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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 – […]
AMC Theatres to Resume Theatre Operations on July 15
AMC will resume theatre operations at approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 15, and at approximately 150 remaining locations in time for the opening of Disney’s release of MULAN debuting July 24 and Warner Bros.’ release of TENET, which debuts July 31. See Also: AMC Theatres Listens to Its Guests and Scientific Advisors, and Immediately […]
FBAA and Ecolab Issue Guidance for Resuming Operations
We begin the arduous task of re-opening our operations allowed under highly restrictive new guidelines and requirements. We find it unavoidable to revisit our business models and formulate new strategies for surviving the rapidly changing landscape. The Food and Beverage Association of America has been working closely with Ecolab who has developed the attached operational […]
Gold Medal Launches New Mobile Hand Sanitizing Station
Gold Medal Products has announced the introduction of a new mobile hand sanitizing station. Help keep your guests’ and employees’ hands clean with this stand-alone, easy-to-move hand sanitizer station. This free-standing dispensing station requires no power to operate, you simply pump and go. With the ability to hold up to four 1-gallon jugs and four […]
Marcus Theatres Announces Phased Reopening Plans
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced its plan to reopen theatres. It begins on June 19, with six theatres, including Marcus Ridge, Renaissance, BistroPlex℠ and Valley Grand Cinemas in Wisconsin; Majestic Cinema of Omaha in Nebraska; and the Roswell Movie Tavern in Georgia. These initial locations feature enhanced protocols in […]
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 […]
ICTA Seminar – Cinemas vs. Coronavirus – June 9
Sign up for an exclusive BoxOffice Pro Live Session in partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association on getting ready to re-open your movie theatres. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 9:00 AM PACIFIC; 12 NOON EASTERN; 5:00 PM LONDON; 6:00 PM PARIS Speakers Frank Tees – Vice President of Technical Sales Support, Moving Image Technologies & […]
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 […]
BeforeTheMovie Offers Free Welcome Back to the Movies Spot
As a service to the Exhibition Industry, NAC Member BeforeTheMovie has produced a Welcome Back to the Movies spot for exhibitors. The spot is available free of charge as a DCP. They also have a version for social media accounts as well (FB, Insta, Twitter, and website). Again, the use of the spot is completely […]
C. Cretors Adds to COVID-19 Line
C. Cretors and Company, the leading designer and manufacturer of food processing and concession equipment for 135 years, has just announced the launch of four new Covid-19 inspired products. Three Universal Hand Sanitizing Stands and a Mobile Floor Standing Shield are designed to meet the immediate needs of business owners and operators as they prepare […]