Diversity and Inclusion

There have been conversations and events led by NACE members, partners, and chapters on the very important discussion of race inequality. There is a lot of work to be done to be a more inclusive community, and it begins with each one of us.

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Microaggressions You Didn’t Even Know About This Week in Wedding Podcast
How Can the Events Industry Help Influence Positive Change DC NACE
The Tough Conversations That Need to Happen Don Mamone with Chris Harmon

Complete Your Member Engagement Survey!

Click here to complete the survey: http://bit.ly/NACE2020. Survey closes on Friday, October 30! As you’ve heard from us over the past few months, NACE is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive association, and we are happy to provide you with an update on the progress we’ve made. Our vision is to be an organization […]

NACE Members Share Antiracism Resources

As the nation still works to tackle the longstanding social and institutional structures of racism, catering and event professionals are looking for ways to better educate themselves and take proactive steps toward diversity and equality at work and at home. The following are a collection of resources, influential speakers, organizations and advice submitted by NACE […]

NACE Action Plan for Black Community Support, Diversity, and Inclusion

The past month has been a pivotal turning point in the fight against racism and for an equitable and inclusive future. As an organization, NACE values diversity and condemns racism, and we acknowledge that we have some work to do to create an inclusive and anti-racist community. Taking Action As communicated on June 5, the [...]

We can all do more

The Foundation of NACE stands in solidarity with the statements on diversity and inclusion shared by our National Board. We agree, there is no room for oppression, racism, or discrimination in our society, which by definition includes the catering and events industry. We can all do more, we can all do better. As a philanthropic […]

NACE Board Statement on Diversity and Inclusivity Within NACE

Dear NACE Members, Last week, we all watched in horror and read about the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. It was a moment of brutality and injustice that followed the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many others. As we watched and reflected on this terrible act, we’ve been filled with […]

NACE Stands with our black members, black event professionals, and all black Americans

NACE stands with our black members, black catering and event professionals, and all black Americans. A vibrant community means a diverse community. NACE is here to listen, to embrace, to elevate, and to love our black community. NACE’s values are clear. NACE condemns police brutality against minorities. NACE condemns systemic oppression. NACE condemns racism. What […]