20230207-2 SAGEBRUSH 2023 Afternoon Session Day 2 from ACB Events

Expand your business with marketing tips from Mailchimp and QuickBooks
o Theodore C. Drake (CA), Global Accessibility Leader, Intuit Inc.
This session explored business resources and marketing for small businesses, which can be used by BEP Vendors in the program.
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Innovative Training and Outreach to Blind and Visually Impaired
o Lee Huffman (WV), Senior Strategist, Access Technology and Community Outreach
o Lori Scharff MSW WIP-C, VRT., CareerConnect Lead Content Contractor APH CareerConnect
o Cindy Hollis (MI), ACB manager of Member Engagement, American Council of the Blind
This session considered alternate training programs and online courses offered to assist VI individuals interested in improving their skills for RS Enterprises as well as outreach to possible clients/employees.

What resources are available for support for vendors and other visually impaired employees?
o Mary Ann Grignon, Outreach and Communication Specialist, Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind
o Robert Serian (CA), Head of Business Development & Territory Management- North America, Envision Technologies B.V
o Patti Cox (KY), President Council of Citizens with Low Vision, International
o Ardis Bazyn (CA), IVIE President, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs.

Hiring and Retaining Employees
o John Funk (ND), Chief Operating Officer, Spherion Staffing
Current trends in hiring was discussed. Topics considered were various employee benefits including flexible hours and wages as well as sick time and health insurance.