Food equipment manufacturing trade show canceled at convention center amid coronavirus concerns

A second business meeting has been canceled at the Orange County Convention Center, as the region battles a resurgence of COVID-19 with record numbers of new infections and hospitalizations.

The NAFEM Show, a trade show of foodservice equipment manufacturers, was expected to bring about 10,000 visitors to the region between Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, but announced the cancelation on its website Wednesday.

The announcement offered few details immediately beyond canceled room nights.

“We value our longstanding relationship with NAFEM. We understand the unique circumstances facing The NAFEM Show and look forward to their return to the Orange County Convention Center in 2023,” said convention center executive director Mark Tester. “We remain committed to the safety of our employees, clients, attendees and exhibitors and continue to adhere to the CDC’s guidelines and our comprehensive health and safety protocols in our Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines.”

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