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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>When: Saturday, April 23, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Where: Imani Temple, 2420 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Time: 2:30 to 3:30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please RSVP: 301 583 8585 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>MDBEP is continually seeking qualified individuals who are blind, and who have the desire and drive to become small business entrepreneurs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>To be eligible for the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Training Program a candidate must:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Be a legally blind U. S. Citizen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Math Skills: Minimum 7<sup>th</sup> grade math level<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Reading skills: Minimum of 8<sup>th</sup> grade reading level<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Have an aptitude for business management<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Receive a referral and recommendation from the Division of Rehabilitation Service, Office of Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS ) counselor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Communication Skills <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Mobility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Grooming<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Employment background and references<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Interpersonal Skills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Ability to use required equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Job Shadowing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Training Curriculum<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>If you qualify and have the desire to become and entrepreneur in the food and retail service industry, we can provide;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Required training to become a BEP licensee for operation and managing a food and retail facility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - The essential pieces of equipment and operating cash for the operation of a BEP facility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· -Assistance to the new operator in opening up the facility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>· - Ongoing management assistance and guidance. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><br />
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