Battle Creek, Michigan
Stronger businesses. Stronger Battle Creek.
Explore shared purchasing opportunities that help local businesses and organizations spend smarter and keep more resources in our community.
What is the Shared Purchasing Network?
Local businesses and organizations buy many of the same things, from insurance to equipment. The Shared Purchasing Network helps them explore those purchases together, so group buying power can work in their favor.
Expressing interest does not commit you to anything. You decide what, if anything, to move forward with.
When Battle Creek works together, local businesses keep more of what they earn.
Shared Purchasing Network
Explore opportunities
Choose a service to start your interest form. You can select more than one.
Commercial Insurance
Explore group-negotiated commercial insurance options, such as general liability and property coverage, for your business or organization.
Copiers
Compare copier and multifunction printer options, including leasing and service, using purchasing power shared with other local organizations.
Trash Removal
Explore shared pricing for commercial trash pickup and removal, including regular collection and dumpster service, for your business or organization.
The results so far
Over the last 5 years the SPN model has saved 200 businesses over $250,000 in 3 markets.
Four simple steps
How it works
Step 1: Tell us about your organization
Share a few details and the purchasing areas you are curious about.
Step 2: We follow up
Our team reaches out to understand your needs and answer your questions.
Step 3: Review available opportunities
See the purchasing options that fit your organization, with the details laid out clearly.
Step 4: Decide what is right for you
Accept an offer or pass. Expressing interest never obligates you to buy.
Why local organizations take part
Greater purchasing power
When local organizations buy together, vendors may be willing to offer terms that are harder to get on your own.
Less time researching options
We gather and compare available options so you can spend your time running your business or serving your community.
More resources for your organization
Any savings you choose to capture can go back into your team, your customers, and the people you serve.
Rooted in Battle Creek
This program is built around the people who run the shops, kitchens, studios, and organizations that make Battle Creek what it is.
Local first
When local organizations spend smarter, more of what they earn stays here.
Our community
Life in Battle Creek
From the riverfront to the festivals, and the storefronts in between, this is the place local businesses and organizations call home.
Where we serve
The Shared Purchasing Network is focused on businesses and organizations in the Battle Creek area, outlined on the map. Not sure whether you are inside it? Tell us in the interest form and we will let you know.
Community partners
Frequently asked questions
What is shared purchasing?
Shared purchasing means local businesses and organizations combine their buying power to explore better pricing and service on everyday needs. You keep full control over whether to accept any offer.
Who can express interest?
Small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Battle Creek area are welcome to express interest.
Does expressing interest commit me to purchasing?
No. Expressing interest is a way to start the conversation. You decide whether any option is right for you, and you can say no at any point.
What happens after I submit?
Our team follows up to learn more about your needs and answer your questions. If there is an opportunity that fits, we will walk you through the details so you can decide.
What if my organization isn’t listed?
Choose “My business or organization isn’t listed” in the form and enter your name. If you are still getting started, choose “I’m starting a business” and tell us the name you have in mind.
Tell us what you’re interested in
Share a few details and we will reach out about the services you choose. Sending this form does not commit you to anything.