Business Enterprise Program (BEP)

The BEP (Business Enterprise Program) is housed at Cave Spring Center. Under the Randolph-Sheppard Act of 1936, GVRA’s BEP creates opportunities for qualified GVRA consumers, who are legally blind, to become independent business owners in the food service industry. The federal and state statutes governing this program provide a “priority” for blind vendors to operate food service facilities in federal and government buildings.

  • What does BEP offer?

    Training: 

    This program provides classroom and operational skills training with an emphasis in food service management, quality customer service, menu planning, health and safety, and merchandising.

    Opportunities 

    This program offers participants the opportunity to achieve a dependable income, and benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and a sound retirement.

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