Roosevelt Warm Springs/Cave Spring Center

The federal and state statutes governing this program provide a "priority" for blind vendors to operate food service facilities in federal and government buildings. County and city buildings are not included in this priority, but many county and city governments collaborate with the Business Enterprises Program for their food service facilities to be operated by vendors in the program.

Business Enterprise Training Program

GVRA’s BEP creates opportunities for qualified GVRA consumers, who are legally blind, to become independent business owners in the food service industry. The program provides classroom and operational skills training with an emphasis in food service management, quality customer service, menu planning, health and safety, and merchandising. The program offers participants the opportunity to achieve a dependable income, and benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and a sound retirement 

From snack bars and vending machines to full food service operations, the Business Enterprises training program allows blind and low-vision individuals a path to operate a quality, on-site facility run by trained professionals. Business Enterprise Program facilities are managed by licensed blind vendors and overseen by qualified Business Enterprise Consultants working for GVRA.  

Services or Business Opportunities include the operation of: 

1. Snack bars,  
2. Cafeterias,  
3. Coffee bars,  
4. Food courts,  
5. Gift and Sundry shops, 
6. Micro markets, 
7. Laundry operations,  
8. Military dining facilities,  
9. Vending routes,  
10. Interstate rest areas and welcome centers.