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TSBA has established one more opportunity
for the community to get involved in supporting children
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The Business Affiliate Program makes it easier for businesses
that work with school boards to reach their target audience.
The new program takes the place of the former Service
Associates program, and consists of several benefits and services
not available with the Service Associates program.
Who are Business Affiliates?
Business Affiliate membership is extended to businesses
and organizations providing goods and services to Tennessee's
school systems. Business Affiliates are integral parts of TSBA's
efforts to improve education across the state because they work
with school boards to provide better educational opportunities
for children. Business Affiliates must have received high recommendations
by the school boards they have already done business with.
How does being a Business Affiliate benefit
a company?
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There are numerous tangible benefits from partnering
with TSBA in our Business Affiliate program, but most of
all school boards know that Business Affiliates have worked
successfully with other boards. Becoming a Business Affiliate
gives reputable companies credibility with boards or school
system personnel who make decisions regarding products.
How is the program organized?
There are five different levels of involvement
in the Business Affiliate Program - Business Affiliate, Silver
Business Affiliate, Gold Business Affiliate, Platinum Business
Affiliate and Premier Business Affiliate. Companies begin with the basic services, which include
a school board member directory and subscriptions to our publications.
Benefits and services are added as companies choose higher levels.
At the platinum level, companies contribute to a scholarship
fund for Tennessee students.
How does a company become a Business Affiliate?
TSBA is committed to having the highest quality
companies as Business Affiliates. To become eligible, companies
must have three recommendations from boards of education in Tennessee.
The program makes choosing a vendor easier for school systems.
If school systems have companies they would like to recommend
as a Business Affiliate, please contact :
Steve Doremus
TSBA Director of Communications
800-448-6465, ext. 3907
or email
Business
Affiliate Levels
List
of current TSBA Business Affiliates
