What Does Your Store Have to Order?

NEBC encourages each store to give our approved vendors the first opportunity in terms of your purchases, but there is no minimum that you are required to purchase in order to maintain your membership status. However, NEBC has been successful because most stores do use the catalog as a guide for purchases, and continue to support our vendor partners.

Is There a Trade Show to Attend in Order to Get the Best Deals?

No! NEBC believes that you have enough trade show opportunities with both your regional association meetings and CAMEX. Therefore, we encourage you to attend those shows. NEBC pricing has consistently been better than most show specials, but we encourage you to shop and compare .

Are There Any Meeting Requirements?

No! However, an organization operated by volunteers does need as much involvement from its members as is possible. NEBC has one major meeting in mid-February each year. This is both the annual meeting to conduct the business of NEBC, and the vendor proposal review meeting. The meeting is usually held in Manchester NH, and runs from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. NEBC welcomes store participation at this important meeting, and underwrites all rooms and meals for the first 40 stores that sign up to attend the meeting. Invitations go out in November, so keep this highly rewarding and interesting weekend open as you prepare your fall schedule.

More Questions?

Please feel free to contact NEBC president Mary Ellen Martin at 207-778-7325
or martinme@maine.edu