We are excited to announce two upcoming events at the Alameda County Fair and San Diego County Fair that will both be held on Monday, June 19, 2023. At the Alameda County Fair, get ready to soak up the sun and embrace the spirit of friendly competition with a wide range of exciting sports and activities such as baseball, soccer, water games, and more during NICA’s Field Day on the Grassfield Outside the RV Park. At the San Diego County Fair, get ready to win as we bring the excitement of Bingo Night to the Plaza de Mexico on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, anticipation, and fantastic prizes!
Whether you attend one or both of these events, you are sure to have the fun and fellowship you have come to expect from NICA events. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there!
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Join Us in Las Vegas for NICA Marketplace: Early Bird & Trade Show Registration Now Available!
Dear Business Owners, Managers, Fair Industry Leaders, Trade Show Exhibitors, and YOU! We are proud to announce the upcoming 2023 NICA Marketplace, "Together!" event, taking place December 3-6, 2023 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, where we will share ideas, networking, products, and services. Ever since we held our inaugural event last year, we are continuing to receive positive responses from both Attendees and Trade Show Exhibitors. Attendee Jay Bohannon, Camas Concessions, shared, "The NICA event far exceeded my expectations with engaging Discussions, expert Panelists, and Roundtables with peers." Exhibitor James Toler, Florida’s Best, noted, "The Trade Show was absolutely invaluable for my company, and I cannot stress enough how positive my experience was overall." Attendee Brandi Ebner, Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, said, "I would HIGHLY recommend this convention for any Fair Directors or Vendor Coordinators."
NICA Marketplace, "Together!" 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.See you in Vegas!
You must sign in to your Online Member Account when registering to receive your special rate. If you do not have an account or are not sure what it is, you can Create Your Account today; if you do not receive a verification or reset link in your email, you may not have a valid email on file.
Stay tuned to NICA's emails, social media and www.nicainc.org/marketplace for upcoming event information, programming updates, and more. If you have any questions or require registration assistance, please contact us at (813) 438-8926 or reply to this email. "Together We Can!"
NICA is currently accepting nominations for next year’s Board of Directors election. 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 July 30th.
What is the single most important challenge facing Concessionaires today?
As a Board Member, how would you help overcome this challenge?
Where do you see NICA in five years?
What would you plan to help NICA get there?
You must email, mail, or fax all nomination materials listed above 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.
*Required signatures may be gathered either in person, by email, or by fax; due to the differing methods involved, additional signature sheets will be accepted.
NICA is very proud to be able to provide strong benefits for its Membership. We have updated our NICA Membership Benefits Guide to showcase our newest benefit partners and how to best utilize their discounts, rebates, or other deals as a NICA Member. This includes new and improved programs from Entegra, Goodyear, Hummel Group, Supplies on the Fly, and Sysco, as well as the discounts you can trust from longtime partners AutoZone, Coca-Cola, Fare Foods, Fiserv, Ford, Pepsi, Whirley, and more. No matter where you are in the country, you can have access to the benefits guide in print or online editions—it’s meant to be used on the go!
As we enter the start of the Summer Fair Season, we encourage you to look at all of the NICA Benefits that are available at www.nicainc.org/benefits and in your guide. Remember, your benefits travel with you! If you need assistance, contact the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926.
Do you have any news or resources you would like to share with us? Reply to this email, post on our Social Media pages, or utilize our Submit Your Content tool. "Together We Can!"
Jumbo and medium breasts are well supplied. Tenders continue to be very tight in the marketplace. Whole birds continue to see solid demand. Wings of all sizes are steady but demand continues to grow. Dark meat is continuing to see strong pull with good demand on thighs and legs.
Pork
Butts unexpectedly moved higher for next week. Harvest number are down and driving many of the primal markets up. Ribs are down slightly and may trade sideways through the week. Loins are also coming down as retail demand has tapered off. Bellies are holding relatively strong, as well as trimmings.
Beef
Packers are leveraged; limited harvest size has constricted supply. Although cattle costs have left packers only one option, they must continue to get more for their boxes. Rib, strips, and tenders continue limited w/ upcoming holiday. End cuts continue garnering buyers’ interest, as demand for value cuts continues. Thin meats continue higher. Grinds are erratic.
Eggs / Dairy
Shell Egg markets are flat but increasing in California. Cheese markets are up this week, but bearish tones exist. Butter markets fell this week with strong supply and weak exports. Cream supplies are good but cream pricing is moving a little higher.
Grains / Oil
Skyrocketing soybean oil futures last week due to poor crop score, compared to 5-year average, and increased usage of refined soybean oil for biofuels. This helped push Canola higher, but decreased demand and solid stocks for palm, kept that market only slightly higher.
Seafood
With the snow crab fishing season winding down,it does not appear the entire quota will be harvested. Prices are climbing. Domestic shrimp season is underway, but landings have been below expectations, but prices are lower.
Cauliflower
Steady supplies this week and the next. Market a little softer.
Lettuce & Romaine (Alert)
Both lettuce and Romaine supplies remain strong, and the market is holding steady.
Potatoes (Alert)
Supplies are very light at 40-50 ct and moderate at 60 - 70 ct. 80’s and smaller are seeing better volume. Quality remains good with steady pricing.
The June 2023 issue of NICA News has the theme, "All In For Communication!"
Featuring NICA Marketplace, "Together!" Event Information and Keynote Speaker, Fun in the California Sun, Make Time to Say Yes, The Next Generation, The Art of Flexibility, All In For Education, The State of Labor, Peeling the Onion, Benefit Updates, From the Camera Roll, and more!
NICA is a membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
