Innovative Office Solutions Acquires Supply Solutions

[Burnsville, MN – July, 2023] – We are excited to announce that on May 1st, 2023, Innovative Office Solutions acquired Supply Solutions LLC. Supply Solutions will transition to operate under the Innovative Office Solutions brand. This strategic merger brings together two dynamic organizations to provide an even more comprehensive range of products, solutions, and expertise to our valued customers.

Founded in Anoka, MN, Supply Solutions has been a trusted company since 2013, delivering unparalleled service and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of businesses in the local community. Under the new alliance, Supply Solutions will operate as a part of Innovative Office Solutions, maintaining its commitment to personalized service and customer satisfaction.

About Innovative Office Solutions

Innovative Office Solutions is an independent and progressive, woman-founded, provider of office productivity solutions. Through a full portfolio including office products, furniture & design services, facility & breakroom supplies and equipment, print & graphic design, promotional products, and technology solutions, Innovative is more than just a name, it’s the culture.

Celebrating its 22nd Anniversary in 2023, Innovative has grown from 21 employees to over 350 with multiple locations throughout Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. This growth has been fueled by a commitment to serving our local communities with a “Relationships Matter” belief system and providing small business service combined with the reach and capabilities seen from larger national companies.

Innovative was founded by Jennifer Smith who was recognized as a ‘culture innovator’, creating workplaces where people love to work and are inspired to make a difference. As the founder of Innovative Office Solutions, Jennifer created a purpose to “Inspire people to love what they do, and who they do it with”. Through this purpose, Innovative has become one of the largest independent office solutions companies in the nation and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune among many other recognitions.

Some notable recent recognitions: 

  • 2023 Top 200 Workplaces by the Star Tribune. Innovative ranked 16th in the midsized company category.
  • 2022 Top 200 Workplaces by the Star Tribune. Innovative ranked 50th in the midsized company category.
  • Innovative CEO, Jennifer Smith inducted into the 2022 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame
  • Innovative CEO, Jennifer Smith receives 2022 Women 2 Watch Award by WPO
  • 2021 CEO Jennifer Smith receives Special Award in Leadership and Management by the Star Tribune 
  • 2021 Top 175 Workplaces by the Star Tribune 
  • 2020 COO Julie Owen recognized as Women in Business Award by the Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal 
  • 2019 CEO Jennifer Smith inducted into Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter of NAWBO 
  • 2019 CEO Jennifer Smith received Business Solutions Association 2019 Leadership Award 

About Supply Solutions

Supply Solutions is a supply company offering a diverse range of products including Janitorial, Maintenance, Office, Safety, and Food Service Supplies. Since 2013, they grew from a small local distributor, to a supply company servicing a 150 mile radius of the Twin Cities. We are excited to combine the expertise of both companies and look forward to providing you with an even greater business experience. Throughout the course of integrating Supply Solutions into our company, our focus will be on continuing to provide the best experience possible for our customers.

Media Contact

Jason Player Chief Marketing Officer Phone: 952-698-9200 Email: [email protected]