{"id":31131,"date":"2025-10-02T12:59:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carh.org\/?p=31131"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:02:09","slug":"staples-business-a-carh-preferred-buyer-savings-for-your-business-while-supporting-carh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carh.org\/staples-business-a-carh-preferred-buyer-savings-for-your-business-while-supporting-carh\/","title":{"rendered":"Staples Business: A CARH Preferred Buyer \u2013 Savings for Your Business While Supporting CARH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CARH\u2019S BROADCAST E-MAIL \u2013 Member Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>October 2, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the many benefits of national CARH membership is the opportunity for companies to participate in CARH\u2019s Preferred Buyers program. We have been able to combine the size and strength of our membership to negotiate national supplier agreements at preferred pricing with large national vendors: <strong>Innovative Cost Solutions, HD Supply<\/strong>, <strong>ONLINE Rental Exchange<\/strong>, <strong>Sherwin-Williams<\/strong>, <strong>Staples Business<\/strong>, and <strong>USI Insurance Services<\/strong>. These Preferred Buyer companies provide CARH members and member properties with unprecedented services and savings!<\/p>\n<p>For nearly 40 years, Staples Business has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for organizations of all sizes across a broad range of industries.\u00a0Staples Business has offered CARH a comprehensive portfolio, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/breakroom-solutions\/breakroom-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breakroom supplies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/technology-solutions\/technology-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/furniture-solutions\/furniture-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furniture<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/facility-solutions\/facility-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">janitorial products<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/printing-services\/print-and-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom print and marketing services<\/a>, high-quality office essentials, as well as traditional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staplesadvantage.com\/learn\/expert-services\/office-supplies\/office-supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">office supplies<\/a>. Back in 2004, CARH recognized the value that Staples Business offers, and we are proud to celebrate that our partnership has been going strong for more than 20 years!<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What the program offers<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Collective buying power: <\/strong>The program leverages the million-dollar purchasing power of CARH members to secure better pricing and benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Broad product offering: <\/strong>Staples Business provides end-to-end workplace solutions, including office supplies, coffee &amp; breakroom supplies, Facilities &amp; Cleaning products, technology, custom print &amp; marketing materials, and furniture<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next-day free delivery: <\/strong>Best-in-class supply chain capabilities helps ensure next day delivery to over 98% of the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procurement System Integration:<\/strong>\u00a0Ability to integrate with over 170 purchasing platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Why participate?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Savings: <\/strong>Members who recently joined the program saw a projected savings of 5-10% or more over their current spend<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Human Support<\/strong>: Experienced team of Facilities, Technology, Furniture and Print\/Marketing experts dedicated to support each account<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support CARH: <\/strong>Your participation directly supports CARH&#8217;s mission within the affordable rural housing industry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower membership dues: <\/strong>Member participation in the program helps CARH offset operating costs, keeping national membership dues low<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing participation: <\/strong>As of 2025, the program is experiencing significant growth in member participation and overall program spend (up over 16% compared to 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>How to join<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staples-p.allego.com\/GdR_e-dhAprs1PB2APZF1LgF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CARH Member Portal<\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0This portal provides detailed information about the program;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click the &#8220;SIGN ME UP!&#8221; button:<\/strong>\u00a0Follow the prompts to sign up or to check if your existing Staples Business account is linked to the program.<em> (Please note: the CARH Program is not available on <\/em><em>www.staples.com<\/em><em> or in Staples retail stores.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>\u00a0Check out the attached <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CARH-Staples-Program-Overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CARH Program Overview<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CARH-Staples-Print-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CARH Print Program<\/strong><\/a> flyer for additional details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We appreciate the partnership of all participating CARH members, and we look forward to bringing more members into the program in the future!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31134 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025-300x32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025-300x32.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025-1024x108.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025-768x81.png 768w, https:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025-600x63.png 600w, https:\/\/www.carh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Staples-SB-FC-HZ-Logo-2025.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Please contact CARH at 703-837-9001 or <a href=\"mailto:carh@carh.org\">carh@carh.org<\/a> with any questions on all CARH Preferred Buyer programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CARH\u2019S BROADCAST E-MAIL \u2013 Member Update October 2, 2025 One of the many benefits of national CARH membership is the opportunity for companies to participate in CARH\u2019s Preferred Buyers program. 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