{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Inside the Blind Vendor Showcase with Pam Baquero","description":"In Episode 134 of White Canes Connect, host David Goldstein is joined by Pam Baquero, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Blind Merchants, for a lively preview of the upcoming Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase, taking place May 17 at the Best Western Premier in Harrisburg. This high-energy event celebrates blind entrepreneurship with food, music, raffles, and a marketplace of blind and visually impaired vendors from across the region. Pam details the schedule\u20144 PM to 10 PM\u2014and teases the delicious hors d\u2019oeuvres (yes, including Guinness beef) and live DJ. Guests can expect auctions featuring items like a $379 cocktail maker, a web design package valued at $2,500, and a $250 Best Western gift card. Vendor tables are $50, tickets are $25, and sponsorships start at $50. The event supports blind business owners, including those in and outside the Business Enterprise Program (BEP), and is open to the public. Pam also shares updates on BEP training relaunches and reiterates the need for visibility, education, and support within the blind entrepreneur community. Whether you\u2019re blind, sighted, curious, or just want a solid quesadilla\u2014Spring Fling welcomes you. Visit https:\/\/www.pablindmerchants.org\/spring-fling\/&amp;nbsp; for details. Bring friends. Bring cash. Bring your appetite. Show notes at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.whitecanesconnect.com\/134&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Links Mentioned  Attend Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https:\/\/www.pablindmerchants.org\/fling\/&amp;nbsp; Exhibit at Spring Fling (sorry, blind &amp;amp; low vision vendors only): https:\/\/www.pablindmerchants.org\/exhibit\/&amp;nbsp; Sponsor the Spring Fling Blind Vendor Showcase: https:\/\/www.pablindmerchants.org\/sponsor\/&amp;nbsp; Have you checked out Federation Focus yet? https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@nfbofpa\/&amp;nbsp;  An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA Support the NFB of PA with every purchase at White Cane Coffee Company by going to&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.whitecanecoffee.com\/ref\/nfbp. When you use that link to purchase from White Cane Coffee, the NFB of PA earns a 10% commission! Share the link with your family and friends! Listen to Erin and Bob Willman from White Cane Coffee on&amp;nbsp;episode 072&amp;nbsp;of White Canes Connect. Donate to the NFB of PA Like what you hear on White Canes Connect? Support us and donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, visit&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.NFBofPA.org\/give\/. We Want to Hear Your Story Reach out with questions and comments, or share ideas! We want to hear from you. Call us at (267) 338-4495 or at&amp;nbsp;whitecanesconnect@gmail.com. Follow White Canes Connect Find out why White Canes Connect is currently ranked at #13 of the 100 Best Visually Impaired Podcast. Find the show on: Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/white-canes-connect\/id1592248709&amp;nbsp; Spotify:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI&amp;nbsp; YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@pablindpodcast&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"White Canes Connect","author_url":"https:\/\/www.whitecanesconnect.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36504635\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188098940"}