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NAC and IAVM to be Alliance Partners
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) along with the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) are excited to announce that the two trade associations have entered into an Alliance Partnership Agreement. As part of the agreement, the two Associations have agreed to work together in sharing information and content in media outlets, press releases and […]
Video: John and Tony Irace Accept 2016 Bert Nathan Award
John Irace, CEO, and Tony Irace, President, of Packaging Concepts, Inc. (PCI) accept the 2016 Bert Nathan Memorial Award. The presentation took place at the CinemaCon All-Industry Award Breakfast on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 AM at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The video is 9 minutes and 18 seconds. The Irace brothers join a […]
Outreach Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting
The newly formed NAC Outreach Committee held its first meeting in Las Vegas on April 10, 2016 just prior to the start of CinemaCon. The committee was formed in January with the goal of expanding the reach and influence of the NAC Community and to involve all Operators and Vendors to improve the work of […]
Tristone Cinema Group Acquires Cinemas Palme d’Or
Tristone Cinemas is proud to announce the Re-Opening of the Cinemas Palme d’Or, under the name Tristone Cinemas Palm Desert 10, as a first-run arthouse movie theater on July 1, 2016. Under Tristone, Palm Desert 10 will be playing new release films at affordable prices. In addition, the theater will feature classic films, advanced screenings […]
NAC Appoints LeClair to Board of Directors
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the appointment of Bill LeClair to the Board of Directors. As Vice President – Food and Beverage for National Amusements Inc., LeClair oversees the operations of all food and beverage operations in four countries representing more than 950 screens. Bill LeClair’s nearly 30-year history with National Amusements […]
Carsnack Reports on Ecuador Earthquake
Carlos A. Ribadeneira, CCM, Corporate Director, Carsnack Group sent the following letter to friends from the industry today to report on the Ecuador earthquake and country situation. The letter outlines ways that NAC members can help. “First, I want to thank for all messages, emails and calls we have received since yesterday when Ecuador got […]
Neary Named 2016 Mickey Warner Recipient
NAC announced during CinemaCon 2016 that Charlie Neary, CCM, Executive Vice-President, Spectra Food Services & Hospitality has been named the 2016 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 the late Mickey […]
Sweet Bottom® Cookies earns WBENC & WOSB Certification(s)
National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) Member, Sweet Bottom® Cookies, announced today the company received Certification(s) as both a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WOSB (Women Owned Small Business). WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by regional partner (Atlanta, GA) is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. […]
Helton Named Associate Director of Education
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Wally Helton, ECM, Vice President-Food and Beverage, Merchandising and Promotions with Cinemark USA, Inc. has been named the Associate Director of Education for NAC. In this new role, Helton will be supporting the ongoing educational programs of NAC along with Larry Etter, CCM, NAC’s Director of […]
NAC Concession Data Initiative Survey 2016
Two years ago, NAC conducted a survey of Concessions Operators in order to gain a deeper understanding of operational practices, benchmarks and economic impact of our business. We are doing a refresh of this Survey in 2016 to record and report any changes or new observations and are asking for Concession Operator participants in the […]
