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Tammy Biery
Director of Administrative Services
(320) 255-3236 x 308
tbiery@resourcetraining.com

Anthony Farag
Sales Specialist & Trainer
(320) 255-3236 x 313
afarag@resourcetraining.com

Michelle Kutzorik
Finance Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
(320) 255-3236 x 311
mkutzorik@resourcetraining.com


Register Here or for more information call or email Susan Brix at 888-447-7032.

Acme Electric -Tool Crib of the North

Special pricing is available for power and hand tools, supplies and construction equipment. Benefits include up to 10% catalog discount and free freight on many items.

Tools, Equipment, and Sharpening 

AESOP

Aesop is the automated solution for absence management and substitute placement challenges faced by K-12 school districts worldwide.

With budgets squeezing tighter, Aesop is saving districts money daily by significantly reducing absenteeism and substitute placement costs.

No costly hardware, installations, or upgrades: Aesop offers an affordable subscription backed by our top-of-the-line training and client support.

Automated absence management & substitute placement 


AppliTrack

AppliTrack is a web-based applicant tracking and recruiting system that will help your organization identify and hire the best people.

Web-based applicant tracking and recruiting system 

Batteries Plus of St. Cloud

Batteries Plus in St. Cloud is a locally owned business providing ALL kinds of batteries As a preferred vendor of Resource Training & Solutions our Members will receive special pricing on batteries for all kind of devices
Batteries Plus stocks 1000's of batteries for all your applications that require batteries. Whether it is a floor scrubber, laptop, back up power to exit lights, or more Batteries Plus has your battery!

Batteries 

Bg Innovations, Inc.

BG Innovations is a Duluth, Minnesota based company, helping presenters and educators create successful interactive learning environments with the eInstruction brand of interactive whiteboards, student response systems, and wireless slates.


BSN Sports

Complete line of Athletic and Physical Education products


Mobile and Modular Buildings

 


Mohawk Carpeting

 


CDW-G

CDW-G provides our members with technology equipment and supplies with special pricing on all CDW-G name brand products. Use the customized premium page at CDWG.com/mrsa to create shopping carts, check product availability and purchase online.


E.A.P. Fleet Services, Inc.

A personal benefit for our Members-EAP Fleet Services provides you a discount on vehicles of all makes and models, new and used. Trades are welcome.


Ecolab

Through an extensive bidding process, Ecolab has become our provider of environmentally friendly cleaning products. 

All Ecolab products are carefully designed and tested to help ensure the safest and most effective methods for their use. When used as directed and following all safety precautions on material safety data sheets and product labels, Ecolab products will not harm the environment or those who handle the products. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Green cleaning products 
 
 

ELEMENT K

ELEMENT K ONLINE TRAINING
Need help in learning Excel or other Microsoft products? Ask about our Office Productivity package.
New to online learning? All new users receive a complete tutorial from Resource Training & Solutions staff. Youll get started on the right foot with the best in online software training.

Members get a discount of nearly 25 % !

To get started or for any questions contact Anthony Farag at 888-447-7032, 320-255-3236, or afarag@resourcetraining.com

Office Productivity Package - Class Titles

 


Nasco Health, Math, Ag, FACS, and Science

Count on NASCO to provide the broadest categories of classroom supplies and support, innovative programming and excellent pricing. Reference Account Number 99-04576.



FlagHouse, Inc

Flaghouse is a premier global supplier of equipment and resources for physical education, sports, fitness, recreation and for health, special needs, special education, sensory integration, and multisensory environments.

They offer more than 20,000 innovative and quality products and solutions to enhance the lives of people of all ages and abilities. All Flaghouse products are unconditionally guaranteed!

Members receive a 15%-20% discount and free shipping on many items from the Physical Education Catalog.  You must reference quote #:16GBUBEB on your order to receive the discounted price! 

Athletic and Recreational Flooring

 


Food Services of America

A leading broad line food service distributor, Food Services of America provides quality, name-brand food products to our members at substantially discounted pricing. Eliminate large unneeded shipments and unnecessary storage while adding tremendous savings to your food service budget. Based on the Marlene Gunn "First Choice" model, take advantage of this specially bid food service contract through Resource Training and Solutions today.

Click here for 50 Ways to Serve Tyson Chicken.


Honeywell Instant Alert

The Rapid, Effective Way to Connect Schools and Parents
Emergencies and unexpected changes to school events cannot be avoided. Now schools and parents can count on Instant Alert to deliver important information without delay. Schools can improve communications, save time and resources, and send a clear, consistent message to parents, guardians and staff members.


journeyEd

Have you ever wanted the software you use at work for use at home? Have a student heading off to college?

JourneyEd provides students and school faculty/staff with discounted pricing of up to 85% on Microsoft and Adobe products for personal use. Example savings of $409.97 when you purchase Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for only $89.98!

To place orders or view the software titles and prices that are available - visit: www.journeyed.com/select

Microsoft and Adobe products

Learning ZoneXpress

Learning ZoneXpress encompases education with products that promote healthy choices and fun.

Recource Training & Solutions Members get a 10% discount. To get your discount use the special order form by clicking on the link below or put down BL-RTS on the top of your own order form.

Order Form

FACS and Wellness Products 

Lightspeed

Looking for Classroom Audio Solutions?
 
 
Today's classrooms are increasingly rich in new technology - computers, digital projectors, and electronic white boards - and old stand-bys like TVs, VCRs and DVD players. With the addition of technology, audio is the one com-ponent that cannot be overlooked. Studies have shown that up to 75% of the school day involves listening activities, confirming that hearing is the primary channel for learning. Lightspeeds systems utilize industry standard audio inputs ensuring the highest level of compatibility with your existing technologies!

Marco

Resource Training & Solutions is very pleased to have Marco on board as our Konica Minolta supplier. In addition to being a top copier supplier here are some other things that set Marco apart:

Established in 1973, Marco is a 100% employee owned company and was Minnesota's ESOP Company of the Year in 2006. Marco was named among the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for in America by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2004 and received the Minnesota Work-Life Champions Award in January 2006 and 2008. They also received the 2009 Business Award in Philanthropy from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.

Midwest Playscapes

Midwest Playscapes is the state bid provider of playground equipment with seven service cooperatives. this means that Members who use Midwest Playscapes for playground services do not have to go out for bid-because your service cooperative already has!!!
NEW FUNDING NEWS-As of March 1st 2009, Playworld Systems has allocated to Midwest Playscapes $250,000 in Grant Money to be used in conjunction with the purchase of Playworld Systems Equipment. All applications are to be made on their website at www.midwestplayscapes.com
Midwest Playscapes provides Playworld Systems, a playground leader for 30 years. The following discounts will be available to members:

  • Playground Equipment - 17%
  • Playground Equipment, customized design - 17%
  • Playground Surfacing Materials, engineered wood fiber - 17%
  • Playground Border Products, Playworld - 17%
  • Picnic Shelters - 5%
  • Park/Landscaping amenities such as picnic tables, trash receptacles, BBQ grills, etc., Playworld - 17%
  • Bleachers - 5%
Midwest Playscapes does design work in-house and they do not sub out their contract work. If you want to use volunteers to install the playground, Midwest Playscapes will bring a person to oversee and all the tools and equipment needed to install. A fundraising program called Kaboom is also available through this contract. For more information contact Bruce Pudwill at 800-747-1452 or midwestplayscapes.com.

 


Midwest Technology Products

Midwest Technology Products is a family owned business that specializes in the resell of Industrial Arts, Vocational and Technology equipment and supplies to educators throughout the world. They are a woman-owned minority business that has focused on customer service for over 100 years.

Midwest Technology Products is your source for:
  • Abrasives & Finishing
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Automotive, Building Trades
  • Drafting, Electrical
  • Furniture
  • General Supplies
  • Hand Tools
  • Hardware & Fasteners
  • Metalworking
  • Portable Power Tools
  • Safety Products
  • Small Engines
  • Technology Products
  • Welding & Foundry
  • Vo-Ag
  • Woodworking 


MNJ Direct Technologies

Technologies Direct is a full service technology reseller providing access to cutting edge technology that is cost effective and project specific. They offer an extensive range of products including desktop computers, notebooks, printers, servers, storage devices, and software from a wide variety of manufacturers. Combined with their broad product offering is a strategy tailored to each client.
    • Gain access to one of the largest selections of IT products at a single source. 
    • Select from an inventory of items from the leading manufacturers of computer hardware and software technology 
    • Get the service and support you need from our dedicated sales team 
    • Buy with confidence knowing our products are backed by certifications and handled by qualified technicians 
    • Get your purchases promptly with our nationwide shipping network
    Members receive a 7% discount off list price and free shipping. To find out more information, or to set up an online account: www.mnjtech.com/mnservicecoop
     
    Technology, IT Products 

     


    NDR Cables

    NDR Cables can provide solutions to all your cabling needs.

    Over 45 years of experience provides them with the expertise in copper and fiber optics, connectivity, and infrastructure to help make your job easier.

    Products available include:
    • Cat6 and Cat5E Patch cords
    • Fiber Optic Patch Panels 
    • Cable Management Panels
    • Audio/Visual Cables including VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
    • S-Video Cables
    • RCA Cables
    • USB 2.0 Cables
    • Extenders, Switches, Routers, UPS Units, KVM Switches, etc
    • 19 Racks
    Along with standard cables, NDR also provides custom length cable assemblies built to your specifications and custom made assemblies for plenum environments.

    Nelson Auto Center

    Nelson Auto Center of Fergus Falls, MN is the awarded bidder of a statewide vehicle bid. This contract gives our Members more flexibility in their vehicle purchasing options while still being able to obtain competitive pricing and complying with state bid requirements. Vehicles may be purchased and municipal leases are also available.

    For more information or to obtain a quote contact: Gerry Worner REFERENCE CONTRACT # MSC-05.3

     


    netTrekker

    netTrekker is the leading educational search tool trusted by millions of K-12 educators and students every day. netTrekker connects you to a wealth of standards-aligned digital resources and technology tools specifically designed for engaging students in a learning experience that supports their unique needs.

    MSC has negotiated discounted annual subscription prices during special buying windows. Our next buying window starts December 4, 2010 and features pricing of just $1.10 per student!

    Engaging students through personalized learning! Click Here for a Video Tour!

    Educational search tool, digital resources, technology tools

    OfficeMax

    OfficeMax provides over 200 bid items on its requisition form and offers an average discount of 57% off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices. The real value in this contract comes from overall savings and FREE SHIPPING (specify account number 471312 on all orders.) Featuring an extremely user-friendly website and excellent customer service support, most orders are accepted for next day delivery with fax back or e-mail confirmation upon request.

    To check the contract pricing as a member, go to:
    www.officemaxsolutions.com
    Username: MSCbrowse
    Password: browse1
    Then visit Browse Catalog Only

    Get discounts with your Retail Connect card. As a Resource member, you can also receive Statewide Service Cooperative DISCOUNTS at your local OfficeMax store using an OfficeMax retail connect card. Contact Cindy Leadens to set up an account or access any of the opportunities available through Resource Training and Solutions OfficeMax contract. 


    PC Mall Gov, Inc.

    Resource Training & Solutions partner providing Microsoft licensing and Adobe licensing.
     
     
     
     

    Pocket Full of Therapy

    Pocket Full of Therapy specializes in therapeutic and educational products for the child with special needs.They offer materials to address the foundational skills of:Sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, bilateral motor coordination, visual perception, critical thinking, balance and equilibrium, oral motor control, and so much more!

    Members receive the following discounts:
    5% discount on orders over $250
    Refer to coupon code: AEPA
     
    10% on orders over $1,000
    Refer to coupon code: AEPA2

    Reason Computers

    PASSWORD AT WEBSITE IS mrsareason
    Your source for PC and laptops etc
    80 Plus Power Supplier
    Microsoft Value Advantage Program  



    ReiTech

    Our partner in machine safeguarding equipment, ReiTechs common-sense approach to improving safety and reducing accidents with new products and instruction techniques results in a school shop environment that improves learning. It teaches students to recognize and work effectively with properly guarded equipment that is required in real work environments.


    Retrofit Recycling, Inc.

    Providing recycling of industrial and hazardous waste products, Retrofit Recycling, Inc. will inventory, package and is licensed to haul hazardous materials. Whether recycling fluorescent or incandescent lamps, PCB ballast, mercury devices/liquid, electronics or batteries, Retrofit Recycling, Inc. provides excellent service and competitive pricing.


    Facility Asset Management-Roofing

     


    Scholastic Equipment Company

    Scholastic Equipment Company offers Resource Training & Solutions members discounted pricing on educational furniture and equipment. They have an extensive offering of high quality, durable products that will meet your need with over 7,000 items in stock for immediate delivery.

    School Specialty

    School Specialtys focus is to help educators accomplish more by providing them with the most innovative and complete range of educational ideas, services and products available.


    Scott Electric - Specialty Bulb Division

    Specialty bulbs and guarantees the lowest prices! Included are replacement metal halide assemblies (lamp and cage for LCD an DLP projection systems); lamps and lamp modules; projection and stage/studio lamps; and laminating products.
    Order by mail, phone, fax or e-mail with no minimum order requirements and free shipping and handling. Same-day shipping is also available. 

     
    AV and Stage Lamps 


    Study Island

    Providing web based test preparation Study Island is Minnesota leader of online mastery programs for reading, math, and science in grades 2-8. Used by over 95,000 students in 334 schools across 110 districts, Study Islands content is built specifically from the Minnesota Academic Standards that compose the MCA-II. 


    Tech Depot

    Tech Depot offers Members discounted pricing on over 100,000 technology products from a variety of manuafacturers
    To browse the contract pricing as a member, go to:
    www.techdepot.com
    click on login in upper right area
    email: techdepot1@techdepot.com
    Password: MRSA00
    Orders should be placed with Sean Raby at Tech Depot. Sean can be contacted at 1-800-625-9866 ext. 7259 or sraby@techdepot.com.


    Tell Me More - Auralog

    Specifically designed for the K-12 market, TELL ME MORE Education online offers students and teachers the perfect language learning solution. It provides schools with the ability to offer multiple languages in a time where it is increasingly difficult to find and fund language instructors.

    Tell Me More is foreign language training software to assist foreign language instruction in a whole new way. Some facts about Tell Me More: Over 7 million satisfied users worldwide.

    • Used everyday in more than 10,000 Academic Institutions. 
    • Global leaders and government agencies have placed their trust in TELL ME MORE: U.S.State Department, U.S. Government, FBI, Canadian Federal Government, EDS, BMW...
    • Top Ten Reviews Gold Award for best language learning software.
    • TELL ME MORE was the first company in the world to apply speech recognition to language learning software
    For ONLY $35/person your students can experience the oral capability of foreign languages! Click here for more information.


     

    Tierney Brothers IncOur source for SMART Boards and related products. Carries a complete line of AV equipment and SMART Boards Some extra benfits with Tierney Brothers---they stock what they sell---when they do installation of SMART Boards the warrenty period is increased to a total of 7 years!

    • SMART Boards
    • Projectors
    • Student Assessment Tools - Response (Senteo)
    • Airliners, Sympodium , and SMART Table
    • Installations


    Tri-Dim Filter Corporation

    The finest in air filter design and installation. Independently rated by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.,


    Voss Lighting

     
    Interested in the latest energy saving technologies?
    Wanting the latest LED lighting solutions?
    Unsure of your current lighting needs?
     
    As one of the nations leading suppliers of replacement lightingproducts, Voss Lighting serves a broad range of customers from business and industry to schools and government. Voss Lighting provides more than just lighting products - they educate the customer on how different lighting applications impact their businesses.
     
    The right light does make a difference...a big difference. 
     
    Click Here for more information on Voss Lighting. 
    Click Here for the Voss Lighting Order Form.