Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, education, benefits, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1,100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in Industry-related companies that specialize in distribution, insurance, manufacturing, supplies, and special services in the United States and Canada. NICA's large number of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.Â
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions nationwide along with the NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, Florida Federation of Fairs Convention and Trade Show in May, IAFE Convention in November, and NICA Marketplace and Trade Show in December.
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Join Us in Vegas November 10-13, 2024 for NICA Marketplace!
"Together" We Will Share Ideas, Networking, Products, and Services
We are proud to announce the upcoming NICA Marketplace, where "Together!" we will share ideas, networking, products, and services, taking place November 10-13, 2024 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. In 48 hours you will network with colleagues, discuss practical solutions, enjoy storytelling, and return enriched.
Who:
YOU, Business Owners/Managers, Fair Industry Leaders, and Trade Show Exhibitors.
What:
NICA Marketplace will feature a non-exclusive Trade Show, Educational Sessions led by hands-on Event Industry Thought Leaders, and Networking Opportunities that are welcome and comfortable. A place where we all understand we are customers of each other and Together we share a Fair guest to serve.
Where:
Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169. $89 Room Rate Sunday, November 10th through Thursday, November 14th, with no resort fee ($44 waived), suite sized rooms with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and Free Parking! Hotel is located six blocks off the strip on Flamingo Road (directly behind Horseshoe and Paris) and six minutes from the McCarran International Airport.
When:
Sunday, November 10, 2024 through Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Why:
- This is YOUR convention: programming content is focused on Industry relationships using effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
- Share what is working in our Fair Community.
- Place Manufacturers and Suppliers in front of Business Owners and Managers.
- Showcase Commercial Exhibitors.
- Opportunity to streamline Practices and Procedures Together.
- Share Tips and Trends.
- Connect with your Fair Friends and Family.
- The Price is Right!
How:
Marketplace Membership Promotion: When registering for NICA Marketplace become a new NICA member for $100 ($50 savings)
Director Nomination Deadline is August 30th
NICA is currently accepting nominations for next year’s Board of Directors election. The Board recently voted to extend the deadline for Board election nominations to August 30th in the hopes that you will see each other and encourage each other to run for the Board or maybe even run yourself. Joining NICA’s Board offers many opportunities to have your voice heard, connect with other professionals in the Fair industry, and to further the cause of NICA. If you need more information, please call (813) 438-8926 or email us today!
Nominations must be received in the NICA Office no later than August 30, 2024. You must email, mail, or fax all nomination materials listed on the Nomination page (including the Election Nomination Form, Statement of Commitment, and Code of Ethics) to the NICA office at 1043 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511, via fax to (813) 803-8460, or via email to nominations@nicainc.org.
The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
