October Annual Member and Vendor Events |
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| In 50s-themed style, Choice Partners hosted more than 500 participants/members and 200 vendor exhibitors over a two-day period for the annual Child Nutrition & Product Expo and the annual Vendor Exhibit that was held in person at the Humble Civic Center in October.
According to Trisha Prestigiacomo, assistant director of Choice Partners, it was evident that everyone was excited to get back to in-person shows and exhibits, which have been absent throughout the pandemic.
“Vendors I spoke with after the event had high praises of this year’s event,” Prestigiacomo said. “Food service directors were able to speak one-on-one with vendors about the current supply chain issues and test new products for upcoming menus.” |
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Approximately 100 students from various area school districts, as well as nutrition teams throughout the Harris County area had the opportunity to taste-test potential food, beverage and cafeteria-related products for their school districts.
“After participants test and rate the numerous products, we get the results back and use them when we make our bids to see what students like and what they did not like. Some of our nutrition directors use this data to know what to purchase for their students,” Prestigiacomo said. |
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The day after the Child Nutrition and Product Expo, Choice Partners hosted its annual Vendor Exhibit, where more than 200 members interacted with 89 vendors who showcased booths ranging from facilities to technology to various supplies and services.
“This is the first time we’ve done it back-to-back with our nutrition show, and so we were very excited about that,” said Kristi Nichols, Choice Partners contract manager. “In the past, we’d host the two events a few weeks apart.” |
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Nichols said that vendors also expressed how they were glad to be back in person and gave her great feedback.
Jason Rivera from Chamberlin Roofing said this was “probably the best event I’ve been to that is conducive to having meaningful business conversations.”
Jen Klitzke from 4Imprint said the event had “a nice, steady flow of attendees” and that it was “nice to see people in person.”
In addition to the vendor booth engagement, CP offered two one-hour CEU sessions on Job Order Contracting (JOC) presented by Stephen Kendrick, senior manager for facility planning; and Legislative Update presented by Sarah Langlois of KBS Law Group. Both sessions were filled to capacity.
To learn more about the Choice Partners School Nutrition & Product Expo and Vendor Exhibit, visit ChoicePartners.org. |
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| Choice Chat Podcast
Listen to the first two episodes of Choice Chat, where Jeff talks to guest speakers Tim Mitchell, Owner of Just Good Clean Air, and Joe Jordan, executive Vice President of Ovol USA (formerly Bosworth Papers), to talk about producing clean air and the volatile paper market. |
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Choice Partners takes this time to thank you for your continued support of the co-op we are building together. We wish you, your family and friends a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
Our offices will be closed Nov. 26-27. We will be here for you when we return on Monday, Nov. 29.
For emergencies, call 877-696-2122 |
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| On August 25, 2021, the University of Texas System (UT System) informed Choice Partners that the System had approved the accreditation of CP as a cooperative vendor in their GPO program to continue through August 31, 2026. By meeting procurement standards established by the State of Texas and the UT System Board of Regents, Choice Partners joined a select group of cooperative vendors that can be accessed by UT staff for their procurement needs. |
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HCDE Interlocal Agreements with new members: A + UP Charter School, Houston, Texas; East Montgomery County Improvement District, New Caney, Texas; Edmonds School District, Lynwood, Wash., Mission Consolidated ISD, Mission, Texas; Mukilteo, Everett, Wash., Operation Kindness, Carrollton, Texas; and ROMA ISD, Roma, Texas.
HCDE Out-of-State new members: Consolidated High School District 230, Orland Park, Ill., Ella O. Foundation Inc., Johns Creek, Ga.; Hissborough County Schools, Tampa, Fla.; Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Ala.; Mapleton Public Schools, Denver, Colo.; Northgate School District, Pittsburgh, Penn.; Raymore-Peculiar School, Peculiar, Mont.; and Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Mont. |
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Recently Awarded Contracts for Color One Systems; Long Plan Printing dba LP Printing; and Pamela Printing Company.
Recently Renewed Contracts for Auctioneer Services & Related Solutions; Educational/Instructional Software and Related Items; and Grease Traps Cleaning and Related Services. |
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| Dec. 2, 2021 TASBO Gulf Coast M & O Kemah, TX
Dec. 15, 2021 Member Workshop NPO
Jan. 30, 2022 TASA Midwinter Austin
Feb. 7-11, 2022 TCEA Dallas
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M&O Parts and Equipment
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (JOC) |
| Date: Nov. 19, 2021
Date: Dec. 3, 2021 |
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Do you know a vendor who has provided exemplary service? Have a statement to make about Choice Partners service quality? Want to share with others about a Choice contract that meets your needs? Submit your review using the link below. |
| AFTER SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTION IS LIFTED, we would love for our members to host a training. Trainings are a great way to network and gain exposure. If you would like to host a training, submit your information to the link below: |
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Let your contacts who are quality vendors know about these opportunities. They must register in our E-Bid system to do business with us. |
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