[Md-sligo] FW: Business Enterprise Program presentation on April 23

[Michelle Clark]

All,

Interested in learning what it takes to become a BEP Vendor? Please attend a one hour presentation sponsored by the National Harbor Chapter/NFBMD. Attached and enclosed within this email are the purpose, opportunities and some of the criteria for BEP's training program.   

 

When: Saturday, April 23, 2016

Where: Imani Temple, 2420 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD

Time: 2:30 to 3:30

Please RSVP: 301 583 8585 

 

Maryland Business Enterprise for the Blind (MDBEP) provides opportunities for individuals who are legally blind to operate retail concession, gift or food service businesses in public facilities.  MDBEP operates under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. 

MDBEP is continually seeking   qualified individuals who are blind, and who have the desire and drive to become small business entrepreneurs.

 

To be eligible for the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Training Program a candidate must:

·       - Be a legally blind U. S. Citizen

·      -  Education:  Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.

·       - Math Skills: Minimum 7th grade math level

·        -Reading skills: Minimum of 8th grade reading level

·        -Have an aptitude for business management

·       - Receive a referral and recommendation from the Division of Rehabilitation Service, Office of Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS ) counselor

·       - Communication Skills 

·       - Mobility

·      -  Grooming

·     -   Employment background and references

·        -Interpersonal Skills

·        -Ability to use required equipment

·        -Job Shadowing

·       - Training Curriculum

 

If you qualify and have the desire to become and entrepreneur in the food and retail service industry, we can provide;

·        -Required training to become a BEP licensee for operation and managing a food and retail  facility

·       - The essential pieces of equipment and operating cash for the operation of a BEP facility

·        -Assistance to the new operator in opening up the facility

·      -  Ongoing management assistance and guidance. 



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