For the second consecutive year, FamousDC and the National Confectioners Association brought together the biggest names in politics, media and influence — from Capitol Hill to K Street — for an evening celebrating #NationalCandyMonth. Guests gathered at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar just steps from the Capitol dome to enjoy …

#Weekend Awesome events: Happy opening day of Jazz in the Garden! Bring your umbrella; Go to church tonight – Eric Church that is (but do go to church church on Sunday); Name something you want more than spring, wine and sunsets. Don’t answer that; Horse around tomorrow at the 2017 Preakness …

If there was ever a time for the sweetest candy puns, this would be it. Last night Christopher “Gindy” Gindlesperger of the National Confectioners Association made a king-sized announcement – he and girlfriend fiancé, Adriana Brizuela, are engaged! The two sweethearts spent a romantic evening in DC after Adriana took a scavenger hunt-style …

Weather: We’re always encouraging you to explore the vast outdoors here in DC, but we wouldn’t judge you if you did the opposite of that this weekend. Things are going to get a little weird, with Saturday starting out in the 30’s but then quickly climbing into the 50’s by …

They say the best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Now don’t get us wrong, we love Celine Dion’s rendition of O Holy Night, but you don’t want us singing that loud for anyone to hear. Instead, we’ll stick to a guaranteed crowd pleaser and spread …

D.C. just keeps getting sweeter! Not only does the National Confectioners Association satisfy our sweet cravings, they also bring a powerful and meaningful message to the candy industry through their #PowerOfSweet initiative. The CEOs of top U.S. manufacturers of chocolate, candy, gum, and mints are in town this week for …

Candy – we love to treat ourselves every now and later, but rarely do we think about the direct impact the #PowerOfSweet has every time we purchase – and thoroughly enjoy – our beloved Hershey bar. The sweet snacks that bring smiles to our faces (and stomachs) are pretty much lifesavers, bringing …

In case we haven’t shouted it from the rooftops enough, it’s National Candy Month. The National Confectioners Association has made summer even sweeter by dubbing June “National Candy Month“. It’s not that we needed an excuse to celebrate our beloved snacks, but it’s nice to be informed about the finer things …

According to a recent report by the National Confectioners Association, candy making fuels the economy to great effect. Industry leaders gathered at The Newseum with Members of Congress and the media to introduce new data proving the economic impact of the confectionary industry. The #PowerofSweet campaign revealed that candy does …

Christopher Gindlesperger, affectionately known as “Gindy” to FamousDC, is moving from his position as Senior Director of Public Affairs at the American Beverage Association to Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications at the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Gindlesperger said leaving was “bittersweet,” surely an intended pun, but for good reason …