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RFA’s: The Next Chapter Carolyn S. French Michigan Department of Treasury. Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king. --Mark Van Doren. Where we were last year:. Mailed Requests for Agreement (RFA’s) for “Cooperative Marketing Agreements”.
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RFA’s: The Next ChapterCarolyn S. FrenchMichigan Department of Treasury
Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king. --Mark Van Doren
Where we were last year: • Mailed Requests for Agreement (RFA’s) for “Cooperative Marketing Agreements”
Cooperative Marketing Agreements Non-monetary arrangements between two parties (commercial firms, non-profit organizations or any government agency)
Mailed to: • Software Developers • CERCA • NACTP • Associations
What we Received • Three responses • One company • Accepted one
What we Did • Published rebate coupon • Contacted other companies • Published their offerings • Established additional links
What we Learned • Get the right contact! • Cooperation vs. Competition • Perception or Reality?
What’s for Next Year? • RFA’s for 2001 tax year? • Expanding links • Other cooperative possibilities
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. --Helen Keller
Carolyn S. French 517-373-0614 fax 517-241-2727 frenchcs@state.mi.us www.efile.state.mi.us