Lunch & Learn: Vending Essentials 101

You're Invited: Vending Essentials 101

Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM

AVS Companies, 8801 Jameel Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77040

New to the vending world or looking to sharpen your skills?

Join us for Vending Essentials 101, a casual and informative Lunch & Learn designed to cover the basics every operator should know. We’ll walk you through key topics, including top-selling products, basic service essentials, and more.

Agenda includes:

Top-Selling Products presented by Vistar
Understanding Contracts Operator Panel with Michael Ray (Healthy Generatio Vending) and Chad Dickerson (Jacks Breakroom Solutions)
Basic Service Essentials & Coin Merch/Bill Validator with Allen Hord (AVS) and Steve Tenbarge (Changer Services)
Level Up Your Vending: Transitioning to Micro Markets or Smart Store Solutions Operator Panel with Alan Munson (365 Retails Markets), Marcos Cuna (Astro Vending) and Cristina Noel (Canteen)
Sales & Location Identification Operator Panel with Michael Ray (Healthy Generation Vending), Marcos Cuna (Astro Vending) and Chad Dickerson (Jacks Breakroom Solutions)

Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided!

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Wednesday
10:00-5:00	Convention Registration Open	Windmill Plaza
10:00-11:30	Golf Registration	Hill Country Golf Club Patio
11:00-12:00	Lunch
12:00-6:00	Golf Shotgun Start
6:00-7:00	Cocktail Hour	Courtyard Deck
7:00-9:00	Reception * Sponsored by Vistar	Courtyard Deck
		PAC After Hours room Bandera room
Thursday
7:00-12:30	Convention Registration Open	Windmill Foyer
7:00-1:00	Silent Auction Opens	Windmill Foyer
7:00-7:50	Breakfast	Independence Foyer
8:00-8:15	President Intro	Independence Hall 1-3
8:15-9:00	SBA Resources for Small Businesses
9:05- 9:45	Heather Bailey
9:50-10:25	Robert Jackson with NAMA
10:30-11:05	Maximizing Sales in Your Customers Break Room
11:10-11:55	Scaling in Unattended
12:00-1:15	Lunch State Rep Steve Allison District 121 Speaker	Independence 6-7
1:15-3:00	Break
3:00-6:00	Texoma Expo	Independence Hall 4
4:00-6:00	Cocktail Hours
6:15-7:30	Dinner
7:00-7:30	Golf Prize/ Live Auction/ Recognition	Luckenbach
7:30-10:00	Dancing/ Games

Friday
8:30-9:20	Breakfast	Independence Foyer
9:30-9:45	Business Meeting
9:45-11:00	Round Tables	Independence Hall 1-3
11:00-11:45	Silent Auction/ Raffle/ Gift Card
11:50-11:55	Conclusion of Convention
11:55-12:15	Board Meeting
1:00-5:00	Join us at the lazy river! (Optional)

Wednesday
10:00-5:00	Convention Registration Open	Windmill Plaza
10:00-11:30	Golf Registration	Hill Country Golf Club Patio
11:00-12:00	Lunch
12:00-6:00	Golf Shotgun Start
6:00-7:00	Cocktail Hour	Courtyard Deck
7:00-9:00	Reception * Sponsored by Vistar	Courtyard Deck
		PAC After Hours room Bandera room
Thursday
7:00-12:30	Convention Registration Open	Windmill Foyer
7:00-1:00	Silent Auction Opens	Windmill Foyer
7:00-7:50	Breakfast	Independence Foyer
8:00-8:15	President Intro	Independence Hall 1-3
8:15-9:00	SBA Resources for Small Businesses
9:05- 9:45	Heather Bailey
9:50-10:25	Robert Jackson with NAMA
10:30-11:05	Maximizing Sales in Your Customers Break Room
11:10-11:55	Scaling in Unattended
12:00-1:15	Lunch State Rep Steve Allison District 121 Speaker	Independence 6-7
1:15-3:00	Break
3:00-6:00	Texoma Expo	Independence Hall 4
4:00-6:00	Cocktail Hours
6:15-7:30	Dinner
7:00-7:30	Golf Prize/ Live Auction/ Recognition	Luckenbach
7:30-10:00	Dancing/ Games

Friday
8:30-9:20	Breakfast	Independence Foyer
9:30-9:45	Business Meeting
9:45-11:00	Round Tables	Independence Hall 1-3
11:00-11:45	Silent Auction/ Raffle/ Gift Card
11:50-11:55	Conclusion of Convention
11:55-12:15	Board Meeting
1:00-5:00	Join us at the lazy river! (Optional)

You're Invited: Vending Essentials 101

Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM

AVS Companies, 8801 Jameel Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77040

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