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	<title>REMC $AVE Project News</title>
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		<title>Got feedback? Your input is valuable to the $AVE Project!</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/04/03/got-feedback-your-input-is-valuable-to-the-ave-project/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a positive or negative business experience with a REMC Vendor? We want to hear from you! The vendor evaluations are reviewed as they come in and are used in making award decisions. Work with a vendor currently not on &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/04/03/got-feedback-your-input-is-valuable-to-the-ave-project/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Have a positive or negative business experience with a REMC Vendor?</strong> We want to hear from you! The vendor evaluations are reviewed as they come in and are used in making award decisions.</p>
<p><strong>Work with a vendor currently not on REMC $AVE and think should be?</strong>  We want to hear from you! We want to work with vendors who understand working with K-12 schools.</p>
<p><strong>Use a product or service that is not currently available on REMC $AVE and think should be?</strong>  We want to hear from you!  The product/service mix on REMC is based on contract item usage, trending, and input from YOU.</p>
<p>REMC $AVE has online forms to submit feedback to us &#8211; and we want to hear it!  Simply create a user login and goto the forms listed on our home landing page and let us know what you think. Your input is valuable to us!</p>
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		<title>Microsoft to Discontinue Student/Faculty Select Purchase Program</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/03/26/microsoft-to-discontinue-studentfaculty-select-purchase-program/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/03/26/microsoft-to-discontinue-studentfaculty-select-purchase-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The personal purchase program for students and faculty for Microsoft products will be discontinued effective March 31, 2012. If you have students or faculty interested in making a personal purchase, they can do so online until March 31, 2012.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The personal purchase program for students and faculty for Microsoft products will be discontinued effective March 31, 2012. If you have students or faculty interested in making a personal purchase, they can do so online until March 31, 2012.</p>
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		<title>REMC $AVE at MACUL 2012</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/02/14/remc-ave-at-macul-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/02/14/remc-ave-at-macul-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save time and money with the REMC $AVE Bid! REMC $AVE bids contracts for supplies, software, equipment, furniture, learning management systems, video streaming, computers and network electronics. Play the $AVEOPLY game at MACUL (card in bag). Visit all participating REMC &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/02/14/remc-ave-at-macul-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Save time and money with the REMC $AVE Bid!  REMC $AVE bids contracts for supplies, software, equipment, furniture, learning management systems, video streaming, computers and network electronics.  Play the $AVEOPLY game at MACUL (card in bag).  Visit all participating REMC Vendors, get your card punched, drop it off at the $AVE Booth 413 to enter for a CHANCE to win a STATEWIDE $AVE CHEST prize. </p>
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		<title>2012 Show Off</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/01/04/2012-show-off/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/01/04/2012-show-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ncorner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[REMC $AVE is hosting the 2012 Super SAVER Show Off February 9, 2012 at the Lansing Center. Presentations will include 3D in the Classroom, Interactive Projectors in the Classroom, and Videoconferencing. There will also be an exhibit featuring REMC vendors &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2012/01/04/2012-show-off/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>REMC $AVE is hosting the 2012 Super SAVER Show Off February 9, 2012 at the Lansing Center. Presentations will include 3D in the Classroom, Interactive Projectors in the Classroom, and Videoconferencing. There will also be an exhibit featuring REMC vendors providing interactive classroom technology along with new and emerging technologies. Please register at: <a href="http://www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showcourse.asp?1900">www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showcourse.asp?1900</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/files/2012/01/Customer-Invitation1.pdf">2012 Show Off Schedule</a></p>
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		<title>Stay Connected with The $AVE Project through Social Media</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/05/13/stay-connected-with-remc-ave-through-social-media/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/05/13/stay-connected-with-remc-ave-through-social-media/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 12:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know?  There are many way to stay connected and be in the know with the REMC Statewide $AVE Bid Project beyond, snail mail, phone calls, e-mail, and at events.  You can also find us on MACUL Space, Facebook, Twitter, and &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/05/13/stay-connected-with-remc-ave-through-social-media/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know?  There are many way to stay connected and be in the know with the REMC Statewide $AVE Bid Project beyond, snail mail, phone calls, e-mail, and at events.  You can also find us on MACUL Space, Facebook, Twitter, and now connect with us on Linked In. Stay connected we want your feedback on how to improve our services to local districts in Michigan &#8211; -we&#8217;re all about saving you time and money!</p>
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		<title>Got Green? Go $AVE at ETLC and MSBO!</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/04/11/got-green-go-ave-at-etlc-and-msbo/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/04/11/got-green-go-ave-at-etlc-and-msbo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GOT GREEN? Stop, Learn, and Go find out how to get your $AVE ON by utilizing the REMC $AVE contracts for your district purchases. REMC $AVE will be exhibiting at the Educational Technology Leadership Conference (ETLC) at Muskegon Community College, &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/04/11/got-green-go-ave-at-etlc-and-msbo/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>GOT GREEN?  Stop, Learn, and Go find out how to get your $AVE ON by utilizing the REMC $AVE contracts for your district purchases.  REMC $AVE will be exhibiting at the Educational Technology Leadership Conference (ETLC) at Muskegon Community College, Stevenson Center on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Muskegon, Michigan http://www.macul.org/otherevents/educationaltechnologyleadershipconference/ and the Michigan School Business Officials Annual State Conference (Wednesday and Thursday, April 27-28, 2011) at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan  http://www.msbo.org/conferences/2011/AnnualConf/Attendee.shtml .</p>
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		<title>MACUL 2011</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/03/02/macul-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2011/03/02/macul-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ncorner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please visit us in booth 613 at MACUL and see what is new and exciting on the REMC $AVE Bid.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please visit us in booth 613 at MACUL and see what is new and exciting on the REMC $AVE Bid. </p>
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		<title>REMC $AVE Show Off 2/10/2011</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/09/16/remc-ave-show-off-2102011/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/09/16/remc-ave-show-off-2102011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lhischke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to see what&#8217;s new in emerging classroom technologies on the REMC $AVE Bid Project?  If so, you&#8217;ll want to mark your 2011 calendar for Febraury 10th, 9 am &#8211; 3 pm at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing, Michigan.  &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/09/16/remc-ave-show-off-2102011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Want to see what&#8217;s new in emerging classroom technologies on the REMC $AVE Bid Project?  If so, you&#8217;ll want to mark your 2011 calendar for Febraury 10th, 9 am &#8211; 3 pm at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing, Michigan. </p>
<p>REMC will be showcasing new and emerging technologies on the statewide bid for your exploration.  Event will include lunch.  Join us and register to hold you a spot today at <a href="http://www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showcourse.asp?1754">http://www.solutionwhere.com/inghamisd/cw/showcourse.asp?1754</a></p>
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		<title>New Paper Contract</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/05/28/new-paper-contract/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/05/28/new-paper-contract/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ncorner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Look for a new paper contract June 1, 2010. This contract runs June 1-November 30, 2010. In order to make things easier to find, we have reorganized the web page. Please let us know if you have any questions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Look for a new paper contract June 1, 2010. This contract runs June 1-November 30, 2010. In order to make things easier to find, we have reorganized the web page. Please let us know if you have any questions.</p>
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		<title>REMC Launches Discovery streaming and Blackboard Contracts</title>
		<link>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/04/28/remc-launches-discovery-streaming-and-blackboard-contracts/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/04/28/remc-launches-discovery-streaming-and-blackboard-contracts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>erik drake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New REMC contracts for Discovery Education video streaming and Blackboard learning management system products took effect in mid-April. Michigan schools can use the REMC contracts to subscribe to Discovery Education streaming and Blackboard at deeply discounted, competitively bid prices. Both &#8230; <a href="http://blogs.remcbids.org/project_news/2010/04/28/remc-launches-discovery-streaming-and-blackboard-contracts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New REMC contracts for Discovery Education video streaming and Blackboard learning management system products took effect in mid-April. Michigan schools can use the REMC contracts to subscribe to Discovery Education <em>streaming</em> and Blackboard at deeply discounted, competitively bid prices. Both contracts will run through June 30, 2013.</p>
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