The American Small Business Coalition and TriMega Pursue Government Sector Alliance

August 2, 2007; 04:48 AM
Two leading membership organizations are taking strides to finalize a relationship that will bolster business opportunities for members of both organizations participating in government acquisitions.

The American Small Business Coalition and the TriMega Purchasing Association have announced their intent to create a strategic partnership focused on education, business strategy, market research and relationship development related to federal, state and local procurements.

The ASBC provides collaborative programs and opportunity-based networking designed to foster productive Industry and Government/Industry information exchange. Companies providing goods and services in the areas of Information Technology, Construction, Telecommunications, Management Consulting, Intelligence Services, Office Supply and Furniture and many others, participate in The ASBC's membership programs.

The TriMega Purchasing Association provides its office product dealership members benefits that include purchasing power, competitive pricing, marketing tools, networking opportunities, full return of all vendor rebates on a quarterly basis, and the lowest participation costs of any industry buying group.

The partnership will primarily focus on the TriMega GoverNet program, a network of independent small business dealers located in major federal markets that offer next-day delivery on more than twenty thousand items to include those under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) program. Federal agencies may place orders with the GoverNet consortium through a GSA Federal Supply Schedule held by the George W. Allen Co. Currently, eighty-five TriMega member companies participate in the GoverNet program.

The launch date and specific details of the program are to be announced.

About The American Small Business Coalition

The American Small Business Coalition facilitates relationship development and information access for small companies doing business in the government sector. Through the unique and innovative Business-Select Membership program, companies receive industry-specific advisory and technical support as they pursue business opportunities wth government agencies and other government contractors. Agency officials can participate with The ASBC for outreach activities and to identify industry partners in support of mission requirements. The ASBC Community consists of small, medium, and large companies located around the United States and the globe, and U.S. Government agencies at the local, state and federal levels.

About TriMega Purchasing Assocation

TriMega Purchasing Association is a not-for-profit member owned co-operative focused on the success of our independent dealer members. Dedicated to the business of office products, computer supplies, and office furniture TriMega’s approximately 525+ member companies each range in annual sales from $1M to over $80 million.