NMA’S ANNUAL BANQUET CELEBRATING 25‐YEAR JOURNEY OF EMPOWERING FAMILY‐OWNED BUSINESSES Earlier this year, the NMA held its 25th Annual Awards Banquet at the Town & Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego. The theme of the event was “Celebrating 25-Year Journey of Empowering Family-Owned Businesses”. This year’s anniversary marked a significant milestone of a quarter of century accomplishments for the organization. NMA was honored to host over 400 attendees that included elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, retailers and suppliers. Live music and entertainment made the event magnificent and a night to remember. Attendees enjoyed a five-course dinner, open bar, fantastic Cigars & Cocktails After-Party. The event started with Pledge of Allegiance. Leading the pledge was Former Council Member and News Radio Host, Mr. Carl DeMaio.
Senator and Pastor Brian Jones lead the invocation
The National Anthem of the United States of America was performed by guitarist Victor Krvaric. Victor is a San Diego native, who enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age 17 and has been playing guitar for 7 years. His powerful performance on rock's signature instrument, the electric guitar, just got everyone all patriotic.
The NMA Executive Chairman Mr. Samir Salem made his welcoming remarks by thanking all attendees. Mr. Salem expressed his gratitude to NMA retail and supplier members as well as all dignitaries and community leaders. His heart felt remarks of recognizing those retailers who stood up and fought with us to save the NMA and for those retailers who believe in us. Mr. Salem thanked the NMA executive board, NMA president Arkan Somo and staff. Mr. Salem then presented NMA 25-year history video.
prayer and blessing of the gathering.
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