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Member Spotlight – Joe Blando, Dynamic Drinkware
Title: Director of Sales and Marketing Company: Dynamic Drinkware – I am responsible for Sales and Marketing. Our company is the market leader in souvenir plastic cups. We are unique in that we manufacturer and produce all of our products in the USA. Our company currently provides the souvenir soda cups for more than 85 […]
Cheyfitz Seeking Help for “Believe in Dreams”
Almost one year ago, long time NAC member Eddie Cheyfitz retired from Nestlé USA. Since that time, he has been serving the children of Northeast Ohio as the Executive Director of Dreams at a charity called Believe in Dreams. The charity fulfills the dreams of deserving children with non-medical hardships. “Our mission is to provide […]
Christie Acquires Allure Global Solutions, Inc.
Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences, today announced the acquisition of Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (Allure), an engagement and transaction technologies provider, as well as all of its products and services. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, and will operate as “Allure, a Christie Company.” Allure provides […]
Dennis Snow to Keynote 2016 Expo
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is excited to report that world renowned customer service expert Dennis Snow will address the 2016 Concession and Hospitality Expo with, “Creating a World Class Service Organization.” The address will take place on Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The 2016 Concession & Hospitality Expo will take […]
NAC Expo Scheduled Through 2019
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that it will return to New Orleans for the Concession and Hospitality Expo on August 7-10, 2018 at the Marriott New Orleans on Canal Street just off the French Quarter. The 2019 Expo will celebrate NAC’s 75th Anniversary in Sweet Home Chicago at the Fairmont Chicago on July […]
NAC Names Two New Board Members
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors. Mark Dieffenbach, Director Specialty Channels of The Hershey Company, will become a Director At-Large. Olga Yourik, PhD, Associate Professor, ACE, ACS, Research and Development Director of Business Russia Group of Companies, will become a Regional Vice […]
NAC Reorganizes Committees, Appoints Chairs
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced a reorganization to its committee structure. The previous Internet, Publication and Education Committee will be split into two separate groups called the Communications Committee and the Education Committee. In addition, a new Mentorship Sub-Committee has been added to the Membership Marketing Committee. The reorganization addresses changing dynamics […]
Only Two Months Remain for Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
The Krystal La Reese-Gaule Annual Membership Award will be presented to the member who sponsors the most new NAC (Full) memberships during 2015. The competition is currently wide open with only two months to go and the Association is encouraging ALL members to participate in order to stimulate new member growth and continue Krystal’s legacy. […]
NAC Names New Government Relations Chair
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Gina DiSanto, CCM, of King Theatre Circuit, LLC will succeed Don Lear of The Hershey Company as Chair of the Government Relations Committee beginning on November 1, 2015. Lear has retired from his post at Hershey and is currently considering future opportunities within and outside of […]
Weaver’s Joe Macaluso champions new flavors
Returning to the supplier side of the business for this month’s Concession Spotlight, we meet with Joe Macaluso, senior VP of sales at Weaver Popcorn. Joe has had a long career in sales in the food and beverage industry and has many long-term relationships to show for it. But let’s start at the beginning. CLICK […]
