If your company serves the government and education markets, you face unique challenges -- and need unique support. Ingram Micro's GovEd Alliance supplies everything you need to seize sales opportunities, increase profitability and compete more effectively.

A community of solution providers, manufacturers and Ingram Micro associates serving the GovEd market, GovEd Alliance offers a wide selection of products and services, as well as targeted programs, specialized resources and access to peer groups with similar business models. Members benefit from a varied menu of support and development tools, such as:

• Discounted products and manufacturer exclusives
• Extensive sales support
• Online resources, including e-newsletter and training
• RFP Service and GSA Pass-Through program
• Discounts on GovEd Alliance business resource partner services
• Peer-to-peer connections through Partner Locator and new Diversity Partner Network

The Partner Locator and the Diversity Partner Network work in concert to improve business prospects for GovEd Alliance members.

The Partner Locator allows members to submit company profiles online for sharing with other solution providers, prime contractors and manufacturer partners -- a useful tool for expanding reach and generating new business and partnerships. (To register, visit www.ingrammicro.com/goved.) Partner Locator profiles that indicate small, disadvantaged or diverse business certifications will automatically be enrolled in the Diversity Partner Network. Members will qualify for targeted educational opportunities and business and support resources, and have the chance to participate in online meetings, blogs and peer group discussions.

A Valuable Invitation
These benefits come together at the seventh annual GovEd Alliance Invitational, the industry's premier public-sector conference, to be held this year from Nov. 4-7 in Austin, Texas. "Attendees will have the chance to network with GovEd Alliance solution providers, manufacturers and industry experts for valuable peergroup sharing and partnership opportunities," says Jason Bystrak, senior manager of channel marketing at Ingram Micro.

A rich schedule of workshops, roundtable discussions and social events will spark fresh ideas for capitalizing on the latest industry trends. The event will feature a technology fair where attendees can meet key manufacturer partners, an awards banquet to honor top-performing GovEd Alliance members, and the official launch of the Diversity Partner Network.

"If you think your company might qualify for small, disadvantaged or diverse business certifications, we can help you get them," says Bystrak. "If you already have them, we can help you develop a business plan to market yourself to prime contractors or to the government directly."

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To Register or For More Information
Visit www.ingrammicro.com/goved, call Jason Bystrak at (800) 456-8000, ext. 67374, or e-mail jason.bystrak@ingrammicro.com to register for the GovEd Invitational conference or learn more about membership in Ingram Micro's GovEd Alliance. Manufacturer partners interested in getting involved with GovEd Alliance should contact Michael Willams at (714) 566-1000, ext. 22766, or e-mail michael.williams@ingrammicro.com.