
Our Richmond Chapter Mission:
We are a community of dedicated leaders seeking to provide an inclusive space;
rooted in compassion and empathy, while providing education and personal growth.
National Mission: To be the premier resource and community for catering and event professionals.
National Vision: To be the catalyst for exceptionalism and evolution for catering and event professionals.
WELCOME TO
RICHMOND NACE
RICHMOND NACE MEETS ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
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Annual Holiday Party with NACE RVA
Date: Tue, Dec 12
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location:
Historic Mankin Mansion
4300 Oakleys Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
Food, Drinks, DJ, Photobooth, Dancing, Raffle Prizes,
Mingling, Networking....
What are you waiting for?
Let's end the year with truly a good time!
EXCITING NEWS!
NACE EVOLVE WILL BE HELD IN RICHMOND
OUR HOME TOWN THIS COMING JANUARY!
WE ARE SO HONORED TO HOST & EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE!
Event Details
Save the Date - Registration Opening in October!
NACE Evolve for Chapter Leaders is coming to Richmond, VA
from January 20-22, 2024.
Join us for a 3-day event that will provide valuable insights into effective chapter leadership and networking with peers. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make an impact in your chapter and the NACE community.
Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
If you have any questions please contact NACE Education
+1 4102905410


A picture of our Richmond Team representing and networking at NACE Evolve 2023.
Did you know?!
NACE Evolve is not just for Board Members?
NACE Evolve for Chapter Leaders is coming to Richmond, VA
from January 20-22, 2024
Any Member of NACE can attend NACE Evolve and get education during the conference! Come learn & grow with the NACE Community.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale NOW &
End on Dec. 15th! Early Bird All Conference Ticket is $575 + $75
for the Foundation Event.
The NACE Foundation Event is on Jan. 21st!
Anyone can attend this event, including non-members. So if you would like to bring your significant other, other event industry pros, etc.
LET'S GO!


PAST AWARDS
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2021 NACEYS
Best Hybrid/Virtual Program of the Year
2021 NACEYS
Chapter Program of the Year
(Chapters with 20-49 members)
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2019 NACEYS
(Chapters with 51-100 members)

President's Message:
The leaves are changing colors and the temperature is dropping which means it’s officially fall! Thank you to everyone who attended our October meeting where we voted for our 2024 Board of Directors. The new board will officially take office after the new year and then formally inducted at the January meeting. A big thanks to our sponsors, Atlas 42, Peace Lily Yoga, & Aurelia Studios.
As a reminder, we do not have an official meeting in November but we have scheduled a Happy Hour at
ML Steak Modern Chophouse on Wednesday, November 8. Please be sure to RSVP using the link above on this page.
Our annual holiday social is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 12 at Mankin Mansion.
Be sure to mark your calendars because this will
be a party you don’t want to miss!
(See info in the SAVE THE DATE above on this page.)
Don’t forget, if you know anyone interested in joining NACE, you will receive $50.00 off your membership renewal for
each member who lists you as their referrer
on their application. See details below on the National
Join Us Campaign below.
As always, the Board of Directors is here for you if you need anything or have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you for Happy Hour in November!
President:
Alli Prato-Carney, CPCE











Refer A Friend
When a new member joins NACE and lists you as a referrer on their membership application, NACE will apply a $50 credit to your next membership renewal...for every new member you refer.
Help us continue to build NACE membership by encouraging your colleagues and business connections to take their professional development and connections to the next level. The more people you refer, the more you save!

Fall in Love with NACE Campaign
New members receive 20% off of membership from October 15-November 30. No discount code is needed. New members will automatically receive the special offer.
To receive the promotional rate, new members will visit nace.net/join and choose the 20% off option from the list of membership options.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee provides guidance and information to NACE leadership and staff on DEI opportunities that are beneficial to NACE members. They also help NACE collect, create and share information, education, and resources on DEI in the catering and events industry. This committee fosters collaboration and collects feedback from member-organized affinity groups.

Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is paramount in cultivating a fair and inclusive employee environment, particularly in light of the fact that younger generations are increasingly inclined to align themselves with organizations that demonstrate a genuine commitment to DEI. Findings from McKinsey reveal that businesses boasting the most diverse executive teams stand a 36% higher likelihood of outperforming their peers in terms of profitability.
For a deeper insight into DEI initiatives, their significance for both employees and the broader business landscape, as well as real-world instances of DEI programs in action at various companies, checkout this article. You'll also discover successful DEI initiatives that you may want to consider implementing within your own organization.
