[nabentre] Division board of Entrepreneurs

Fri Nov 14 11:31:12 UTC 2014

Mary Ellen,

It is my opinion to agree with you Mary Ellen about the immense value of
this list and the division, especially given the current status of the BEP
in many states.

Here in Michigan, for example, because of a variety of factors, including
the state government resizing, one-third fewer BEP locations than 20 years
ago, poor training and support of BEP licensees, unqualified and incompetent
state program management, and most important, a lack of imagination,
creativity, and failure to be progressive toward business trends and best
practices, approximately 20 prtcent of state BEP locations make less than
minimum wage, for an expected 50 plus hours per week.

The decline of BEP means it is all more important to have, maintain, and
expand entrepreneurial forums like this list and division.  If it is to be,
it is up to we (the blind)!

Terry Eagle
Michigan  

-----Original Message-----
From: nabentre [mailto:nabentre-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary ellen
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Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 6:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabentre] Division board of Entrepreneurs

I believe this list has value, especially for sharing information about
business tips and technology tools available to entrepreneurs.

That value is independent of the status of the entrepreneur's division.  The
division has been inactive for several years.

This is my personal opinion only.  I believe entrepreneurs outside of BEP
can gain a lot from participation in many of the activities of the National
Association of Blind Merchants.  NABM is broadening its training and focus
far beyond traditional BEP.  The NABM BLAST workshop now includes personal
and business development training that goes far beyond operating food
service outlets.  I would like to see entrepreneurs outside of the BEP
program participating in NABM.  I firmly believe the NABM leadership would
be delighted! 

This email list includes entrepreneurs with a wide range of interests.
There are people in network marketing and people who despise the concept of
network marketing.  Some people on this list operate franchises.  Some are
sole proprietors.  Some do contract work, such as writing.  I believe we
have a few lawyers starting their own firms.  The variety is truly
inspiring!

NABM does have training that would be of value to people in all these varied
enterprises.  Some of the entrepreneurs here also belong to other divisions,
such as travel and tourism, Writers,  or the National Association of Blind
Lawyers.

My personal view is that we will use our resources best if we become part of
NABM and encourage development of generalized entrepreneurial education
within NABM.  For example, it may be practical to come together as a large
group for part of the activity at national convention and divide part of the
time into two groups, one dealing with BEP related discussions and the other
with discussions not related to BEP.

I think everyone would gain from what I think of as cross pollenization.

Again, these are just my personal thoughts.  I'd be very interested in
responses from people on this list.

Mary Ellen

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From: nabentre [mailto:nabentre-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jordan
Gallacher via nabentre
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:41 PM
To: 'Dennis'; 'NAB Entrepreneurs Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [nabentre] Division board of Entrepreneurs

Same here.
Jordan
Independent KilambÉ Coffee Representative KilambÉ Coffee
Inahurrycoffee.kilambecoffee.com

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From: nabentre [mailto:nabentre-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis via
nabentre
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 12:48 PM
To: Cheryl Echevarria; NAB Entrepreneurs Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nabentre] Division board of Entrepreneurs

I would like to know as well.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cheryl Echevarria via nabentre
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 1:09 PM
To: nfbentre
Subject: [nabentre] Division board of Entrepreneurs

Good afternoon all:

Just wondering if there is still a division with a president and officers,
etc.

I had thought last year in Washington, DC this was going to happen.

I am an entrepreneur, not a BEP vendor, it would nice to have this start up
again.

Who is the contact for the division, I knew at one point it was Jim Bonerbo,
but he has not been at National or DC in years. So what is the story with
this.

Thank you.

Cheryl Echevarria, President

National Federation of the Blind's Travel and Tourism Division

A proud division of the

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND - "Live the life you want"

www.nfbtravel.org

631-236-5138

cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

Cheryl Echevarria is also the owner of Echevarria Travel
www.echevarriatravel.com; 631-456-5394 or reservations at echevarriatravel.com
and  has partnered with Braille Smith. www.braillesmith.com for all her
braille needs.  Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama

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