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Business Council

A Premier Thought Leadership Platform for Strategic Business Partners in Education Procurement

The NAEP Business Council (NAEPBC) is a prestigious and exclusive body of just ten member companies — each representing a distinct industry category — that are committed to elevating higher education procurement. Council members serve as strategic partners, thought leaders, and subject matter experts within the NAEP community, the only association solely dedicated to serving higher education procurement professionals.



Why Join the NAEP Business Council?

  • Prestige: Limited to ten category-leading corporations, appointed by the NAEP Board.
  • Visibility: Represent your industry within NAEP’s influential community of procurement professionals.
  • Influence: Help shape the future of higher education procurement through policy input, research, and education.
  • Thought Leadership: Collaborate on white papers, webinars, and research projects that deliver meaningful value.
  • Strategic Access: Forge deep connections with procurement leaders and institutional decision-makers.

 

Council Structure & Commitment

  • 10 exclusive members, each from a unique market or industry segment
  • Membership requires NAEP National Sponsorship and approval by the NAEPBC Advisory Board
  • Term: Two years, renewable based on annual evaluation of participation and value delivered
  • Annual Deliverables: 1 webinar, 1 white paper, and 1 research project
  • Meetings: Quarterly (at least one in-person annually)

Why Support NAEP?

Since 1921, the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) has served as the professional home for higher education procurement officials. With over a century of impact, NAEP offers training, peer networks, and resources to elevate procurement practice across institutions.

For businesses, engaging with NAEP means aligning with an influential community of decision-makers from colleges and universities. Membership on the Business Council enables strategic visibility and leadership in a sector that drives billions in annual purchasing decisions. It’s not just a partnership — it’s a smart investment in long-term relationship-building and market leadership.

Interested in Joining?

Are you the leading supplier in your category? Join us in shaping the future of higher education procurement while elevating your brand through strategic engagement, visibility, and leadership. Contact NAEP CEO Brad Pryba for membership consideration.

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Our Mission: To advance institutional and individual success through innovative procurement strategies

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