ABOUT US - Issuu

from Learning Environments Look Book

WE KNOW SCHOOLS

As the leading provider of education solutions including: school and classroom supplies, furniture and design, technology solutions, facility supplies and equipment, flooring and floor care, spirit wear and staff uniforms, signage, and food service supplies, we take pride in helping you deliver the highest standard of modern education. We have the knowledge and understanding of the parallel between school solutions and the ever evolving pedagogies and will guide you to the best options for each environment.

EDUCATION EXPERTS

Our Education Team has the background and knowledge to guide clients to the right solutions from start to finish and beyond.

ACCESSIBLE EVERY DAY

Because of our partnership and unique offerings, our team is accessible at any time! We are in your school long after a project is complete and check in often.

BUDGET

We understand there is a finite amount of funds schools have. We take the time to understand what is important to help you spend wisely. LARGEST K-12 DISTRIBUTOR

We have the privilege to work with school districts in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. This has allowed us to become the largest K-12 distributor in the Midwest.

250+ MANUFACTURERS

We have access to over 250 manufacturers, allowing us to partner with our schools and include as many partners as needed.

K-12 SEAL OF APPROVAL

We test and select products made for students and staff and are very selective in the process. We want to make sure clients are getting the best solutions for their schools!

EARLY CHILDHOOD | K-12 ENVIRONMENTS | PRIVATE & CHARTER SCHOOLS | HIGHER EDUCATION

SOLUTIONS

We'll invigorate your learning environments with the best solutions so you can focus on the ever evolving pedagogies.

Services

Through a thoughtful co-creative design process, we utilize our expertise, services and tools to help transform spaces and bring the students, staff and administration team to life. This process includes Discovery, Implementation & Installation, and Support. Think Innovative, we've got your back!

DISCOVERY

• Learning Spaces Strategy • Space Planning • Pilot Programs • Project Management • Inventory/Asset

Management • Design Specification • Product Specification • Space Utilization Data • Financing • LEED, WELL, FITWEL

IMPLEMENTATION

• Coordination • Delivery • Warehousing & Storage • Installation • Reconfiguration • Relocation • Inspection • Furniture Disposition

SUPPORT

• Product Training • Post Project Support • Education • Wellness & Biophilia • Diversity & Inclusion • Acoustics • Sustainability

CMERDC AND INNOVATIVE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The Central Minnesota Educational Research and Development Council (cmERDC) is a joint power, nonprofit organization, established to provide effective and affordable products and services to public, parochial, and charter schools across Minnesota and the United States.

Innovative is the servicing dealer for the following cmERDC Joint-Powers Contracts:

OFFICE & CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

cmERDC offers year-round on-demand, on-line purchasing opportunities with free, next day delivery through this joint-powers contract to assist in meeting your ongoing school needs.

FACILITIES CLEANING CHEMICALS, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

cmERDC’s joint-powers Educational Facilities Contract offers schools with an efficient, cost-effective solution for their cleaning chemicals, supplies and cleaning equipment with on-line ordering, free next day delivery and no minimum order requirements.

FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT

We will work with you to learn your needs, and the needs of your students, and deliver the right furniture and design for your classrooms and beyond. In addition, the project will be completed within your budget using solutions that take advantage of the latest in collaboration, ergonomics and movement.