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The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) is the oldest and largest catering association in the world and encompasses all aspects of the catering industry. Dedicated to promoting career success for its members and the professionalism of the industry, NACE offers educational programs, professional certification, chapter initiatives, networking opportunities, recognition and awards programs, a job bank, community service projects and the industry’s most prestigious annual conference. In helping its members enhance their business and careers, NACE helps the industry reach its highest potential.

In addition to continual educational opportunities for its members through our monthly Chapter programs and the annual NACE Educational Conference, the Hawaii Chapter prides itself in being able to provide scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in the catering/food service field.

What is NACE all about?

• NACE is about helping you build great business relationships, not only locally, but on a national level.
  
• NACE is about making a difference in a student’s life by providing scholarships or serving as a mentor.
  
• NACE is about encouraging professional development of caterers through voluntary participation in its certification program. Achievement of the Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE) designation demonstrates expertise in catering earned by taking a comprehensive examination that covers all aspects of professional catering.
  
• NACE is about giving you new experiences.  Have you ever seen a walking buffet, seen chafing dishes on a chain fence, or attended a USO show on an aircraft carrier?  As a NACE Member, you will.

Why Should I Become a NACE Member?

 As you reach ever higher to new career goals and business opportunities, as you work to keep up with our changing industry, you’ll meet plenty of challenges. NACE membership helps you overcome these challenges—giving you the right information, tools and resources at the right time.

Through NACE, find the connections that open doors. Find the educational seminars that keep your business competitive. Find ideas that push you to the cutting edge. Find access to over 40 local professional chapters and stay plugged in to your network. Find industry news and trends and directories to help you every step of the way.

Membership in NACE offers you extraordinary benefits like these:

• Premiere, industry-specific education
• Networking and connecting with professionals at all experience levels
• Local and national seminars, conferences, and awards programs
• Internationally recognized professional certification
• Breaking industry news and trends
• Directories, resources and so much more…

NACE membership helps you market your business, increase your sales, advance your career and learn about the very latest in menu design, presentation, and décor. As the oldest, largest professional association for the catering, events and convention services industries, NACE gives you the resources you need when you need them.

Join NACE now.

About NACE Hawaii

 The Hawaii chapter of NACE generally meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at various venues which allows our hoteliers and restaurants the opportunity to showcase their facilities and for our members to experience a variety of ambiences, food, décor and entertainment.

Our growing chapter is comprised of catering directors, sales managers, off-premise caterers, décor specialists, photographers, private clubs, wedding consultants, disc jockeys, videographers, tent rental suppliers, food and wine purveyors, party rental suppliers and many more.