Network Night Montreal

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Network Night Montréal on October 24th! It was a wonderful evening of networking and collaboration among over fifty industry professionals in the vending, micro market, and office coffee service sectors.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and insights, which highlighted the importance of building connections. CAMA is committed to fostering this sense of community and plans to bring Network Night to more cities.

A special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

Annual General Meeting 2024

The 2024 Annual General Meeting was held on September 18. The Board would like to extend a warm welcome to our two new members, Nicolas Pugliese and Amanda-Marie Spilchen. Thank you to Brain Emmerton and Angie Hargraves who have stepped down from the board. Their hard work and dedication to our industry are greatly appreciated.

Coffee Corner:

Sustainability in Coffee Production: Key Issues and Opportunities

Sustainability has become a crucial focus in the coffee industry, facing challenges including environmental harm and social inequality. Addressing these issues requires a well-rounded approach that includes everyone in the coffee value chain, from farmers to consumers. One initiative making significant strides is Coffee LENS, launched in 2020 by CAMA Member ofi. Coffee LENS stands for Livelihoods, Empowerment, and Nature at Scale.

CAMA Show 2025

Join us on March 4-5, 2025, at the International Centre, Toronto.

CAMA Operator Members get 2 free passes - including the Trade Show Floor, the CAMA Presentations and the evening Networking Reception - with your membership!

• Co-locating with The Convenience U CARWACS Show
• 200+ Companies
• 4500+ registered industry retailers, suppliers and distributers 
• Connect with 100s of industry leading exhibitors, the biggest brands and decision makers.

Registration open now for attendees and exhibitors.

Network with industry insiders, see the newest products and vending technology across the convenience, vending and micro market industries: see the trends and put your business ahead of the curve!

New Membership Benefit: CAMA Employee Benefits Program

Western Financial Group is delighted to partner with CAMA to provide its members with a superior method to manage insurance programs with greater financial and administrative efficiencies.

Tech Corner:

Cybersecurity and Tech Infrastructure Planning for Small Businesses

In today’s digital landscape, small businesses in the vending industry are confronted with the requirement to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and plan their tech infrastructure strategically. As the industry becomes more interconnected through IoT devices, cloud computing, and automation, the vulnerabilities associated with cyberattacks also rise. Cyber resilience is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity for protecting your business’s reputation and bottom line.

10 Tips for Preventing

Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are a significant hazard in all workplaces – your own and ones that you visit. Although they sound seeming basic, a slip, trip or fall can lead to debilitating injuries for workers, and high costs for employers. 

Create a safer and healthier environment for your workers by following these 10 tips for reducing slips, trips, and falls in your workplace.

Welcome to New Members!

Vendture Foods Inc.

Vendture Foods Inc. offers specialty vending machines to organizations around the GTA, Halton Hills, and Kitchener-Waterloo areas. Their history spans multiple generations back to the early 1900s. Their founder, Kayin's great, great grandfather Max Sigman, was an ice block vendor in Brooklyn, New York.

CAMA Member Renewals 2025

Membership renewals for 2025 will be released in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on your inbox to keep your membership up-to-date.

If you have any questions about your membership, please contact admin@vending-cama.com.

We thank you for your continued support of our work to connect and support the industry.