20240214-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)

February 14, 2024

20240214-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r) 20240214-1 Morning Sessions

CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business

Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA(r) First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee

Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff: o Michael Babcock (OR) Payown Media, LLC. o Jessica Hipp (NH), Chief Operating Officer, Way Around Technology o Ladesa Santos (FL), National Account Executive, Patriot Vision Industries o Waseem Salamah, Key Account Manager, AVS Connect o Bob Roehm (TX), Sales Manager, Envision Technologies BV Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers highlighted how their products/service will improve the business owner's abilities to manage the business.
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What's new in using the backend for Micro Markets and Vending Management: o Waseem Salamah, Key Account Manager, AVS Connect. *** ZEBRA SPONSOR*** Participants learned about back-end services in vending and micro market management including credit card processing.
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Advantages of Teaming Partners: o Alton Palmore (FL) o Jerry R. Gann (CA), OIC Limited o Walt Berry, Southern Food Management. Vendor managers and teaming partners highlight how they work together to enhance their business.
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What can you learn from Blind Abilities podcasts?: o Jeff Thomson (MN), Blind Abilities
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Pan Optyc for Micro Markets: o Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better Inc. Participants discovered a camera system for micro markets. It has some built-in AI features.
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RSVA(r) Sagebrush Awards luncheon: Sponsor: AVS Connect (AVS Companies)