The following piece was written by NCA President & CEO John Downs and was published on the association’s primary website on June 1. We agree that there’s so much to look forward to in Indy this year when the Sweets…
Good News You Can Use! Masked & Vax’d
On May 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance indicating that fully vaccinated people may forgo masking and social distancing in many indoor situations. This latest guidance, combined with the CDC previously stating that fully vaccinated people…
Show Spotlight: Convenience Channel
We are less than eight weeks away from the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, and this momentum is bringing a lot of excitement. There continues to be encouraging news from a public health perspective – vaccinations are going strong, and…
Masked and Ready to Go!
Before you head to Indianapolis for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo or any destination, it is important to understand and prepare for the requirements to keep you and others around you safe. While the country continues to trend in…
Lunch Break? Snack Time? Sweet Treat O’Clock?
Here’s where and how you can take a minute to grab some food safely at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo: We know how busy you will be when you arrive in Indianapolis, reconnecting with colleagues in the industry, making…
Now Boarding – Your Next Trip Awaits!
Following the recent news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccinated Americans can travel, more and more people are planning their first getaway in over a year. For so many, business travel was a huge part of life, and…
Who Is Returning To The Office?
While essential personnel across the country have been in the workplace throughout the pandemic, many offices have remained closed with employees working from home, often alongside partners and children doing the same. Is a return to the office in the…
CDC Allows Travel for People Who Have Received the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, the country is experiencing an increase in vaccinations and a positive turn as it looks to return to a sense of normalcy. Recently, the Center for Disease Control stated fully vaccinated people who wear…
Safety, Sweets & Snacks: Progress on Vaccinations
The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo is just around the corner, and safety remains a top priority as the industry comes together for the first time in over a year. As we imagine what our new normal will begin to…
Indy on the Rebound: Learnings from the 2021 NCAA Tournament
The Sweets & Snacks Expo isn’t the only major event to visit Indianapolis this year; thousands of basketball players, support staff and sports fans will visit Indianapolis during March 2021 for the annual NCAA tournament. The tournament, which brings 68…
Indy’s Investment: Indiana Convention Center Invests $7 Million in Safety Enhancements
When the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo arrives in Indianapolis this June, attendees will benefit from enhanced safety measures at the Indiana Convention Center. In addition to changes to the format of the show, the ICC has been outfitted with…