Bulletin by Appean Group
Platinum Sponsor

Developed in concert with the Colorado Education Association, Bulletin is a turnkey solution that enables you to launch a custom branded member communications app specifically designed to serve the unique communications needs of state affiliates.

With Bulletin, forge a closer connection to your members than you’ve ever had before. For your members, Bulletin offers always-on access to all the news, resources, and events that their membership provides in a single location. For you, Bulletin delivers a first point of contact, a reliable way of reaching your members, and a tangible benefit of membership.

Bayard Printing Group
Platinum Sponsor

Bayard produces quality commercial printing by way of high volume heat-set web printing, mid to high volume sheetfed offset printing and short run on-demand digital printing. Bayard is also direct mail and fulfillment specialists, processing over 45 million pieces of direct mail a year through our in-house US Postal Service Substation. Bayard has the capabilities to get both high volume and short run mailings out fast, efficiently, accurately and economically. So whether you need to saturate entire regions or micro-target areas as small as a single neighborhood Bayard has the solution. Bayard also offers extensive in-house private label web-to-print management and distribution solutions and integrated print / web marketing. Bayard’s online services focus around making print easier, faster and more economical and integrating print / web marketing for clients. http://www.bayardprinting.com

California Offset Printers, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor

We specialize in small to medium run catalogs, event guides, direct mail, brochures and much more. We also feature in-house Premedia, Press, Bindery, Mailing and Distribution services. We specialize in helping publishers, catalog and commercial clients whose needs range from 10,000 to 250,000 standard custom products and formats. Our all-inclusive manufacturing facility and newest technology combines “big printer” operations with personalized, small printer flexibility and hands-on service. Now, with the introduction of the Prinergy workflow, we complete the technological leap, offering our clients the ability to calibrate their computers and utilize online proofing capabilities. www.copprints.com

edu Business Solutions

Since 2002, edu Business Solutions has been providing simple and reliable software solutions that help our customers protect their brand and automate their in-plant operations. Our products include:

• Design Conductor® (designconductor.com), a web-based template creation and management solution that puts you in control of how your images, graphics and messaging are used in printed and digital materials.
• Print Shop Pro® (printshoppro.com), an easy to use print Management Information System (MIS) and Web-to-Print (W2P) Solution that automates in-plant operations, streamlines workflow, reduces costs and improves customer satisfaction.

NEA Center for Communications

Led by NEA Senior Director Ramona Oliver, NEA’s Center for Communications works to build robust national communications and a strong connection to engage and support the state communications network. The Center has
created a comprehensive communications plan and worked to move the dial on perceptions of the Association and public education.
The Center’s disciplinary units include:

• Publications & Editorial
• Media Strategy
• Digital Engagement
• Strategic Intelligence
• Creative Services Integrated Communications.

http://www.nea.org

The NEA Foundation
Gold Sponsor

The NEA Foundation is a public charity supported by contributions from educators’ dues, corporate sponsors, foundations, and others who support public education initiatives. http://www.neafoundation.org

NEA Member Benefits Corporation
Gold Sponsor

For more than half a century, NEA Member Benefits has helped enhance the lives of NEA members and their families through advocacy, service and information. We work with each and every member to find the best solutions to meet their needs. We strive to help all members increase their economic security through financial services, insurance programs and investment advice. We want to maximize members’ hard-earned dollars through consumer discounts and special travel and leisure offers. We also offer resources designed to help educators in the classroom—from professional development services to discounts on instructional materials. At NEA Member Benefits, we take pride in being advocates for members and providing them valuable and trustworthy service—every step of the way. http://www.neamb.com

New Media Firm
Diamond Sponsor

The New Media Firm is a full service political media consulting and advertising agency specializing in the integration of television, radio and new media for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. http://www.thenewmediafirm.com

NTA Life Management Inc.
Diamond Sponsor

NTA Life is dedicated to Protecting the Heart of Our Community. That means we’re focused on serving the very people that serve our communities: educators, emergency responders, and government employees. Our products and services are tailored to fit the needs of these professionals. www.ntalife.com

Planet Green Cartridges

Planet Green is one of the last remaining printer cartridges remanufacture in the U.S. Our business is based on diverting used cartridges from ending up in landfills. PlanetGreenRecycle.com, is a nationwide fundraising program for schools and non-profit organizations that raise funds through ink cartridge recycling. DoorStepInk Recycling service allows individuals to be good stewards of the environment by providing an easy solution to recycle their used inks from their home or office. Both services help close the recycling loop by offering high-quality U.S made remanufactured ink cartridges as an affordable alternative to the OEM brands, as well as preventing millions of empty cartridges from ending up in our landfills.