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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 […]
2016 Al Lapidus/Variety Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Golf Classic
FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, WE ARE SOLD OUT. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. We will accept names if you wish to be added to a waiting list. Call NAC at 312.236.3858 or email info@NAConline.org. Make your travel plans to arrive early so you can join us for golf just prior to the start […]
Regional Seminar Series 2016-17 Off and Running
The first installment of the 2016-17 Regional Seminar Series “Leadership Counts” got off to a flying start on February 18th at Royal Corporation Headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California. Over 50 industry professionals were in attendance. Thanks again to Marianne Abiaad and Royal Corporation for hosting. Next up is March 9 in Elmhurst, Illinois at […]
Mickey Warner Award 2016 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires is now seeking nominations for the 2016 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by March 14, 2016. 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 Warner, the father […]
John and Tony Irace Named 2016 Bert Nathan Award Co-Honorees
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that John Irace, CEO, and Tony Irace, President, of Packaging Concepts, Inc. (PCI) have been selected as the 2016 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Co-Honorees. The award designates active involvement in NAC, providing positive leadership direction, significant contributions to the development and professionalism of the concessions industry with […]
Gold Medal Announces New Additions to Executive Team
Ongoing growth and success have prompted the recent expansion of the Gold Medal executive team. In order to facilitate future development, the company has hired the following: * Curt Fisher as Vice President – Sales, U.S. and Canada * Mark Wallach as Vice President of Manufacturing * Craig Oaks as Vice President of Human Resources […]
Gottlieb Receives His Second La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), is proud to announce that for the second time in his career, Adam Gottlieb, ACS, EVP Sales and Procurement for Continental Concession Supplies, Inc. has been named the recipient of the 2015 Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award. The annual award is presented to the member who sponsors the most […]
