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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 […]

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 […]