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Mississippi Automatic Merchandising Association Urges Members To Contact Lawmakers About Tax/Credit Rebate Bill

Specifically, H.B. 536 would increase the tax credit on inventory tax to $10,000 in 2014, up from the current credit of $5,000.

News • March 7th, 2012

National Federation Of The Blind And National Restaurant Association Oppose Bill To Privatize Highway Rest Stop Vending

The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans, and the National Restaurant Association, the largest organization of restaurant owners, urged the U.S. Congress to reject legislation that would...

News • March 6th, 2012

National Coffee Association Announces Speakers For Convention March 22 to 24, 2012 In Charleston, S.C.

The National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (NCA) announced that Andrea Illy, chairman and chief executive officer of illycaffé, will deliver an address on the critical topic of sustainability at NCA's 2012 convention, “Full Steam Ahead...

News • March 5th, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association OneShow Offers Six New Education Sessions, April 25 To 27, 2012 In Las Vegas

The 2012 National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShow SM features six new education sessions along with OneShow mainstays back by popular demand. From sales leadership strategies to social media trends and the latest in vending...

News • February 29th, 2012

California Bill Will Restrict Electrolyte Replacement Beverages In Schools

A California bill, AB 1746, would restrict the sale of electrolyte replacement beverages in middle schools and high schools to specified times before and after school, the National Automatic Merchandising Association reported.

News • February 28th, 2012

FDA Offers Support In Industry Roll-Out Of Facts Up Front Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration wrote to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in December in support of the trade groups’ front-of-pack labeling program, saying it would exercise enforcement discretion...

News • February 28th, 2012

Ohio Automatic Merchandising Association Reports 3 Percent Increase For Vending License Fees

The Ohio Automatic Merchandising Association advises vending operators to make sure they are not charged any more than a 3 percent increase (in the local portion) for license fees.

News • February 28th, 2012

Georgia Considers Requiring Healthy Options In School Vending Machines

The Georgia Senate Committee on Education and Youth "favorably reported" and released Senate Resolution 480, "urging local boards of education to adopt policies requiring that vending machines in schools be stocked with healthy options."

News • February 28th, 2012

Southeastern Vending Association To Hold Annual Meeting Aug. 8 To 10, 2012 In Sandestin, Fla.

The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) will hold its annual meeting on Aug. 8 to 10, 2012, at the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. Hotel accommodations include the Grand Sandestin, The Village and Westwinds, starting at $191 a night plus tax.

News • February 23rd, 2012

Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council

The Tri-State Automatic Merchandising Council, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, will hold its annual meeting on June 7 and 8, 2012 at Heritage Hills Resort in York, Pa. A board of directors will be held during the annual meeting on June...

Event • June 7th, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association To Honor Both Suppliers And Operators At Innovation Awards To Be Given At OneShow In Las Vegas, April 25 To 27, 2012

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShow Innovation Awards Program (i-Spot) is has been revamped to include operator categories this year.

News • February 17th, 2012

Maryland D.C. Vending Association Seeks Nine Board Of Director Nominations

The Maryland D.C. Vending Association is asking for nominations to fill nine seats on the board of directors. There are three openings for vending operator members (3-year terms) and six openings for Supplier members (2-year terms). Nomination forms...

News • February 16th, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association OneShow, April 25 To 27 In Las Vegas, To Offer Sales And Leadership Seminars

Attendees to the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) OneShowSM interested in learning proven techniques for improving sales performance should be sure to attend a special new session, “Coaching for Improved Sales Performance.TM

News • February 15th, 2012

Featured In Automatic Merchandiser: Calorie Disclosure: Are You Prepared?

The February Automatic Merchandiser provides an update of the federal calorie disclosure rule, for which final requirements have yet to be released.

News • February 15th, 2012

Connecticut Vending Association To Hold Email Auction For Celtic-Wizards Tickets To Benefit Mike Pohorylo

The Connecticut Vending Association has notified members that Pepsi has asked the association to do an “Auction by Email” for four tickets to the Celtic-Wizards game on Sunday, March 25 at 6 p.m. with proceeds to benefit Mike Pohorylo, who has...

News • February 14th, 2012

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