Friday, November 17, 2023

November 2023 Update

Here's an update on items of interest from AEA Purchasing.  Please share!

Looking for Tech & Software?
Our Technology purchasing program provides savings on the latest and greatest tools as well as all the essential items you depend on every day. Contracts cover batteries, cameras, computers, digital wellness and security, gaming, projector lamps, mobile connectivity, software...the list goes on! Current vendor partners include CDWG, JourneyEd, Deledao, Kajeet, and more! Reach out to us for more information.

Paper Buy Coming Soon!
Keep your eyes on your inbox! Our winter paper buy will be opening up early next week (week of 11/20). The contract has been awarded to The Paper Corporation out of Des Moines. Order forms are currently in process.

Lighting Audit Contracts
In addition to our current contract with FSG Lighting, AEA Purchasing is pleased to announce two NEW opportunities for LED lighting audit services and solutions. Through our partnership with the Cooperative Purchasing Connection, Iowa schools are now eligible to take advantage of contract pricing on lighting audits and products from The Retrofit Companies and Premier Lighting. If you are interested in learning more about these offerings, email Joni.

Notes from our Dieticians -- Gut Health
Gut health is important! Not only for adults but for kids as well. Check out this podcast to learn how we all can keep our microbiomes running smoothly. For specific information on how this can play out in your school cafeteria and menu planning, contact Meg Brink, RD, LD, SNS, or Molly Gilmore, MS, RD, LD. 

Vendor Promotions
Click here to view brochures from our vendor partners. Content is added throughout the month. You can also find vendor promotions online on our Vendor Promotions page.

Stay in Touch!
In order to serve you better, AEA Purchasing wants to make sure our news and contract updates are reaching the right people. To have staff added to our email distribution lists, please send Joni their contact information and we will add them to our communications.  Be sure to visit our blog and stay on top of AEA Purchasing news and notes of interest from our vendor partners. Follow us on social media to see what we are up to! You can find us on X (Twitter) and Facebook!

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Vendor of the Week: Mackin

Mackin has been a long-time vendor partner with AEA Purchasing in providing high-quality resources for school classrooms and library customers. Featuring the largest PK-12 collection of age-appropriate titles, Mackin offers a vast selection of print and digital titles from different publishers at www.mackin.com. They also provide free collection analysis and development services, and free processing and cataloging options with superior customer service!

Under the AEA Purchasing contract, schools across Iowa receive additional discounts off Mackin’s already competitive online prices through AEPA contract #020-C:

  • Additional 8% off Mackin.com for print books
  • Additional 7% off Mackin.com for eBooks and digital audiobooks
  • Additional 3% off Mackin.com for Makerspace
  • Additional 3% off Mackin.com for Multimedia (DVDs, Blu-Rays, MP3s)
For additional product information or to request a quote for your next purchase, contact:

Mackin
Mindy Romero
#AEPA 020-C
Mindy.romero@mackin.com
Cell: 319.899.9717
Toll-Free: 800.245.9540