Spring Buying Event Reminder

Just a quick reminder to let everyone know that the Spring Event ends on Friday April 29th. It is great to see that everyone is taking advantage of the great savings, especially now since candy price increases are looming in the near future. We want to reiterate that we will continue to do everything we can to offset these increases as best as we can so remember to partake in this great opportunity!!

Thanks for all the support
Steve Fischer
President
Vend NW Distributing

Another Price Increase

To our Valued Customers

Yes it is official M & M Mars just announced a price increase on all singles and multiples of singles formerly referred to as King size effective May 23rd,2011. This increase, when all of us are facing tough economic challenges is frustrating at best. M & M Mars is citing the commodity inflation on key ingredients.

Now is the time to plan ahead as to how you want to tackle this price movement

Thanks

Steve Fischer

President

Vend Northwest Distributing

Spring Buying Event Reminder

Hi everyone. Just wanted to get out a quick reminder about the spring buying event. The spring buying event starts this coming week and this is one of our best ways to help you save money and be successful! Give us a call this week or even better come in and we will make sure to take care of you.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Steve Fischer

President

Vend Northwest Distributing

6th Annual Vend NW Invitational

July 16th, 2011

Lewis River Golf Course

3209 Lewis River Road

Woodland, WA 98674

Hi everyone

Here are the details for the 6th Annual Vend NW Invitational.

• 4 person scramble
• Putting Contest at 9AM Sharp
• Shotgun Start at 10AM
• Drinks, food, prizes and lots of fun
• $60 per person fee (includes cart)

Please make sure to RSVP by July 1st in order to reserve your spot before we fill up. You can RSVP by phone at 503 262-8288 or at the sign up sheet next time you stop by the office.

We are looking forward to another great tournament and lots of fun!

If you have any questions or concerns please gives us a call or come on in

Thanks!

Steve Fischer

President

Vend NW Distributing

Whatever happened to Moderation?

It seems today that most people need help from the government in selecting food options for a snack, at least from Vending Machines! Or at least that seems to be what we are being told. The move to let people know how awful the choices have been in Vending Machines today, makes me wonder “Whatever happened to Moderation”? It’s funny to ask around the office what snack or mid meal morsel gets people through the day. Some like it salty, some just need a apple, some like a candy bar or a granola bar or trail mix. We are all different in the individual needs of our personal chemistry.

Why have vending machines become such a scapegoat for some of the bigger issues we have in society? Too much of anything is rarely a good thing, but with moderation and balance there are many things we can enjoy in life.

Thanks again for all your support!

Steve Fischer

President

Spring Buying Event

It seems that 2011 started with all the pressure from the commodity side of life. Manafacturers have had to start moving prices upward again. It seems that everything from petroleum, sugar, cocoa to packaging have had to serve price increases in the last year. Manufacturers had done their due diligence, trying to shave every increase to minimize any impact to the public, but to no avail. The vending industry has to move prices upward to recover the impact of these increases, which will have effects upon each operator. If the operator will not stay up with the rising cost factors that hit us all they will be left behind.

Thankfully, we have a couple of opportunities to take advantage of some cost savings with our Annual Spring/Fall Buying events that act like a SHOW "NO SHOW"! We strive to save you as much money as we can by focusing on cost reductions instead of fine dining and peripherals.

The Spring buying event starts March 28th and runs through April 29th. Most Manufacturers have stepped up and offered several cost saving ideas to make your machine selections more exciting!

The Fall buying event will incorporate new items and savings that start from August 22nd and run through September 30th.

We hope to offer these these events as great opportunity to fight rising costs.

Look for an email this week about the Spring Event and send back your completed form by March 21st to take advantage of great saving.

Thanks from everyone on the Vend Northwest team, stay positive and we wll all get through this together!

Broaden your selection with these delicious new coffee cakes from Cloverhill

We are excited to introduce delicious new snack options from Cloverhill. Here are some details to help you get started:

• These tasty treats come in convenient 8/8oz trays with a long shelf life of 30 days


• The popular flavors of raspberry and cream cheese will make an excellent addition to breakfast or anytime your sweetooth comes calling!

Thanks for all your support, and please let us know what we can do to meet all your vending needs!

Steve Fischer

President

Vend NW Distributing

Chinese New Year

The Year of the Rabbit, 2011

The Chinese New Year began February 3rd, and ushers in a time when sensitivity, creativity, prudence, and diplomacy will be rewarded. After the ups and downs of 2010 we look forward to a relatively calmer year in 2011. In Chinese astrology the rabbit is associated with home and family, art and aesthetic sensibilities, dependability, flexibility and diplomacy.

There will be more opportunities this year to relax, enjoy entertaining loved ones, pursue artistic and aesthetic interests and enjoy the finer things of life. In a rabbit year we are encouraged to act with discretion; to enjoy the benefits of a time of greater ease without falling into self indulgence. It is a good time to cultivate family and global harmony, and to show our love through our actions. Keep an eye out for new partnerships that may be formed this year that will be beneficial to all. These new partners will require careful cultivation. Pay attention to how your words and actions affect those around you. Those who are able to tactfully negotiate complex personal or business issues will shine in a rabbit year. We may all be asked to act with greater discretion, and to make reasonable concessions in our dealings with others.

What areas of your life might benefit from cultivating the sensitivity, creativity, and diplomacy available in a rabbit year?

• Am I willing to take the time to rest when I am over tired?


• What leisure activities have i been missing?


• Am I aware of beauty and harmony in my environment


• How can I contribute toward beauty and harmony in my environment?


• Are there artistic pursuits I have been longing to try?


• In what area of my life may more discretion be called for?


• How are my relationships with my co-workers? my family members? my community?


• Could I benefit from cultivating diplomacy at work? at home? in my community?


• What is my role in keeping the peace?


• In what areas of my life would i welcome new mutually beneficial partnerships?


• Is there anything I am doing to block receiving new partners?


• Am I able to trust others?


• Do others consider me to be trustworthy?

In contrast to the great external changes of 2010,the coming year will be characterized by the greater changes in the inner aspects of our lives. Through self reflection, hard work on the inner landscape will be well rewarded. We will each have our part to play in keeping the peace as we walk forward confidently into the unknown.

Looking forward to a great prosperous and enlightening 2011.

-Steve Fischer

President
Vend NW Distributing