Pub. 11 2014 Issue 4

O V E R A C E N T U R Y : B U I L D I N G B E T T E R B A N K S - H E L P I N G N E W M E X I C O R E A L I Z E D R E A M S 8 New Mexico Bankers Association Forges New Strategic Partnership with Office Depot Bank and associate members can now access national account discount program The New Mexico Bankers Association (NMBA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Office Depot. NMBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, ex- clusive 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 anOffice Depot customer, NMBAmembers will enjoy steep discounts on a core list of 350-plus frequently used office and banking products. In addition to this core list, NMBA 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 NMBA - Office Depot program than just office supplies. NMBA members will also receive dis - counts on office furniture, print/copy services, custombusiness forms, stationery, promotional products, lunchroom and janito- rial provisions and more. And the benefits go beyond great pricing – customers will also receive free, next day delivery by Office Depot truck or UPS on all orders (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 pro- gram, NMBA 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 organizationwith on-going creative and innovative procurement solutions by identifying preferred product and process improve- ment 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 New Mexico Bankers Association. This pro- vides the NMBA 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 NMBA program, please visit our website at www.nmbankers.com or contact NMBA’s dedicated account representative: Elaine DeJarnett (505) 205-7190 elaine.dejarnett@officedepot.com n About Office Depot Founded in 1986, Office Depot is on the world’s largest sellers of office products and an industry leader in every distribution channel, including stores, direct mail, contract delivery, the Internet and business-to-business electronic commerce. DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR NMBA MEMBERS   Deep national account discounts (up to 80% off MSLP) on a core list of 350+ commonly used office supplies.  Your own custom list of 75 items with steep discounts on your favorite items.  FREE, next-day delivery (depending on location) .  Discounts on Copy & Print services, including $.025 black and white cop es and $.29 color copies.  For miscellaneous items outside the core and custom list receive 10% off retail on most products in the Business Services Division full line catalog (excludes technology products) .  Point of sale discounts (0.5% on orders $125 - $174.99, 1% on orders $175 - $249.99, and 1.5% on orders $250+).  The support of local account manager wh is responsible for total account management customer satisfaction. Sign up for your account today at www.nmbankers.com For more information, contact: Elaine DeJarnett Territory Development Manager As a member of the New Mexico Bankers Association, your organization is eligible to participate in the NMBA’s new national account discount program with Offic Depot. This program provides your company with exclusive di counts on the office pr ducts you use everyday, and best of all, there’s no fee to participate. Access to the program is a free benefit as part of your NMBA membership. Participants in this program have saved upwards of 30% over their prior office product costs!