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First impressions matter, and at 2025 NACE Experience, CORT Events set the tone by transforming registration and networking areas into branded, welcoming spaces. From custom light-up counters in the NACE palette to calming, modern lounges with comfortable seating and greenery, CORT curated environments that balanced energy and relaxation. Discover how thoughtful design elevated both the check-in ...

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At 2025 NACE Experience, AFR Furniture Rentals transformed a conference room at the Milwaukee Hilton into a modern spa-inspired retreat. With calming furniture, green accents, puzzles, and treatments from Spa in Your Space, the Wellness Lounge became a popular oasis for attendees to pause, recharge, and reconnect with themselves.

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Elections for the 2026 National Board were held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, during the NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events. Chapter Delegates gathered to hear from this year’s candidates and cast their votes to elect....

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NACE Boston Chapter President George Horemiotis challenges event professionals to move beyond rainbow-themed celebrations and commit to year-round inclusion. In this reflection, he shares practical, thoughtful ways to make events more welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community—because true allyship doesn’t end in June.

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NACE Member Jaca Johnson shares a powerful personal reflection on the meaning of Juneteenth—exploring identity, legacy, and resilience through the lens of her own journey as a Black woman and entrepreneur. Her story honors the past while embracing the beauty, excellence, and intention that shape her life and work today.

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Headshot of Monique G. Studak 2025 NACE ICON Award Winner

The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) is proud to announce Monique G. Studak, CSS, CSW, as the recipient of the 2025 NACE Icon Award. This prestigious honor recognizes...

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Terry Shields headshot 2025 NACE Hall of Fame honoree

The Board of Directors of the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) has announced Terry Shields, CPCE, CSEP, as the recipient of the 2025 NACE Hall of Fame Award...

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Lynn Graham, CPCE, shares what AAPI Heritage Month means to her as a Catering and Event Professional.

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“Associations Unlocked: Maximizing Membership, Driving Initiatives, and Overcoming Industry Challenges
Join us for an empowering virtual event, “Associations Unlocked: Maximizing Membership, Driving Initiatives, and Overcoming Industry Challenges,” where the national Presidents of NSBWEP, ILEA, and NACE come together for a transformative discussion.

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The catering and events community in Salt Lake City is set to grow with the official launch of the Salt Lake City Chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE). This new chapter will offer local professionals a vibrant community for networking, education, and career development, helping to elevate the industry in Utah and beyond. The Salt Lake City chapter of NACE is ...