[vendtalk] Please Spread The News. Help Get The Word Out NOW!!!

[Bryan Schulz]

hi Kevin,

Is anyone attempting to coordinate people sharing a hotel room?
will there be any sessions addressing agency red tape and anti-favoritism?

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevan Worley" <kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>
To: "Vendtalk Mailing List" <vendtalk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Bridget Worley" <bridget at blindmerchants.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:59 PM
Subject: [vendtalk] Please Spread The News. Help Get The Word Out NOW!!!


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> The Curriculum, Trade Show, and Networking at BLAST+  2011 is Shaping Up 
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> Be Extraordinary, Wide-Ranging, Compelling, Instructive, Dynamic and 
> Fun!!!
> Please Register for the Conference NOW!!! Please Make Your Hotel
> Reservations NOW!!!
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> Greetings Colleagues and Friends,
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> As many of you know, Business Leadership and Superior Training has become
> the principal annual conference for Blind Vendors and State Licensing 
> Agency
> management and staff over the past decade. Each year we have expanded
> curriculum, added networking opportunities, team building exercises and 
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> notch tours and entertainment. In 2011, by popular demand, we are moving
> this dynamic Business Leadership and Superior Training, BLAST+ conference 
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> the fall. Join us for education, motivation and the largest Trade Show for
> blind entrepreneurs and those with whom they work.
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> We are asking for your help, will you please forward emails about BLAST+ 
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> all of your colleagues and constituents. This will be powerful training.
> Blind entrepreneurs, business consultants, and rehab counselors will want 
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> This year BLAST+ (re-branded to include new programming) adjusts its focus
> to deal with the reality of a changing Randolph-Sheppard and a changing
> business climate for the blind and those professionals with whom we work.
> Wednesday and much of Thursday we will offer additional  instruction and
> motivational presentations for those working to build business 
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> in addition to, or independent of Randolph-Sheppard. We are finalizing 
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> for eBay training and other opportunities to investigate internet based
> businesses.
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> Former New York Governor David Patterson will share his experience. As the
> first blind Governor in the nation, he has much to say about the
> bureaucracy, business, and blindness. We will hear from Dave Ramsey as 
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> as Chris LoCurto from Dave's team of wealth building experts. Many will
> recognize Dave Ramsey's name from his bestselling book The Total Money
> Makeover. He is heard by millions on hundreds of radio stations. We will
> also hear from Eric Alexander.  Mr. Alexander accompanied Eric Weihenmayer
> to the top of Mount Everest. (Mr. Weihenmayer was the first blind person 
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> summit Everest.) Eric Alexander has inspired thousands with his stories of
> extreme outdoor, "daring do."  He is in high demand by Fortune 1000
> companies. Eric teaches and truly does inspire leadership through
> teamwork.plus MUCH, MUCH more.
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> Plan To Attend: Training at the conference will begin at 11 a.m. on
> Wednesday morning September 21st and conclude at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
> September 24th. We are in the process of finalizing the agenda and 
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> details will be available by August 15th. Rooms can be booked now. Simply
> call the Nashville Airport Marriott (615-889-9300), tell them that you are
> booking for the National Association of Blind Merchants, BLAST+ 
> conference.
> Rooms are available at the low rate of $114.00 per night plus applicable
> taxes. These rates are effective from Monday, September 19th through
> Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Hotel rooms are selling quickly. If rooms
> are sold out at the Airport Marriott we have reserved a room block at the
> Courtyard Marriott which is less than a mile away. We will be providing
> transportation to and from the overflow hotel during the conference. 
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> city is beautiful in the fall and as always, space is at a premium. BLAST+
> registration inclusive of all activities and training materials will cost
> $200.00 with a $50.00 discount for early registrations made prior to 
> August
> 15th, 2011. Registration fee may exclude some tours and events held 
> outside
> of the hotel conference center.
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> Visit  <http://www.blindmerchants.org> www.blindmerchants.org To Register
> for BLAST+ Online.
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> To share your ideas or for more information please feel free to contact me
> at (1-866) 543-6808 or via email at 
> <mailto:kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>
> kevanworley at blindmerchants.org.
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> We look forward to seeing you!
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> Kevan Worley
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> Executive Director
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> National Association of Blind Merchants
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