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MBECONNECT PROFILES From the MBEConnect Team: Welcome to the OfficeMax Special Edition Welcome to a very special edition of MBEConnect Profiles, one that is completely dedicated to the supplier diversity program at OfficeMax. This collaboration is the first of its kind for both OfficeMax and MBEConnect Profiles. Inside this issue, you will find profiles that exclusively feature diverse OfficeMax suppliers and vendors, as well as articles about the corporate program, including its events and team members. Other articles highlight supplier success stories and recap the 2011 OfficeMax Opportunity Exchange. The result is a complete portrait of a very innovative program and the great people and small businesses that make it stand out. As this issue indicates, OfficeMax takes great pride in its diverse suppliers and vendors, and they work to form strong and lasting business relationships with these businesses. It was truly a pleasure to attend the OfficeMax Opportunity Exchange this summer and personally meet and interact with these great entrepreneurs. Now it is your turn, as the reader, to experience what supplier diversity means to OfficeMax, and what it means to serve as a diverse supplier for OfficeMax. This issue is just another example of how OfficeMax thinks outside the box and goes above and beyond expectations. Supplier diversity is an integral part of the OfficeMax identity, which as the video to the right indicates, is a unique and innovative brand.
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Smart people make a smart company, and that’s a major reason why supplier diversity at OfficeMax stands out. Each member of the OfficeMax Supplier Diversity Team brings a wealth of experience, an innovative perspective and a strong passion to their role. Get to know the passionate individuals who make diversity at OfficeMax a guiding principle, and see how they help create a unique supplier diversity program and stronger communities.
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of diverse experiences and perspectives and identify solutions to workplace barriers. She also oversees OfficeMax’s community outreach to ensure that the company expands into the communities where we do business through our associate volunteer program and community outreach efforts.
Carolynn Brooks currently serves as Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer for OfficeMax. In this role, she is responsible for the strategic direction of all initiatives designed to create a diverse workforce and promote inclusive practices to achieve the company’s strategic business imperatives. Ms. Brooks has responsibility for Workforce Diversity, Supplier Diversity, EEO/ AAP and Community Affairs. She is chairman of the OfficeMax Diversity Council and President of the OfficeMax Charitable Foundation. Ms. Brooks joined OfficeMax in 2001 in human resources and was responsible for the integration of the merger and consolidation of OfficeMax and Boise Cascade. In 2006, Ms. Brooks saw the impact of merging two different business cultures together and developed the strategy for creating a culture of inclusion and a dynamic work environment that promotes diverse perspectives and solutions to help customers do their best work. Under her leadership, the OfficeMax Diversity Council oversees the strategic plans, metrics and practices that make diversity and inclusion a business imperative; and in 2011 she has taken leadership of the newly formed Supplier Diversity Committee to strengthen the company’s supplier diversity business solutions. Ms. Brooks also led in the creation and launch of OfficeMax Associate Resource Groups in 2008, and today OfficeMax is proud to host nine Associate Resource Groups. These associate led-groups were developed to help OfficeMax promote broader associate understanding and appreciation 7
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of the supplier diversity initiative at Snap-on Tools, headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Prior to joining Snap-On in 2006, Mr. Billinger was the Director of Supplier Diversity and Minority Affairs for the Missouri State Lottery for nearly 10 years.
A Chicago native, Mr. Billinger has worked in supplier diversity for In 2011, Ms. Brooks was recognized by the past 15 years and was the 2000 Black Enterprise as a top executive in recipient of the Missouri Governor’s Torch of Excellence Award, the 2004 Diversity; and she was also profiled recipient of the 100 Black Men of in the Diversity Business Journal Metropolitan St. Louis’ “Trailblazer as an Executive Woman Worth Award”, and was named one of Watching. She is the recipient of the “2011 Top 100 Diverse Business the 2011 African American Women’s Leaders Under 50” by Diversity Business Conference Egretha Award MBA Magazine. Mr. Billinger has for her work and commitment to both a Bachelor’s degree and an community service. In 2010, Ms. MBA from Lincoln University of Brooks received National Diversity Missouri. He currently serves on Council’s award as one of Illinois’ the board of the Chicago Minority Most Powerful and Influential Supplier Development Council, Women. In 2009, Ms. Brooks was and the Quad County African awarded the Diversity Officer American Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Award by Diversity Best Practices in Washington, DC for her innovative solutions and outstanding contributions to workplace diversity and inclusion. Ms. Brooks is known for her tagline:
“Creating a new way of doing business through diversity.”
Ms. Brooks attended Howard University and is on the Board of the Chicago Metropolitan YWCA, the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) and Kids in Need Foundation. She is a former member of Du Page County Workforce Board and the Board of Exceed Financial Credit Union.
Anthony Billinger is the Director of Corporate Supplier Diversity at OfficeMax and is responsible for creating and implementing the enterprise-wide strategy for supplier diversity. Mr. Billinger joined OfficeMax in June of 2009 after previously serving as the architect
Allan Rollins is the Supplier Diversity Business Analyst at OfficeMax and is responsible for preparing reports on diversity purchasing, sales, and trends to assist internal sales teams and external customers requiring diverse spend data. He also manages the Diverse Supplier Management Portal and the OfficeMax Tier II reporting program. Mr. Rollins joined OfficeMax in November of 2010 after working several years as a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead for the Interpublic Group of Companies. Prior to joining IPG, Mr. Rollins worked as a Marketing Operations Manager with Draft WorldWide, a subsidery of IPG. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. Shortly after graduating college, Mr Rollins served in the United States Army Reserves. mbeconnectmagazine.com/officemax
SERVICES
Abisco is a manufacturer of vinyl products, and specializes in the manufacturing of binders. Abisco also manufactures tabs, folders, related products, and provides bindery services.
“Abisco is committed to a quality product at a fair price.“
JIM CONTRERAS
Every Abisco Spine AssistTM binder is made in the USA and has the ready-to-use spineribbon. Using your custom spine insert with this easy-to-use spine ribbon will assist you in customizing this binder into an attention getting document.
OWNER, ABISCO PRODUCTS, INC.
Dedicated to Prosperity
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1973, Abisco Products, Inc. (Abisco) has gone through three ownership changes in the 30-plus year history of the company. The company was started by Rudy Manzo and sold to Angel Munoz in 1990. Mr. Munzo brought in Jim Contreras in 2003 to be 50% co-owner of the company. The company is 100% Hispanic owned, certified by various agencies in the state of California, and certified as a disadvantaged small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Abisco is located in Santa Fe Springs and Cerritos, California. Being part of these communities for over 30 years, Abisco continues to employ people from the surrounding communities and provides a quality workplace for their employees. Abisco’s customers include: OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Corporate Express, Southern California Edison, Northrop Grumman, City of Los Angeles, to name a few. The company provides services to large corporations, government agencies, distributors, and small businesses. Abisco has enjoyed a special relationship with Southern California Edision, as owner Angel Munoz worked at SCE as a buyer for 25 years, and SCE believed in his ability to provide quality products to a large corporation.
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Each Abisco Spine AssistTM binder has the easy to use spine ribbon View complete instructions at www.AbiscoSpineAssist.com 50% post-consumer content and 95% + of manufacturing waste is recycled Clean look on spine – Rivet-less rings mounted on spine Convenience of two interior cover pockets Crystal clear overlay material allows no print transfer of printed materials High quality binder holds 8 1/2” x 11” sheets plus 1/2” tab extension Available in White or Black Available in ring sizes 1/2”, 1”, 1 1/2”, 2” and 3”
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You can purchase Abisco Spine Assist binders along with other fine Abisco Products through www.officemax.com
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Office Products
NAICS CODES
322118
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2010
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5%
11%
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“We envision a community where people of all abilities live, learn and grow together”
JIM KALES
PRESIDENT AND CEO, ASPIRE
Building Futures Together ABOUT US
From infants to seniors, Aspire serves people with disabilities across their lifetimes. We offer a comprehensive array of support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our name – Aspire – best sums up our approach. We help our participants and their families to aspire to a world of possibilities. Aspire is one of the largest human service nonprofits in west suburban Chicago. We assist more than 1,000 children and adults each year with services focused on achieving potential and independence. Aspire is recognized throughout Illinois for our dedicated team of 400 staff who provide personalized services at 24 locations in the western suburbs. We help infants and toddlers begin life with as many abilities as possible and encourage adults with developmental disabilities to participate as fully as possible in community life.
HISTORY
In 1960, ten families of children with developmental disabilities gathered in the basement of St. Domitilla Church in Hillside, Illinois, and started talking about their experiences and sharing their challenges. These families knew their children had untapped potential and could flourish if they only had the proper support. They identified the strong need for lifelong services that would help their children realize their unique potential and live as independently as possible. 10
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They knew firsthand that in order to achieve, their child needed to dream. These ten families founded what is now Aspire. Aspire has grown tremendously over the past 50 years. Today, Aspire is one of the largest charitable organizations for individuals with developmental disabilities in west suburban Chicago. Our innovative, person-centered services lead the field with a standard of quality and excellence. We provide services that are tailored to the needs of the individual, supporting each in realizing his or her individual aspirations.
MISSION
Aspire’s mission is to support the successes of children and adults with developmental disabilities, strengthen their families and build embracing communities.
SERVICES
Aspire is a comprehensive nonprofit that serves more than 1,000 children and adults, and their families, each year with a wide range of programs. Our services are comprised of the core programs of Aspire Children’s Services, Aspire Residential Choices, Life Skills Training and Employment Options. Aspire partners with any person in need of our services, regardless of severity of disability or ability to pay. We help infants and toddlers begin life with as many abilities as possible, encourage adults with developmental disabilities to participate as fully as possible in community life, and provide seniors with critical supports that keep them as “connected” as possible. Aspire offers the business community a host of opportunities where our unique spirit may rub off on your company. We offer many business services and partnership opportunities that can help your business meet key corporate needs. Aspire currently partners with leading Chicago-area corporations and businesses such as OfficeMax, National Van Lines, Metropolis Coffee Company, NBC5 Chicago, Navistar, Cinemark and Popular Community Bank.
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ABOUT ASPIRE COFFEEWORKS
Aspire CoffeeWorks offers craft-roasted coffees while opening new horizons for people with disabilities. We are a partnership between Metropolis Coffee Company, one of the nation’s top artisan coffee roasters, and Aspire, a non-profit leader helping children and adults with disabilities. Aspire CoffeeWorks was launched to address a real challenge—currently one in four people with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy are employed. Aspire knows people with developmental disabilities can flourish in jobs in our neighborhoods and communities—if only given a chance. Through Aspire CoffeeWorks, we’re creating new jobs and quality coffee at Metropolis Coffee’s roasting facility, based on the North Side of Chicago. Aspire CoffeeWorks’ staff work right alongside Metropolis Coffee’s team to grind, package, and ship your order.
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GREAT COFFEE
Aspire CoffeeWorks brings you one of America’s finest craftroasted coffees, hand roasted in the heart of Chicago, making it the freshest coffee around. We certify that every step of the coffee making process maintains its organic integrity. Our partner, Chicago’s Metropolis Coffee Company, has been named micro-roaster of the year by Roast Magazine and one of America’s top coffees by Saveur Magazine. We craft-roast each order in small batches and proudly write the roasting date on each bag before shipping to you. We also certify fair trade between farmers to promote sustainability in developing countries.
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THE CAUSE
With every purchase, you help children and adults with disabilities to aspire and reach their dreams. 100% of Aspire CoffeeWorks’ proceeds fund life changing programs and create new jobs for people with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.
Fair Trade and Organic Certified
All our coffee blends are certified organic by the OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association). Organic certification proves our coffee has been grown, harvested, processed, shipped, roasted, and sold in conditions that do not affect the organic integrity of the coffee and helps promote sustainability in agriculture.All our coffee displays the Fair Trade Logo. Through Fair Trade certification, coffee producers are offered a minimum floor price and a social premium, ensuring costs of production are covered and communities can invest in important social and economic initiatives.
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Aspire CoffeeWorks 624120
311920
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schedule which ensures that customers will have their orders at the time they specify. Bay Corrugated Container is ISO 9001:2008 Registered, SFI Certified, HACCP Certified and has achieved an Excellent rating on the American Institute of Baking’s Non‐food Contact Packaging Standards. With the support of our in‐house Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Design & Engineering, and Information Systems teams we strive daily to meet and exceed expectations. “We constantly strive to bring added value to our customers through automation, innovation and technology.”
CONNIE REUTHER
CEO, BAY CORRUGATED CONTAINER, INC.
Where People and Products Outscore the Competition ABOUT US
Founded in 1964 in Toledo, Ohio, Bay Corrugated Container is a family owned corrugated manufacturing company, that has grown into a multidimensional manufacturer of corrugated products. Our corporate headquarters is located on 20.5 acres in Monroe, Michigan. Bay Corrugated Container serves customers in the automotive, furniture, food, home accessories, and home appliance industries. Bay Corrugated Container has earned and continues to earn an outstanding reputation for providing quality service and on-time delivery at reasonable prices. With our experienced sales, design, and development staffs, and over 45 years of experience in the packaging industry, Bay Corrugated is uniquely qualified to partner with our customers in designing the most efficient packaging and finding solutions to new challenges. We work with our customers to identify ways to achieve cost savings through the design or redesigning of corrugated cartons. Once the design is agreed upon, Bay Corrugated Container then manufactures the carton using the most modern technology and manufacturing processes to provide superior products. Bay Corrugated Container’s attention to detail and total customer satisfaction doesn’t end with the manufacturing of the product. By owning a fleet of trucks and trailers, Bay Corrugated Container controls the delivery of our products to the customer. Orders are shipped according to the customer’s 12
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Maintaining a clean environment is very important to our company and we utilize several internal systems to support that effort. Water used in production is cleaned before it is returned to the city sanitation system; we maintain an air filtration system to improve the air quality in the production areas and to alleviate dust build up on equipment; return scrap to a supplying mill to recycle; utilize recycled liners and medium where possible; use high efficiency lighting to cut down on our use of electricity and we maintain our property, sustaining a pleasing appearance. Bay Corrugated Container is a minority- and women-owned organization and has been certified with the MMSDC, SCOMSDC, and CMSDC as a Hispanic owned company. We recognize the importance of diversity in the marketplace, and in our workforce, and we are proud of our minority certifications. With our people and the various systems that we employ, we are able to continually improve and keep our customers satisfied.
SERVICES
We service a wide variety of industries including automotive, food/beverage, consumer goods, furniture, and distribution. Bay Corrugated employs two packaging engineers and one graphic artist. Our design team works closely with our sales and customer service representatives to meet our customers’ needs. The team’s creativity is utilized to find new uses for corrugated products and to improve current products, possibly resulting in cost savings. The team utilizes its relationship with our tooling suppliers, giving Bay Corrugated another reliable resource in assisting our customers. Members from our Design, Customer Service, Maintenance, Production, and Quality Assurance departments are available by appointment to meet with a customer. If there are any problems with our products the standard response time is within 48 hours, based on the severity of the issue. As mentioned previously, Bay Corrugated Container uses its own fleet of tractor-trailers. We pride ourselves in efficiently delivering our products. Most of our cartons are shipped out on corrugated pallets. mbeconnectmagazine.com/officemax
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Pallet Block - Adds strength and durability to your pallet Pallet Tray - To accommodate small product groups Collapsible Pallet Box - Effectively holds heavier items
The Bay Corrugated Pallet is available in a variety of sizes to meet most shipping and storage needs, designed to effectively accommodate smaller product groups, revolutionizing the way your company ships its wares.
SFI FIBER SOURCING CERTIFICATION
Two ways to achieve fiber sourcing certification: •
Primary Producers - manufacturers sourcing more than half of their fiber directly from the forest.
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Secondary Producers - such as furniture manufacturers or printers sourcing more than half of their fiber from secondary sources. This includes verification that at least 2/3 of the supply comes from primary producers certified according to the SFI fiber sourcing requirements.
Bay Corrugated is considered a Secondary Producer. 100% of our paper is purchased from responsible fiber sources.
During the economic downturn, Bay Corrugated found itself in a position to successfully move into other markets such as the food industry and consumer products. By diversifying its client base, Bay Corrugated was able to maintain a stable environment for its customers and employees. Reuther has taken full advantage of networking events and trade shows to create a steady increase in business in a downward environment. Bay Corrugated recognizes the importance of community involvement. Through the contribution of time, products, and other resources, Bay Corrugated has assisted area schools, various children’s clubs, local churches, and other organizations in its area. Reuther is currently participating in the Project One Module and has served on the Honorary Committee for the Minority Business Leadership Awards Dinner with the NMSDC. With a strategic alliance in place with another MBE, Bay Corrugated realizes the importance of doing business with other MBE’s. Bay Corrugated has significantly increased its own minority spend in the past few years.
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Bay Corrugated Container is involved in the Adopt-a-Road program in Monroe County. During the holiday season Bay employees organize donations for the Adopt-a-Family program. Our company has made product and monetary donations to many organizations in and around Monroe County, and participates in Relay for Life events.
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INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Packaging Industy
NAICS CODES
322211
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Bay Corrugated Container recycles scrap and uses recycled liners and medium in its products. Water used in production is passed through a filtration system prior to its return to the city sanitation facility. A dust collection system is utilized in our facility to create cleaner air quality and reduce build-up on the equipment. High efficiency lights have been installed to reduce energy consumption. Our property is well maintained to demonstrate a pleasing appearance and commitment to our environment. We are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified, which shows we purchase our materials from responsible sources.
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1.98%
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24.05%
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LEADERSHIP
Connie S. Reuther, Chairman and CEO of Bay Corrugated Container, Inc., has been at the helm since 2006. Bay Corrugated, has a 450,000 square foot facility and provides an incredibly diverse array of corrugated packaging products using the most up-to-date technology and equipment. Bay Corrugated has been successful at providing on-time delivery, quality products, and excellent customer service, while always looking for continuous improvements for its customers.
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BAY CORRUGATED CONTAINER, INC. 1655 W. SEVENTH ST. P.O. BOX 667 MONROE, MI 48161 PHONE: (800) 787-1200 FAX: (734) 243-2499
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multi-disabilities; an innovative Legal Clinic to assist people who are blind in combating discrimination; and a VA program to assist veterans in all 50 states.
JANET P. SZLYK, PH.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
“Because there is still hope.” ABOUT US
The Chicago Lighthouse was founded in 1906 by a group of women volunteers, both blind and sighted, working out of the basement of a doctor’s home offering clothing and food to Chicagoans who were blind, many of them homeless. Since then, the Chicago Lighthouse has evolved into the most comprehensive private rehabilitation and educational facility in the nation dedicated to assisting children, youth and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. Many Chicago Lighthouse programs were “firsts” in the Midwest: the first Low Vision Clinic, the first Center for Blind and Multi-Disabled Children, the first Adaptive Technology Center for computer users. For 100 years, the Lighthouse has been responding to the emerging needs of people living with blindness, now helping people across the nation as we begin another century of service.
With the unemployment rate among blind people surging near 70%, the Lighthouse (under the leadership of our past executive director, Jim Kesteloot) has worked tirelessly to protect and expand job opportunities for people with visual impairments. In that effort, we are proud to have solicited the past support of President Barack Obama, US Congressman Danny Davis and many others. At the Lighthouse, helping people with visual impairments find jobs is job one! In addition to offering a wide array of educational and training programs, we offer extensive job counseling and placement services.
SERVICES
The Chicago Lighthouse is well regarded nationally as a model agency for the wide range of programs provided to make a comprehensive, wrap-around menu of services that address an individual’s changing needs across a lifetime.
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Sandy and Rick Forsythe Center for Comprehensive Vision Care The Pangere Center for Inherited Retinal Disease Bergman Institute for Psychological Support Clinical Research
From humble beginnings back in 1906, we have evolved into one of America’s most comprehensive social service agencies. In fact, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has called us the most comprehensive social service agency in the U.S.!
Education
Housed under our roof are the nation’s oldest and most prominent Low Vision Clinic; one of the few clock manufacturing facilities left in the U.S., in which our visually impaired workers produce clocks that are distributed around the world; a nationally acclaimed school for children with
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Birth to Three Early Intervention Program Chicago Lighthouse Children’s Development Center Illinois Instructional Materials Center The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program Youth Transition Services
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in pursuing any activity in manufacturing or service that will provide meaningful employment opportunities for good individuals who are disabled, but ready to compete in today’s global business community. Please get in touch, and see for yourself.
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Chicago Lighthouse Communications Center Chicago Lighthouse Industries Customer Service Training Program Job Readiness and Placement Program Job Retention Program Office Skills Training Program Recipient Identification Number (RIN) Program Work Adjustment Training Program
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Adaptive Technology Center Adult Living Skills (ALS) Program Arthur and Esther Kane Legal Clinic CRIS Radio (Chicagoland Radio Information Service) Deaf/Blind Program Orientation and Mobility Seniors Program Veterans Supply Administration Program
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The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store The Chicago Lighthouse Shoppe at Navy Pier Tool for Living™ Retail Store
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Chicago Lighthouse Industries
A division of The Chicago Lighthouse, Lighthouse Industries has served the federal, state, local government, and business community for many years. We are best known for making wall clocks. 95% of our employees who make these clocks are legally blind, some with additional disabilities. The Chicago Lighthouse brand is the only major brand of clocks that is manufactured/assembled in the United States. Every clock is tested and inspected before it is packaged and shipped. We are creating jobs in America for those who have the greatest difficulty in finding employment. We offer quality, service and dependability at a reasonable price. Our three year warranty is among the best anywhere. Over the years, we have performed numerous packaging operations. We have recently developed new offerings in Dry Erasable Wall Calendars and Planners, Monitor Arms, and Footrests. In the service area, we are now successfully offering call center services on a contractual basis. We are interested EMAIL: INFO@CHICAGOLIGHTHOUSE.ORG 15
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1850 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD CHICAGO, IL 60608-1298 PHONE: (312) 666-1331 FAX: (312) 243-8539 TDD: (312) 666-8874
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9901 Derby Lane, Westchester, Illinois 60154-3709
great coffee doing good...
The Company
The Cause
Aspire CoffeeWorks offers craft-roasted coffees while opening new horizons for people with disabilities.
Each time you buy a bag of our craftroasted coffee, you help people with disabilities to aspire and reach for their dreams.
The Coffee
Using vintage German roasting equipment, Metropolis Coffee’s roasters are artists who carefully craft the flavor of each batch.
In Review:
11 OfficeMax 20 Opportunity Exchange Maximizing Opportunities through Diversity
OfficeMax goes above and beyond to create a memorable educational event for its diverse suppliers rife with opportunities and new partnerships.
diverse vendors, and also allowed these unique businesses a chance to meet and interact with one another.
Following the breakfast sessions, the Vendor Exhibitor Fair opened its doors to dozens of participants. This exhibition allowed select womenand minority-owned vendors to highlight their products and services and interact with other vendors attending the event.
At the Vendor Exhibitor Fair OfficeMax CEO Ravi Saligram
Anthony Billinger, Director of Corporate Supplier Diversity
OfficeMax held its first ever Opportunity Exchange on August 25, 2011 at the Hotel Arista near its corporate headquarters in Naperville, IL. The day-long event was designed to help the OfficeMax corporate supplier diversity team and diverse suppliers converge and connect in an open and educational setting. This event allowed OfficeMax to engage their
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Morning sessions included several discussions and presentations from the OfficeMax team. CEO Ravi Saligram addressed attendees and discussed the important role supplier diversity plays at the company. Other members of the OfficeMax Executive, Sales, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain teams spoke about their roles within the larger program, as well as discussing with attendees the supply chain process and more.
Each vendor used a table or booth to show off their products and demonstrate their contribution to the products and services offered by OfficeMax. The Vendor Exhibitor Fair provided a great opportunity to network, exchange best practices, discuss industry trends and form new partnerships. It also served as a living, breathing portrait of the many diverse suppliers currently involved with OfficeMax.
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Lunch included a keynote speech by Margarita Anderson, co-founder of the Empowerment Experiment. This landmark project began when Anderson and her family purchased items only from black-owned companies and stores for a full year and led to a study conducted by Nothwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business.
Attendees not only left with new insights on how to best maximize their business opportunities with OfficeMax, but also new connections and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a supplier for OfficeMax. Networking during lunch at Hotel Arista
View more images from the OfficeMax Opportunity Exchange at the MBEConnect photo stream on . Lunch at Hotel Arista
The OfficeMax Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement affirms that:
Max promotes “an Office inclusive culture that Margarita Anderson, Co-Founder of the Empowerment Experiment
Anderson has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and the CBS Morning News, and will release a book about the experiment entitled “Our Black Year” in early 2012. She discussed her experiences during the experiment and addressed how companies like OfficeMax can continue to help minority businesses grow through robust and active supplier diversity programs.
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embraces the diversity of our associates, business partners and customers. This environment fosters innovation and creates a competitive advantage that drives the growth of our business.
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The Opportunity Exchange was truly an example of the OfficeMax Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement in action.
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service and detailed reporting: helping to drive savings and standardization within your organization. We can also help with your sustainability objectives, offering recycled products, customized delivery schedules, and order consolidation. “Our goal is to provide our customers with an unparalleled experience.”
MARIA TERESA “TERA”VAZQUEZ
PRESIDENT AND CEO, GUY BROWN PRODUCTS
Diverse Business Solutions... Delivered COMPANY HISTORY
Guy Brown Products is a Certified Minority Women Business Enterprise and Small Disadvantaged Business. In 1997, long before “green” was a buzzword, Guy Brown started as a manufacturer of recycled toner cartridges for laser printers. Since then, we have expanded our offering with the goal of being a single source of a business’ office needs. Today, our offerings have expanded to include office products, print solutions, promotional marketing, MRO goods and furniture lines through our national infrastructure.
SERVICES Office Products
Guy Brown offers nationwide distribution of the entire spectrum of office products. We specialize in supporting large, geographically dispersed organizations with sophisticated requirements, with nearly ten years of experience servicing hundreds of national and regional accounts. Processing almost $1 billion in transactions, Guy Brown has the products, pricing, and services you need to run your business effectively, and you can expect a personalized approach to everything we do. Guy Brown understands that office products go well beyond pens in a package: we deliver capabilities, consistency, and compliance. Coupling comprehensive electronic order capabilities with Personal Identification Number “PIN” tracking technology, we provide personalized customer 20
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Print Solutions
Guy Brown was founded in 1997 with the vision of becoming the premier diversity provider of high quality reengineered toner and ink cartridges. Our focus has always been on reducing our clients’ total cost of ownership. This vision has been realized, and today we provide numerous Fortune 500 companies, major healthcare systems and GPO’s with our products, support services. With a close eye on quality and the latest technological advances, you can be assured that our ISO 14001 and 9001 reengineered cartridges will perform at the same level as the OEM. And the savings can range from 20 to 50%. We help companies optimize their printing infrastructure to reduce costs and improve workflow. This success has taken us into all major industries as we continue to keep our initial focus of reducing costs in the desktop printer/MFD space. Promotional Marketing From design to delivery, we collaborate with our client partners to develop specific and targeted promotional merchandise solutions that align with their strategic objectives. At Guy Brown, we are driven by the success of our client partners and, as such, maintain a high standard of internal excellence for all aspects of each solution. Guy Brown’s dedicated promotional marketing team provides creative, robust and measurable merchandise solutions designed to foster brand advocacy. The team develops solutions including: • Full ecommerce capabilities • Corporate branded merchandise • Employee engagement programs • Service and recognition programs • Direct marketing • Creative services • Years of service awards • Safety programs • Health and wellness initiatives Guy Brown’s experience working with highly visible brands underscores the approach we take is one that will make your brand the one of preference in the marketplace.
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Furniture Lines
From traditional to institutional, classic to contemporary, we have solutions for all your business needs. We offer thousands of in-stock items, readily available from the leading manufacturers in the industry. We have many green items to help you create and eco-friendly environment. • Competitive pricing • Flexible delivery options • Special order upholsteries, finishes and sizes • Comprehensive selection of office furniture types
MRO Goods
Our expanded offering includes supplies for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO). We are focused on helping our customers overcome the many challenges of day-to-day operations by providing the tools needed to maximize facility performance. • Competitive pricing • Knowledgeable support staff • Custom sourcing capabilities • Flexible vendor managed inventory programs
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
Not only does Guy Brown care about the environment, we care about our community. Our company and associates donate time, money and office space to several organizations throughout the year. Our associates donate time to Meals on Wheels, an organization that provides lunches to people in need and Habitat for Humanity. We participate in the annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, encouraging friends and family to join us in support of this important cause. Guy Brown donates the registration fees for all associates interested in participating. We provide office space for the Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TNHCC), fund college scholarships for at-risk youth and provide paid summer internships for minority college students.
RECENT AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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MillerCoors – Corporate Services Supplier of the Year CSX – Valuable Partner Award John Deere – Achieving Excellence Award** Boeing – Performance Excellence Award** PPG - Excellent Supplier Award EFH (TXU Energy) – Gold Star Supplier Award Kellogg’s – Million Dollar Club** IMSDC – Supplier of the Year** LA MBOC – Minority Manufacturer of the Year MBDA San Francisco – Manufacturer Firm of the Year SBA – Regional Small Business Subcontractor of the Year SBA – Administrator’s Award for Excellence** Inc. 500 – Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America** ** indicates multiple awards
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA Business-to-business distributor of office products, promotional marketing, reengineered printer supplies, Managed Print Services, furniture, and MRO goods
INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
NAICS CODES
424120
541890
423430
532420
432420 BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
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2010
2011
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YEARS
ORGANIZATION
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SERVICES Plasti Kleen
FRED EDMONDS
CEO, HESS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Plasti-Kleen, which is used throughout the Automotive, Casino and Office Supply Industries, is renowned for its ability to clean, shine and protect polycarbonates, acrylics, abs or thermo plastics. Plasti-Kleen provides a micro-thin layer of protective coating which repels dust and lubricants, is alcohol free, has anti-static inhibitors and protects against ultra violet rays. Plasti-Kleen’s Coolant and Lubricant (a Non- Petroleum based product) has been tested and proven by the automotive industry (i.e., Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota) to extend the life cycle of the tooling more than 4 times and has a HAZ-MAT rating of all zeros for CNC’s, Milling, Stamping, Cutting, Drilling, etc.
To Win You Must Be A Success, And In Order To Be A Success, You Must Win
HESS Motorsports
ABOUT US
Through our urban programs, we plan to develop driver training and racing programs directed at this yet untapped market.
In 1997 Frederick E. Edmonds started HESS Advanced Technology with his personal savings. Edmonds had developed a total of 23 products ranging from an antibacterial hand lotion to optical lens cleaning and coating solutions.
LEADERSHIP
Frederick E. Edmonds has over 30 years of experience in the electrical, fire protection and mechanical industries. He is an engineer, an inventor with several U. S. Patents and inventions, and a former undefeated professional race car driver. He is the Founder/CEO of HESS Motorsports, and Founder/CEO of HESS Advanced Technology, Inc. HESS Advanced Technology, Inc. has designed and installed hundreds of mechanical, fire protection and electrical systems (from chilled and water laser to special electrical control panels). HESS Advanced Technology, Inc. maintains a world-class management team with direct knowledge and experience in the manufacturing and distribution industries, marketing and research areas. He is also a principle of RSG Industries LLC, a management and consulting firm for sales marketing and business development and affiliated service support markets and industries. RSGT focuses on the automotive, hospitality, and government markets, as well as HESS related and affiliated service and support markets and industries. 22
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HESS Motorsports is an MBE, and as such, all investments made within our program will be reflected within your annual minority business spending total.
Marketable drivers Mike and Steve Collier understand how to be competitive on the track and how to create the right image for sponsors. The objectives HESS Motorsports has for our corporate partners are as follows: •
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HESS CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS PreChill Cooling Concepts - Save up to 40% of your AC Electrical Energy Expenses, Extend the life of AC Equipment Increase your Cooling Capacity, Reduce Carbon Footprint, Extend Life of AC Equipment and R.O.I. Payback is less than One Season. THERMATIZE COATING - Insulation coating (R Factor of 140) L.E.D. INNOVATIVE LIGHT BULBS with 3 Hour Battery Backup, 50,000 Hours use and Surge Protection, All Built-in the Bulb. SAFETYDERM - is an alcohol-free unique, patented, FDA compliant anti-microbial hand sanitizing lotion that KILLS 99.9% Germs for 4 HOURS.
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Protective Coatings/Cleaner for Electronic & Office Equipment
NAICS CODES
238220
423850
332812
423220
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PLASTI-KLEEN PRODUCT - for Smart and Dry Erase Boards that Cleans/Protects and will make your boards white again (Alcohol - Free).
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PLASTI-KLEEN Product for your Surveillance Systems, Camera Lenses, Domes and Monitors. PLASTI-KLEEN OFFICE SUPPLY PRODUCTS - Computer Accessories, GPS Systems, Cell Phones, iPod, iTouch Screens, CD/DVD’s, BluRay, iPhone and Plasma Screens
We have mandatory use of safety-glasses as part of our plant safety program. The use of Plastic-Kleen (HPC 1060) has helped our employees to make their safety specs last longer. Plasti-Kleen works well on both prescription glasses and nonprescription safety glasses supplied by our storeroom. This translates to savings of funds for operating supplies. Thank you, Fred for getting us started with a great product. — Mike Kramer / Storeroom Coordinator
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2011
2011
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Ford Motor Co., Casino’s 80% in the U.S., U.P.S., The Air Force, Colleges and Hospitals across the Country, Banks, Phone Co. and many other Businesses
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A few HAUS rules on how we communicate, how we work, and what we believe: Engage. Clarify. Stay consistent. Never assume. Focus. Listen. Respect. Be accountable. Give credit where credit is due. A strong brand equals a strong image. Image is in the eye of the beholder. Design must be a force for good. We utilize design’s enormous power for our clients’ benefit. Not our own gratification. Enough said. “We’re all in search of who we are and sometimes when it’s your own company, it’s the hardest thing to find.”
JAY MILLER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, IMAGEHAUS
Where Design Lives to Communicate ABOUT US
IMAGEHAUS, founded in 2000 and owned by Jay Miller, is a design consultancy that uses strategic design to build strong brands. We specialize in naming, visual identity and brand management for organizations seeking to launch, grow or reinvent themselves. We believe in creating powerful design that meets our clients’ business objectives. We are passionate about building relationships with our clients and exceeding their expectations. This is our mission in every encounter and on every project. Image is everything in a media-soaked world. That’s where we come in. We are visual zealots who believe in the ideas behind the visuals. Everything you see is designed — your computer, the car you drive. And everything has the opportunity to be designed well or poorly. The idea behind our work? Be focused and consistent. Be engaging and compelling. Be distinctly different and true. • • • •
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We collaborate, not only with our clients, but throughout the entire creative process from start to finish. Our designers don’t work in silos, isolated. We work as a team. Three or four minds on a project will always outperform a single mind. The HAUS made collaboration a priority in developing who we are and how we work. OfficeMax
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Jay Miller, (22 years of industry experience) Founder, President, Creative Director and Account Management of IMAGEHAUS, has been designing – in some form or another – since the ripe old age of eight. It started with renderings of the International Harvester on his Dad’s farm in Iowa. From there it blossomed into posters for grade school elections and playbills for high school drama club. Formalized at Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Jay took his skills into the corporate world as a graphic designer at Meredith Publishing, working on brands such as Better Homes & Gardens, Do It Yourself and Country Home Magazine. From there, Jay spent the next 10 years directing creative at a variety of national marketing and advertising agencies— including Periscope, Martin Williams, and FAME—as well as client-side as Creative Director at NordicTrack. Armed with this bevy of strategic and creative know-how, Miller was determined to strike out on his own. To step away from the corporate confines and create a design-centric marketing firm founded on the power of strategy + design; focused on collaboration with clients, staff, vendors and other partners. With the end goal of driving business for clients, not stroking egos. Founded on the belief that everything is designed and thereby had the opportunity to be designed well or poorly. This is, and has been for eleven years now, IMAGEHAUS.
WHAT’S YOUR DNA?
The greatest asset IMAGEHAUS brings to the table is our thought leadership. It drives our ability to define the essence of your brand. We call our process “Brand DNA,” and we use this to bring objectivity to a subjective process. First, we listen. We have an open, honest discussion to understand your brand and your needs. To help us better define opportunities. Second, we learn. We examine your brand and the business. We define the audience. By pointing out distinctive differences
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and perceived audience responses, we gain insight and understanding of your customer. We use the power of imagery and words to define your brand’s personality. And we do all of this with you — getting your feedback along the way — as we reach an agreed upon strategy. Lastly, we lead. Our ideas are born out of this Brand DNA process. The information gathered is a foundation for building a strong, consistent message for the present and the future.
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THE IMAGEHAUS GIVING PROGRAM Since 2000, IMAGEHAUS has been committed to building a better community through a giving program based on core values of compassion, creativity, candor and courage. In partnership with worthy non-profit partners, we have donated more than $2 million in creative services to put the power of design to work. Building brands. Creating impact. Expanding audiences and clarifying the vital messages that compel people to care, to listen and to act.
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FORESEE THE POTENTIAL. THE IMAGEHAUS GIVING PROGRAM.
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Graphic Design Services
NAICS CODES
541430
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
2008
2009
2010
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5
4
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
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ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
NGLCC LGBT NGLCC-National Certified Supplier Quorum-Local
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BIO AWARDS
IMAGEHAUS 718 WASHINGTON AVENUE N, SUITE 214 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 OFFICE: (612) 377-8700 FAX: (612) 374-2956
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JT CLARK
CUSTOM CREATIVE Today, we have the philosophy of working smart. We help you get what you need and pay just for that. We work with clients at three levels, as a creative extension of their businesses: 1. As Creative Counsel, providing think time-consulting.
“Strategic design is deliberate and the single most important tactic to help your message, your marketing and the ROI of your business.”
JULIE TROTTER CLARK
PRESIDENT, OWNER - JT CLARK
Marketing Solutions By Design “Step Up Your Image” Work With A Strategic Designer ABOUT US The JT Clark Agency is a full-service, multi-faceted design boutique located on Chicago’s historic North Shore in Lake Bluff, Illinois. For more than twenty years, we have provided our long list of clients with Marketing Solutions by Design. And we can do the same for you. At the Agency, we firmly believe that every product you sell or service you offer has an inherent drama that is the lifeblood of your brand. We uncover that drama and then we express it - creatively and purposefully - in the marketing and communications solutions we develop just for you.
2. With Creative Vision, strategic design consultation, let us show you what it should look like and your team can get involved to put it together. 3. We provide a complete turnkey operation and will handle any type of project from a blank slate for a new promotion to a finished program.
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Brand Identity Logos Brochures Presentation Materials Power Point Presentations Press Kits Corporate Communications Promotional Items Direct Mail Illustration Loyalty Marketing Website Design Video Print Web Video
With a 20 year history of working with some of the best companies in the world, we have had the pleasure of supporting not only Fortune 100 corporations, but also small business ventures and start-ups. Our goal is to provide the creative sizzle to the marketing science. For all companies and individuals we have been the creative vision, counsel and design development to support their “BRAND” efforts. We have helped launch thousands of Brands in the market today, including items seen in grocery stores, hospitals and even airports. 26
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HOW WE DO IT
It’s how we THINK that leads us to creative excellence. We believe in the POWER of branding and that the simplest solution is often the best. We see that in every product or service there exists an inherent DRAMA, which is the true LIFEBLOOD OF THE BRAND. We believe that the naming, positioning and identity design, combined with standards of execution, will always accurately define the BRAND. Branding is present everywhere in our lives and the ESSENCE of any brand is the LOGIC behind its design. So when it comes to our marketing decisions, STRATEGY drives our creative solutions. For each and every project, we incorporate a proven SIX-STEP PROCESS giving you dynamic results every time!
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BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Retail, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Travel, Training, Manufacturing, Utilities, Education
NAICS CODES
541430
541810
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA
Identity / USP Positioning Statement
SALES GROWTH CUSTOMERS
2009
2010
2011
9%
22%
25% (Projected)%
Office Max, CVS Caremark, Abbott Laboratories, Kraft, Anheuser Busch, Baxter Healthcare, Maritz Motivations
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CUSTOM CREATIVE www.jtclark.com
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Vendor Success Story:
The only nationally certified women- and minority-owned filing manufacturing company in the United States turned to another diverse business to expand its office product lines. Selco Industries, the manufacturer of SJ Paper products, is the only nationally certified women- and minority-owned filing manufacturing company in the United States. Based in Holland, Ohio, the company also has a 35,000 square foot production facility in New Jersey. As a manufacturing company in which different perspectives, viewpoints, professional experience, education, and individual qualities combine to produce earth-friendly, quality and competitively priced products, Selco Industries has become a major proponent of diversity. CEO Ruby Hill is extremely proud of the success of Selco Industries and the fact that diversity has
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become such an integral factor in everything that is done by her company. Workforce diversity is often a part of being a minority- or women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE), and Selco Industries takes great pride in its diverse workforce. Additionally, Selco has a long history of supporting other M/WBEs as often as possible. This commitment to diversity has helped Selco Industries succeed by receiving increased exposure from major national office product companies. These companies have provided Selco the opportunity to showcase products through company-organized sales lunch-andlearn sessions, online promotions,
and other product awareness methods. The growing demands for M/WBEs purchases by government agencies, large corporations and educational institutions increase the necessities of providers like Selco Industries, Inc. One longtime supporter of Selco Industries is OfficeMax. Over the past 20 years, OfficeMax has offered to their customers an increasing numbers of stocking units of the SJ Paper line of products; they currently stock over 120 SKUs. Years of success prompted Selco Industries to consider an expansion of its SJ Paper product line. Incorporating diversity into the move
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was a top priority among other traditional considerations during a business acquisition; asking not just if acquiring specific products made sense for the business, but would this bring value to the diverse communities in which they operate and increase prosperity to its customers and other stakeholders? Selco Industries determined that the best fit for its needs would be to acquire complementary product lines from another diverse business. Selco concluded that Simon Marketing, Inc. had a complimentary line of products that matched its needs at the time. Founded in 1993, Simon Marketing, Inc. was a certified MBE based in Elgin, Illinois. The Simon product line included insertable index tabs, laser printer labels, copier labels, PlazStyx™ labels and the popular Stor-a-File™ storage boxes. These products helped elevate the company from a regional supplier to an international supplier that provided its products to a number of large corporate customers. Like Selco Industries, Simon Marketing, Inc. also had a strong business relationship with OfficeMax for many years.
“Simon Marketing had been a long-time MBE vendor to OfficeMax that had provided filing labels, index dividers, mailing labels, and storage boxes. Over the past few years, Simon has been challenged by several of our larger label vendors who have been competing hard in the category,” noted Anthony Billinger, Director of Corporate Supplier Diversity at OfficeMax. The product line offered by Simon Marketing seemed like a natural fit to complement the existing SJ
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Paper product line of filing and custom filing products. Therefore, the acquisition of the three lines index tabs, labels and storage boxes - became official in February of 2011. Selco carefully analyzed this opportunity for vendors like OfficeMax to insure that the product base remained solid, while offering a broader array of products by a single vendor. Even though the acquisition meant that OfficeMax lost a diverse supplier in Simon Marketing, the number of products produced by M/WBE's did not decrease. In addition, customers purchasing the former Simon brand, now receive diversity recognition for both WBE and MBE categories. OfficeMax is also pleased with the results of the acquisition of the product lines.
“We are proud to have Selco as one of our strategic business partners and equally elated to be able to continue our relationship with Simon through the Selco acquisition of the three product lines formerly supplied by Simon. Diverse suppliers teaming with other diverse suppliers is a powerful model for stronger collaboration and ultimately stronger profits,”
The “New and Improved” boxes are designed for easier assembly and improved aesthetic appeal without losing any of their famous functionality or stacking ability. OfficeMax customers and other supporters of Selco Industries are enjoying a better product line that complements the original SJ Paper product line.
“Selco’s acquisition decision has been a game-changer. Selco (known for its innovation) was able to make some improvements and supply chain efficiencies to the Simon product offering that is proving to be a win-win for all parties, most importantly OfficeMax customers,” says Anthony Billinger. There are now 47 different types of filing products under the SJ Paper line; including new labels, index tabs, and storage boxes. In 2012, Selco Industries will continue to enhance its marketing and training efforts as to help the costumer find the products that best suit their needs. The new products also come with Selco’s outstanding customer service, high-quality and competitive prices.
says Anthony Billinger. SJ Paper has been an established and trusted brand for OfficeMax for decades. Bringing the Simon Marketing line of products under the SJ Paper brand extends Selco’s high quality guarantee to a new line of products. The resulting Simon by SJ Paper line has been a great success after just a few months. In August 2011, Selco Industries redesigned the popular Stor-A-File™ boxes originally manufactured by Simon.
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Carrying on the entrepreneurial spirit of their father, the Govin brothers of Tampa, Florida began DiverseID to manufacture quality print, office supplies, and signage with years of industry expertise. The Govin brothers developed their family business into an international enterprise, establishing DiverseID in order to provide the highest level products to successfully compete in a global market.
Redi-Tag office supplies are sold nationally and throughout the world as a benchmark brand of DiverseID.
For information on DiverseID products, resources, and abilities please visit: www.diverseid.com
Kevin Govin CEO
Mark Govin President
Certified Minority Business Enterprise
Kelly Computer Supply Company offers a wide variety of ergonomic products and solutions including Viscoflex memory foam wrist supports, copy holders, adjustable footrests, underdesk keyboard trays, mouse pads, CPU stands and much more. Many of our products contain post-consumer recycled content which exceed the guidelines set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. You will also find a large number of KellyREST Brand products are made in the U.S.A.
SERVICES
“Work is a necessity and comfort is essential.”
ROBERT KELLY SR.
PRESIDENT /OWNER, KELLY COMPUTER SUPPLY COMPANY
The Science Of Comfort HISTORY OF KELLY COMPUTER SUPPLY
Kelly Computer Supply Company was founded in 1983 in a small two-bedroom apartment in Lauderdale, Minnesota by CEO Bob Kelly. Kelly is an enrolled tribal member of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. Kelly Computer Supply Company is a certified Minority Supplier by the Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) and by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
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Wrist Support Ergonomic Accessories Mouse Pads Under Desk Drawers Keyboard Trays Monitor Arms
Kelly wrist supports and keyboard and mouse trays provide relief from prolonged mouse use by utilizing revolutionary extreme high density ViscoFlex memory foam. Developed by NASA in the 1960’s, and now widely used in the Healthcare and Sleep Industries, ViscoFlex memory foam is slow to recover and does not bounce when pressure is released. It also adjusts to evenly distribute the pressure load from your hands and wrists, reducing pressure points.
The importance of using an adjustable keyboard tray cannot be overlooked. Trays such as the Leverless Lift N Lock natural keyboard tray offer the flexibility to tilt and move the tray into OfficeMax offered Kelly the opportunity to sell KellyREST the most comfortable and ergonomically correct position. This Brand products through their general line catalogs, which reduces the pressure on your wrists, helping to avoid or relieve Lock Keyboard Tray with syndrome. Oval Mouse Platform expanded the company’s nationwide exposure and experience Leverless some ofLift theNsymptoms of carpal tunnel in supporting the needs of large corporate consumers. Corporate America is increasingly requesting that its vendor Model No: KCS69575 base be reflective of its growing ethnic customer base. • Leverless Lift N Lock articulating arm with eight inchprovide vertical height range, Simply put, it’s good business to be inclusive and rotates and swivels Anti-Microbial • Easy to view tilt gauge andthat height indiTilt gauge and height opportunities for minority- and women-owned business Protection cator dial with 10 degree positive/15 indicator dial degrees negative tilt didn’t exist a few years ago. • Soft to touch ViscoflexTM memory foam wrist support and pad with AegisTM AntiMicrobial protection • Low profile design for optimal leg clearance and under desk storage • All steel, 22” deep friction free teflon mounting track, meets BIFMA/ANSI standards • Mouse tray can be mounted on left or right hand side, rotating guard rail keeps mouse from falling off platform • Removable Lycra covered memory foam mouse pad reveals optical surface
ABOUT US
Kelly has been the answer in ergonomic office supplies for over 20 years. Our products are direct derivatives of the needs of consumers - the needs of comfort and convenience. Whether you’re a distributor or consumer, you’ll find dependability and functionality across the spectrum of Kelly products. As the Total Recovered industry continues to create scientific solutions 55.88% for comfort, we Post consumer and industrial recycled content will continue to help you revolutionize your work environment. List Price: $369.95 Each
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Soft to touch wrist pad with anti-microbial protection
Benefits and Features: Kelly Brand Leverless Lift N Lock Phenolic keyboard tray with optically sensitive mouse platform with rotating mouse rail and removable mouse pad. One step operation for height adjustment, simply lift-n-lock with easy to view height indicator gauge and eight inch height range. Low profile design for optimal leg clearance with steel 22” teflon track insures smooth friction-free operation. The phenolic tray is capable of both 10 degree positive and 15mbeconnectmagazine.com/officemax degree negative tilt, rotates 360 degrees, space permiting. Rotating mouse platform can be used on either side of the keyboard tray, convenient for left-handed or right-handed mouse users. Mouse guard keeps the mouse on the oval platform with removable Viscofex mouse pad revealing a optical mouse surface. Keyboard tray includes soft to touch ViscoflexTM Memory Foam wrist support. Wrist pad is positive angled, with contoured edges, covered with black Lycra fabric that is easy to clean. AKA unit meets BIFMA/ANSI standards with a five year warranty. TAA and NAFTA compliant. Some assembly and installation required. Tray Size: 20”W x 10”D x 1”H: Made in the USA.
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HELPFUL HELPFUL ERGONOMIC TIPS ERGONOMIC TIPS Creating an ergonomic workstation is easier than you think. These helpful tips from Kelly’s can help you work your best.
1. Work Area:
Curved Copyholders reduce eye strain from overhead glare
KCS10192
KCS17915
Flat Panel Monitor Arms improve positure, site lines and free up desk space
Leverless Lift N Lock Keyboard Tray with wrist support
• Proper lighting, heat/ventilation and noise levels will help promote comfort, privacy and productivity • Allow adequate space for the furniture & equipment while being able to freely move and exit, secure wires and cords.
2. Laptops:
• For occasional laptop use angle the keypad so that it raises the monitor and aligns the wrists • For extended laptop use, raise the screen and attach a full-sized external keyboard and mouse
3. Keyboard & Mouse:
• When typing or using a mouse the wrists should be in a straight
alignment BUSINESS STATISTICS
KCS69575
4. CPU stand helps to prevent back strain from over reaching
KCS10870
Adjustable footrest improves positure by elevating the feet
KCS10145
AWARDS
Kelly has received many service awards over the past twenty years including:
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2001 Minnesota Indian Corporation of the Year 2002 Minority Advocate of the Year 2005 selected as one of the Top 100 Minority-Owned Businesses in America by DiversityBusiness.com 2008 Top Minority-Owned Businesses in Minnesota as selected by DiversityBusiness.com
• Consider using a keyboard tray or raise the chair height and use a INDUSTRY DATA is too high, Consider using a wristrest footrest if BUSINESS the work surface or a footrest when the surface is to high INDUSTRY SERVED Desk: Office Supplies BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ •SERVICES Size, height & shape must be large enough for all required equip ment to support the hands, arms and legs CODES 337127 337214 •NAICS Arrange frequently used items so they are easy to see and reach Chair: BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA • Should feel comfortable and be in good operating condition 2011 • Adjust the seat and back-cushion height, and regularly recline or 2009 2011 Projected lean back to reduce back strain • It is also really helpful to flex your legs and get32.8% up and move every SALES GROWTH 28% chance you get, if your chair is elevated, use a footrest NUMBER OF Monitor: 7-12 7-12 7-12 •EMPLOYEES ISO standards recommend placing the top of the screen eye-level or lower, & tilting the screen towards the eyes also helps BUSINESS DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS • Adjusting the screen colors, brightness & contrast can improve legibility, consider using a glare screen BUSINESS/ CHAPTER/ Lighting: TECHNICAL YEARS ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION •CERTIFICATIONS Adjust the overhead lights to a low setting and use task lighting when needed, use a copyholder that reduces overhead glare Minnesota/ www.kellyrest.com Board 1987-2011 NMSDC DIVERSITY Member CERTIFICATIONS
1983-2011 FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS CUSTOMER REFERENCES
Native American
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YEARS
TYPE
2007-2011
SDB
OfficeMax, Office Depot, STAPLES, W.B. Mason, Grainger, Fastenal, United Stationers
www.kellyrest.com PRESENTATION BIO
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KELLY COMPUTER SUPPLY COMPANY 3584 HOFFMAN ROAD EAST SAINT PAUL, MN 55110 PHONE: (651) 773-1109 FAX: (651) 773-1381
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“Providing simple solutions to everyday office requirements with an entire line of unique problem solving products.” – Get to know us again.
IRIS RUBINFIELD
PRESIDENT, MASTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Safety & Ergonomic Products From The Ground Up!
Our furniture movers allow easy mobility of your heaviest furniture, while our self-adhesive, steel reinforced “instant wheels” provide effortless portability for filing cabinets, storage systems, computer tables and so much more. In addition, our rubber doorstops are guaranteed to hold doors open securely to prevent tripping and accidents and are a company best seller. Wire organizer grommets, clips and channels eliminate unsightly cords and cables, keeping them tangle free and safely out of the way. Our numerous other organizers offer storage solutions for everything and everyone. Our line of repair products allow the “do-it-yourself” person quick and easy repairs to wood, fabric, carpeting and leather.
PRODUCTS
Casters
ComfortMakers®
Doorstops
ReStor-It™
HIP-CLIP®
Self-Stick Wheels
Furniture Movers
Furniture & Floor Protectors
Receipt Organizer
ReStor-It® Cleaning Products
STOR-IT CD/DVD™ Organizers
Miscellaneous Furniture Accessoires
ABOUT US
Founded in 1951, Master Manufacturing Compnay is owned by Iris R. Rubinfield, whose leadership and commitment has developed a small, family-owned operation into a multimillion dollar business with unique problem solving products. Located in the economic “Enterprise Zone” of Cleveland, Ohio, Master is committed to providing jobs for inner city residents, with more than 98% minority employees. Master’s long-standing reputation for quality products and excellent customer service has made them a leader in the office furniture and supply industry.
SERVICES
Master provides a variety of products to protect you and your office furniture. As the industry’s leading supplier, we provide replacement casters for 99% of the office chairs on the market today. We produce an ergonomic lumbar support and seat/back cushion that allows for day-long seating comfort. Heavy-duty felt pads and clear protectors prevent nicks and scratches on furniture, floors and walls.
Cord Away® Wire Organizers
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MASTER’S BOTTOM LINE IS SAFETY
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In our continuing efforts to keep you apprised of important safety issues concerning our products, a new education flyer has been produced. This flyer, titled “Accidents Happen,” emphasizes caster safety and the hazards worn, damaged or improper casters can cause. The recent rise in lawsuits involving chair accidents makes us aware that too often caster safety is taken for granted. Even when a new chair is sold, the casters supplied by the chair manufacturer must be checked to make sure they are correct for the floor surface being used. Many new chairs are equipped with hard wheel casters for use on carpeted surfaces only. Hard wheels skate and slide on hard floor surfaces. For safe rolling on chair mats, and all hard floor surfaces, soft wheel casters should be used. Soft wheels provide traction and prevent sliding. Master’s goal is to provide the information you need to understand the cause of caster-related chair accidents, provide solutions to protect you and your customers from liability and provide you the avenue to generate greater sales. Here is your opportunity to pass along invaluable information to your customer so that they can use it to protect their companies. Everyone wins. Your sales staff has a different “door opener” to increase caster sales and the end user receives important safety knowledge that affects every one of these employees.
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Office Products Industry
NAICS CODES
339999
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA 2009
2010
2011 PROJECTED
32
32
32
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
OUR COMMITMENT
• Committed to manufacturing in the USA. Devoted to providing employment opportunities to minorities • More than 98% of all employees are minorities • Located in Cleveland’s inner city HUB Zone
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• • • • • • • • • •
AWARDS
• DiversityBusiness.com; 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 • Div50; Awarded Top 500 Woman Owned Businesses in the U.S. for commitment to supplier diversity and business development • Working Woman Magazine; Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Original Product/Services and General Excellence • Smart Business Magazine; Honoree as Visionary in Business Innovations • National Association of Women Business Owners, Cleveland, Ohio; Top Twenty Women Business Owners • State of Ohio Department of Development; Excellence in Enterprise Award for Manufacturing/High Technology
Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) National Minority Business Council (NMBC) International Housewares Association (IHA) International Facilities Managers Association (IFMA) American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) Office Products Wholesalers Association (OPWA) American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Southeast Improvement Association, Cleveland, Ohio Former Director of Commerce Exchange Bank, Cleveland, Ohio
BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS CUSTOMERS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
16
WBENC
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17
NMSDC YEARS 56
CHICAGO MBDC TYPE Clevand HUB Zone
OfficeMax, United Stationers, S.P. Richards Company, W.W. Grainger
PRESENTATION BIO WHY SELL BIO MASTERS
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WHERE BIOTO BUY
MASTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 9200 INMAN AVE CLEVELAND, OHIO 44105 216-641-0500 FAX 216-641-0537
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Recycled Products- Officemate has expanded our existing strong line of recycled desk accessories and office essentials. Recycled products include desk accessories, wall files, wood and plastic clipboards, stapler, staple remover, scissors, paper clips, tape dispensers, file frames. Antimicrobial Products act to prevent bacteria or mold build up and is important for school, home, office, or medical environments. “We strive to serve our customers, our employees and our community.”
SUE CHEN
PRESIDENT, OFFICEMATE
We Work For You
ABOUT US
Officemate International Corporation (OIC) is a leading manufacturer of office products with over 33 years experience in the office products industry. Since its founding, the company has grown from a single warehouse with only a few items to a global network of manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities, offering a product line of more than one thousand office essentials. The company enjoys the benefits of having manufacturing and distribution facilities both in the United States and China as well as a distribution center in Hong Kong, which serves as the base for its sourcing and logistics operation. The company maintains a global focus and has established a European office in addition to our North American and Asian offices.
PRODUCTS
Officemate has made the development of innovative valueadded products its top priority. In today’s rapidly changing marketplace, we develop products to add value or grow our customers’ business incrementally.
Product Development
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Sign Holders and Literature Holders- A complete line of clear and sturdy items featuring sign holders for wall or desktop as well as literature organizers for pamphlets, brochures, flyers, magazines. Several are combination units and there is also an outdoor literature holder. Achieva™ School and Education Products featuring rulers, sharpeners, erasers, protractors and compasses, well-designed and brightly packaged for the school and college markets. Achieva™ Desk Accessories- A well designed and compact line meant to make the most out of the workspace. An additional benefit is all items are made from 30% recycled plastics. PVC Free Color Coated Paper Clips Health Care Products- Antimicrobial products, which qualify for HIPAA, include desk accessories, drawer systems, wall files, clipboards and clipboard storage boxes, staplers, tape dispensers, scissors, hole punches and Breast Cancer Awareness products. Cubicle Accessories- Verticalmate™ is a highly functional and stylish line of panel and wall accessories which allow one to take full advantage of vertical space. Made from high impact plastic, these highly useful accessories perform the same function as traditional desk accessories; however, they allow you to customize your panel or other vertical surface. Patented Click & Lock® feature utilizes a system which includes double pins that are attached securely to the accessory and then in turn attach to the fabric panel. All accessories may also be attached directly to walls with screws, to metal surfaces or to metal surfaces with magnets. 2200 Series® is a line of upscale executive desk accessories with a smooth curvilinear finish. Grande Central Filing System® incorporates the latest concept in space utilization for efficient filing and mail delivery.
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MANUFACTURING QUALITY PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES
Years ago, Officemate embarked on a manufacturing program which guarantees that its products are made under watchful supervision and with the highest quality standards. Numerous high volume products are made in our Edison, New Jersey factory as well as in our wholly owned China factory. Stringent quality control, product development and efficient operations allow us to offer outstanding products at competitive prices to buyers of all sizes.
SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
An international network of distribution and shipping facilities ensures that Officemate delivers products to your location on time and complete. Customers consistently rank Officemate as a top supplier in terms of delivery, reliability and service.
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Home & Office Products, School Supplies
NAICS CODES
42212
45321
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA 2009
2010
2011
SALES GROWTH
+5%
+7%
+5%
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
100
100
100
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
NMSDC
NY/NJ Carolinas Chicago Dallas/FortWorth Florida Georgia Houston Maryland DC Midwest New England PA-NJ-DE Rocky Mountain Southern CA Virginia Wisconsin
JOB CREATION
Because of our growth, Officemate has been successful in creating new jobs at our Edison, New Jersey office, factory, and warehouse location. We are proud of the fact that almost all of our employees are minorities.
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU
Please remember that we are here to serve you. If you have any questions regarding OIC products or services please contact your OIC sales representative or OIC’s Customer Service Department.
DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
20
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Breast Cancer Research Foundation Kids in Need Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Mid-Atlantic Region
CUSTOMERS
Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples,Walmart, Kmart, Target, Kroger, United Stationers, S.P. Richards, Amazon
DOWNLOADS
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LEADERSHIP
“We really have great culture, vision and passion throughout our office. Among other reasons, our clients love working with us because of the level of service they receive, which stems from having happy employees.”
HEATHER SANDERSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OVERTURE PROMOTIONS
We’re Not About Products... We’re About Concepts ABOUT US
Overture Premiums & Promotions, established in 2001, is a full service promotional marketing agency that has quickly become a leader in the industry. Overture has experienced tremendous growth and is consistently ranked as one of the Top 50 Distributors by Promotional Marketing as well as one of the Best Places to Work by Counselor Magazine. Overture is a privately-held, certified women-owned business (WBE) that offers thousands of advertising specialties and promotional items from both domestic and international markets. The management team consists of individuals who have more than 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry. Overture is a company that not only has a proven track record but can also adapt to your organization’s specific needs. Overture has years of experience working specifically with Fortune 500 companies and large organizations, providing them with a full suite of on-site services to ensure faster turn around and lower costs, as well as complete scalability to work with programs of almost any size. Overture helps your organization see a measurable positive ROI on promotional marketing campaigns by researching your audience, understanding your voice, and finding products which manifest just that. 38
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Heather Sanderson is the Managing Member of the company, bringing not only her entrepreneurial skills and spirit with her, but also a wealth of operational and financial expertise. Prior to founding Overture, Heather was CFO of an ASI industry supplier with five different divisions located in Texas and California, for ten years. Heather started her career working as an accounting manager for a local food distributor with company sales of approximately $10 million and eventually managed the operational side of the business. As CEO and owner of Overture, Heather uses her business expertise to lead the management team and company with a long-term business strategy based on a foundation of controlled growth. Even as Overture continues to grow, she is a permanent member of the company’s Mentor Program passing her ad specialty expertise on to the next generation.
SERVICES In House Services
Overture offers an extensive electronic catalog of promotional products on their website. This is your single source for tradeshow giveaways, corporate apparel, executive gifts and imprinted promotional products. Be sure to check out their Close Out promotional items, Overture Exclusives, and for those last minute emergencies, consider their AAA Rush Service logo products.
Imprinting Services
Overture’s imprinting services provide impeccable quality, affordable prices and ultimate quality assurance. Pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, silk screening, embroidery, digitizing and banner production, are just some of Overture’s in-house imprinting services. In addition to those, Overture can cover any other printing needs with its extensive network of supplier partners, guaranteeing that any job can be completed.
Warehouse, Fulfillment & Distribution
Whether you need to have your tradeshow giveaways arrive at the convention before you do, or have your corporate apparel shipped directly to your nationwide sales force, Overture coordinates your fulfillment project to your exact specifications. Overture can also develop special packaging and inserts for those special corporate gifts and imprinted promotional products and then handle the distribution for you.
Graphic Design
Unlike many advertising specialties distributors, Overture offers resources of a full-service graphics department. Their staff of talented designers and production specialists makes sure that every promotional product looks its best, even when you need to fit your logo on a small tradeshow giveaway.
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Global Network & Import Sourcing
The bottom line is what matters, and Overture understands that. To help reduce your costs, Overture has negotiated exclusive rates with their vendors, developed global partnerships and created import sourcing programs for large quantity or custom orders. What does a global network mean for you? It means there are no limits to what Overture can do. Overture understands that some of their clients will require completely custom products and/or large order projects, which is never a problem for them.
E-Stores/Technology
Overture leverages technology to increase ordering efficiency, reduce paperwork and more importantly, make your life easier. They can create a completely custom e-store suited to your organizations specific needs. Overture is one of the industry’s innovators in the development and management of custom e-Commerce promotional product web sites. They design, host and maintain your exclusive web site for you. Overture can help you aggregate your spend and save you money, all while making management of your marketing projects and budget less time consuming and more productive. Overture also develops custom e-Commerce solutions that fit your very specific needs: from “basic” proprietary company online stores to comprehensive promotional product marketing sites that include online tools and direct access to Overture’s marketing experts.
Promotional Products Electronic Catalog
Your single online-source for all of your imprinted promotional products, trade show give aways, corporate gifts, promotional pens, corporate apparel and logo products. Checkout our specially-priced Close Out promotional items, Overture Exclusives; and for those last-minute emergencies, our AAA RUSH Service logo products.
Closeouts
Overture’s outstanding reputation in the advertising specialties industry results in Overture being specially selected by several of the top promotional product suppliers to be a strategic partner that receives preferred pricing, exclusive promotional items and special value-added benefits which they pass on to you. Through their supplier partners, they add new promotional products exclusive to Overture all the time.
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BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES NAICS CODES
SALES GROWTH % NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
CORPORATE EDITION
541870
2009
2010
2011
-
8%
28%
35
40
49
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
5
WBENC
WBDC Chicago
OfficeMax, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coca-Cola, Safelite Autoglass, Wellpoint, CVS, Bally’s Total Fitness, Johnson Controls, Sodexo, Discover Card, Motorola, Starbucks
CUSTOMERS
www.overturepromotions.com
EMAIL: INFO@OVERTUREPROMOTIONS.COM
OfficeMax
541890
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA
When you’re in a time crunch, you can count on Overture. Whether you’ve just realized that you’re out of logo’d XL golf shirts and there is a company outing this weekend, or you need a last minute giveaway for next week’s tradeshow. Overture’s special AAA RUSH Service guarantees that your logo’d products will be produced and shipped through their priority process. Overture will receive your artwork, get your approval for the order, and produce and ship your logo product to arrive when you need it.
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BIO INFOGRAPHIC BIO SOLUTION
OVERTURE PREMIUMS & PROMOTIONS 595 NORTH LAKEVIEW PARKWAY VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 OFFICE: (888) 456-9564 FAX: (847) 680-0114
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Vendor Success Story:
A family-owned company with an important mission has grown and prospered along with OfficeMax. Businesses are often created by those who see a need that is not being fulfilled. Barbara Brennan realized that many basic services were not available to the severely developmentally disabled when her son Joe was born with hydrocephalus in 1962. She responded to the needs of her son and other children with disabilities by creating a day program in a church basement. This program blossomed into a year-round school for the disabled in Virginia, which still exists today. Then Barbara Brennan turned her attention to developmentally disabled adults, who at the time were often not included in the work place. Stride began in Albuquerque, NM as a non-profit organization that provided jobs to the handicapped
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by assembling and boxing pens and permanent markers. Though the products were originally not of the highest quality, their true value came from the experience that they provided its disabled employees. The Stride mission is its most important guiding light: to provide a task, a skill, and a place where a person can succeed. Knowing that they could do bigger and better things by becoming a business rather than a non-profit receiving government funds, Barbara Brennan and her husband purchased the company on November 1, 1988. Tragically, Barbara’s husband passed away just two months after the acquisition. While the company wasn’t intended to be a womanowned business, it became one as
Barbara persevered, determined to continue the mission. As a business, Stride made modest sales in its early days, enough to sustain their office and mission. Their largest customer, at about 97% of sales, was the federal government. Barbara realized that if they didn’t diversify their customer base, the business would be in trouble. Around this time, the first rollerball pens were introduced to consumers by the Schneider Corporation in Tennenbronn, Germany and became a popular item in the United States. Seeing an opportunity, Barbara Brennan reached out to Schneider and learned that they too had many handicapped and special needs employees.
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The two companies formed a strong and long-lasting business relationship. Currently, Stride manufactures about 15% of Schneider’s product line at their Reno facility and assembles them in their home office in Albuquerque. The rest of the Schneider product line is imported for exclusive distribution by Stride. This was the first of many product line enhancements and collaborations with other office supply companies made by Stride, and a major component of their success.
“ Stride’s ability to adapt to
changes in the market while at the same time maintain a highquality product offering has been the key to our long term partnership and success thereof, ”
adds Anthony Billinger, Director of Corporate Supplier Diversity at OfficeMax. In 1993, a representative from Boise Cascade called Stride and wanted to include their products as part of a project that would become the Opportunity Office Products catalog. This innovative idea gathered office products manufactured and sold by diverse businesses and placed them in a single catalog, which was presented to businesses looking to increase their diversity spend. In a single year, Stride’s sales experienced a dramatic increase, with over 90% attributed to the Boise Cascade Opportunity Office catalog.
When OfficeMax and Boise Cascade merged in 2003, the relationship continued to grow and prosper.
“ We open our doors every day because of OfficeMax,” says Kerry Bertram, daughter of Barbara Brennan and the current CEO of Stride.
“And that’s incredibly important
to our dedicated employees, many of whom say they would come here and work for free.”
OfficeMax is equally pleased with its business relationship with Stride.
At OfficeMax, we greatly “admire and respect the
work that Barbara Brennan and her family does with people with disabilities. It is gratifying to know that the partnership between OfficeMax and Stride helps provide these types of opportunities while at the same time, making good business sense,
“ OfficeMax has opened up
many doors for Stride. We often hear that customers love our products and recognize the importance of diversity,” says Kerry Bertram. At OfficeMax, the feeling is mutual. Stride has been producing writing instruments for over 30 years, and nearly 20 of those years have been spent doing business with the OfficeMax family. These days, Stride boasts sales in the millions and offers product lines that go beyond pens. Stride distributes the popular QuikFit binder product line and is developing a new line of binders made from 100% post-consumer milk jug waste. Stride’s new line of Milk Jug binders will appear in the upcoming 2012 OfficeMax Maxi catalog. Manufacturing more products here in the United States continues the Stride mission by creating more jobs for the developmentally disabled employees. And, of course, that means more diverse products for OfficeMax to offer its customers through its stores and catalogs.
”
adds Anthony Billinger. Not only has OfficeMax included Stride products in its catalogs and on its store shelves, but they also recognized the high quality of the products and spread the word to its clients.
The relationship between Stride and Boise Cascade remained strong over the years and allowed Stride to consistently increase its sales.
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MISSION
Pointe International initiates service flexibility for customized client solutions. We offer high quality products with maximum value as well as provide a wide range of international services to ensure a competitive edge for clients. Our strength and continual growth in global connections will constantly develop to enable us to take one of the leading roles in the industry.
VISION & VALUES
“Got the Pointe?”
SHEILA LIAO
PRESIDENT, POINTE INTERNATIONAL
Bringing Technology to the Workplace ABOUT US
Pointe Writing Company was started by Sheila Liao, who believed that the market lacked quality writing instruments at a reasonable price. By adhering to our basic principles of product quality, flexible service, and technological innovation, Pointe Writing Company quickly expanded and branched out into other office products. With this added success, Pointe Writing Company eventually became Pointe International. With over three decades of experience, our company has become a worldwide manufacturer of exceptional quality and affordable office and school supplies. We offer a wide range of customized office products that increase efficiency in the office and in the classroom. Pointe’s knowledge of bringing the highest quality of office and classroom products to the marketplace gives them a superior advantage when competing with larger manufacturers. A believer of innovation and commitment to excellent products, Pointe rises above the rest. Pointe International currently commands a 15,000 sq ft central Midwest warehouse distribution center 15 miles northwest of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. This facility provides storing, assembling, packaging, and inventory forwarding from our Chicago warehouse to the entire North American continent. 42
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Pointe International transforms the way consumers and businesses gather, interact, and communicate information. Pointe serves as a team player to build and grow successful domestic and global client partnerships by initiating service flexibility for customized client solutions. Pointe International continually expands its capacity, network, and resources globally to ensure a competitive edge for clients. Pointe International provides personalized, honest, and friendly services to its customers. We are most proud of implementing cost effective manufacturing processes, combining overseas and domestic elements. Pointe International takes pride in the craftsmanship as every instrument is manufactured in our factory. In addition, Pointe utilizes knowledge of new technology to enhance production quality.
SERVICES
At Pointe International, we have a variety of products to satisfy your technological needs. From MEMORY CARDS to BLUETOOTH HEADSETS, we have it all. We develop all our products after evaluating our customer needs, so we can provide you with all that you need to keep up with a high tech ‘Jetson’s Lifestyle’. • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bluetooth Computer Accessories Hand Trucks Hubs, Docks & Hard Drives Media Storage Memory Cards Mice and Keyboards Pencils Portable Power Supplies Projection Screens Staplers Telephone headsets USB Drives
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GLOBAL CUSTOMIZATION
Since the beginning, Pointe has strengthened its global connections that enable the company to link world technology while optimize economical and flexible product lines. With its global resources, Pointe is able to create a custom family of products specific to our customers’ untapped market needs. Our extensive affiliation with the Asian marketing enables us to envision the globalize trend of the industries and to offer direct and effective connection and complete marketing services to our customers both in the U.S. and abroad. In early 2008, Pointe International consolidated its strength in Asia and established a wholly subsidiary arm of operations, Reessie Technologies Company, at ShenZhen, China, which permits Pointe’s interacting with Chinese market directly.
Advertising Specialty Institute aids members like Pointe International to connect with thousands of promotional product distributors. POINTE INTERNATIONAL asi/78823 PLMA Group is a unique and innovative way for manufacturers like Pointe International and wholesale buyers to meet. Built on 20 years of experience in private labels in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, PLMA Global has opened the door for Pointe Writing Co. to produce brand name products for distributors.
STREAMLINED OPERATIONS IN CHINA
BUSINESS STATISTICS
The rapid economic growth over the past two decades in China has evidenced an impressive increase of consumer marketing. With a reversed pyramid population structure in China, the demands of quality products for baby and toddler generation would be a prioritized trend of streamlined marketing. Reessie is committed to introduce quality brand name products from the U.S. for babies and toddlers to the general consumers in the China. Reessie is developing a channel of distribution with numerous retail outlets at Southern China while Pointe will be responsible for product sourcing and exporting. With the resources operated by Pointe, we further extend our services to provide storing, assembling, packaging, and inventory forwarding from our Chicago warehouse to China.
TRADE AFFILIATES
Our Trade Affiliates are: Wima was formed in 1943 to promote the overall interest of the writing instrument industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Pointe International is a member of this association to keep well informed on issues as well as new technology and innovation, which affect the industry and individual companies. SHOPA was created for the purpose of promoting the advancement of the school, home office, and office products industry. Pointe International strives to create quality and a higher brand of products for serving these industries. Through promotional programs, and educational trade events, the NSSEA provides tools and materials to support teachers in their classrooms. Pointe International offers fresh and innovative educational supplies and equipment to teachers, parents, and children.
The National Association of College Stores serves and supports higher education retailers. NAC helps Pointe International facilitate strategic partnerships that enables them to better serve their campus book store.
INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES NAICS CODES
OfficeMax
CORPORATE EDITION
33994
333924
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA
SALES GROWTH % NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
2008
2009
2010
-20%
-14%
15%
7
5
4
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
CUSTOMERS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
15
WBENC
WBDC-Chicago
15
NMSDC
CMSDC
15
City of Chicago
Office Max, Office Depot
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Our Tagline of:
“Anyone can shoot what you look like, we capture what you feel like and that makes all the difference”
“more than just photography” speaks to our core competence in photography and to the full creative services support we provide for our clients. Being a One-Stop Shop for creative services brings a level of efficiency, creative consistency, and cost saving to the projects from concept to completion.
CORE COMPETENCIES
VICTOR POWELL
PRESIDENT, OWNER, POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOUT VICTOR POWELL
Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Victor’s original goal was to become an Electronics Engineer. But after being taken under the wing and mentored at an early age by the nationally known photographer John Tweedle, the first African-American on staff at the Former Chicago Daily News, Victor’s life and vocation was forever changed. He was literally taught “at the feet of the master” by Mr. Tweedle and was able to obtain an education that money could never buy. By the time Victor was 21 years old, he was the owner of his own studio, Powell Studio-specializing in portraits, PR and event photography. Besides his mentorship/tutelage under John Tweedle, he is basically a self-taught photographer and businessman.
ABOUT POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Powell Photography, Inc. is a creative services company with a foundation in photography. We provide quality creative services support in the areas of photography, digital imaging, graphic design, retouching, photo composition, video, multimedia, and graphics pre-production for public relations, industrial, corporate communications, commercial and multimedia use.
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Powell Photography, Inc. has maintained its edge by staying on top of the various changes taking place in the industry. To keep up with those changes, we have become a creative services provider with a foundation in photography. Our new fullcreative service capabilities enables us to take on assignments and provide a single line of communications for all aspects of the project. We recently completed a project for a major bank that involved traveling to 17 different states to photograph their staff. This was a major undertaking and required the quality and expertise that 35 years of experience brings, to be awarded the contract. Our other long-term relationships with clients such as OfficeMax, AKA, and Central City Productions, have enabled us to be able to benefit from the changes as the economy turns around. These clients have ongoing projects that they book us for in advance, to allow us to be able to make the best use of our personnel.
CLIENT BENEFITS
Building long-term relationships with a strong clientele base has always been the strength for Powell Photography, Inc. to maintain its growth in a shifting economic market. Always being able to adjust to the changes in the market as well as the technology has proven our ability to maintain the business growth and sustainability. Collaboration with other small creative services firms allows Powell Photography, Inc. to take on larger projects that are beyond our base capabilities. This collaboration model is the key to being successful in today’s business market. We will continue this model as we move out to establish a stronger and stronger supplier relationship with our current and growing clientele base. Increasing our capabilities through collaboration increases our value to our clientele, who are looking for more efficient ways to do business with our industry.
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RECOGNITION
• 2011 – Supplier of the Year Class I – by MBEIC of ChicagoMSDC • 2007 – Who’s Who in Black Chicago
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Provide on-going internships to students from local schools
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Creative Services-Photography 541922
512110
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
20
MBE
Chicago MSDC
10
MBE
Illinois MSDC
AKA Sorority, Inc., AT&T, Baldwin/Richardson Foods, BP Amoco Corporation, Burrell, Communications Group, Central City Productions, Federal Reserve Bank, OfficeMax, Kraft Foods, State of Illinois Information Services, McDonald’s Corporation, Turano Baking Company, CBS, Kraft General Foods, Luster Products Company, E. Morris Communications, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association, Quaker Oats Company, United Airlines, Regional Transportation Authority, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotels, Quality Croutons, Black Entertainment Television, Flowers Communications Group, Ariel Investments, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
CUSTOMERS
www.powellphotography.com BIOBOOKLET PROMO
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POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY 531 S PLYMOUTH CT CHICAGO, IL 60605 PHONE: (312) 922-6366
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Selco does its business. As part of the company’s on-going community outreach, Selco Industries, Inc continued its annual scholarship award to inner city students in 2011, and its 2011contributions to charitable organizations, including the City of Hope and the American Red Cross. In addition, Selco has consistently partnered and supported other multicultural business enterprises. “It is my belief that the different perspectives, viewpoints, professional experience, education, and individual qualities of our employees represent a diversity of experiences and a variety of complementary skills that enrich the quality of the products that we manufacture and increase the wealth of communities in which we operate.”
RUBY HILL
CEO, SELCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Where People and Products Outscore the Competition
SJ Paper brand was one of the first to introduce folders that resist spills and avoid paper cuts and special archival file folders for long term storage using specially formulated WaterShed®/CutlLess® and EverFile® folder stocks. SJ Paper brand continues to provide filing solutions with style, flexibility and functionality without compromising quality through the introduction of the new SJP Fusion™, SJP Elements™ and SJP Plush™ series.
PRODUCTS
ABOUT SELCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Selco Industries, Inc. is a minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) that manufactures office-filing products under the SJ Paper brand. Selco is the only nationally certified W/MBE manufacturer of these products in the United States. Since 1984, the company has been providing value added and innovative filing products in the categories of classification folders, file folders, fastener folders, file pockets and file jackets. Prior to 2004, the Company sold under the name Monarch Northwood Sales & Marketing, LLC. Selco’s product portfolio is focused on commercial and business applications. Selco’s manufacturing facility is located in Garfield, NJ. This 35,000 square foot facility produces and assembles qualityfiling items; along with an assortment of labels, index tabs, and a broader range of storage file boxes. The assortment lines were added through an acquisition of another minority business enterprise earlier this year. Selco maintains a 4,000 square foot facility in Holland, OH where the corporate offices are located. Selco Industries employs 47 associates and three rep groups. The company has continued to bring on new talent during this economic downturn that all businesses are experiencing. Selco’s talent pool has expanded consistently year-over-year. In addition, the employee base is reflective of the diversity that is found across America in the communities in which 46
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Index Cards Perfect for taking notes
Index Divider Tabs Organizing and sectioning files in ring binders
Labels Identify items quickly to stay orgainized
Storage Boxes Perfect for long term file storage when not in use
Classification Folders Organize case histories, financial records, personnel files and more!
File folders & Fasteners Keep your workspace organized with everday filing essentials
Jactets, Pockets & Wallets Keep files neat & protected for easy trasnporation
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ECO-FRIENDLY FILING SOLUTIONS
Selco has advanced from having 97% of its products containing some recycled content to taking it a step further by introducing eco-friendly products that are 100% recycled. The SJP Elements™ line of products are made from 100% recycled fiberboard, and only comes from renewable resources that are processed chlorine free, pH neutral, completely non-toxic, and contain no ozonedepleting chemicals. The SJP Elements™ collection combines traditional functionality with superior design and quality in an ecological alternative to generic filing products. It brings a fresh approach to existing filing solutions with earth tone hues and rip-proof Tyvek® expansion. Whether storing, organizing, or presenting, the SJP Elements™ collection is the ideal solution for applications that require differentiation, durability, and support green initiatives for document handling needs. Selco continues to find ways to be more sustainable throughout its manufacturing process.
SELCO CONTINUES TO GROW
The SJ Paper brand grew significantly in early 2011 when Selco Industries, Inc. acquired three lines of product from Simon Marketing, Inc., a certified minority business enterprise. New offerings include labels, index tabs and boxes under the brand name Simon by SJ Paper. These new products complement and enhance the existing SJ Paper catalog and provide customers with a total organization experience. After just a few months, Selco has made the popular Stor-A-File™ line of storage boxes more efficient and aesthetically pleasing.
THE NEXT STEP IN FILING SOLUTIONS
Over the years, Selco has provided innovative filing solutions from WaterShed®/CutLess® and EverFile® products in 2005 to PlazStyx™ label products in 2011. These products combine traditional functionality with superior design and quality in a modern alternative to generic filing products. One of the newest lines of filing products, SJP Fusion™, provides a fresh approach to existing filing solutions with an all-black exterior and vibrantly hued rip-proof Tyvek® expansions that support color coding systems. Whether storing, organizing, or presenting, the SJP Fusion™ collection is the ideal solution for applications that require sophistication and differentiation for any document handling needs.
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Office Products
NAICS CODES
322231
322233
BUSINESS DATA 2009
2010
2011 Projected
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
41
43
47
NUMBER OF PRODUCT LINES
4
4
7
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
1
WBENC
20
NMSDC
5
NMSDC
DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS CUSTOMERS
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION Ohio River Valley Northern Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council NY and NJ Minority Supplier Development Council
YEARS
TYPE
20
Small Business Enterprise (SBA)
OfficeMax Corporation, Staples, Inc., United Stationers, SP Richards, TriMega, and is.Group
BIO CATALOG
SJPBIO FUSION
SJPaper Audio Clip
BIOGREEN GOING
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Avent joined the family-owned firm in 1965 and held a wide variety of roles throughout the years. In 1998 she was named President and CEO, succeeding her mother as the third generation of the Hoffman family to lead the global company.
“Dedicated to finding innovative ways to help you get organized for over 100 years.”
SHARON AVENT
PRESIDENT, SMEAD
Keeping You Organized ABOUT US
Smead Manufacturing Company was founded in Hastings, Minnesota in 1906. Charles Smead began the company with one product, The Bandless File, and six employees. Acquired by the Hoffman family in 1916, the company is now in its third generation of family ownership, and has been a woman owned business enterprise since 1955. A world-leading provider of solutions for efficient document management, Smead is a woman-owned company wellknown for its high quality, environmentally responsible products and innovative organizational systems. For more than a century, Smead has been committed to one purpose: Keeping You Organized.
LEADERSHIP
Sharon Hoffman Avent is President and CEO of Smead Manufacturing Company, a leader in office filing products and records management solutions. For more than 100 years, Smead has brought a spirit of innovation and integrity to keeping businesses and home offices organized. Headquartered in Hastings, Minnesota, Smead is recognized as one of the largest privately-held and one of the largest women-owned companies in Minnesota. Smead has been 100% woman-owned since 1955 and is certified nationally as a Women Business Enterprise.
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Avent has been dedicated not only to the continuing success of her company, but also her community. She has served on the boards of Minnesota Historical Society, Regina Healthcare, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School where she was recently named Trustee Emeritus, and she is President of the Hastings Public Schools Foundation. She has been honored with many awards for her public service including the “Building Bridges, Building Futures Award” from the Hastings Public Schools and the “Spirit of Hastings Award” from the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Smead was the lead donor in the Capital Campaign Drive that succeeded in building a YMCA in Hastings.
SERVICES Top tab file folders are at the top of the list for most filing solutions. The most popular way to keep documents organized, top tab products work well on the desktop, file drawer or on the go. If it’s worth hanging on to, it deserves a Smead hanging file. Hanging folders are the most popular way to keep papers neat in desk drawers, file cabinets and rolling file carts. Present and protect reports, presentations and proposals with Smead’s selection of presentation products, which includes report covers, pad folios and pocket folders. Gain control of your filing system with shelf filing, papers are better organized and easier to access. You can organize and retrieve records with ease, saving time and increasing productivity. Lick your labeling problems with Smead’s wide selection of self-adhesive labeling products. These handy labels will help you create an efficient labeling system in record time.
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Smead® End Tab file folders allow you to gain control of your filing system - with shelf filing, papers are better organized and easier to access. You can organize and retrieve records with ease, saving time and increasing productivity. Expand your organizing options! Expanding files with multiple pockets are ideal for organizing, storing and transporting large amounts of paperwork.
50 YEARS OF WOMAN LEADERSHIP The extraordinary story of how Ebba Hoffman and daughter Sharon Avent guided Smead into a global office products powerhouse unfolds in this 50th anniversary booklet titled “50 Years of Woman Leadership — A Celebration of style and grace in management.”
Make your files work for you! Customize your folders with our wide selection of accessories, including self-adhesive pockets, preprinted project lists and folder dividers. Need something special or unique for your business? Smead can help! Our Custom Product Division can create a unique solution suited to your individual needs.
MY ORGANOMICS
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Create a customized solution to help you get organized with My Organomics through Smead. Take a brief quiz to identify your personal or business organization needs. Whether you need help with projects, meetings, to-do now items, to-do later items, immediate reference or future reference, My Organomics through Smead shows you how to better organize your work activities.
INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES
Paper Filing Supplies
NAICS CODES
322231
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
25
WBENC
WBDC-Chicago
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SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY 600 SMEAD BOULEVARD HASTINGS, MN PHONE: 651-437-4111 PHONE: 1-88-USE-SMEAD FAX: 800-959-9134
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OUR EQUIPMENT
“Providing Solutions and Enhancing our Customers Procurement Efforts…That is the South Coast Paper way.”
PRESIDENT, SOUTH COAST PAPER
Unique Paper Converting, Sales & Marketing Solutions ABOUT US
Headquartered in Columbia, SC, South Coast Paper is an independently-owned paper converter that produces copy/ printing papers, folio, digital size papers, and other custom papers in standard and specialized packaging configurations. With state-of-the-art automated equipment, our facility provides the flexibility to cut, wrap, package, palletize, and ship. South Coast Paper also markets envelopes and pads. At South Coast Paper, we pride ourselves in our ability to meet and exceed customers’ ever-changing needs. Our success is built on our ability to create innovative cutting edge solutions. We design product configurations for global paper manufacturers, contract stationers, OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers), Fortune 1000 companies, and independent office supply dealers around the world. Founded in 2000 in Hammond, LA, South Coast Paper relocated its’ converting/distribution facility to Maplesville, AL, nearly doubling production and warehousing capabilities. South Coast Paper’s 200,000 sq. ft., climate controlled facility is strategically located near several major paper mills and markets. OfficeMax
(Two) Four Pocket Will Sheeters SHM Digital Folio Sheeter Folio Carton Line Flexible Ream Wrappers Highly Automated Case Packers/Lidders Automated Bulk Packaging System Adaptable Packaging Line State Of The Art Inspection Station Palletizer Shrink Wrap Machines
PAPER PRODUCT SPECIALITIES
KENNY LOYD
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CORPORATE EDITION
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Business Writing Papers Premium Text and Cover Uncoated Book and Cover Coated Cover Digital Paper Photographic Paper Folio Paper Assorted Color Pack Coated and Uncoated Board Grades Envelopes Writing Pads Copy/Printer Papers
South Coast Paper is composed of two business segments: Paper and Products PAPER
As a converter, we source paper directly from paper mills and ship finished products to contract stationers and various distribution partners. We sell and produce private label, nationally branded and specialty paper products to a diversified customer base both domestically and internationally. Our trucking docks, rail access, and nearby shipping ports make our facility readily accessible for distributing products to any location, anywhere in the world. Converting Services • Sheeting • Slitting • Assembling • Punching • Wrapping • Folding • Gluing
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PRODUCTS
Not only do we convert paper, but we also distribute private label, nationally branded, and specialty paper products. Global brands and contract stationers count on South Coast Paper to help market their brands by providing sales expertise and product knowledge to end users. We offer a value-added approach when working with corporate entities and contract stationers by playing an integral role in the supply chain with our diversity and sustainability efforts.
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DISTRIBUTION
South Coast Paper is located in Maplesville, AL, just 60 miles south of Birmingham, AL. Major paper mills and several major markets are within a close radius to our facility. Our truck high docks, rail access, and close proximity to ports make South Coast Paper readily available for distributing products to any location. Our manufacturing and production flexibility allows us to offer customers expanded product offerings without an upsurge in equipment or labor costs. This dynamic, just-in-time approach to manufacturing allows us to meet budgets and deadlines in a more time-sensitive and cost- effective way.
OUR TEAM
INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES NAICS CODES
Darrell Dixon, Vice President of Sales For the past eight years, Darrell, Vice President of Sales, has been focused on customer development and company growth. He was integrally involved in leading sales revenue growth from $3 million in 202 to $60 million in 2010. His key strengths are in developing customer markets and positioning South Coast Paper’s products for growth, as well as developing key programs/accounts with large end users.
Todd Keller, National Sales Manager As the National Sales Manager at South Coast Paper for eight years, Todd has defined and developed customer markets where South Coast Paper’s products can be positioned for profitable growth. He cultivates and maintains relationships with corporate end-users, contract stationers, and independent office supply dealers. In 2005, he successfully launched South Coast Paper’s program with HP Business Copy, which has become a solid brand within the company’s portfolio of paper products.
IN THE NEWS
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
OfficeMax
CORPORATE EDITION
424110
2009
2010
2011
37
42
47
BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/AFFILIATION
1
State of Illonois
MBE
1
Cook County, IL
MBE
South Regions Tennessee Carolinas Southern Florida Georgia Indiana Louisiana DIVERSITY Northern California CERTIFICATIONS 11 NMSDC Western Pennsylvania Florida Chicago Greater New England South Central Ohio Houston Corporate Plus 1 NMSDC Member Utility Supplier California Public 2 Diversity Program Utilities Commission CUSTOMERS AT&T, BNY Mellon, Coca- Cola, Eli Lilly, Regions Bank, Southern California Edison CORPORATE OFFICE 1545 SUMTER ST. SUITE 200 COLUMBIA, SC 29201 PHONE: (803) 758-4054 FAX: (803) 233-5015
BIO PRESENTATION BIOFLYER SCP
www.southcoastpaper.com
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BUSINESS DATA
Paul Mitchell, Managing Member Paul Mitchell is the Managing Member/ Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of South Coast Paper. He manages the day-to-day operations of the company. A strategic thinker, Paul provides targeted direction for South Coast Paper. Paul has over 20 years of experience in the paper industry. His diverse professional background ranges from Information Technology to Financial Management to Operations Management.
Paper Converting/ Paper Supplier
PRODUCTION FACILITY 244 WARNER ROAD MAPLESVILLE, AL 36750 PHONE: (334) 366-2150 FAX: (334) 366-2258
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ABOUT
“Our mission is to employee people with developmental disabilities. Your support of our products helps keep that mission alive and we thank you.”
KERRY BRENNAN BERTRAM
PRESIDENT, CEO - STRIDE
Diversity Comes In All Abilities THE STRIDE STORY
Stride is a unique business; manufacturing and selling office products, including ring binders, writing instruments and eco-friendly products to large corporations across the United States. Stride was purchased from a Sheltered Workshop that assembled and produced writing pens in Albuquerque, NM in 1988 by Barbara Brennan, who had been managing the nonprofit business for the prior eight years. With the purchase came the change to a for-profit business but the mission remained the same. The name Stride, now trademarked, was chosen because their products were made and assembled by some very special employees, people with disabilities, who were receiving on the job training and becoming productive citizens and . . . still are. Watching employees gain confidence and independence has been a very rewarding experience for Stride. Over the years, Stride has not strayed from their mission and while many of their employees have moved on to other employment opportunities and have made great strides in their personal development - some will be working at Stride until they retire - they are family. Our employees truly portray that Stride is family owned and operated. Certified as a WBE, (Women Owned Business Enterprise), across the United States, the company’s philosophy is to supply customers with high quality products available at competitive prices, while staying true to their mission – providing employment and on the job training to very special and valuable personnel. 52
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Stride started in 1988 and is believed to be the first woman owned writing instrument manufacturing company in the United States. With certifications from the east to the west coast, Stride’s philosophy is to supply customers with high quality products available at competitive prices. Stride has diversified its lines by surrounding itself with “world class” business partners. Stride holds the exclusive distributorship of Schneider Writing Instruments in the USA. The Schneider Corporation is an established and renowned pen manufacturer in Europe, located in Tennenbronn, Germany. Stride also has a similar agreement with the Davis Group in Canada for the QuickFit binders – a special one piece insert presentation binder available in many shapes and sizes. These partnering agreements have allowed Stride to compete with many of the largest names in the Office Product Industry and allowed them to continue employing people with disabilities.
PRODUCTS
The Stride pen line provides a wide assortment of high-quality writing instruments from rollerballs to highlighters – these pens are made to last. Stride pens are manufactured in Germany and distributed by Stride. Stride also manufactures its own line of writing instruments as well as the Eco-Friendly 100% recyclable Kraft Binders and Milk Jug Binders of the ForeverGreen product line. ForeverGreen products are made in the USA - manufactured and produced in Reno, Nevada. ForeverGreen products (www.ForeverGreenbinders.com) are unique and have the ability to be customized to customer’s specifications – from tablets to binders and in many shapes and sizes – all are 100% recyclable. Stride also sells the unique QuickFit Binders, which come in many sizes and ring binder types. From round rings and d-rings to quickload rings – QuickFit quality and durability shines through. The QuickFit binders allow the ability for a quick and easy insertion into the spine and cover overlay of each binder in one easy page! The www.QuickFitBinders.com website allows everyone to design their own unique insert. Stride QuickFit binders have special binders sizes available – a ledger binder (11” x 17”) and legal (spreadsheet) binder (8.5” x 14”) – both of which have the QuickFit Overlay. Stride also carries sheet protectors and index dividers that fit binders. mbeconnectmagazine.com/officemax
STRIDE PRESENTS...”PACKED BY PETER”
Stride, Inc. (Stride) manufactures and distributes pens, binders, sheet protectors, eco-friendly binders and tablets and other office products – BUT – Stride is not your average business! Stride is a small, woman owned business who makes some of the best products in the United States. Along with our mission to provide superior products and superior customer satisfaction, we believe in the successful training and employment of the developmentally disabled; building self-esteem, a good work ethic and an employment history for disabled workers to enable them to compete in their community workforce. Peter, Stride’s “Rain Man,” has autism and has worked for Stride since the business started in 1982. Peter is a genius in math and creates the most beautiful needlepoint imaginable, but he cannot cross the street by himself. He packages Stride products with pride and always comes in to work ready to go and ready to contribute. With a tremendous sense of humor, Peter will sometimes put one red pen in a single box after packing 100 dozen black pens. He will laugh for hours which will give the team leaders a clue to look through the pens. He is a valuable asset and is very much a part of the Stride family and will always have a place to work. Give Stride products a try. You won’t be disappointed in Peter or our products. P.S. Should you receive that one red pen, just think of it as Stride’s “Peter Principle,” and if you wish, you can call 1-800752-6191 and we will happily trade it for a black one!
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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
“Stride is very special to everyone in the Stride family. The third of my five children was born with hydrocephalus. Blind by the time he was two, Joe died shortly before his 8th birthday. This has led to a lifetime of working for, and with, people with disabilities. We sell to some of the biggest corporations in the USA because of our quality products and fast delivery. Our mission is important to our customers as well. Stride knows that working, mastering a task, gaining a skill, is the best builder of self-esteem in the world. During the decades Stride has been in business, over 200 people have out-grown our factory and are now employed in the community – learning and developing more skills - but some will stay at Stride forever. Some may cut ties with federal help completely. Others need a combination of employment and aid. The most important thing is having a job to go to each day. A task, a skill, a place where a person can succeed can always be found at Stride. Come join us in this mission. We greatly appreciate your business.” - Barbara Brennan, Founder/Owner
BUSINESS STATISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA INDUSTRY SERVED BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SERVICES NAICS CODES
WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF INDIVIDUALS
Stride recognizes that our society is a vast and beautiful mixture of diversity of abilities, race, culture, religion, age and gender. It is our belief that each individual within Stride has a unique positive perspective to contribute to the group as a whole provided we approach our differences with a spirit of respect and well being. We at Stride embrace diversity! We believe that corporations, and the individuals that make them up, can play a major role in solving social and economical problems. Rather than subscribing to a world view of dog eat dog, we believe partnering, honesty, integrity and responsible business leadership, will help shape the future of a healthy one world market place.
CORPORATE EDITION
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33994
32223
BUSINESS FINANCIAL DATA 2009
2010
2011
SALES GROWTH %
10
Even
11
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
16
14
14
BUSINESS/ TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
CUSTOMERS
YEARS
ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER/ AFFILIATION
11
WBENC
WBC Southwest
10
NM Dept of Transportation
New Mexico
OfficeMax, Office Depot, SP, Richards, Various Dealers and Wholesalers BIOWE SELL WHAT BIO WBENC
www.stridewrite.com
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BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
www.StrideWrite.com www.ForeverGreenbinders.com www.QuickFitBinders.com
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1021 CARLISLE BLVD. SE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87106 OFFICE: (505) 232-3201 1-800-752-6191
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By the end of 2011, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adult population in the United States is
$845 billion in consumer spending power.
expected to produce
• Are you one of the estimated 16 million LGBT people in the U.S.? • Do you own or work for one of the 1.4 million LGBT-owned businesses in the U.S.?
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The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce® (NGLCC) is not only the business voice for the LGBT community, but also the bridge for corporations to another vital kind of inclusion— supplier diversity. By certifying LGBT business owners and bringing them to the table, NGLCC ensures companies large and small expose themselves to a range of innovative solutions, from new product ideas to more effective marketing strategies.
Get involved in the LGBT business movement! Contact NGLCC to learn more about supplier diversity. National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce • www.nglcc.org • 202.234.9181
Supplier Diversity at Our Mission
OfficeMax promotes an inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our associates, business partners and customers. This environment fosters innovation and creates a competitive advantage that drives the growth of the business. Program Overview Supplier diversity at OfficeMax is about much more than responsible corporate citizenship; it’s a core value and guiding principle that leads to a greater good for the company, its customers and the communities it serves. OfficeMax’s dedication to supplier diversity stems from its heritage. Boise Cascade, which merged with OfficeMax in 2003, began its successful supplier diversity program in the 1970’s, well before many other corporations. Each year, the supplier diversity program at OfficeMax continues to aim higher and extend its reach to include more suppliers and communities. Inclusion values guide everything OfficeMax does, going far beyond using diverse businesses as vendors and suppliers for stores. The supplier diversity program at OfficeMax focuses on developing sustainable relationships with diverse businesses and ensuring that diverse vendors 56
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have access to OfficeMax merchants. Through OfficeMax's new Tier II Program, diverse suppliers and vendors are linked to larger prime suppliers, granting them insight and a competitive advantage in their markets. OfficeMax's prime suppliers are highly encouraged to do business with diverse suppliers and vendors. In addition, OfficeMax provides mentoring to diverse vendors in the developing and strengthening of business partnerships. These policies form a unique supplier diversity perspective and create a program that is truly inclusive. Supplier diversity has become a competitive advantage for OfficeMax by offering a wide variety of products at fair prices from multiple sources that reflect the community as a whole.
of OfficeMax and the communities it serves depend on the ability to work with diverse suppliers to provide unique insights into emerging markets, enhance the supply chain, and generate capital in the communities served by OfficeMax.
Awards & Recognition OfficeMax strives to deliver the best, and that’s certainly the case with its supplier diversity program. OfficeMax is often listed as one of the America's Top 50 Organizations for MultiCultural Business Opportunities by DiversityBusiness.com. Members of the Supplier Diversity Team have received multiple diversity achievement awards individually as well.
OfficeMax is committed to ensuring that supplier diversity is an integral part of strategic sourcing and procurement process. The success
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Diverse Business Certification OfficeMax defines a diverse business as one that is at least fifty-one percent owned, managed and controlled by African Americans, Asian-Indian, Asian Pacific, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Lesbian/Gay/Bi-sexual/Transgender individuals or Women. Diverse businesses must have an upto-date certification from one of the following agencies or regional affiliates: • National Minority Supplier Diversity Council: www.nmsdc.org • Women's Business Enterprise National Council: www.wbenc.org
All OfficeMax vendors and suppliers are expected to meet the following performance criteria in order to be considered: • Competitive pricing and cost saving solutions • On-time delivery • Product/service level quality assurance • Proven financial viability • Geographic scope (i.e., national or regional distribution) • Compliance with laws and the OfficeMax Code of Conduct • Value added capabilities
Registering With OfficeMax All businesses interested in serving as an OfficeMax diverse supplier or vendor must first register with the company. Visit the OfficeMax Supplier Diversity Page to register as a diverse supplier or vendor. Each application is reviewed by the OfficeMax supply management team; however, registration does not guarantee business with OfficeMax.
Additional Resources Visit any of the following web pages at officemax.com/supplierdiversity to learn more about the supplier diversity program at OfficeMax • OfficeMax Supplier Diversity Home • Program Overview • Diverse Supplier Registration Form
• Safety in production and shipping • Sensitivity to brand reputation
• National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: www.nglcc.org • Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov • Reciprocal State, City, and county certifications
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