Remc1

What Remc1 does

REMC1 (Regional Education Media Center 1) is a regional educational service agency headquartered at 1811 Hecla Street in Hancock, Michigan, that operates as a member-funded cooperative serving public school districts across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The organization delivers shared technology support, professional development, and digital resources that individual districts could not cost-effectively maintain independently.

Its core technology stack combines third-party educational platforms — Google Workspace, Chromebooks, BenQ interactive displays, and Discovery Education streaming — with internally hosted services including a Confluence-based Knowledge Base, a video library (remc1-library.remc1.net), hosted digital libraries, the Support.net ticketing portal (support.remc1.net), and a Project Center for managing educational technology deployments. REMC1 also operates iOS and Android mobile applications for member access. The technology posture is integration and enablement of vendor products rather than proprietary platform development.

Commercially, REMC1 functions on a subscription-style recurring membership model in which Michigan school districts join the cooperative to access bundled services: on-site and remote technical support (staffed by a roster that includes a Senior Network Engineer, System Engineers, Education Technology Specialists, On-Site Tech Support Specialists, and Support Technicians), professional development curricula (Tech Academy, AI Academy, Google Workspace Basics and AI training, BenQ Basics, Statewide PD), and group purchasing leverage via the $AVE Bid Project (REMCSave). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organization is affiliated with the Michigan Department of Education, is a member of the REMC Association statewide network, and holds partnerships with AESA, MACUL, ISTE, Merit Network, and Discovery Education, framing it as a publicly-aligned education intermediary rather than a venture-backed commercial vendor.

Name

Remc1

Legal name

Regional Education Media Center 1

Website

https://remc1.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REMC1 is a Michigan-based regional educational service agency that delivers shared technology support, professional development, and cooperative purchasing to member public school districts, primarily in the Upper Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Service Agency

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADABAC

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

Keywords

• Educational technology services
• School district support
• Professional development training
• Cooperative purchasing programs
• Shared digital resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Hancock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Member Services: REMC1 operates as a cooperative providing shared technology services, professional development, and resources to member school districts in Michigan. Services include technical support, training programs, and collaborative purchasing through the $AVE Bid Project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REMC1 operates as a cooperative educational service agency providing shared technology support, professional development training, digital resource libraries, and cooperative purchasing programs to member school districts across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Its core deliverables include technical help desk services (Support.net), on-site technician support, Google Workspace and BenQ training programs, AI and Tech Academies, hosted video and digital libraries, and the $AVE Bid Project for bulk technology procurement.

Product overview

REMC1 (Regional Education Media Center 1) is a regional educational service agency serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The organization provides a unified portfolio of educational technology services, professional development programs, and shared resources. Its core offerings include technology support services (Support.net, On-Site Tech Support), professional development programs (Tech Academy, AI Academy, Google Workspace training, BenQ Basics), shared digital resources (Resource Library, Knowledge Base, Video Library, Hosted Libraries), and cooperative purchasing programs ($AVE Bid Project/REMCSave). The organization acts as a central resource hub connecting member schools to technology solutions, training, and collaborative purchasing opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support.net Technical Support Technical support help desk service for member schools, providing remote and on-site resolution for educational technology issues, accessed via support.remc1.net.
• On-Site Tech Support
• Tech Academy
• AI Academy
• Google Workspace Basics Training
• Google Workspace AI Training
• REMC1 BenQ Basics Training
• $AVE Bid Project (REMCSave)
• Resource Library
• Video Library
• Knowledge Base
• Hosted Libraries
• Statewide PD
• U.P. Kids (Read to Ride)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Michigan Department of EducationcoreOthersREMC1 is affiliated with the Michigan Department of Education and serves as a regional resource center for Michigan schools.
• AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)coreOthersREMC1 is a member of AESA, a professional organization for educational service agencies supporting schools.
• MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning)supportingOthersREMC1 collaborates with MACUL, Michigan's organization for educational technology users and professionals.
• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)supportingOthersREMC1 aligns with ISTE standards and resources for educational technology implementation.
• Merit Network, Inc.supportingOthersMichigan-based network infrastructure organization that provides internet connectivity and networking services to educational institutions.
• Google (Google Workspace, Chromebooks)coreTechnology or IntegrationREMC1 provides Google Workspace training, Chromebook support, and Discovery Streaming services for member schools.
• Discovery EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationREMC1 provides access to Discovery Streaming digital content services for member schools.
• REMC AssociationcoreOthersStatewide association of Regional Education Media Centers in Michigan. REMC1 is one of the regional centers providing coordinated services.
• REMCSAVE ($AVE Bid Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative purchasing cooperative helping Michigan schools achieve cost savings through group buying programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kent ISD: Michigan Intermediate School District providing technology, professional development, and cooperative services to school districts in the Kent County area. Operates the same ESA cooperative model as REMC1.
• Education Service Center Region 11: Texas Education Service Center providing technology support, professional development, and cooperative purchasing to school districts in north-central Texas. Operates the same ESA/shared-services model as REMC1.
• Northwest Regional Education Service District: Oregon regional ESD serving school districts in northwest Oregon with technology support, professional development, and cooperative services. Closest out-of-state structural peer to REMC1's regional service agency model.
• Wayne RESA: Michigan Regional Educational Service Agency serving Wayne County school districts. Operates a comparable shared-services model delivering technology support, professional development, and cooperative programs to member districts — structurally analogous to REMC1.
• Genesee Intermediate School District: Michigan ISD serving Genesee County with technology services, instructional support, and cooperative purchasing for member districts. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and service structure to REMC1.
• Oakland Schools: Michigan ISD serving Oakland County districts with technology services, instructional support, and shared professional development. Closest in-state peer to REMC1 with overlapping service portfolio and member-funded model.

Others

• COSN (Consortium for School Networking): National professional organization for K-12 ed-tech leaders, focused on policy, leadership, and capacity building rather than direct service delivery. Thematically aligned with REMC1's educational technology mission but not a direct peer.
• Merit Network: Michigan-based nonprofit network infrastructure provider delivering internet connectivity and networking services to Michigan's educational institutions, including REMC1 member districts. Adjacent infrastructure partner rather than direct service competitor.
• AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies): National professional association for educational service agencies of which REMC1 is a member. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem organization providing advocacy, standards, and networking for ESAs nationwide.

Broad incumbents

• REMC Association of Michigan: Statewide umbrella organization coordinating all Michigan Regional Education Media Centers, including REMC1. Provides shared infrastructure, statewide PD, and the REMCSave purchasing program that REMC1 participates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/REMC_1
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiREMC1
• Instagraminstagram.com/remc__1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remc1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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