Having completed LA, Del Mar, and opened OC Fair, NICA Members celebrated and enjoyed each other’s company this week for a "Happy Together!"NICA West Member Gathering, hosted by the West Council at Chuckwagon.
Attendees enjoyed greetings from NICA Leadership, learned about NICA updates, benefits, and the upcoming NICA Marketplace, "Together!" event, recognized Jim and Ann DiMartile, Upper Crust Distribution, for their outstanding service, and shared in door prizes and drawings, food and refreshments, great dialogue, and more! Thank you to all those who were able to attend and celebrate being "Happy Together!"
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 our Attendees and Trade Show Exhibitors. 2022 Exhibitor Clay Steadham, Sysco, shared, "It was a great event all around and we look forward to next year. The hospitality and engagement from your group was second to none!"
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. We are proud to welcome many new and returning Trade Show Exhibitors to this year’s event including Beach Cities, Berk, Entegra, Smithfield, Boxed Water, Tyson/Advanced Pierre, Aspire/Otis Spunkmeyer, McCain, Pactiv, Holten Meats, Heinz, Fare Foods, Hummel Group, Goodyear, Florida’s Best, JKJ Workforce, and Sysco among others. 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!"
The Deadline For NICA Director Nominations Has Been Extended to August 30, 2023
NICA is currently accepting nominations for next year’s Board of Directors election. This month the Board voted to extend the deadline for Board election nominations to August 30th in the hopes that you will see each other, 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!
Given NICA’s mission to cultivate Industry Leadership, we posed the question of "What is Leadership?" to NICA’s Past Directors and Presidents this month. Gayle McGrath, CCE, Past Director, defines Leadership as the ability to “Learn, grow, and share.” She believes that new people are crucial to the future of NICA: “They bring new ideas and a fresh way to look at old problems. It is optimal to have a blend of old and new Board Members for balance—new ideas paired with history and experience from the past.” Through her involvement, Gayle saw the whole Industry in a new light. She explained, “Knowing that you can work on issues to improve your business and the Industry is part of a rewarding feeling. Everyone contributes differently. I enjoyed being on the Board and would recommend it to anyone.”
Nominations must be received in the NICA Office by August 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.
Save 20% with Goodyear's Consumer Tire Sales Program for the NICA Membership
We invite you to use Goodyear's NEW Consumer Tire Sales Program designed for NICA Members, saving you 20% off of Tires and Installation. Carmel Dyer-Pittroff, CCE, Foundation Trustee, has been an early adopter on NICA’s Goodyear Tire Program and shared her experience with us. She said, “This is the easiest benefit ever! I called Tim Koenigsfeld with Goodyear and Tim organized my tire installation. It is becoming a lot easier with the new system, and I just got a text my tires are done. It was just as quick two weeks ago when I again had tires installed on my Food Stand. This is the fourth time I have used this benefit!”
Show up to have the work completed or schedule mobile installation (depending on your location).
To get started with the code already applied, select the flyer below.Our existing sign up process will still be available for both commercial and auto/light truck consumer products at www.nicainc.org/goodyear, as we want to keep the program as flexible as possible for you.
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!"
Breast markets have started to strengthen as supply has tightened. Tenders are strengthening and are still in short supply. Whole birds are mostly even. Wings of all sizes are strengthening and expect supply to get tight. Dark meat is steady on solid demand.
Pork
Butts are still down week over week which is typical post 4th of July Holiday. As expected, the rib complex is now down after remaining relatively flat the past couple of weeks. Boneless Loins saw some declines, while Bone–In Loins were flat this week. Bellies, Hams, & Trimmings continue to increase due to large cold storage supplies.
Beef
As weather continues to heat up across the country; the industry awaits to see the impact. Middle meat interest is seen as steady and packers are trying to hold the price gap between CAB vs Choice; although, select grade continues to suffer. End cuts appear to have found a steady balance between supply and demand. Grinds, due to reduced harvest, may benefit the most in the weeks ahead; unfortunately, mixed offerings are reinforcing steady tone.
Eggs / Dairy
Shell Egg markets remain steady across the country / Cheese and Butter markets both up due to increased demand and tightening production/Cream and Culture pricing will have nominal increases for July/ Processed Eggs will see a decrease for July.
Grains / Oil
Soybean oil futures were higher again. Many trade commentators have speculated that this market is near its high, and due for a downturn. Poor crop scores from weather and the fall–out from the Ukraine and Russia grain deal dissolving. Canola is higher due to dry hot Canadian weather and palm is moving with soybean oil and higher demand.
Seafood
Soft Demand for frozen seafood across the country leading to plateauing prices in the wake of an over–abundance of inventory at warehouses. Snow Crab season in Newfoundland and Labrador has been extended to the end of July, due to late start in their season, but prices are firming on all snow crab.
Asparagus
Supply issues continue. Overall Peru imports are down 20-40%. Higher retail pricing and Ad completion have helped but not enough.
Citrus
Lemons – Market is firming up Size structure is Lg–Medium, while small sizes continue to be supply challenge. Quality is ok overall. There are some Argentina & Chilean lemons in the market, that may be a better-quality alternative for some.
Oranges – Valencia’s are in full swing peaking in an 88/113. growers seeing some re-greening due to the extreme heat. An increased amount of choice grade will be packed as well.
Limes – Costs in Mexico are rising swiftly, which will impact U.S. pricing trends over the next month+. Extreme heat and humidity are impacting quality and shelf life, which is ultimately contributing to low yields/availability.
Eggplant
West – Light supplies due to weather related damage resulting if fair quality. East – availability is tight, and pricing should continue to stay strong.
The July 2023 issue of NICA News has the theme, "All In For Leadership!"
Featuring NICA Marketplace, "Together!" Event Information and Program Schedule, We All Scream For Ice Cream, Gathering in the Summer, What is Leadership, Member's Voice, Read & Win, Benefit Updates, Is There Really a "Fair Season," Getting Involved, 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.
