Georgia's Banks Get New Way to Save on Office Products

The Georgia Bankers Association has a new strategic partnership with Office Depot that can save banks and their employees a lot of money. GBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs.

Atlanta, GA, July 13, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Georgia Bankers Association Announces Launch of Office Depot Purchasing Partnership

Georgia’s banks have a new way to save money on common office products.

The Georgia Bankers Association (GBA), through its subsidiary, GBA Services Inc., and in partnership with Synergy by Association, the for-profit subsidiary of the Oregon Bankers Association, announces the launch of a new Office Depot Purchasing Program for its member banks and other affiliates of the GBA.

“This program is yet another way GBA is helping its members manage their costs, which in turn helps banks maintain competitive pricing for their customers and earn a return for their shareholders,” -Robert D. Heath, president and CEO of First American Bank and Trust Company in Athens and chairman of the board of GBA Services, Inc.

Through the collective buying power of all program participants, GBA members will be able to reduce their office supply expenses by saving an average of 40 percent on more than 350 frequently ordered items. Program benefits include:

* Up to of 80% off MSLP on a core list of 350+ frequently ordered office and banking supplies.

* A customized list of an additional 75 items using the same steeply discounted pricing as the core list.

* For miscellaneous items outside the core and custom tailored list receive a 10% discount on Office Depot's retail catalog pricing (some exclusions may apply).

* Free, next-day delivery by Office Depot truck or UPS, depending on location.

* Access to the award winning Business Services Division website for placement of orders, online catalog, stock availability, order history, product returns, and usage reports.

* The support of a local account manager who is responsible for total customer satisfaction.

* In addition to office supplies, participants also receive discounts on office furniture, print/copy services, custom business forms, stationery supplies, promotional products, and janitorial supplies.

* GBA member bank employees will enjoy 10% off their retail store purchases.

* The Office Depot team will provide your company with on-going creative and innovative procurement solutions by identifying preferred product and process improvement opportunities.

For more information, contact GBA’s David Oliver, 404.420.2036, doliver@gabankers.com.
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