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Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA)

The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) is comprised of seven state vending association members including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Originally formed in 1981 as the Vending Machine Association of the Gulf South (VMAGS), the organization’s purpose was to merge the annual tri-state convention held by Alabama Vending Association (AVA), Mississippi Automatic Merchandising Association (MAMA) and Vending Machine Operators of Louisiana (VMOL). 

VMAGS was officially incorporated in 1981 in Alabama.

In 2003, Georgia Automatic Merchandising Council (GAMC) joined the organization followed by Tennessee Automatic Merchandising Association (TAMA) and the Automatic Merchandising Association of Florida (AMAF). 

Due to the growing participation in VMAGS, the name changed to Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) to include all its members.

In 2019, SEVA welcomed Arkansas Vending Council (AVC) to the organization.

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Paul Plante, owner of Florida Fresh Vending headquartered in Tampa, FL, shares the success of his advocacy on an issue that led to visible change that impacted not only his business...
Aug. 26, 2014

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(Jackson, MS) – The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) is finalizing plans for the SEVA 2017 conference themed “Igniting TEAM SEVA”. The 2017 event marks the 12th anniversary...
May 3, 2017
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(Jackson, MS) – The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) recently announced the 2016 conference Wednesday night dinner will feature actor/author/comedian Jim Breuer. With over...
May 16, 2016
SEVA Planning Board (L-R) Dod Hamre, John Eastlack, Heather Stage, Rick Colloredo, Pam Beals, Scott Plaisted, Mickal McMath, Bill Baker, Kelly Saad, Richard Mabile, Greg Breland, David Ward, Lee Williams and Lauren Harris
(Jackson, MS) – The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) board recently met to plan out the SEVA 2016 conference. The 2016 event marks the 11th anniversary of SEVA. The conference...
April 8, 2016
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The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) will host its annual convention August 4-6, 2015 in Destin, FL, at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It expects an attendance of...
June 12, 2015
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(CHICAGO) July 23, 2014 – NAMA announced today that Dale Jarrett, former NASCAR champion, will be the special guest speaker at the Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) 2014...
July 24, 2014
The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced more details for the Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) convention, Aug. 3 to 5, 2011 at the Sandestin Resort...
July 22, 2014
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More than 200 attendees participated in the Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) Convention held last week in Destin, Fla. The meeting featured networking and educational opportuniti...
Aug. 14, 2013
The Southeastern Vending Assocation's convention, Aug. 8 to 10, 2012, at the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. had a top-notch educational program.Carla Balakgie, National Automatic...
Oct. 1, 2012
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Michael Kasavana, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business, reviewed trends in vending technology for the 2012 Southeastern Vending Association...
Aug. 16, 2012
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) has announced the seminars for the Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) Convention at the Sandestin Resort in Destin...
July 24, 2012

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Housing reservation deadline for the Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) conference, Aug. 8 to 10, 2012, at the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla., is July 14, 2012.
July 11, 2012
The Southeastern Vending Association has announced the schedule of events and the keynote speakers for its 2012 convention, Aug. 8 to 10, 2012 at the Sandestin Resort in Destin...
June 15, 2012
Applications are being accepted for the 2012 Alan Plaisted Scholarship. The scholarship program is in honor and memory of Alan Plaisted, long time owner/operator of Southern Refreshment...
March 27, 2012
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 ...
Feb. 23, 2012
Vending operators from throughout the Southeast converged on the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. in early August for three days of education, relaxation and network sharing, ...
Sept. 13, 2011
Stacey Finley Tappin of Apriva Vend discusses cashless vending costs during the Southeastern Vending Association Convention in Destin, Fla.
Vending operators interested in understanding the costs associated with cashless vending had the opportunity to hear from an expert in this field, Stacey Finley Tappin, vice president...
Aug. 12, 2011
Chuck Reed of MEI addresses the Southeastern Vending Association in Destin, Fla.
Consumers' use of currency has changed in recent years, and vending machines that are not equipped to accommodate consumers' current habits are losing sales. That was a message...
Aug. 11, 2011
The coffee panel at the Southeastern Vending Association Convention includes, at left: Vic Pemberton of Pepi Service in Dothan, Ga., Don Stoulil of Wolfgang Puck Coffees, Howard Fischer of US Roasterie, and Rick Dutkiewicz of National Coffee Service & Vending in Lake Worth, Fla.
Coffee service operators have experienced rapid gains in coffee prices as of late, which led to an informative panel discussion on the topic at the Southeastern Vending Association...
Aug. 9, 2011
Brad Bachtelle addresses the Southeastern Vending Association Convention in Destin, Fla.
Technology has given vending operators new tools to improve route efficiency. Brad Bachtelle, a longtime vending industry consultant, has measured the impact that these tools ...
Aug. 8, 2011
Official numbers were not available, but the first day attendance at the Southeastern Vending Association convention. Aug. 3 to 5 at the Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. was encouraging...
Aug. 4, 2011
The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) convention at the Sandestin Resort, Destin, Fla., Aug. 3 to 5, will include a panel discussion titled “Coffee: Getting More Green from...
July 20, 2011
The Southeastern Vending Association (SEVA) is seeking applicants for the Alan Plaisted Scholarship Fund, which was set up by SEVA in 2009 to honor the memory of longtime SEVA...
July 1, 2011