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    [Credit: Maumee ValleyGroup]
    Todd Plassman (right) and his sons Jordan and Jacob (left) carry on the legacy of Todd’s father, Donald, who worked for Maumee Valley Vending as its general manager during operation's early days.
    Emily Jed
    July 13, 2021
    Maumee Valley Group not only persevered through the challenges posed by COVID-19 and its ensuing lockdowns, but found new opportunities that emerged in its wake, giving the three...
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    Nick Montano
    July 8, 2021
    What a difference a (pandemic) year makes. COVID-19 puts big dent in 2020’s sales through vending machines as micro markets help prevent total free-fall
    [Credit: Seventh Wave Refreshments]
    Genesis Décor has been seeing a dramatic upswing in requests for designs, quotes and orders to pre-pandemic levels and a preference for its modular, prebuilt units, requiring no assembly and minimal time onsite. Above is an Elite installation operated by Seventh Wave Refreshments, which serves the greater Atlanta area.
    Emily Jed
    June 30, 2021
    The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on vending and micro market operations nationwide. Because of their ease of use and ability to deliver packaged fresh foods in a safe...