NAMA Knowledge Source Partner and SmithAmundsen Law Firm Partner, Heather Bailey, along with Jill Cheskes, will present a free seminar and Webinar on May 8, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. CST on the reasonable accommodation process and its overlap with...
There’s no substitute for a good attitude and business acumen. It can make or break a company, even a large, second generation vending operation. For nearly 14 years Jeff Whitacre has been leading Food Express, a 30-route, independent vending...
NAMA has announced that its 2014 Supervisor Development Program (SDP) will take place June 5 to 6 in Las Vegas, Nev., at The New Tropicana. The program is a mix of small group discussion and interactive learning so attendees can round out core...
In response to changing consumer preferences and evolving government nutrition standards, NAMA introduced a new and improved FitPick® healthy vending program at the 2014 NAMA OneShow, taking place April 9 to 11 in Chicago, Ill.
FitPick, NAMA’s...
A few weeks ago I reported on a marketing Webinar that I attended that was all about the importance of branding your business in a social world. I’m going to continue that blog by delving into how video can boost business for the operator. Steve...
As the old adage goes, it is better to be safe than sorry. Business owners should be prepared for the worst, especially in an industry where there are many liabilities. This means having the proper insurance coverage in the event of an accident or...
New products are the variety consumers crave. Variety in foodservice generates sales. That’s why every year, Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com ask readers to vote for their best-selling new products from the prior year. As one might...
In the face of emerging technology, looming legislation and new competition in the vending and refreshment services industry, NAMA urges its members to register now for the 2014 NAMA OneShow, April 9, 10 and 11 in Chicago, Ill. This unique event is the...
The Iowa Automatic Merchandising Association (IAMA) will be hosting its annual meeting on March 26, 2014 at Raccoon River Brewing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the annual meeting and guest speakers at 7:30 p.m. The...
As part of NAMA’s advocacy outreach, industry leaders and Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Dell attended a U.S. Mint stakeholder meeting. The meeting provided NAMA the opportunity to discuss with Mint leaders how changes in the...
LyNae Schleyer, NAMA’s vice president of events, announced that Chicago, Ill., Mayor Rahm Emanuel is among the many people welcoming NAMA members to the Windy City for the 2014 OneShow taking place April 9 to 11.
In an official proclamation to NAMA...
U.S. consumers cut back on their restaurant visits at lunch and supper in 2013, but increased their visits at breakfast for the fourth consecutive year, reports The NPD Group , a leading global information company. Over 12.5 billion breakfast visits...
A Missouri state Senate business committee passed SB531 which would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour by 2015, according to The Kansas City Star. The bill’s advancement means it could come up for debate in the...
