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Cost Cutter Suppliers

Following is a list of services and contacts for the Co-op Cost Cutters program. To find out how much your co-op can save with the program, call Miriam Wohl at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Appliance Canada This supplier provides savings on fridges, stoves, microwaves, stacking washers and dryers - including models for accessible units. Appliance Canada will deliver, uncrate, set in place, remove packing materials and remove old appliances (when specified at time of order) at no extra cost. Appliance Canada is tops in customer service and support. Ask about the gifts for co-ops. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Color Your World & Glidden This supplier is a one stop source for paint, carpet, tiles, other floor coverings, window coverings and paint equipment. Ask about specialty paint products that have low odour for environmentally sensitive members, products that cover smokers’ stains, reflect light in underground parking and cover graffiti. Ask about easy access for members and delivery. Click here for a list of store locations For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Grand & Toy Great discounts on office supplies and furniture. Next day delivery, no hassle return policy and excellent customer service round off this deal. Ask about the free consulting service from Grand & Toy to re-organize your co-op office and make it more efficient. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Home Depot Supply For building maintenance products like plumbing, electrical, H-VAC, cleaning and hardware supplies. Ask about the free inventory program for co-ops. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Metro Credit Union banking and investment services For co-operative and friendly banking services that offer bonus interest on co-op chequing accounts and term deposits. Invest in longer term deposits - but be able to access your money for emergencies without penalty! A little known fact is that credit union deposits are guaranteed to $100,000 while bank deposits are guaranteed only to $60,000. There are 140 co-ops banking with Metro Credit Union! For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Rent Check Use Rent Check to do a credit check through Equifax at half the price and without membership fees! Use Rent Check to do a tenant check that is compliant with the new Privacy Act. Get both a credit check and a tenant check for a special low price! For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Ricoh Canada If you think your co-op can’t afford a new photocopier, find out what Ricoh can offer. Digital copiers to suit every co-op’s need, even if you currently lease with another company. Ricoh has a ten year plan to make every part of their products recyclable. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Phelps laundry equipment For coin or card operated laundry equipment that uses 49% less water. Phelps has been doing business with co-ops for 25 years. Leasing options available. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com A. E. Sharp natural gas purchase Purchase natural gas with a group of 70 co-ops. A. E. Sharp has a ten year relationship with the CHFT gas consortium. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Stratacon Group The cost of water has gone up by 18% in the last two years. It will continue to go up by 9% each year until 2007. Stratacon provides water saving solutions that incorporate rebates from the City of Toronto and can save 30% - 40% on annual water costs. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com Star Choice digital television services Star Choice provides great bulk pricing and delivers true digital picture and sound. Great pricing for co-ops, a contract that CHFT wrote with your best interests in mind and award winning customer service are some of the reasons that 15 co-ops have switched over to Star Choice. For more information, contact Miriam Wohl at at (416) 465-8688 extension 212 or send an email to miriam@coophousing.com 24 hour housing information 416-465-1309 Email: info@coophousing.com