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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 […]
NAC – 2015 Year in Review
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at what was a stellar year for the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC). With an active and growing membership, the Association is as vital and relevant as ever. It is all part of a concerted effort to honor our past, while continuing […]
Member Spotlight – Joe Blando, Dynamic Drinkware
Title: Director of Sales and Marketing Company: Dynamic Drinkware – I am responsible for Sales and Marketing. Our company is the market leader in souvenir plastic cups. We are unique in that we manufacturer and produce all of our products in the USA. Our company currently provides the souvenir soda cups for more than 85 […]
Cheyfitz Seeking Help for “Believe in Dreams”
Almost one year ago, long time NAC member Eddie Cheyfitz retired from Nestlé USA. Since that time, he has been serving the children of Northeast Ohio as the Executive Director of Dreams at a charity called Believe in Dreams. The charity fulfills the dreams of deserving children with non-medical hardships. “Our mission is to provide […]
Dennis Snow to Keynote 2016 Expo
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is excited to report that world renowned customer service expert Dennis Snow will address the 2016 Concession and Hospitality Expo with, “Creating a World Class Service Organization.” The address will take place on Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo will take […]
NAC to Establish Joe Chabot Memorial Expo Scholarship and Silent Auction
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the establishment of the Joe Chabot Memorial Expo Scholarship in honor and memory of NAC Board member Joe Chabot, who passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2015. The Scholarship will allow an NAC member to attend the full Concessions & Hospitality Expo with hotel and airfare included. […]
Are YOU ready for EMV? Are you confused about EMV? Let’s unravel the mystery.
It’s no secret that payment card fraud is a growing problem all over the world. That’s why EMV has become such a popular topic and you’re starting to see financial institutions and credit card issuers slowly begin to issue EMV-enabled cards to their accountholders. To make sure that you’re in the know about EMV and […]
2015 Confectionery Industry Economic Profile
Candy making fuels the American economy to great effect, according to a new report released today by the National Confectioners Association. U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) joined industry leaders at The Newseum in Washington, D.C., to unveil the new economic impact data. The confectionery industry directly employs 55,000 people […]
Member Spotlight – Kavitha Reddy, Athens Movie Palace
Name: Kavitha Reddy Title: Director of Operations Company: Athens Movie Palace- We are a locally owned independent theater. It’s a family business in a small town where we are the only theater. My duties are literally everything from hiring and human resource activities to all of the operational aspects and projection duties. I do it […]




