CONNECT2ONE AT CAMEX — TWO SHOWS IN ONE
Connect2One (C2O), a division of Nebraska Book Co., is a buying group that serves the needs of its independent store members to ensure that they have the resources to be more profitable, effective and important to the college or university each member serves.
With Campus Market Expo (CAMEX) 2012 taking place March 2-6 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, this will mark the 11th year that Connect2One has co-located with the annual show produced by the National Association of College Stores (NACS).
“It has been a tremendous benefit for Connect2One, our members and our vendor partners,” Executive Director Mark Palmore said on the co-location with CAMEX. “In fact, we have signed an agreement with NACS to extend our co-location with CAMEX until 2017. We think that it is an extremely positive move for all parties.
“The great benefits to our members are a number of things — they don't have to attend another national show. They attend CAMEX and attend our Education Day and get the benefits of two shows in one.”
NEBC — STORE MEMBERS, VENDORS TO GATHER FOR
NEBC ANNUAL MEETING
The New England Buying Consortium's (NEBC's) Annual Bid Review and Business Meeting takes place Feb. 10-12, 2012, at the Holiday Inn Manchester Airport in Manchester, N.H.
Ed Burda, NEBC president and director of campus services, Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W. Va., said that he expects directors/ buyers from more than 30 member stores to attend, as well as approximately 40 vendors representing categories including school supplies, apparel, electronics, store supplies and textbooks.
“Store attendees participate in the process of selecting the vendors, which is always beneficial,” he explained. “You get more involved; you get a hands-on approach to how we do it. You can actually see ahead of time what the deals are going to be.
“As far as vendors, they get to interact with store members, and they are able to present their products to us in a given timeframe.”
NEBC pays expenses for the hotel and meals for the first 40 members to attend. As an added incentive, their $75 yearly membership dues are waived for 2012 for attending the meeting.