Member News
Rupp Arena, Lexington Center Renovation
The Lexington Center Board voted unanimously Thursday to hire Messer Construction to do a $241 million renovation of Rupp Arena and the Lexington Center convention facility to be completed by November 2021. No major changes were made to previously unveiled designs created by NBBJ, an international architecture firm, and EOP Architects of Lexington. The renovation […]
Gold Medal Launches New Website
Gold Medal Products Co. has launched its new website, gmpopcorn.com. Creativity and strategy combine to provide a fully engaging user experience. The purpose behind the site is to connect customers with both the information and products they need to run a successful concession business. Visitors will be greeted by an attractive, fresh, interactive design showcasing […]
Napa Valley Vintners Acquire Govino
A thumb-notched, virtually shatterproof glass for wine and beer has captured the interest of two Napa Valley vintners who announced they have acquired a majority interest in the firm, Govino. Napa Valley vintners K.R. Rombauer III, of Rombauer Vineyards, and Erik Nickel, of Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, En Route and Bella Union, will […]
Van Holten’s Welcomes New Business Development Manager
Van Holten’s is proud to announce and welcome Carrie Rhoads as the company’s Business Development Manager. Rhoads will be focused on marketing and helping to grow the business as well as contributing to the launch of new products. Rhoads has over 27 years of experience as a marketing leader. She started her career in the […]
Spectra Chosen as Food Service Provider for University of Illinois Athletics Venues
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is proud to announce a multi-year partnership starting July 1, 2018, with Spectra to provide food service at Fighting Illini Premium Seating areas and for Athletics Concessions. “Spectra is honored to have been selected as the exclusive food services provider for all University of Illinois athletic venues,” […]
Gold Medal Hires Macaluso as VP of U.S. & Canadian Sales
Gold Medal Products Co. is pleased to announce the hire of Joe Macaluso as Vice President of Sales for the U.S. & Canada. In this role, Macaluso will be responsible for new business development, key relationship management, and sales leadership. He comes to Gold Medal with over 30 years of professional sales experience. The majority […]
Gold Medal Welcomes Brandon James as General Counsel
Gold Medal Products Co. is pleased to announce that Brandon James has joined the company as General Counsel. James graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School of Business and a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law (WashU) in St. Louis. Well-versed in corporate law, he […]
Malco Theatres Partners with SurveyMe
Malco Theatres is happy to announce its partnership with SurveyMe, an innovative mobile feedback app. Malco will use SurveyMe’s app to get input from its moviegoers and to reward those moviegoers with items like popcorn and candy instantly. This initiative has been launched in all of Malco’s 34 movie theatres across six states. SurveyMe is […]
Van Holten’s Pickle-In-A-Pouch in Dollar General Stores
Pickle-In-A-Pouch has made it into Dollar General. Effective March 2018, Van Holten’s Pickle-In-A-Pouch will be available for purchase in select Dollar General locations around the United States. “Van Holten’s Dill Pickle, our number one selling item will be going into 6,874 Dollar General stores in the $1.00 set,” said Darlene Herrmann, Regional Sales Manager. “Pickle-In-A-Pouch […]
Gehl Foods parent buys California food packaging and production firm
The parent company of Gehl Foods LLC in Germantown has purchased a food packaging and food manufacturing company in California that is expected to expand Gehl’s capabilities and market reach. Chicago private equity investment firm Wind Point Partners and its portfolio company, GF Assets Holdings Corp., the parent company of Gehl Foods, announced the acquisition […]
