I have been a member of Purchasing Power Plus for 5 years and in that time we have enjoyed great savings and I have attended some wonderful conferences. In the beginning we kept track of what our savings were from each invoice. It was over $4,000.00 the first year and even more the next. I no longer track these savings because it is well worth the membership fee.

The networking with other hospital gift shop managers and buyers is another plus. When we went to a point of purchase system a couple years ago I had a great list of shops that I could call to get advise as well as help from the staff at P.P.P.

Two thumbs up for Purchasing Power Plus!

Sandy White, Gift Shop Manager/Buyer
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Gift Shop
Lewiston, ID
181 Beds

Purchasing Power Plus has the potential to perform as the most profitable return on the dollar you’ll ever spend. This is our 5th year as a member, and here’s why I consider the program worth every penny:
Started by several buyers with a strong history of success in the hospital gift shop industry, it focuses exclusively on the unique challenges faced by similar businesses. Resources and networking are specific and invaluable. Last year we saved over $6000 in discounts (after deducting the cost of the initial membership).
We receive monthly alphabetic update of vendor listings, which includes the discount they offer and their phone number. Most of the ‘majors’ are member vendors, such as Russ, Amcal, Kurt Adler, Gund, Applause, etc. as well as dozens of other smaller companies, who carry wonderful merchandise of every kind. In fact, I’d venture to guess that you’re already buying from many of them!

While you aren’t obligated to purchase from them, it’s to your advantage to look first at what these member vendors have to offer if you really want to maximize your savings…. Additional membership benefits are numerous!

When I first presented this opportunity to our Auxiliary finance committee 5 years ago, they posed many questions focusing on how much “bang for the buck” we’d receive. After only 1 year, there was no longer a reason to ask. To those of you considering but hesitating - DO IT! It’s an opportunity to augment your bottom line, which is getting more difficult in today’s marketplace.

Sandra Tignor, Gift Shop Buyer Coordinator
Scottsdale Healthcare Auxiliary Gift Shop
Scottsdale, AZ
321 Bed Hospital

Purchasing Power Plus has proven to be a tremendously successful tool not only in financial rewards but also as an informative resource. The scope of participating vendors reaches all product categories appropriate for our needs. Their list includes many of our key vendors for which we do a significant amount of business........and now we get a discount! Additionally, we have been introduced to many new vendors offering discounts or specials on some exciting new products. PPP provides great service and a viable opportunity to increase profits. It has proven to be well worth the expense.

Diane Morrow, Manager
Loma Linda University Medical Center & Children's Hospital Gift Shops
Loma Linda, CA
750 Bed Hospital

I have just looked at my first year and added up all the discounts from the companies I dealt with. I have saved $1300, after paying PPP, for the year. I am a small to medium gift shop, so I feel great about the savings. For me, it is $1300 more that will go back to patient welfare, since we are a "safety-net" hospital.

Pamela Rabin, Gift Shop Manager
Denver Health Medical Center Gift Shop
Denver, CO
349 Bed Hospital

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