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JUN-JUL 2016

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T O P N E W S he California Automatic Vending Council (CAVC) hosted a two-day legislative event at the California State Capitol in Sacramento May 17 and 18. On Wednesday a group of about 20 people met with over 30 State Senators and Assem- ble Members to educate them on three main issues affecting the industry. The attendees discussed the California law regarding the taxation of items sold through vending machines and the ongoing efforts to achieve tax parity with other retailers selling the same products. Under the current California Tax Code food products that are exempt from taxation when sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and catering trucks are subject to taxation when sold through vending machines. Attendees also discussed CAVC's opposition to SB 878, a pending bill that would require an employer to put in place a 21 day work schedule for their employees and would require modifcation pay for any changes and would subject employers to claims for labor code violations. They also educated the legislators on the impact and burden that the new warning label requirements under Prop 65 was having on vending operators. T CAVC Hosts Successful Legislative Event In Sacramento key micro market packages to get their locations up and running quickly. "American Vending Sales is a great addition to the 365 sales network," said John Veit, sales director for 365 Retail Markets. "Their impres- sive history in the vending industry and expansive reach across the Midwest make AVS an ideal partner." NAMA Launches NTV ▶ NAMA announced the debut of NAMA TV — NTV — a vehicle to communicate with the convenience ser- vices industry. "Quite simply, the goal of NTV is to engage with members in a fun, new way," said Roni Moore, VP of marketing and public relations. "We're working to enhance the members' sense of community and to add value. Finally, this is another manifestation of NAMA Now — our new brand and new vision for how NAMA does business," she continued. Swyft Raises $3.5M Series A Financing ▶ Swyft Inc. announced a January 4th, 2016 close of $3.5 million in Series A equity fnancing. "The funding will enhance Swyft's disruptive technology plat- form as we add clients to our network," said Richard Hashim, Swyft president & COO. "Since closing our fnancing we've signed contracts with several high profle clients and now have client branded automated retail networks operating successfully. We also have an extremely healthy pipeline of new customers." CAVC industry members spoke to legislators on three main topics during their legislative day. AVS Chosen To Represent 365 Retail Markets In Midwest ▶ American Vending Sales (AVS) has signed on to repre- sent the 365 Retail Market's line of micro market prod- ucts throughout the Midwest. With the addition of the 365 Retail Markets line to the product line that AVS currently represents, custom- ers will be able to order turn- JULY 12-13 NAMA Fly-In Capitol Hill, Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. Phone: 571-371-0944 www.namaflyin.org JULY 22-23 NCVA Membership Meeting Jefferson Landing Resort West Jefferson, NC Phone: 919-387-1221 www.ncvend.com AUG. 9-11 SEVA Convention Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Miramar Beach, FL Phone: 727-576-1140 www.southeastvending.org SEPT. 21-23 TMVA Annual Convention Hotel Contessa San Antonio, TX Phone: 832-358-8080 www.tmva.org OCT. 13-15 2016 Atlantic Coast Expo Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach, SC Phone: 919-387-1221 www.atlanticcoastexpo.com NOV. 8-10 CoffeeTea&Water; Show Gaylord Opryland Nashville, TN Phone: 312-346-0370 www.coffeeteaandwater.org C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S 12 Automatic Merchandiser VendingMarketWatch.com June/July 2016

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