Welcome to Las Vegas NACE!

NACE is the oldest and largest professional society that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, NACE is at the forefront of the issues that directly affect you and your business.

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. From educational programs to standards, to ethics, to legislative monitoring, NACE leads the way.

Congratulations to Las Vegas NACE National Award winners!

• Lisa Lynn Backus CPCE, CMP - George Zell Spirit of NACE Award
• Donnell Bayot M.Ed., CHE - Appointed to the President's List of NACE for outstanding achievement and selfless volunteer service
• Carrie Key and Dragon Ridge Country Club - Best Wedding Reception of the Year - Budget over $75K
• Las Vegas NACE Chapter - NACE Champion Award for outstanding execution of an industry event and exceptional presentation of the NACE organization

The LV NACE delegation at Experience 2010 Austin, TX

Michele Polci CPCE, CMP - CPCE of the Month

Michele is Director of Catering and Restaurant Sales for Harrah’s Entertainment in Las Vegas where she oversees the sales effort for all catered events and group dining requests across one million square feet of banquet and event space and more than 50 restaurants, nightclubs and lounges across seven Las Vegas properties: Bally’s Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, Paris Las Vegas and Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Michele leads a team of 20 sales people who specialize in social and corporate events business.

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Michele began her career with Interstate Hotels Corporation at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After a short stint as human resources manager, she was transferred to the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. During her six-year tenure, she held the positions of Executive Meeting Manager, Sales Manager and Convention Service Manager.

In 1997, Michele returned to Las Vegas and joined the team at the Rio-All Suite Hotel & Casino, where she held the position of Director of Catering for 11 years before being promoted to lead the new catering and restaurant sales team. Committed to the industry, Michele is actively involved in the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), and has held a string of positions on the local board, including treasurer, vice president, president, immediate past president, parliamentarian, and special project chair. In July 2007 she was honored by NACE as National Caterer of the Year for her endless enthusiasm, dedication and extraordinary commitment to the industry.