Recent Articles
Ecuador Seminar a Hit
“Building the Experience” the latest in the NAC Regional Seminar Series, traveled to Quito, Ecuador on August 14. An estimated 140 industry professionals from Ecuador, Chile and Peru attended the class conducted by Larry Etter, CCM, NAC Education Director. The seminar was held in conjunction with the Carsnack Corporate Seminar. Many thanks to Carlos Andres […]
ShowEast to honor Malco Theatres
Malco Theatres, Inc. will receive the 2014 Salah M. Hassanein Humanitarian Award at this year’s ShowEast Convention. The award will be accepted by Stephen P. Lightman, President and CEO, on behalf of Malco. This distinguished honor will be presented on Thursday evening, October 30, 2014, at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida […]
NAC Releases Summary of Industry Survey
According to the Concessions Industry Data Initiative Survey, the Concessions and Hospitality Industry is an important economic engine that stimulates the economy, provides job opportunities and supports not-for-profit organizations with fund raising opportunities. Powerpoint slides are available in Members Area. Goals & Drivers The project was driven by repeated inquiries for deeper information about the […]
Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center Partners with Ovations
August 6, 2014 (Columbus, GA) – Ovations Food Services has been rolling out their Everything’s Fresh™ program at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center, after being selected by the Columbus Ironworks Convention and Trade Center Authority during a competitive bidding process. Ovations Food Services, a subsidiary of the sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor, is […]
Suffolk County, NY Concessions Mandates Well Intended but Impractical
(CHICAGO) July 31, 2014 -National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) though lauding the Suffolk County, New York Legislature on their well-intended approach to, “Adopt a leadership role in promoting good health and fighting obesity,” finds such an Orwellian mandate as Resolution #1096-2014 (a Local Law to establish healthy food standards at Suffolk County facilities) as, “Ill-conceived […]
Video: Krystal La Reese-Gaule Award
Tish Hardric of Great Western Products and Adam Gottlieb, ACS of CCSI receive the inaugural NAC Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award at the 2014 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo in Denver. The video is 9:09. Shelly Olesen, ACS, of C. Cretors and Company makes the presentation. The annual award is presented to the member who […]
Video: Wattie Accepts Warner Award
Gary Wattie, Senior Vice President of New Business Development at Centerplate, accepts the 2014 NAC Mickey Warner Award at the 2014 NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo in Denver. The video is 7:39. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry by […]
President’s Convention Scholarship Awarded to Lew
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Steven Lew has been awarded the 2014 President’s Expo Scholarship. The Concession & Hospitality Expo is being held from July 15-18, 2014 at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado. Lew is the Concessions Manager for New Orleans City Park. He holds two B.S. degrees […]
NAC Announces New Member Welcome Program
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced an exciting new program to help welcome new members into the Association. NAC has seen a large increase in new members in 2014 and overall membership numbers now stand at a new high for recent history. In order to start members off on the right foot, we […]
Concession & Hospitality Expo Rate Extended
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that it will extend the special early discounted rates to attend The Concession & Hospitality Expo until June 30. The Expo will be held on July 15-18, 2014 at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, Colorado. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this early rate […]
