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Trade Association Paycheck Protection Funding for the Next CARES Act
NAC needs your help! “There is no time to wait,” for CARES Act Advocacy on Paycheck Protection Program Trade Association executives, including NAC Executive Vice President Dan Borschke, were urged this week by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi during an Association Forum sponsored town hall to reach out to Congress now if they want to achieve […]
Concession Profession Debuts in E-mag Format
Concession Profession, the annual magazine of NAC, has been released for the first time in an e-magazine format. In past years, the printed version would debut at the NAC Booth on the CinemaCon trade show floor in print only. With the cancellation of that event due to the Caronavirus outbreak, NAC has decided to distribute […]
Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
At times like these it is amazing what comes to mind and what memories come to the forefront. Since quarantine for many means contemplation and yearning for what was and hopefully what will once again be, many of us have had numerous opportunities to think about what made us who we are today and I […]
They Have Been Writing The Obituary for Movie Theatres Since the 50’s
Like many of you I have had a life-long love affair with movie theatres; a romance that for many is difficult to explain and comprehend. I recall seeing Star Wars: A New Hope in a small northern Wisconsin theatre that certainly didn’t have all the ambiance our current day cinemas boast, but boy did they […]
CinemaCon and Related NAC Activities Cancelled
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 CinemaCon, CLICK HERE FOR THE CINEMACON STATEMENT, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) regrets to announce that all NAC activities at CinemaCon have also been cancelled or altered. The decision by NATO and CinemaCon could not have been easy, but we congratulate and support the CinemaCon Team and […]
Laboring with a Multi-Generational Workforce Seminar/Podcasts to Debut in March – Postponed
(Due to a State of California Mandate, the live session on March 12 is postponed until further notice) “Laboring with a Multi-Generational Workforce,” will highlight the various generations of workers and how they perceive the work environment. It will provide perspective on how to integrate diverse age groups and priorities from the employer. You can […]
The 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace. The 2020 Concession & Hospitality Expo will be at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista on July 28-31, 2020. Visit often for information on an evolving Agenda, Sponsorships and Trade Show. Registration is now open! You may register for the Expo […]
Key Considerations for the 2020 FedEx and UPS Rate Increases
Rates are going to increase in 2020 with carriers FedEx and UPS. NAC members need to stay informed of the changes in order to keep costs low. Here are the top takeaways you need to know: · FedEx and UPS small package rates are increasing an average of 4.9% – effective January 6, 2020 and […]
Movie Theatre Preference Research on Sale (Includes Spreadsheet Tools)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) and The University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School (KWS) of Hospitality and Resort Management have released a report, and the accompanying spreadsheet tools, on the findings of research first unveiled at CinemaCon 2019. The report has been published into a book and is available for purchase now. As a […]
Government Relations Update: NAC Joins Coalition Opposed to D.C. Beverage Excise Tax
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has joined The Alliance for an Affordable D.C. along with District of Columbia (D.C.) business, community and trade associations, both local and national, to oppose a proposed 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on beverages in the District. The measure imposes an excise tax of 1.5 cent-per-ounce on the distribution of beverages […]
