Testimonials

“The School and Office Products Network is an outstanding industry trade organization and well worth every penny of membership.  They are solely focused on bringing value to their members and the industry and continually look for new and improved ways of doing this.  They are great listeners and have demonstrated that they are highly adaptable and flexible to change their services and offerings to changing business needs. The two things that they offer that are the most valuable to my firm is industry research/data plus targeted webinars that are free, timely, and very valuable.  I have also found them very willing to add services as the need arises and am currently talking to them about possibly serving as a clearing house for federal product regulations (safety, environmental, country of origin, etc) that may impact manufacturers.”
--Jennifer Ruth, Director of Product Management, National Industries for the Blind

 “The SOPN has been a wonderful source of information about the Office and School Supplies industry.  The thoughtful and considerate communication from the staff is much appreciated.”
--Diana Opiela, Product Manager Helix USA Ltd.

 “The School and Office Products Network has been an invaluable resource for us in the few short months we've been a member.  They have worked diligently to assist us in finding a manufacturer representative in the United States.  We were the first company to take advantage of the product release page and feel this is a great and inexpensive way to market our products to potential buyers in the United States . We are proud to be a member of this new and exciting organization.”
--Jaime Nascimento, Export Manager – Acrimet, Brazil

Press Releases

Global Sales & Event Management LLC (GSEM) is launching a new network for suppliers in the school and office products industry. Called the School and Office Products Network, it is meant to provide members with business services, as well as research on industry and consumer trends. Members will also have the ability to promote product introductions on the network web site (schoolandofficenetwork. org). The network is seen as needed because of the suspension of the School and Home Office Products Association and its SHOPA Buyer-to-Seller (SBTS) marketplace. "Since SHOPA and SBTS have effectively ceased operations, a void was created in the industry for relevant and actionable research," says GSEM partner Carm Crawford. "There are also limited options for companies looking for international trade programs, information on the school marketplace and opportunities to network. GSEM can and will fill this void."
- Mass Market Retailers, April 2008

Global Sales and Event Management launched The School and Office Products Network to provide valuable resources for the school and office products industry. This fee-based membership organization will provide its members with industry and consumer trend research as well as other services beginning in the second quarter of 2008.
- Educational Dealer Magazine, May 2008