Fun with Purchasing: December 2024 Updates
big news!!
Announcement - new Partner Connect!
Find Your Perfect Match With MISBO's Partner Connect
by Susan Kimmel
Let’s be honest, spending hours trying to find the perfect partner for your purchasing needs is so archaic. Who has the time (or patience) for that? Enter Partner Connect, MISBO's "dating app" to find your perfect MISBO Consortium Partner. It's like online dating but you know these matches have already been vetted and background checked!
fun with purchasing blog by susan
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Savings All The Way!
by Susan Kimmel
Jingle bells, jingle bells, savings all the way! As the holiday season approaches, it's time to deck the halls and your school's budget with the benefits of MISBO's Purchasing Consortium. With pre-negotiated rates and partners that have already been thoroughly vetted, MISBO makes it easier than ever to unwrap the best deals for your school. No more sleigh rides through endless vendor lists—we've done the work so you can sit back, sip your cocoa, and focus on what matters most: the students.
New Consortium partners
Independent School Management
Independent School Management (ISM) is dedicated to advancing school leadership to enrich the student experience. Rely on nearly 50 years of research, knowledge, and experience to propel forward. Offering Consultations, Learning Events, Insurance, and EdTech Solutions, ISM delivers creative strategies using extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.
MISBO PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS
Batteries Plus
The Best SLA Battery For Your Business
The battery you need will depend on the application you’re powering. Here are the Four types of SLA batteries:
CorpCare
Dealing With Grief During The Holidays
The holiday season, often filled with joy and togetherness, can be a challenging time for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Navigating these emotions while surrounded by festive cheer isn't easy, but there are ways to find comfort and meaning during this difficult period.
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Lakeshore's Complete Classroom
See the Lakeshore Complete Classroom and how it provides the complete service needed to fulfill any project at no additional cost. Using Lakeshore's experienced Sales, Design, and Installation teams you get the expertise you need and the support you want.
Mackin
You Top Picks for 2024
See Mackin's list of fiction, nonfiction, eBooks, audio books and more!
ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot)
Not Sure What Your Next Printer Should Be?
Choosing an Epson Supertank Pinter is too easy! Two-year limited warranty, 2 innovative ways to help you reduce waste - in both low energy and materials consumption, and Supertank models with up to t year of ink in the box!
SportBiz
Equipment Management Made Easy
One app to simplify ordering, tracking, and running reports for your equipment plus managing your staff with easy to use tasks, work orders, purchase requests, maintenance, and more!
CONSORTIUM WEBINARS
Tuesday, January 14, 2024, 11:00 AM ET.
Join us to learn about new MISBO Consortium Partner Spectra Contract Flooring and how they can help you with all your flooring needs! Spectra Contract Flooring provides comprehensive flooring solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients. They offer product procurement, expert installation, and customized maintenance programs for carpet, resilient flooring, hardwood, tile, and more. Spectra's experienced project managers oversee every phase of the flooring process—from design consultation and material selection to installation and ongoing maintenance—ensuring timely delivery and superior quality. They also specialize in moisture mitigation, concrete polishing, and sustainability-focused flooring solutions to achieve long-lasting results. With locations nationwide, Spectra combines local expertise with national resources to support facilities of all sizes with their flooring needs.
Tuesday, January 21, 2024, 11:00 AM ET.
Come meet New MISBO Consortium Partner, VS America. VS America provides adaptable and ergonomic educational furniture solutions for the creation of agile learning environments. Whether you need school furniture for classrooms, media centers, or common areas, VS has products that inspire motion – including chairs, wobble stools, student desks, group tables, and more.
Tuesday, January 21, 2024, 1:00 PM ET.
United School Supplies delivers back-to-school supply kits customized to match your supply list. United School Supplies is excited to discuss its process for getting the specific school supplies you request into your classrooms. We invite all school representatives to listen in and learn how we can assist you for the 2025-2026 school year!
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