Industry Bi-Monthly e-Newsletter: Issue 15

Firstly, I would like everyone to join us in welcoming the following new CAMA members that have joined us since the beginning of 2023.

You may ask what the difference is between being a member and an active member. Both are entitled to access all the programs and benefits of membership, but there are many more important opportunities to be had by being an active member.

Host Milano Incoming Buyers Program partnering with CAMA!

After a very successful mission in 2019, for the next Host Milano edition, on October 13 to 17 2023, CAMA will be a partner of Fiera Milano to select a group of buyers from member companies interested in a fully subsidized travel to attend this global event.

The Importance of Technicians:

Repair, Replace, Replenish

It should go without saying that as operators in the unattended retail industry, our business is dependent on the functionality of our equipment. For vending machines and coffee equipment, any down time is lost opportunity and a ticking time bomb until a customer lodges a complaint.

CAMA Members get access to the NAMA Knowledge Centre at NAMA Member Prices

To register for the NAMA courses as a CAMA Member, contact admin@vending-cama.com for details.

Update from Bank of Canada

The Government of Canada announced on May 6th that a portrait of the reigning monarch will continue to feature on Canada’s $20 bank note. With the Government’s announcement of King Charles lll as portrait subject, the Bank of Canada will start the design process for the new $20 note.

A New Office Coffee Experience

Embracing espresso-based beverages with fresh milk machines.

Having a café office coffee program offering fresh milk and espresso-based beverages is the new hype, but is it here to stay? YES.

CAMA 2023: Book Now for the Hilton Whistler Resort in September

Excited to attend? Get all the details you need on the programme, venue and social events!

Looking to exhibit? Book your space now - limited availability.

CAMA 2023 welcomes Jeff Mowatt!

For the Whistler UnconVENDtional Event, we've invited Jeff Mowatt back to CAMA to share some tips in a presentation he calls "Avoiding Round One".

Avoiding Round One – gaining cooperation with difficult customers

Someone once said that life would be easy – if it wasn’t for the people! Imagine how much less-stressed you could be at work without having to deal with people issues. Consider how morale would improve if you could consistently diffuse problem personalities. Think of the impact on your personal life if you could resolve conflicts with employees, customers, and family members without creating hard feelings.

Treat yourself to this entertaining session with author, service authority, and Hall of Fame speaker, Jeff Mowatt. www.jeffmowatt.com

4 Tips to Protect Young Workers — And Your Business — This Summer

Want to keep your business booming over the summer months? Don’t skimp on safety orientation and training for the new and young workers you hire, says Ayden Robertson, Senior Consultant, WSPS. “It will help protect this particularly vulnerable group from workplace incidents and also support a thriving business.”

Welcome to New Members!

Best Vending Services

Best Vending has been operating in the Ottawa area for more than 35 years. We currently serve several thousand customers at more than three hundred locations city wide. We are a locally owned company and have a dedicated team of employees who are eager to serve our customers.

The Vend Group

The Vend Group has been helping local businesses in the GTA for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in providing each customer newer vending machines, exceptional service, and fresh products restocked in your machines regularly.

SmartVend Toronto

As a local family owned business each and every client is important to us. Customer service is our passion and we dedicated to being responsive to customer needs. We have the experience and expertise to deliver fast service and great customer experiences in the Greater Toronto Area.

Servomax

From high quality coffee equipment to local, healthy and delicious products, Servomax has everything you need to promote your employees’ well-being at work.

As a national leader in the office coffee services industry in Canada, Servomax has been operating for more than 20 years, always putting their customers’ needs first.

SimplyMade4U

As a locally owned and operated business, we are proud to support our community. We believe in giving back and strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us. When you choose SimplyMade4u, you are supporting a business that truly cares about its customers and community.

Renew Your Membership for 2023!

Membership renewals have been released for 2023.

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.

ISSUE 15

June 2023

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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