NEBC is a non-profit buying collaborative. It was founded in 1992 in New England but has since expanded nationally. Today, membership for NEBC is over 300 institutional stores in 38 states and the District of Columbia . NEBC is operated for the benefit of its institutional store members and the educational institutions that they serve.

NEBC Origins

In the spring of 1992, thirteen institutional bookstore colleagues from throughout New England met to discuss the potential benefits of working together to secure better buying arrangements with a variety of vendors. NEBC was incorporated in Massachusetts in the summer of 1992 as a result of that meeting. The charter requires NEBC to support the educational purposes of each institution through the acquisition of merchandise on terms designed to improve the potential financial contribution to each respective school.

Expanding Outside New England

While NEBC was founded to serve New England schools, the executive board voted to accept membership from other states beginning in 1994. Today, the majority of NEBC member stores are from outside New England . All members are granted full membership privileges, and are encouraged to be an active participant in all NEBC activities.

Membership Requirements

NEBC membership is restricted to institutionally operated bookstores. To join, simply print this form, and mail it to New England Buying Consortium 6 Boston Road, Suite 201 Chelmsford, MA 01824. Please make your membership dues check payable to New England Buying Consortium. Current dues are $60 per year. The membership year runs from March 1- February 28. If you have any questions about NEBC, please feel free to contact NEBC president Mary Ellen Martin,CCR at 207-778-7325 or martinme@maine.edu.