Annual Review | 2014 | Page 4

EDmarket Membership Membership in the Education Market Association showed an increase this year in part to the special offer to the members of the Independent Stationer Group who were welcomed in to membership in January 2014 with a 6-month membership trial. These companies are navigating the education market as both office and school products become increasingly integrated in the sales process. Many of these new members attended EDexpo as a result of the co-location with the Independent Stationers Regional Meeting in Dallas. Current Membership Total Dealers 741 Suppliers 377 Independent Manufacturers Representatives 21 Total As a member of the Education Market Association, you have unlimited access to relevant resources and tools to effectively advance your business. EDmarket affinity programs connect you with the best business partners to provide solutions to your everyday business operation challenges — at reduced costs. Effectively Manage Cash Flow Through the EDmarket/TransFirst® Payment Solutions Program, you can now gain access to an evolved point-of-sale retail credit card processing beyond the once-standard countertop terminal and landline connection to a processor. EDmarket members can process payment card transactions from any touchtone or mobile device using the TransFirst® through PayFox technology for credit card and signature debit card processing convenience. 4 | Education Market Association 1,139 (+21%) Reduce Cost & Simplify Freight Logistics Under the EDmarket Freight Program partner with DM Transportation Management Services, participation automatically enrolls you in the “Pay Your Dues” program. Build credit towards paying your annual membership dues with each shipment made with DM Transportation that provides you with an 80% discount on less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. Review Your Health Insurance Options Members can obtain a free no obligation quote through Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants, Inc. (MMIC). Take advantage of economical group insurance plans including term life, disability income, and business professional liability. These are just three of the many programs, Visit the EDmarket website for the full list.