NCVA: North Carolina Vending Association

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The North Carolina Vending Association, the organization representing the vending and food service industry in the state, was formed in 1955 and is the oldest independent vending association in the nation.

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The North Carolina Vending Association, founded in 1955, is the oldest independent vending association in the country. In that year, it was one of two trade organizations that launched the Carolinas Vending Convention. That event grew into the Atlantic Coast Exposition, which has been held annually for more than six decades.

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NCVA 2026 Summer Meeting

NCVA Membership Appreciation Meeting


May 15-16, 2026

Held at the Lumina on Wrightsville Beach
a Holiday Inn Resort
1706 N. Lumina Avenue
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our NCVA members! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves at the beach networking event. Your enthusiasm and camaraderie truly made the experience memorable. We invite you to join us for our next gathering at the Holiday Inn Wrightsville Beach on May 15-16, 2026. We look forward to creating more unforgettable moments together!

Lumina on Wrightsville Beach (Holiday Inn Resort)
1706 N. Lumina Avenue 
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: 877-666-3243 (Code: NVA)
Rates: Wednesday/Thursday $269; Fri & Sat $339
Hotel Online Reservation Link
Reservation Cutoff Date: April 13, 2026

Meeting Agenda - Coming Soon

NCVA appreciates our Members and we can't wait to gather again! Registration is open and is free to all NCVA operator members so make sure your NCVA Membership is current for 2026 so you can participate.


NCVA 2025 Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Sam Farmer,
NCVA's 2025 Scholarship Winner!


NCVA Scholarship

NCVA 2026 Scholarship

Do you have a student looking for scholarship funds? NCVA gives back to our industry every year with TWO $1500 scholarships!

The North Carolina Vending Association, the organization representing the vending and food service industry in the state, was formed in 1955 and is the oldest independent vending association in the nation. In an effort to contribute to the communities that have made the industry what it is, NCVA formed an annual scholarship.

TWO $1,500 scholarships, based on academics, character and financial need are awarded to two deserving students (student must be affiliated with or related to a person from the vending industry and a CURRENT Member of NCVA) from North Carolina each year. The deadline to submit your application is September 3, 2026.

2026 Application coming soon!

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Bowen or Michelle Thomsen. Phone: (919) 387-1221.

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NCVA 2025 Membership!


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October 8-10, 2026

Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC


ACE 2026 booth sales are underway with operator registration coming soon!
Visit the ACE WEBSITE for more information


Survey results from the Operators and Exhibitors alike over the years continue to praise the ACE team for its yearly growth, hotel venue, superb education and popular networking opportunities.  ACE will continue to provide that high-quality exposition that ACE attendees continue to come back for year after year.

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