Waste Management and Sam’s Club Team Up for Small Business
This is the latest of several savings offers for small businesses that Waste Management is developing through its Vendor Alliance Program. The benefit program is designed to offer new ways for business owners to stretch operating dollars and find savings on everyday goods and services.
“We’re proud to offer services and discount programs to our customers, especially with today’s tough economy,” said Downs Deering, vice president of Waste Management’s Small and Medium Business Solutions division. “It’s our way of helping to promote the success of American businesses, and a way to say ‘thank you’ to our customers for their loyalty.”
Together, Waste Management and Sam’s Club will provide savings to
customers of both companies. Waste Management will offer Sam’s Club
small business members their first month of solid waste and recycling
collection service free when they add a new service. And, Sam’s Club
will offer a special membership discount to Waste Management’s small and
medium business customers. To learn more about the
Sam’s Club joins the ranks with Champion Energy, HP and Waste Management to provide savings toward electricity, waste and environmental services, office and bulk supplies, and computer equipment. Benefits largely stem from Waste Management’s ability to leverage a greater pricing advantage than individual business owners could achieve on their own.
“Aligning with Waste Management allows Sam’s Club to provide savings to
our business members and the small business community,” said
Throughout the coming year, Waste Management plans to introduce additional savings programs with national retailers and service providers.
Criteria for a vendor to join the Vendor Alliance Program™ include:
- A willingness to provide significant preferred pricing
- A track record for green practices
- Services commonly purchased by small and medium businesses
- A reputation for excellent customer service and/or product quality
ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste Management, based in
ABOUT SAM’S CLUB
Sam’s Club, a division of
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Source:
Waste Management
Carrie Griffiths, (603) 929-3350
cgriffiths@wm.com