Unlocking the Potential of Collaboration
Welcome Message
Welcome Message from OECM’s President and CEO, John Sabo | Fall 2020
We launched the OECM Connection one year ago, as a unique, centralized meeting place for our vast OECM family – supplier partners, customers, employees and stakeholders – to connect and access the latest news…
Highlights
OECM Reaches New Milestone with $2 Billion in Accumulated Collaborative Spend
OECM proudly reached $2 billion in accumulated collaborative spend this summer! This achievement demonstrates OECM’s tremendous growth and success in upholding our commitment to our customers.
OECM and eCampusOntario Collaborate on Agreement
OECM and eCampusOntario collaborated to deliver new Audio Video Captioning and Transcription Services for Ontario Colleges and Universities.
OECM’s HVAC Agreements Support Ontario’s Plan for a Safe Return to School
OECM is pleased to support our School Board customers and help address their air system improvement needs with HVAC products and related services, available through multiple supplier partners on our agreements.
MGCS Names OECM Agreement as Option to Their VOR
MGCS recently named OECM’s Office Space Furniture Agreement, now with more choice of OEMs and supplementary products, as an alternative to their currently expired VOR.
Agreement Launches
Marketing and Promotional Products, Literacy Digital Tools and Research Digital Tools, Online Career and Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) Tools, and more!
Since our last newsletter, we’ve been very busy with 8 new agreements launched through OECM’s Marketplace. Here’s an overview of our latest agreements.
Inside the Doors of OECM: OECM Collaboration with MGCS
OECM continues to work with MGCS, helping in the acquisition and delivery of cleaning supplies and PPE to support the education sector during the pandemic. Read all about it here!
OECM’s COVID-19 Customer Newsletter Update
Since the onset of COVID-19, OECM has provided our customers with important supplier partner updates through our weekly COVID-19 Customer Newsletter. The newsletter has now evolved into a bi-weekly format and will continue to support OECM customers through the next stages of the pandemic.
Latest News from OECM’s Platinum and Silver Supplier Partners
We’ve compiled a roundup of recent updates from Platinum and Silver Supplier Partners from our Supplier Recognition Program Pilot!
Upcoming Sourcing Projects
View a detailed list of new and re-tendered projects, anticipated award dates, and project leads.
Corporate Updates
The Voice of OECM Customers: New Customer Council Committee Members
OECM’s Customer Council Committee welcomed two new members this past quarter – Peter Derochie, Executive Director of the Council of Ontario Senior Business Officials (COSBO), and Radha Krishnan, Associate Vice President of Information Services at Seneca College. Learn more about Peter and Radha here!
Social Media
Check out our Facebook and Twitter accounts for COVID-19 related updates from our supplier partners, information about new and upcoming agreements, sector events, and more.
Fall Events & Community
School Bus Rider Safety: Video and Program Updates
OECM launches updated school bus rider safety videos and online program for the 2020-2021 school year with content to address COVID-19 as it relates to school bus transportation and safety.
Events, Conferences and Webinars
OECM continues to actively participate in events, conferences, webinars and other opportunities to connect with our customers. We have also expanded our network to include Municipal and Broader Public Sector customers with a presence at related sector events.
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