QUESTION:
Yvon,
A number of years ago (app. 2004 or earlier) I attended one of your seminars. You handed out a book with a couple of resource pages in the back. I’m interested in one particular resource, Consistent Computer Bargains (www.ccbministries.com).
In 2004 when we purchased a new computer we were able to order software from this site for a reduced price for churches, we saved quite a bit of money. We are again looking at purchasing a new computer and would like to again order this discounted software. However when I check out the website another site comes up that doesn’t look right.
Do you know anything about the current state of this company? Are there other companies out there who will give generous discounts on software programs to churches? Computers also.
I would appreciate hearing back from you so I can forward the information to the person at our church in charge of making a new computer purchase for us.
Thank you ahead for your help and for all you do to provide help for church secretaries and their churches!
Connie, Trinity UCC
ANSWER:
The best place is till Consistent Computer Bargains. Though they have changed their name somewhat, here is their website: http://www.ccbnonprofits.com.
I spoke recently to their Director of Religious Sales, Patti Lojeski. I have known Patti and the folks there for over 15 years and I can't recommend them enough.
Not only for MS Publisher, the company still has many fantastic deals on software for churches—they are able to sign churches up for nonprofit pricing for the companies that offer this. You can't get these prices in regular retail stores, you must use a group like CCB.
In addition, they have also expanded their offerings in hardware, software, and cloud services.
I featured them in my e-book: 9 Reasons why MS Publisher is a great program for churches to use for print and graphic creation. This ebook is free for ECC MEMBERS and is an inexpensive download for others. For more about it, to link to the book and download, CLICK HERE .
Here is Patti Lojeski's contact information. She can refer you to someone who can specifically help you. Do let her know I sent you!
800-342-4222 ext. 107 | patti.lojeski@ccbnonprofits.
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