Phoenix NACE

The National Association for Catering & Events www.phoenixnace.com

The National Association for Catering & Events offers members, partners, and the public a variety of rich resources that support, promote and enhance the catering and special events industries. From practical tips that you can use to provide better service to your clients, to recognition and marketing programs that enhance the credibility and professionalism of the field, NACE is on the cutting edge.

12/12/2025

🎁✨ Holiday Party Alert: It’s White Elephant Time! ✨🎁
Ready to sleigh the gift exchange? 😉

For our Holiday Mixer on December 16th, we’re bringing back the crowd favorite… WHITE ELEPHANT!

Here’s how to play:
🎀 Bring a WRAPPED gift — keep it mysterious!
💸 $25 limit — cute, clever, or chaotic… your choice
🔄 We’ll draw numbers, take turns opening gifts, and YES, you can steal someone’s present (with love, of course 💕)
🤣 The more steals, the more fun — and the fiercer the competition

Whether you bring a crowd-pleaser or a wild card, just come ready to laugh, swap, and stir some festive mischief.
Are you playing naughty or nice this year? 😇😈

12/03/2025

🎁✨It’s the merriest meeting of the year! ✨🎁

Join us on December 16th at 6pm for the Phoenix NACE Holiday Mixer at the stunning at And yes! We’re celebrating outdoors under the desert stars!

Get ready for:
🎁 A White Elephant Gift Exchange (keep it cute, under $25)
🧶 An Ugly Sweater Showdown, bring your campiest, sparkliest or straight up chaotic creation
🎉 A night of festive vibes, cozy connections and holiday cheer

Let’s wrap up 2025 the NACE way, with community, laughter and a whole lot of sparkle

12/01/2025

⭐️ November NACE at The Phoenix Art Museum = a whole serve

From tender-spotting to art-spotting, our meeting was packed with inspiration, connection, and a sneak peek at what 2026 has in store for our industry. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of creativity, community, and major main character energy inside one of the most iconic spaces in Phoenix.

And of course. . .
A HUGE shoutout to the dream team who brought this night to life:
Venue:
Catering:
Florals:
DJ/MC:
Bar: ARTenders
Photography:
Rentals:
Linens:

We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for making magic happen!

11/27/2025

⭐️🔑 Spirit of NACE (August, aka throwback Thursday Edition)🔑⭐️

A native Clevelander and proud Ohio University Bobcat, Emily Quail, CPCE, is an Event Sales and Production professional with 15 years of experience to her name. From intimate dinners to VIP Super Bowl events, she cherishes every opportunity to bring clients’ visions to life. Emily thrives in our dynamic & ever-changing industry, supporting event industry associations such as NACE for years as an enthusiastic participant. When she isn’t creating customized experiences with her team at M Culinary Concepts, Emily loves to explore new restaurants and speakeasies, travel to anywhere with a beach, and hang out with her 3 dogs – Frankie, JoJo, and Rocky.

11/26/2025

🍾🏅 NOVEMBER SPIRIT OF NACE 🏅🍾
Santiago is a wedding photographer who loves capturing the real, in-between moments that make a celebration feel alive. For him, it’s all about the people, the energy, and the unique story each couple brings. He has supported NACE unconditionally, always stepping in to capture our events whenever needed and doing so with ease. Phoenix NACE is truly grateful and appreciates having Santiago as part of our community.

11/25/2025

💡MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: NOVEMBER 2025 💡
Corrinne Clement is a creative event professional with a rich background in theatre and entertainment. Corrinne studied Theatre at Arizona State University and went on to build a career that reflects her passion for community, people, and the fullness of life.

Her journey has taken her from directing youth theater programs abroad in China, to performing professionally with Disneyland Shanghai Resort, and she now brings her expertise to Private Event Sales & Coordination at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL AZ Cardinals.

Some of her favorite events have been activating the Morgan Athletic Club premium lounge during concerts like Post Malone and Morgan Wallen, and back in the day, hosting speakeasy nights at the old DeSoto Warehouse with a 14-pience band and swing dancing.

Outside of her career, Corrinne is an avid city and nature adventurer with a trip constantly booked on the horizon. She loves a crisp white chardonnay and good laughs with genuine people.

She’s thrilled to join NACE as a new member and looks forward to connecting with this vibrant community

11/12/2025

We’re dishing up inspiration (literally) 😋
Our November meeting menu, crafted by M Culinary Concepts, is the perfect pairing to our 2026 Trends Panel. Join us for an u forgettable night of flavor, networking and creativity at The Phoenix Art Museum

11/10/2025

✨ Join us for our November Phoenix NACE Meeting! ✨

We’re closing out the year in style at the Phoenix Art Museum on Tuesday, November 18th at 6 PM with a panel discussion all about 2026 Event Trends, what’s on the horizon, what’s out, and what’s next for our industry!

💙 Members, don’t miss our annual State of NACE meeting at 5:30 PM! We’ll be voting on our 2025 Board of Directors before the program begins.

🎁 In the spirit of giving, we’re also collecting non-perishable food donations for Matthew’s Crossing to help families in need this holiday season. Let’s make an impact together!

11/07/2025

Hey Phoenix NACE fam! 💙

Before our big November meeting, we’re kicking things off with a Members-Only “State of the Chapter” gathering at 5 PM inside the Phoenix Art Museum.

Let’s celebrate our wins, talk about the future, and cast our votes for the 2026 Board of Directors!
Your voice = our future. 💪

11/06/2025

📣 Phoenix NACE Members — this one’s for YOU!

Join us at 5 PM on November 18th at the Phoenix Art Museum for our Members-Only State of the Chapter Meeting before our main program!

We’ll reflect on an incredible year, review chapter highlights, and most importantly, vote in our 2026 Board of Directors! 💙

Your voice and your vote matter, help shape the future of our Phoenix NACE family! 🙌

10/29/2025

💫 SPIRIT OF NACE OCTOBER 2025, Mikayla Harang Todd, CPCE💫
Mikayla is a passionate hospitality and events professional dedicated to creating unique client experiences. With several years of experience in a variety of areas within hospitality, Mikayla blends creativity, organization, and leadership to deliver seamless events. A proud NAU alum and NACE member, Mikayla earned her Bachelor’s in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University and more recently earned her Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE). She continues to grow her career in hospitality and driven by her passion for people, service, and meaningful connections.

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