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Conference News
2022 FASBO/FRMA Conference
Congratulations to all scholarship award recipients!

Scholarships were awarded to 38 people in 15 counties and charter schools.

See you in October!

Registration is open at www.fasbo.org
Conference registration is $200
Free Payroll, Accounts Payable training, and 4 hours CPE
Hotel is $129 plus $8 parking
On-site Drapery Cleaners
Upcoming Events
25
Oct 2022
 
FASBO/FRMA 2022 Conference
Are you ready for an intense learning experience and networking with your school business colleagues and business partners that support your profession?

Take your career to the next level by attending and participating in the FASBO Annual Conference and Exhibits. During the conference, you will experience:

Keynote speakers that will inspire and rejuvenate your passion for your chosen profession
Informative sessions that will introduce you to fresh approaches and update you on solutions to school business challenges
Plenty of time to network with and learn from your colleagues and peers.
As if that isn't enough incentive to partake in the FASBO Annual Conference adventure, don’t forget that you will also enjoy:

Plenty of opportunities to visit and converse with FASBO business partners that are eager to share their innovative products and services designed to make your job just a little easier. The exhibits at the conference are abundant and will highlight the latest and greatest in school-related goods and services.
Along with the learning and interacting with other school business professionals, the conference will offer participants a little FUN as well! During meals and special celebrations, you will have a chance to be recognized and recognize your peers for practicing excellence in school business.

All-in-all, it is just a must-attend event that you won’t want to miss.
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