News Releases
2016 President’s Convention Scholarship Awarded to Bush
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Rod A. Bush has been awarded the 2016 President’s Expo Scholarship. The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo will take place on July 19-22 at the Depot Renaissance in Minneapolis. Bush is the Operations Manager Staffing/Support for Exposerve/Partyserve Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bush says the Expo will, […]
NAC Launches Tagline Contest
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is conducting a contest to develop a tagline that goes with its name, logo and other communications. The idea was born out of the newly formed Outreach Committee and seeks to find a sentence or phrase that accurately and succinctly captures the essence of the Association, its members and […]
2016 Expo Program Ads on Sale Now
NAC will be placing advertisements in the 2016 Expo Program Guide distributed to all attendees of the Concession & Hospitality Expo in Minneapolis and mailed to all new members throughout the year. Your Ads may be general in nature; or congratulatory ads to Charlie Neary, CCM, Executive Vice-President, Spectra Food Services & Hospitality; the 2016 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
