Message from the Association President Wouldn’t it be nice if daily conversation didn’t keep circling back to the topic of COVID and how it has disrupted our business and personal lives through restrictions and unnecessary protests?  New Group Benefits Plan Designed Exclusively for vending, office coffee service and micro market industries. CAMA and People Corp are pleased to announce that effective immediately; Sirius Benefits (a subsidiary of People Corporation) will become the endorsed group benefits provider for all association members.  67% of Cryptocurrency Owners Willing to Use It for Purchases in a Mobile Wallet More than a third of consumers between the age 18-54 own cryptocurrency according to a recent study by Cantaloupe. Let The Brokerhouse Group of Companies Do What They Do Best Managing a business through these unprecedented times has certainly brought unique challenges and changes to the “Away from Home” landscape.  A Little Salty Snack: Market Drivers and The Advantage of Choice Do most of your customers crave salty or sweet snacks? Do they most often purchase chips, nuts, and cured meat selections, or chocolate bars, baked goods, and other sugary treats? Believe it or not, it does vary from coast to coast, and even during different day parts. How Nayax’s EMV Certified Devices Can Ensure Your Business Growth You’ve probably heard about EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa), but what does it really mean and how does it affect you? Join us as we discuss what’s new in the world of cashless payments and how Nayax’s EMV certified devices can ensure your business is staying ahead of the curve. Register for the webinar: March 15th at 1pm EDT The NAMA Show 2022 Envisions the Future of Convenience Services with ‘Imagination Way’ CAMA Members Register at a Discount for Chicago Event. At a time when change and innovation are leading the convenience services industry to reimagine its future, NAMA is showcasing these opportunities at The NAMA Show 2022, April 6-8, 2022, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Maximising Up Time in a Micro Market One of the challenges with a micro-market is that you earn no revenue if the kiosk is unable to process checkout transactions. In a vending bank you may loose one machine at a time, but in a micro-market you can land up with zero revenue if there is a problem with your checkout terminal. Avoid the “Great Resignation” with these 9 Best Practices The media have made much of the “Great Resignation,” a phenomenon in which a record number of U.S. employees have walked away from their jobs since the pandemic began. Experts have suggested many reasons for this, but it all comes down to the grass looking greener, or healthier, somewhere else. "What am I Drinking & Where is it From?”  As we start to head towards the end of winter, and with the worst of Omnicron hopefully past us, we can now look back over the past 2 years as the most turbulent time our respective businesses have seen. As we are still experiencing a continued unsettled environment not knowing specifically when workers will return back to the office, and more related to the coffee industry, the continued climb to levels unseen in the past number of years. What is our best course of action? Renew Your Membership for 2022! Membership renewals were released in December 2021. If you have not received your notice, or would like to renew your membership today, please contact admin@vending-cama.com. If you have renewed we thank you for your continued support!

ISSUE 7 February 2022 SMART PICK is a national healthy choice program available to all CAMA members. For details and to sign up click here! Upcoming Events Check the Event Calendar for a list of upcoming events and important dates. Want to Become a Member?  Membership with CAMA has many benefits. For details and to become a member, click here. Have questions about your membership? Contact admin@vending-cama.com and we will be more then happy to assist you.  ‌

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