LUNCH AND LEARN WITH ACE
Virtual Educational Series
Adapting to a Changing Market
Friday, October 9, 12:00-1:30 pm

Our business landscape is changing – workplace benefits and competition for talent, the marketplace and methods of doing business are all changing.  We must look at relationships as operators and with our clients as well.  Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors ACE's virtual meetings will be FREE to operators AND suppliers.

Join us Friday, October 9th from 12-1:30 pm!

Register online using the link below. Login details will be sent to all participants as we near the event. Each attendee must register individually with their email address to receive the meeting login details.

Register ONLINE Here!

ACE 2020 Cancels
Face-to-Face Exposition

The ACE Planning Committee works tirelessly to offer a terrific show for operators and suppliers alike and we are proud of the show’s success in recent years. After careful consideration regarding the pandemic and the health and safety of everyone in our industry family, we have made the difficult decision to cancel ACE 2020 which was scheduled for October 8-10 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Please read through the details below regarding payments, refund options, and hotel rooms.

The GOOD NEWS!
ACE is working on details for a 2020 Virtual Edition:  Education with Networking & Sales opportunities – all are important benefits of our Expo! Keep an eye out for detailed information - COMING SOON!

2020 Payments, Booth Sales & Hotel Rooms

• All exhibitors, operators, and sponsors who have paid to attend ACE 2020 can either receive a full refund OR roll over your payment to ACE 2021. Please email Michelle Thomsen by October 1st to request a refund. After that date, your payments will be applied to 2021.  
• Exhibitors: All exhibitors who have reserved a booth for 2020 will have first right of refusal throughout the Exhibitor Early Bird Registration period for the 2021 ACE show. To hold your 2020 booth space, send confirmation to Michelle Thomsen with your intention to exhibit no later than February 28, 2021.
• Hotel rooms and condos booked for ACE will be AUTOMATICALLY canceled (if you provided an email). However, should you wish to stay at the hotel during the original conference dates, you can CALL (800) 876-0010 to rebook:  Embassy Suites Reservations: Press Option 2, use code 'EXP'; Kingston Plantation Reservations: Press Option 1, use code 'COA'.

• Watch your email for FAQ.
  

Our team will be reaching out with more information and is available to answer any questions.

The Committee regrets that we are unable to hold ACE 2020 this year, but we are happy to reserve the ACE 2020 theme for next year!  Rock of ACEs for 2021 – October 14-16. 
 
We look forward to keeping you connected to ACE until we meet again in 2021. Take care of yourselves - stay safe, informed, and reach out to us anytime.

COVID-19 Update
We're Here For You!

 
Thank you for your hard work to keep your businesses going as an essential part of daily life during this COVID-19 crisis.  We are faced with unprecedented challenges, but please remain positive as we stay the course and look forward to success on the other side of this pandemic.
 
ACE would like to share some valuable resources for you to bookmark while we stay the course and push through. Let's look forward to a brighter future as plans for ACE 2020 remain active.

NAMA Sends Letter to Governors...
Outlining Social Distancing Protocols for Office Breakrooms

CLICK HERE to find a letter that NAMA sent to all 50 Governors encouraging them to consider social distancing protocols for office breakrooms that allow them to safely operate when re-opening their states for business. The letter includes proposed language that Governors can easily include in re-opening orders and/or guidance. This is part of our continued effort to support the convenience services industry while it provides valuable services in a safe manner during these unprecedented times.

Get the Latest Updates on How the Coronavirus
is Impacting the Vending Industry

Vending Times has daily coverage of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses in the vending industry and what they're doing to overcome the challenges. Click here to read Vending Time's latest stories.

As you may know, NAMA was successful in working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to have them list “Workers supporting groceries, pharmacies, convenience stores, and other retail (including unattended and vending) that sells human food, animal/pet food and pet supply, and beverage products, including retail customer support service and information technology support staff necessary for online orders, pickup and delivery” as essential in its Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response.
NAMA COVID UPDATES:
CDC COVID CRISIS:
Small Business Administration:

For detailed links for our vendors and suppliers in NC, SC, and VA, please visit the association websites.

NCVA
SCVA
VAMA

ACE Chair, Karen Harlow, would like to share a quote that has given her strength through these challenging times:

Every Situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully. And when life is not so good, remember that it will not last forever and better days are on the way.
-Jenni Young

Please reach out to our staff (Beth and Michelle) for any assistance you may need.

The 2020 ACE Show
October 8-10, 2020
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation

ACE would like to thank all 2019 operators and exhibitors for making our show a great success! The 2020 ACE Planning Committee is hard at work planning the 2020 exposition.

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