Membership Benefits

As the voice of the independent dealer community in Washington, D.C. and throughout the nation, we prioritize vital issues such as tax reform, healthcare reform, and expanding government contract opportunities through GSA partnerships. 

• Lobbying: Representation through a full time lobbyist who works on issues impacting the industry (i.e. labor, wages, tariffs, taxes, etc.).
• GSA Contract Council: GSA contract Counsel offers assistance with acquiring, maintaining and marketing GSA federal government contracts.
• Workplace Solutions Summit: An in person event held in Washington DC., where members have the opportunity to meet with key members of congress and committees working on issues impacting the industry.
• GSA Taskforce: GSA quarterly task force meetings for office products, furniture, and technology.

• Project Management Training: Protect margins by managing the client, contract, and project.  This is a 5-week course presented by Solomon Coyle for the for non-aligned dealers.
• Educational Webinars: Cyber security, insurance, imaging supplies, managed print solutions, social media best practices, e-commerce, digital content, search engine optimization, data driven strategies.
• Benchmarking Program for mid-market dealers: Developed and managed by Solomon Coyle, this program is a valuable resource heavily promoted and leveraged by major manufacturers and their distributors. It provides a wealth of information on multiple metric categories on an annual basis and is designed to balance benefits with burden. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available to you.
• Janitorial Cleaning Training and Certifications through ISSA

• Market Outlook Survey: This quarterly survey is an important tool for us to collect information that reflects distributors market knowledge and is grounded in distributor sentiment regarding future expectations.
• Performance & Financial Benchmarking: Compare your business to other non-aligned dealers. Get a snapshot of how you're doing against other dealers in the same industry, with the same products and services. Identify areas for improvement, and make sure you're meeting or exceeding expectations for your business model.

Insurance Discount Program

• Gain access to affordable and customizable medical insurance plans that fit your business and employee needs.
• National guaranteed rates with $0 deductible
• Receive up to 80% of premium refunds
• Virtual medicine as low as $16 per month
• Access to dental, vision, disability, and life

Scholarship Program: We have awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships to deserving families of office products and office furniture dealers.

Tools and resources to promote and grow your business, in partnership with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association.

• Dual Membership with ISSA
• ISSA directory listing
• Global cleaning industry tradeshows
• Source new products and solutions
• Training and certification programs

• Manufacturers and service provider members can be featured in videos, podcasts, and webinars as thought leaders to discuss industry hot topics and industry solutions.

• Independent Dealer, ISSA Today, e-newsletters, and partner publications provide the latest industry news, trends, and updates.
• Promote your brand through print, web, email, newsletters, and social media channels.