[vendtalk] The BEST in the Midwest

[Kevan Worley]

Greetings Colleagues and Friends,

Listen up! All Midwest blind vendors and state agency partners.  This is your chance for extra training, networking, and hospitality.  Business Education Starts Today.  The Illinois Business Enterprise Program and the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors invites you to Chicago for a special workshop targeted to participants of Midwest Business Enterprise Programs.  The BEST in the Midwest is sponsored by the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors, the National Federation of the Blind Entrepreneurs Initiative, and the National Association of Blind Merchants.

Learn more about franchising under Randolph-Sheppard.  Learn about new technologies to enhance your business operations.  Explore how genuine active participation really works.  Investigate products which can increase your profit.  Hear from Patti Chang, a distinguished Chicago attorney and President of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois.  Learn more about the advocacy efforts being made on your behalf from Terry Smith, Business Opportunity Specialist for NFBEI.  Learn how you really can build opportunity through service.  Enjoy the Randolph-Sheppard transformation luncheon at Gibson's Steakhouse.  All of this and more for only $100!

More details about the agenda coming soon, but make plans now! You already know about the quality training NABM sponsors.  We all know that the Illinois Committee and Illinois BEP have led the way in pricing programs, rebate opportunities, and program governance.  We can learn from the BEST!  Business Education Starts Today!  A limited number of places are available.  Rooms are limited.  Make reservations now!  The special ICBV room rate is $99 plus tax.  Rooms are available Thursday and Friday evening October 25th and 26th.  Make your reservations now at the Doubletree O'Hare Airport, call 847-928-7648 and use reservation code ICB.

We will accept your $100 registration at my office.  Contact kevanworley at blindmerchants.org<mailto:kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>.  Call for complete details 866-543-6808.  We will accept payment by check or state purchase order.  Please find the registration for attached. You may print it and mail to:
National Association of Blind Merchants
1837 S Nevada Ave
PMB 243
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

See you in the windy city!  Remember, Business Education Starts Today in Chicago, Illinois; a one day workshop Friday October 26th.




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Kevan Worley
Executive Director
National Association of Blind Merchants
kevanworley at blindmerchants.org<mailto:kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>
866-543-6808


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