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 Beautiful Vending- Hair Styling Vending Machine --
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The saviour of bad hair days has arrived, the Beautiful Vending Styer machine is now available in clubs, bars, gyms and shopping centres; so for those occasions when sleek and sexy turns to shock and horror, we have the solution.  Visit website at: www.BeautifulVendingUSA.com Contact: mike@beautifulvendingusa.com

Press Release – November 2009 Automatic Vending Association Appoints New CEO

After an extensive search the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Hilder as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Jonathan will take up the role on 1 December 2009 and replaces Janette Gledhill, who left the AVA at the end of June after 16 years service.
Jonathan brings to the AVA over 20 years career commercial experience, of which a significant proportion has been involved directly in the finance, leasing and vending markets.
  As a result, he has a sound industry expertise and knowledge.
His first contact with the vending industry came as an industry specialist with Anglo Leasing, and subsequently with Schroder Leasing and Siemens Financial Services, where he managed sales teams that were responsible for funding in excess of £200m of machines into the vending sector over a number of years.
  More recently as consultant to a number of vending companies, he has specialised in working with small to medium sized businesses and large food brands, advising and mentoring on business development and the introduction of new technology into the vending market.
Always an active supporter of the AVA, Jonathan sat on the South East Region committee for 10 years, and has been a regular contributor to the vending trade magazines.
Andy Porter, the AVA Chairman, comments ‘Earlier this year the Board undertook a thorough review of the Association’s strategy, which resulted in the identification of a small number of strategic priority areas for future focus.
  With effective execution of our plans, we believe the AVA will be even more effective in representing and promoting the interests of the vending industry and all its members.’  Andy continues ‘During the interview process Jonathan not only impressively communicated his vision for the Association, but also demonstrated a unique passion, understanding and total commitment to the vending industry and to the people who work within it.  The combination of these factors made him a natural choice and we are very much looking forward to him joining as our new CEO’ Jonathan Hilder says ‘It is not often that an opportunity presents itself that feels 100% right, but the role of AVA CEO is one of those.  In 1987 my introduction to the vending industry started a real personal passion for the industry and the way it is perceived. The AVA is the ‘The Voice of Vending’ and the champion of all those who work within our industry. Our market has changed and the AVA has a desire to modernise in a way that enhances the pre eminent position that the AVA already holds. The AVA is developing its service and offering to members in order to meet the challenges of today and in the future. 
AVA – Tel: +44 (0) 20 8661 1112 e:membership@ava-vending.co.uk and web: www.ava-vending.co.uk

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT:  Frutomat Juice Drink Vending Machines is now introduced to the United States! #1 Source for Fruit Drink Vending Machines - Thousands of machines sold, millions of delicious drinks made - In just the last several years, FRUCTOMAT has been welcomed into more than 25 countries around the world and established itself as the leding alternative to traditional vending machine units. A sensation in Europe, FRUCTOMAT has sold several thousand vending machines and countless satisfied customers. Now, you too can share the healthful benefits of the 21st Century’s most advanced fruit drink machines — FRUCTOMAT is available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico!
Call 1-800-806-0506
Now!
One sip and you’ll wonder why you ever drank soda! Visit Website: www.fructomatusa.com and Check our video demonstation.

  Alco-Buddy Breath Testing Vending Machine! Visit website at www.alcobuddy.com Call: 631-774-9794Alco-Buddy Breathalyzer Vending Machines!Great New Vending Opportunity, Keep the Roads Safe! $$$ The Most Competitively Priced Breathalyzer Vending Machine on the Market $$$
We also offer an Alcobuddy with a Credit Card Reader
Machine Dimensions:     Height: 1.5 ft  
        Width: 1 ft
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Stimulus Is Helping Small Business, Senator Says---Published 10/13/2009 - 8:59 a.m. CT

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WASHINGTON — The small-business provisions included in the American Recovery and Re-investment Act are working, according to Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

“The small-business provisions we included in the stimulus are yielding tangible results,” said Snowe. “We have witnessed an approximate 60% increase in SBA lending, which translates into more than $11.3 billion in new loans through the 7(a) and 504 programs, and the creation or retention of over 300,000 jobs. In procurement opportunities through the stimulus, the Federal government is exceeding its small-business statutory contracting goals in every category except for women-owned small businesses.”

Snowe urged additional action from the Obama Administration, saying that a women’s contracting program could help the Federal government meet or exceed its goals in the women-owned businesses category as well.

“We cannot rest on our laurels,” Snowe said, adding that her Next Step for Main Street Credit Availability Act of 2009 would increase the maximum levels on 7(a) and 504 loans to $5 million and allow more small businesses to access capital. The legislation would also raise the maximum level for microloans from $35,000 to $50,000, helping entrepreneurs start their businesses.

Click here for Electrocoin.net website!GTI Club – First European Showing 

 The FER Interazar exhibition in Madrid saw the European launch of ‘GTI Club - Supermini Festa’. On show was the deluxe version of the game. The game is the latest incarnation of the classic arcade racer that sees players competing around the streets of various cities in head-to-head racing and also in multiple very unique and fun “mini games”.

 

The product was such a hit at the show that the first orders were placed even before mass production had started.

 

Gerald Steinberg of Oasis Retail Services Limited said “When I saw the game being played constantly at the show, it reminded me of the original that I had huge success with. I know this product will be a strong earning title therefore I have ordered the game without income testing”.

 

John Stergides of Electrocoin commented, “Gerald flew to the exhibition and saw the game.  He can remember the original version that Electrocoin manufactured of 16 years ago and the huge earnings from it.  He has ordered the first two deluxe units from the production line for installation atBelfast International Airport”.

 

The game will also be shown at the Preview 2010 inLondon and the ENADA Show in Rome.  For more information please contact Electrocoin.
Call Kevin +44 (0) 20 8965 2055 or
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NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: IContain Launches External Asset Tracker for RTO (Rent to Own industry)
IContain, the leading provider of electronic interrupt tools for the rent-to-own industry, announced the release of the ICX external remote tracking device. The ICX can be installed externally on any rental merchandise - thus avoiding issues with product warranties.
After receiving feedback from rent-to-own dealers, IContain developed the externally installed tracking device in less than a month.
Also available to RTO dealers is the IContain Iphone application. the app allows rental dealers to remotely interrupt power on certain electronic devices.
Merchandise theft and loss costs Americans over an estimated 50 billion dollars every year. With the cost of loss prevention climbing, available solutions for protecting rental merchandise can be a major expense - and a dream for smaller, privately owned businesses.
"GPS tracking device costs have made it a cost prohibitive solution for many industries and businesses," remarked Todd Kleperis, President of IContain. "We saw a need to get something into these markets if we were really going to be effective in our efforts. Being able to provide these devices at no cost will allow anyone from large corporations to small-town private businesses to utilize them in the protection of their property – anywhere in the world."
This was just released for the RTO industry - but it works for the Vending industry as well... We can offer either external or internal devices to remotely manage the health and status of Vending Equipment.  It's a VERY effective tool.  You can even do it from your IPhone. See picture.  Contact Todd,
todd@i-contain.com visit website ad: IContain

The European Vending Association is pleased to welcome its latest new member: Vendin---Vendin is a leading Spanish company specialised in the production of instant products supplying high quality ingredients for hot beverage vending machines. The European Vending Association is pleased to have such an innovative new member aboard. Vendin was created in 1992 by a team of professionals, who were already actively involved in the vending industry for many years. Vendin has had an international approach to business since its creation, and in 1998 the Spanish company built a
factory in Sao Paolo for the distribution of its products in America. Vendin is specialised in a wide range of products, both granulated and soluble, suitable for all types of machines.
Vendin is committed to giving their customers the very best in quality and on-timedelivery service. At the beginning of this year, the company created a new department called: “Vendinova”, which aims to further improve the vending experience by using the top in research, development and innovation. José Antonio Braña García, General Manager and one of the founders of Vendin, stated: “Vendin S.L. has an important presence in the international markets. We are committed to continuous growth throughout Europe and being a member of the EVA will further our international profile. Furthermore, as a member of the EVA we will
have more opportunity to take part in the European legislative and decision-making process that affects the industry. Vendin intends to actively participate in the Association’s work and projects, contributing with its’ experience as an ingredients’ manufacturer. From the European Vending Association’s point of view, the addition of Vendin to the Association is extremely valuable, given the current economic climate in Spain.
Catherine Piana commented that: “Vendin has both high quality products and an incentive for international distribution. The EVA feels privileged that Vendin has chosen its Association as a hub to further expand its activity and assure its place in the European vending market”.
About the EVA:
The European Vending Association represents the whole of the vending industry: machine, machine component and accessories manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and operators. The primary aim of the EVA is to optimise the industry’s commercial interests within the EU legislation, serve as a forum of discussion and exchange of ideas and experience for its members, as well as draft standards for the industry. For media-related enquiries contact: Ana I. Esteban
European Vending Association aisbl--Rue van Eyck 44; B-1000 Brussels
Tel. +32 (0)2 650 05 63; Mobile: +32 (0)475 38 64 31
E-mail:
ae@vending-europe.eu
www.vending-europe.eu

June 22, 2009 – The Great Northwest is FUELED! BAWLS Guarana products are now available at Fred Meyer – the prominent retailer in the Northwest.
Fred Meyer is Kroger’s multi-department chain and the first of its kind in the Northwest. The popular retailer offers a one-stop shopping experience with a variety of store departments including grocery, electronics, sporting goods, home improvement, jewelry, and now BAWLS! BAWLS Guarana and G33K B33R 10oz glass bottles are now available at all 130 Fred Meyer locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
The Fred Meyer alliance caps off a successful first half of 2009 for BAWLS Guarana and follows recently-announced partnerships with other NW-area chains including Jacksons Food Stores, Plaid Pantry and Bartell Drugs. “The addition of Fred Meyer to our already growing list of retailers greatly solidifies our position in the Northwest and in the Alaska market,” commented BAWLS COO Christina Staalstrom. Website:
www.bawls.com

ATTN: Coin Laundromat Owners, Managers and Technicians
HK is holding their our 23rd annual Service Schools.  This Fall HK will be returning with the unique and highly popular "Basic Electricity" course.  This course will be held on Tuesday, September 29th between 3-7PM.  This course is designed for the beginner to electrical troubleshooting up to the technician who needs a little more instruction.  This school is designed for the the owner mechanic who wants to learn how to use a Multi-meter in troubleshoot equipment problems.  This course will provide each attendee with an analog Multi-meter and Voltage Sensor. The cost of the course is $125 and includes dinner and a reference notebook.
HK will also host a Huebsch & Speed Queen Washer & Dryer Service School on Thursday, October 1st between 3-7PM.  This course is designed for the owner, manager and service technician.  (Knowledge is Power.)  Washer & Dryer school will cover the basics including machine operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting by symptoms.  This course is taught by factory trained technicians who have a tremendous amount of troubleshooting experience.  Bring your hardest troubleshoots and questions to the school and get free suggested fixes from the professionals.  Save money and gain the satisfaction of fixing your own machines.  The $40 fee includes dinner, a reference notebook and a $40 parts credit (an HK Win-Win situation).  Invest an evening of your time and start saving money.
RSVP right now to Reserve your seat at our Service Schools
1-800-229-4572 or email
donna@HKLaundry.com

Hercules Networks to Provide Cell Phone-Charging Kiosks for AT&T   Kiosk Market Place
NEW YORK, June 12,2009
— Hercules Networks, a technology firm that produces Automated Charging Machines, or ACMs, has been selected by AT&T to provide ACMs for the TDBankNorth Arena, home of the Boston Celtics. The cell phone-charging kiosks are to be branded with AT&T's logo and color scheme. According to a news release, arena customers will be able to use the AT&T Charging Station to get a free rapid 10-minute charge. While they wait, they can watch the LCD screen that sits at eye level and plays AT&T's latest commercials. "AT&T has always been at the forefront of exciting sponsorship opportunities and has once again hit the ball out of the park with this one," said Hercules Networks' CEO Paul King. "Giving consumers a service while promoting your brand is a win-win, and something they pay attention to and remember. We are excited to bring this concept to other stadiums and venues."
 Hercules Networks has a line of ACMs that charge consumers cell phones while they are on-the-go. A rapid 10-minute charge gives the consumer a quick boost of juice and gives advertisers a captive audience.
"In today's changing world, it is hard enough to have someone captive for one minute. We offer 10 minutes of captive, uninterrupted messaging," King said. Visit website at:
www.HerculesNetworks.com

NAMA Coffee Service Association - Coffee Service is a fast paced growth channel; between 2002 and 2007 revenue growth has posted a 53% point gain.  This comes from the marketing research firm, Datamonitor.  They are also forecasting additional growth of 36% over the next 5-year period (07/08 State of the Coffee Service Industry-Automatic Merchandiser).  In the 2007 State of the Vending industry Report 35% of the operators surveyed said their business expansion plans included adding coffee service. 
Coffee drinkers are passionate and they are asking for better coffee in the work place.  Single cup coffee is offers great variety and a quality cup of coffee.  Standard batch brewers give you the opportunity to increase your pack weights and provide a premium drink for pennies per employee.  Both of these options will enhance the experience your coffee consumers enjoy in the workplace.

For details regarding the Quality Coffee Certification Program (QCCP), please click here.
NAMA Coffee Service website - www.namacoffeeservice.org
We welcome your input, your ideas and your comments.  You can contact me at 312-346-0370 ext. 228 or email me at rstewart@namacoffeeservice.org. Roger J. Stewart, NCE Enjoy a good cup coffee everyday!

July 3, 09 The European Vending Association (EVA) is launching its market and consumer survey on the vending industry today  The European Vending Association is pleased to announce the launching of the vending market and consumer survey, co-drafted with the premium business information and market analysis provider, Datamonitor.  After several months of meticulous fact gathering on the vending industry through online and in-depth telephone interviews with market experts, the European Vending Association strongly believes that the study will shortly become a reference for the industry. It is the first time that such a comprehensive study has been carried out. The scope for both market and consumer surveys is: hot drinks, as well as canned and bottled food and drink.
Catherine Piana, Director General of the European Vending Association, announced “We are very satisfied with the result of the survey. It will certainly add value to the EVA and the National Associations, as we finally have detailed figures to defend the interests of the industry, especially in terms of lobbying.
  Furthermore, the vending market and consumer survey will be extremely helpful to formulate some actionable recommendations to the industry”.  The study, which is composed of 21 individual country reports (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, turkey, the United Kingdom and Ukraine) will be updated every year. The survey is already available, upon purchase, under the following website:
http://static.datamonitor.com/sc/cm/dchn0032/dchn0032b-brochure.pdf (you will find the order form in the last page).

Prices will differ from members to non-members, and there will be 4 different choices, according to your needs: separate country profiles, the 21 country profiles package, a European overview and finally, an all-inclusive, global package. Should you request more information on the study, please contact Rozenn Maréchal: rm@vending-europe.eu.
About the EVA: The European Vending Association represents the whole of the vending industry: machine, machine component and accessories manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and operators.  The primary aim of the EVA is to optimise the industry’s commercial interests within the EU legislation, serve as a forum of discussion and exchange of ideas and experience for its members, as well as draft standards for the industry.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: OfficeCoffee.com Identifies Leads For Vending, Office Coffee And Food Service Operators! OfficeCoffee.comOfficeCoffee.com introduces a lead referral service for office coffee services, water delivery services, vending service and food service vendors for a nominal fee.OfficeCoffee.com's sales leads come from ready-to-purchase customers, saving operators time and money. Because OfficeCoffee.com takes the hassle out of identifying and contacting sales prospects, any operator of office coffee service, water delivery service, vending service and food service can benefit from this service. The process is simple. Buyers log on to www.OfficeCoffee.com to locate office coffee services, water delivery services, vending service and food catering services. After they fill out an online request-for-quote form and submit their information and specific requirements, OfficeCoffee.com forwards the sales lead to four vendors in that geographic area via e-mail. The vendors get the leads quickly and contact the prospect directly to quote them a price. If the prospect doesn't purchase services right away, the lead is still valuable for periodic follow-up calls. Included in the lead are the number of employees at the prospect company and detailed information about what type of services they require. Vendors pay by credit card for each lead they receive. There are no contracts and vendors may cancel the service at anytime for any reason. For more information, click here to visit our website www.OfficeCoffee.com.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new loan program designed for small businesses struggling in today’s difficult economy.

The America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship, helping these businesses ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability, SBA says.
ARC loans can be used to make payments of principal and interest, in full or in part, on one or more existing, qualifying small-business loan for up to six months. This allows borrowers to redirect cash flow and invest in their businesses, helping sustain the business and retain jobs.
For example, making loan payments on existing loans with proceeds from an ARC loan can allow a business to focus more funds on core operations, such as buying inventory or making payroll.
ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, carry a 100% guaranty from the SBA to the lender, and require no fees paid to SBA. Loan proceeds are provided over a six-month period and repayment of the ARC loan principal is deferred for 12 months after the last disbursement of the proceeds.
ARC loans are available to viable, for-profit small businesses in the United States that have qualifying small-business loans and are experiencing immediate financial hardship.
SBA lenders will offer ARC loans for as long as funding is available or until Sept. 30, 2010, whichever comes first.  www.sba.gov

BELLISIO FOODS, INC. PRESS RELEASE:
Michelina’s®, a staple for hearty hot meals in workplaces served by vending, now invites Vending Operators to enrich snacktime and “take back breakfast” with new Snackers and Breakfast Snackers now available for the first time for frozen and refrigerated vending machines.
Quick, easy, hot and satisfying, Snackers are offered in only the most popular varieties – Ham and Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza for Snackers; Italian Sausage or Chorizo Sausage for Breakfast Snackers—all made for the microwave.

Best of all, Snackers and Breakfast Snackers have arefrigerated shelf life of 14 days in a cold food machine.
Snackers take all the hearty ingredients your customers will love – select meats, tasty cheeses and flavorful sauces – and wrap them all up in a tender grilled bun that’s oven baked to golden perfection. 
Breakfast Snackers are a unique blend of flavorful sausages with seasoned hashbrowns, cheese and scrambled eggs, all baked into a handheld portable meal for breakfast, appetizers or anytime snack. Please contact Chris Murray – Director of Sales – Michelina’s Vending Division with any questions. 
Phone: 407-321-7004 or e-mail: cmurray@bellisiofoods.com.

MicroTronicus.com 1-800-879-3586  Your best source for all cashless vending, Access Control, and Time Attendance. The new way to purchase - More than just cashless vending!
Microtronic US is the exclusive distributor of the MICROTRONIC System in the United States. This system is the forefront leader in Cashless and Control Technology and was developed in Switzerland over 20 years ago. It has been used extensively for years with tremendous success. Microtronic is the #1 cashless vending solution in Europe. Contact: info@microtronicus.com  The MICROTRONIC System is an electronic cash "stored value" system in a microchip as well as a full credit/debit card system. The system is based on an open archetecture platform that allows for the customer's card to be used in multiple applications. The intelligence in the MICROTONIC System is between the readers and the cards. The points of payment are virtually unlimited and the system can grow as additional machines are required. This feature allows you to meet your requirements of today while allowing for future expansion and growth, tomorrow. Visit Website: www.microtronicus.com

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Pop N Go in Talks to Form Global Marketing Network With China Manufacturer
Pop N Go, Inc. (OTCBB: POPN), a leading manufacturer of healthy snack vending machines, and Shanghai Furong Industry Co, Ltd (Furong) announced the Companies have begun talks aimed at forming a Joint Venture to market Pop N Go machines globally. The Companies are also in discussions to manufacture Pop N Go's popcorn vending machine at a new manufacturing facility that Furong plans to open in Arizona in 2009. Furong is currently a prime parts supplier for Pop N Go's popcorn vending machine at its Shanghai facility. Following meetings with Mr. Frank Lu, Furong's General Manager, at Pop N Go's corporate office, the Companies have decided to enter into further talks to develop ways to introduce Pop N Go's patented popcorn vending machine to Furong's worldwide customer base. Furong has been operating for 20 years selling its commercial foodservice equipment lineup of 586 products through a network of 168 sales offices in 30 countries.
"We have been supplying key components for Pop N Go machines for several years and are eager to introduce Pop N Go to our worldwide customer base, especially with the strong trend toward healthy snack consumption occurring globally. We believe our customers will eagerly accept this great concept," said Frank Lu, Furong's General Manager. "Furong is the largest manufacturer in Shanghai of commercial foodservice equipment with a true global reach that will greatly expand Pop N Go's worldwide marketing. We are looking forward to this new marketing and manufacturing partnership which holds the promise of taking Pop N Go to the next level," said Mel Wyman, Pop N Go's CEO.
For further information about this release and Pop N Go, contact Mel Wyman at 562-945-9351 and/or Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, YES INTERNATIONAL, 800-631-8127
About Pop N Go, Inc.
Pop N Go produces a unique hot air popcorn machine, capable of delivering single servings of fresh hot popcorn, which meets the demands of today's market. The company's self-contained equipment produces fresh popcorn for each customer while allowing the customer to watch the entire popping process. Pop N Go's machine is sized to fit almost anywhere (2’x2’), and can be used as a stand-alone vending machine or in a manual mode for traditional foodservice applications. Pop N Go's FlixStix Division produces the only single serving popcorn flavoring, which expands Pop N Go's brand into the home consumption market. More information about Pop N Go can be found at www.popngo.com.

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