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A Guide to NSTA Vendor Partner Membership

 

Vendor Partner Member Application

Who Can Be a Vendor Partner Member?

Vendor Partner membership in the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) is open to businesses and organizations that support school transportation operations in providing goods/services/consulting directly to school bus operators. As a Vendor Partner member, throughout the year, there are many opportunities for you to demonstrate directly to decision-makers within student transportation, the benefits of what provide in this very competitive space. First and foremost, NSTA delivers to you opportunities to connect with principals of private school bus operators  from around the country. We have face-to-face networking opportunities at our live events, as well as advertisements in our monthly e-newsletter (NSTA-64).

For our best supporters, we will provide you an opportunity to be a guest on the iconic NSTA: The Bus Stop weekly podcast. Throughout the year, you may be asked to present on one of NSTA FLASH Webinars or at a professional development session at one of our live events. Our Vendor Partner/OEM Speed Networking is the talk of the student transportation community, so why risk missing out on this exclusive opportunity.

Need to know more? Give us a call at 703-684-3200 or email info@yellowbuses.org, and a member of our staff will be happy to walk you through the benefits of becoming an NSTA Vendor Partner Member.

 

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Maximize Your Membership

The key to success as a Vendor Partner member of NSTA can be summed up in one word – "engagement."

There’s no shortcut to penetrating this market, and undoubtedly, NSTA provides a platform for you to become immersed in the private school transportation sector. Our most successful Vendor Partners serve on NSTA committees, they sponsor programs and workshops at our live events, and they serve on an NSTA standing committee. In addition, they volunteer for opportunities to present on NSTA FLASH webinars, and they also are pro-active in providing content for our NSTA-64 newsletter. If you commit yourself to becoming part of the fabric of NSTA, you will have success as an NSTA Vendor Partner.

Become a Committee Member

Become a Committee Member

Join one of NSTA's committees, and you can actively engage with our contractor, state association or other vendor members in discussing cutting edge school transportation industry trends and topics. You will have an opportunity to interact and work together with other industry professionals for the betterment of pupil transportation in the United States. Committees meet monthly via our convenient Teams platform, so there’s no excuse to miss a meeting.

Be a Newsletter Contributor or Advertise Your Products/Services in NSTA-64

Be a Newsletter Contributor or Advertise Your Products/Services in NSTA-64

Our monthly e-newsletter (NSTA-64) provides original content, and it keep you “in the know” of the latest developments within the Association. If you have a noteworthy perspective, on a pupil transportation-related issue, what better audience to write for than NSTA members.  Garner more credibility by not making it too salesy!

Become a Sponsor at one of our Live Events

Become a Sponsor at one of our Live Events

NSTA events are the perfect opportunity to network and direct interact with NSTA members in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. Most of the NSTA Live Events are held at desirable destination points, and our schedule artfully crafts plenty of opportunity for you to develop or enhance relationships. Elevate the status of your company by becoming an event sponsor - perks include “minute at the mic” presentations, speed networking opportunities, pre and post event recognition in NSTA communications, and recognition on event materials and presentations.

Vendor Partner/OEM Speed Networking

Vendor Partner/OEM Speed Networking

Tired of sitting at trade shows, waiting for someone you can speak with. And when that person finally comes around, you find that he or she isn’t even a decision-maker, but there just to grab your free giveaway! NSTA hosts Vendor Partner/OEM Speed Networking at our Live Events, and our decision-makers come to you (literally). During Speed Networking, you have an opportunity for separate 15-minute blocks of one-on-one time. If you have not been part of an NSTA Vendor Partner/OEM Speed Networking event, you’re missing out!

Be a Podcast Guest or Advertise on NSTA: The Bus Stop

Be a Podcast Guest or Advertise on NSTA: The Bus Stop

NSTA: The Bus Stop was spawned in 2019, and it has growing it listenership ever since. Each week, NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn invites a guest onto the program, where we learn a little bit more about the individual and company that they work for. Others have tried to replicate the success of NSTA: The Bus Stop, but no one has been able to do so, so if you can’t beat ’em, join ‘em. New podcasts are released every week on Wednesday.

Take Advantage of our VP Membership Directory

Take Advantage of our VP Membership Directory

Vendor Partners in good standing can maintain a company listing on our exclusive NSTA Vendor Partner Directory. New for this year, our VP Directory contains a 300-character company description – so it’s more than just a name and email address. Use the directory listing as a springboard to your engagement with NSTA members.

We can help you connect with your clients in a whole new way.

Make the most of your membership with NTSA and sponsor an event!

NSTA Member events are your chance to meet top decision-makers in the school bus industry from across North America. We hope you will consider supporting the Association through sponsorship and attendance at one or several of our association events. Visit our sponsorship page to see how you can get involved and maximize your membership! If there is sponsorship oppotunity you are interested but do not see listed, contact the NSTA office at 703-684-3200 or info@yellowbuses.org and we would be happy to discuss your vision.

Sponsorship Opportunities