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Video – Charlie Neary Accepts 2016 Mickey Warner Award
Charlie Neary, CCM, Executive Vice-President, Spectra Food Services & Hospitality accepts the 2016 Mickey Warner Award. The presentation took place at the NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO July 21 in Minneapolis. The video is 9 minutes and 25 seconds. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership […]
Member Spotlight – Robert Case, New Pants Publishing
Title: President Company: New Pants Publishing – New Pants is an entertainment company with a real estate development background. We are currently developing and getting approved for a potential Drive-In Theatre site that we own in Southern Colorado. Number of years in the concessions industry: Still learning the business. NAC member since: 2014. I also […]
Conlon to Receive NAFEM Honorary Doctorate of Foodservice
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) has bestowed the honor of Doctorate of Foodservice (DFS) award to Terry Conlon, ECM, of the University of Illinois. The award recognizes Conlon’s leadership and contributions to the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and the industry at-large. He is the current President of NAC and in […]
NAC Names Guepfer to Board of Directors
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the appointment of Dave Guepfer to the Board of Directors. Guepfer has served as Food and Beverage Manager of the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin since 2000. The La Crosse Center, a 100,000 square foot meeting and exhibit space, is a premier facility in the […]
NAC to Offer CCM Classes On-Line
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it will partner with the University of Memphis to conduct a Concession Manager Certification (CCM) On-Line course for the 2017 Spring Semester. Larry Etter, CCM, NAC’s Director of Education and Senior Vice President of Malco Theatres will once again be the instructor. Etter also serves as adjunct […]
NAC – Where Food Meets Fun
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that its new tagline will be, “Where Food Meets Fun.” Association members voted on four potential taglines before and during the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo held last week in Minneapolis. The unveiling was made Thursday, July 21 during the NAC Annual Meeting as part of the Expo. […]
US Bank Field Concession Breakfast Presentation at NAC Expo
Jamie Hodgeson, General Manager, Aramark will be on hand to introduce the brand new stadium about to open in downtown Minneapolis just a few blocks away from the Depot Renaissance. He will address what is new in concessions and the delivery of products in a brand new venue. The session will start bright and early […]
The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace. The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo was held on July 19-22, 2016 at the Depot Renaissance in Minneapolis. The information below is an example of the business, education and networking activities that have become a trademark of our annual event. CLICK […]
Tagline Finalist Survey Ready – We Want Your Vote!
A few weeks ago, NAC announced a contest to develop a tagline that goes with its name, logo and other communications. The contest seeks to find a sentence or phrase that accurately and succinctly captures the essence of the Association, its members and value relevant in today’s industry environment. Many of you submitted great ideas […]
Prepare for the NAC Expo with SurveyMe
NAC and SurveyMe are partnering to enhance the experience for attendees of the Concession & Hospitality Expo at the Renaissance Depot in Minneapolis on July 19-22, 2016. Using the SurveyMe App, you will be given the opportunity to vote on the winner of the NAC Tagline Contest. In addition, each of the Educational Sessions will […]
