20220215 Welcome to Sagebrush

20220215 Welcome to Sagebrush RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset Moderator: Dan Sippl (WI) - RSVA® Immediate Past President o Pledge of Allegiance o Welcome to Sagebrush Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President o Welcome from Nevada Trudy Boissonneau (NV) - President, Nevada Council of the Blind Chris Mazza (NV) - Bureau Chief, Business Enterprises of Nevada Dick Saperstein (NV) - Nevada Committee Chair o Introduction of Participants: Scott Eggen (MN) - RSVA® President o Exploring Small Business Resources from Intuit: Theodore C. Drake (CA), Global Accessibility Leader, Intuit Inc. ZEBRA SPONSOR This session explored business resources for small businesses which can be used by BEP vendors in the program. Questions and Answers o National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), News and Trends in the Industry: Robert Jackson (VA), Manager Federal and State Government Affairs, National Automatic Merchandising Association Participants learned about : The ongoing trainings offered by NAMA Received updates on rules for labeling Found out about other news and laws affecting vending managers Questions and Answers o What responsibilities do BEP vendors have after they are licensed?: Dan Sippl (WI), RSVA® Immediate Past President Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA® attorney/advocate Joni Patche (CA) The panel gave vendors some tips in managing a facility responsibly, following rules and health mandates, as well as positive ongoing business practices. Questions and Answers o Latest Updates with RSA: Rehabilitation Services Administration Jesse Hartle (DC), Specialist, Rehabilitation Services Administration Participants learned about changes in the Randolph-Sheppard unit and policy changes. They received tips on how vendors and staff can get information they need. Questions and Answers o Updates from the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and Report on Randolph-Sheppard: John Gordon, NCSAB Randolph-Sheppard Chair Catriona Macdonald (DC), President Linchpin Strategies, LLC. and NCSAB Policy Advisor for Randolph-Sheppard Participants learned about new strategies in the Randolph-Sheppard Program. They received: Updates on NCSAB activities Heard the latest NCSAB news on Randolph-Sheppard Updates on legislation and regulations affecting the Randolph-Sheppard Program Questions and Answers Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co