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Investment in EDmarket MEMBERSHIP Allows Your Business To: Make Informed Decisions with Essentials Magazine, Essentials Weekly e-Newsletter and the School Marketing Newsletter EDmarket members receive Essentials Magazine (distributed quarterly, digital & online) and Essentials Weekly e-Newsletter (distributed weekly)—comprehensive resources that provide companies in the educational marketplace, information on the latest trends impacting the industry (valued at $149). In addition to Essentials, members also receive a complimentary subscription to the School Market Research Institute’s School of Marketing Newsletter—a one-of-a-kind resource devoted exclusively to all aspects of marketing from Pre-K to 12 educators (12 issues valued at $119). Benefit From Advocacy Efforts For Your Industry As your representative on Capitol Hill, EDmarket ad­ dresses legislative and regulatory issues that af­fect the educational products industry in parti­cular and small business more broadly. Increase Your Visibility in the Industry With over 27,000 unique hits and growing each day, EDmarket dealer members and their retail store locations are listed on Teacherstores.com which helps consumers worldwide find your business. Any teacher, parent, grandparent, etc. can visit to find the educational products store nearest them. Expand Your Network Make Connections at Industry Events Get access to the RIGHT people and products with EDmarket’s Membership Directory and Buyers Guide. This resource is the industry’s most valued reference guide and an essential tool to help your business succeed. Also, as a member, get the opportunity to connect with your professional peers through active conversations in EDmarket’s social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube pages. EDmarket trade events provide you with the ideal platform for launching and finding new products, discovering the latest trends, sharing information, and learning in professional development workshops. Significant savings are available exclusively to EDmarket members at both industry events: Ed Expo showcases for the latest product innovations and provides cutting-edge educational sessions for business focused on teaching and learning. An d now, with Ed Expo co-locating with the CAMEX show, the combined event will feature over 1,000 total exhibitors showcasing their newest, hottest products and the “must have” back-to-school items. For more information, visit www.edexpo.com. I find great value in the association’s efforts to be our voice in Washington, helping to ensure that laws and regulations serve the public without acting as a detriment to the business development and growth of its members.” Ted Firnberg n School Aids, Inc. — Member Since 1978