Pub. 3 2014 Issue 3

l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s 24 T HE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION (KBA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Office Depot. KBA has joined forces with 29 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs. As an Office Depot customer, KBA members will enjoy steep discounts on a core list of 350-plus frequently used office and banking products. In addition to this core list, KBA members can add an additional 75 items tailored to the needs of their organization. This is where members would want to add specific items such as toner or ink jet cartridges. For miscellaneous items outside the core and custom tailored list, members will receive a 10 percent discount on Office Depot’s retail catalog pricing (some exclusions may apply). But wait, there’s more to the KBA - Office Depot program than just office supplies. KBA members will also receive discounts on office furniture, print/copy services, custom business forms, stationery, promotional products, lunchroom and janitorial provisions and more. And the benefits go beyond great pricing – customers will also receive free, next day delivery by Office Depot truck or UPS (depending on location), access to Office Depot’s exclusive Business Services Division website, strategic brand name partnerships, and ease in economizing operations.  As a member of the powerful national group purchasing program, KBA members will enjoy a higher level of support with a dedicated account manager and Office Depot’s best, most experienced customer service reps from the National Account Help Desk. An Office Depot account manager will provide your organization with on-going creative and innovative procurement solutions by identifying preferred product and process improvement opportunities. Still not convinced? How about extending this program to your employees, who will enjoy the same steep discounts on the core list as well as 10 percent off their retail store purchases? In addition to all of these great benefits, don’t forget that your participation in this program drives an essential stream of support to the Kansas Bankers Association. This provides the KBA with important non-dues revenue that directly supports key strategic initiatives including advocacy, education and media relations. If you’re ready to start taking advantage of this new KBA program, please visit our website at www.ksbankers.com or contact one of KBA’s dedicated account representatives: Ryan Wiebusch, Territory Development Manager (816) 728-2271 or ryan.wiebusch@officedepot.com . Founded in 1986, Office Depot is on the world’s largest sellers of office prod- ucts and an industry leader in every distribution channel, including stores, direct mail, contract delivery, the Internet and business-to-business electronic commerce. KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION FORGES NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH OFFICE DEPOT BANK AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN NOW ACCESS NATIONAL ACCOUNT DISCOUNT PROGRAM