
Gillman to Receive Frank Liberto Award from CineShow
Current NAC Board of Directors member Kathleen Gillman of Cinergy Cinemas and Entertainment will receive the Frank Liberto Award at the upcoming CineShow in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday, August 27. The award honors Frank’s legacy as a trailblazer by recognizing concessions and purchasing professionals who lead with integrity and represent the highest quality in service […]
Coke’s Schulte Named Variety’s Texan of the Year
Variety, the Children’s Charity of Texas will be honoring Coca-Cola’s Krista Schulte as this year’s Texan of the Year. According to Stacy Bruce, President & Executive Director, “Krista certainly demonstrates the characteristics we admire most about Texans and leaders in the industry: Courage, Integrity, Perseverance and Grit.” The Texan of the Year Gala will be […]
NAC Kindness Initiative Provides 500 Backpacks for In-Need Chicago Students
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) provided space on the trade show floor of the NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, held at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel, for their annual Kindness Initiative. On July 30 – August 2, Expo delegates and exhibitors took time out of their busy schedules to put together 500 backpacks […]
In Memory – Ron Naslund
It is with great sorrow that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the passing of long-time member Ron Naslund. The entire industry extends its thoughts to Ron’s family, co-workers and friends at this difficult time. Ron had served as a Senior Sales Associate with Continental Concession Supplies, Inc. since 2004. There will be a […]
CCM Class Coming to Alberta – Registration Ends Aug. 16th
NAC is proud to announce a CCM Program will be held August 23 – 26 in Red Deer Canada. The CCM is open to all. The event will take place at the Red Deer Centrium, 4847A 19st Street Alberta T4R 2N7 Canada (located just North of Calgary). Classes will be held from 9am – 5pm […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Scores Big at The Ohio State University
A Ben’s Soft Pretzels multi-unit franchisee has inked a deal with Levy Restaurants to provide fresh pretzels at all Buckeye home football games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Hungry football fans can choose between a Ben’s Block “O” Pretzel or a traditional Jumbo Ben’s Soft Pretzel during game time. All of the pretzel dough is […]
