The Arizona
Business Enterprise
Program (BEP)
Partnering for Progress
What is BEP?
How Does it Work?
What about BEP Funding?
Let's Get Started
BEP Operators Information
WHAT IS BEP?
This program, in a close partnering
relationship with rehabilitation services administration's vocational
rehabilitation program, offers legally blind persons the opportunity to become
independent entrepreneurs capable of achieving their fullest potential through
self-employment.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The v. R. Counselor, following
evaluation, places the individual in a formal training program which includes
management practices, foodservice and vending operations, retailing, marketing,
sanitation, accounting, and personnel functions among others. Upon satisfactory
completion of this extensive training, the individual, through the v. R.
Counselor, may apply for placement in a BEP facility.
WHAT ABOUT BEP FUNDING?
There are no state funds required to support
any phase of the business enterprise program. All funds are derived from vending
machine income, operator's contributions, based on a percentage of their
facility profit(s) and matching funds from federal programs and grants.
LET'S GET STARTED!
Together the Arizona Business Enterprise
Program and Vocational Rehabilitation have a unique opportunity to contribute to
the well being of the blind community here in Arizona. Being self-supporting
through one's own efforts is fundamental to the American way of life. Today,
thousands of blind Americans are living proof that this program works. New
challenges and opportunities are always present. In the true spirit of
partnering the BEP solicits input from all government and private sector
employees in order to develop new locations for the foodservice facilities,
vending locations and retail operations.
Let
the BEP meet all of your vending needs.
PH: (602) 266-9070
FAX: (602)
235-9491
Automated INFO Line: 1.888.600.3313
4620 N. 16th Street, Suite 206
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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