Batavia's Downtown Business Improvement District will hold a special presentation on advances in technology from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at GO ART!, 201 E. Main St.
The topic: "Are You Chip Ready?" The presenter is Chris Vella, with Bank of America Merchant Services.
By the end of 2016, magnetic strips on debit and credit cards will be outdated. Virtual wallets are the future.
This workshop will educate businesses on advances in technology regarding accepting payments, managing customer information, creation of loyalty programs and promotions, tracking sales and inventory, and more.
Free to BID members; $5 for non-BID members. RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 22. Call the BID at 344-0900 or e-mail: dburkel@downtownbataviany.com
This event is sponsored by the BID's Business Development Committee.
