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Massachusetts Bill To Raise Vending Machine Licensing Fees From $3 To $20 Per Machine

A state bill in Massachusetts, MA HD 4260. was submitted which is formal notification of an increase in vending licensing fees for vending machines from $3 to $20 per machine.

News • February 14th, 2012

Maryland Lawmaker Proposes Repeal Of Snack Food Sales Tax Exemption

Maryland House Bill 455 was introduced by Delegate Walker on Feb. 1, 2012 to repeal tax sales exemption for certain snack food.

News • February 14th, 2012

Register By Feb. 15, 2012 For Discount Fee For National Automatic Merchandising Association OneShow April 25 To 27, 2012 In Las Vegas

National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) members attending the organization’s highly acclaimed OneShow in April should be sure to register by Wednesday April 15 to take advantage of the $79 discounted fee.

News • February 13th, 2012

New York State Automatic Merchandising Association Asks Vending Operators To Contact Lawmakers About Vending Food Tax Exemption

The New York State Automatic Merchandising Association has encouraged members to contact lawmakers to support legislation to increase the exemption for food and beverages sold through vending machines from $0.75 to $1.50.

News • February 13th, 2012

Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association To Hold Legislative Day Feb. 21, 2012 In Nashville, Tenn.

The Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association will hold a legislative day on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at 8 a.m. at Legislative Plaza in Nashville, Tenn., beginning in the cafeteria of Legislative Plaza at the corner of 5th and Union on the first floor.

News • February 10th, 2012

American Beverage Association Supports Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’ Effort, Offers ‘Clear On Calories’ Initiative

On the 2-year anniversary of the launch of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign, American Beverage Association President and CEO Susan K. Neely issued a statement.

News • February 10th, 2012

Mississippi Automatic Merchandising Association To Hold Legislative Update Luncheon On Feb. 28, 2012 In Pearl, Miss.

The Mississippi Automatic Merchandising Association will hold a legislative update luncheon with Ron Aldridge on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2012 at Uncle Buck’s Restaurant, 100 Bass Pro Drive in Pearl, Miss.

News • February 10th, 2012

New York Times Examines Growing Popularity Of Single Serve Coffee

An article in the New York Times notes that single-serve coffee commands a higher price than other coffee, but consumers are willing to pay for the convenience.

News • February 8th, 2012

International Bottled Water Association Releases You Tube Video On Bottled Water Reality

The International Bottled Water Association’s (IBWA) consumer Website has launched a new YouTube video that provides bottled water facts to help counter anti-bottled water activism on college campuses.

News • February 7th, 2012

International Bottled Water Association Criticizes University Of Vermont Bottled Water Ban

The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) says that a decision by the University of Vermont to ban the sale of bottled water, while at the same time mandating that vending machines contain one third healthy beverages, sends a contradictory...

News • February 6th, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association Offers ‘Gratitude Giveaways’ On Facebook

Since the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) launched its Vend.Love.Win. Facebook contest (www.facebook.com/VendLoveWin) in August 2011, it has given away almost $25,000 to consumers who have posted entries to the Facebook page.

News • February 3rd, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association Announces Plans For CoffeeTea&Water Event In New Orleans, La., Nov. 13 To 15, 2012

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) is moving to New Orleans this fall for its fifth coffee, tea and water service event, CoffeeTea&Water (CT&W).

News • February 1st, 2012

Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council To Hold Legislative Breakfast And Board Meeting On Feb. 23, 2012 In Phoenix, Ariz.

The Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council (AAMC) will hold a legislative breakfast and board meeting on Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 am. at Tom’s Tavern, 2 North Central Ave. in Phoenix in the pool room.

News • January 31st, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association Names Sheree Edwards Regional Legislative Director

Sheree Edwards has accepted the position of regional legislative director of the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA).

News • January 27th, 2012

National Automatic Merchandising Association Foundation Offers 2012/2013 Scholarships To Children Of NAMA Members

The 2012 National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Foundation scholarship program is officially underway to award $2,500 scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year.

News • January 26th, 2012

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