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NAC November Dallas Retreat Moves To Virtual
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it has canceled the NAC ReTreat scheduled for November 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. It has become very apparent that it is not possible at this time to hold the event in-person, but we are excited by the opportunity we will be providing all NAC […]
NAC Webinar – Resume Refocused – Recordings Available
NAC conducted a special Webinar on August 12 focused on those in the industry who are currently displaced and looking for their next career opportunity. The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted all of our lives and as a result, many colleagues find themselves in an unforeseen job search. Recordings of the session are now available for […]
COVID-19 Employment Litigation Tracker Reveals 43% Explosion Of Workplace Claims In June
Nearly half of all COVID-19-related workplace lawsuits that have been initiated between employees and employers were filed in the past month, according to data collected by the Fisher Phillips COVID-19 Employment Litigation Tracker. Of the 283 COVID-19-related lawsuits filed in federal and state courts through June 30, 122 of them – or 43% – were […]
COVID-19 Response Resource Center
Welcome to the NAC COVID-19 Response Resource Center. As the marketplace begins to re-open, NAC has moved forward with purpose to assist our industry with added benefits and value. Unlike other organizations, we don’t have the financial means to provide philanthropic assistance but in our own small way we have attempted to provide the membership […]
The Concession Food Industry Endures Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Venues and Concessionaires are Responding to Challenges During COVID-19 By Guest Columnist: Gold Medal Products Co. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the world, and the concession industry is no exception. Most traditional concession venues were forced to close just as their peak season should have been beginning. And now, as many locations […]
New Paycheck Protection Program Updates
The recent enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act enhanced borrowers’ ability to have their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans forgiven. On June 16th the SBA and Treasury Department provided a revised forgiveness application and related instructions which incorporated the provisions of the Flexibility Act. New PPP Forgiveness Application New PPP Forgiveness Application – […]
Bringing a “Taste” of Live Events to the (Stay At) Home Team
By Guest Columnist: Paul Pettas, PR & Communications Director, Centerplate / Sodexo Sports & Leisure 350,000+ for a star-studded international tennis tournament. 150,000+ for a business convention. 40,000+ attending a baseball game or concert. We make a business out of live events – hosting thousands packed together at sporting events, theaters, conventions and meetings all […]
Reform to Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Rules
On June 3rd Congress approved the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which the President signed today. The Act provides additional flexibility to borrowers in order to maximize the amount of their debt to be ultimately forgiven under the CARES Act. As has been the case repeatedly since the beginning of this program, there is still […]
NAC Cancels July 28-31 EXPO
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO on July 28-31 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Association is currently assessing the viability of rescheduling and reimagining the EXPO for a later date in the year, potentially in November. […]
Paralysis or Purpose?
Though the world has changed with the onslaught of the Coronavirus just two months ago, in many ways it seems like it has been an eternity since we were able to go to the theatre, eat in a restaurant, experience a basketball or baseball game or visit and hug family and friends. Life truly has […]
