Holiday leftovers affecting your waistline? If you’re not into New Year's goals, it’s hard to develop the motivation to get fit. That’s why we recommend these three office supply solutions…
One of the most notable furniture installations of 2017 was done at Signature Bank’s 7292 W. Devon Ave location, and we attribute its success to many factors…
We are proud to launch our Nice Guys USB Drives in multiple storage sizes. While everyone knows that USBs are perfect for storing, protecting and transferring information, you might be wondering what storage size is right for you…
Between normal deadlines and the personal obligations that holidays bring, it’s hard to combat the blues. Fortunately, there are office products that can ease the stress…
Now until December 31, 2017, Pilot is asking our customers one simple question: What’s your passion? In Pilot’s Passion for Precise Sweepstakes, you will have the chance to win the money needed to follow your dream…
As the end of the year approaches, we are all looking for ways to stretch budget. If you are hoping to get the biggest bang for your buck, these three saving tips might help…
November brings the cold, and when it’s cold there’s nothing like a warm cup a coffee. If you’re finding that your brew is tasting off, there’s a good chance it’s because the Keurig machine needs a proper cleaning…
We will be closed November 23rd and 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. All office supply orders placed Wednesday, November 22, 2017 will be delivered Monday, November 27, 2017. We ask that our customers plan accordingly.
Contact us with questions concerning holiday hours.
This November and December we will be partnering with Lakeside Bank in its annual Food Drive for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. This year, our goal is to donate 1,000 pounds of food…
During the holiday season, we feel that it is important to provide for those hungry in our community. Join our fight against hunger by supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD)…
Congratulatons to Renata C. from Callahan & Peters Inc., Mandi P. from Cooper's Hawk Winery and Chris M. from Harvest Bible Chapel for winning our Virtual Tradeshow Grand Prizes! We're also proud to announce our Vendor Booth Prize Winners as…
The worst thing that can happen during the holiday season is a rush order. Holidays are the busiest time of the year for most companies so it’s important to pre-plan…
In 2016, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) struck more than 350,000 people in the U.S. As October is SCA Awareness Month, the Nice Guys want to spark a conversation…
While every headline booth at our Virtual Vendor Show is raffling off an item and should not be missed, there are a few booths you might want to spend some extra time shopping show specials…
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to highlight all of the office products that support cancer research. Any time you buy an item that is a Pink Ribbon product…
Today we are launching our first ever Virtual Tradeshow. Since this is a new experience for all of us, we wanted to let you know about a couple of things before you start navigating the site…
Congratulations to Acero Charter School Network, the lucky winner of our Food Drive Raffle for a pizza party. If you missed this opportunity to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository, keep in mind that we can help you hold your own food drive any time throughout the year! Just visit Food Drive Transportation Partners to learn more.
As more teachers are trying to find ways to keep students healthy, it seems that sit-to-stand desks might be the answer, and we can think of two main reasons why…
Congratulations to the lucky winners of our Bostitch Pencil Sharpener Raffle: Barbara M. from Cantata Adult Life Services, Brenda P. from Central Ink Corp, Cherie P. from Stradis Healthcare and Marlene H. from Orchard Village. Keep a sharp eye out for more opportunities by signing up for our email list.
Congratulations to Stacy B. from CE Niehoff & Company for winning our $100 Visa Gift Card Pre-Registration Raffle. If you missed the early bird registration, still make sure to sign up for our Virtual Tradeshow. Once it launches on October 2, 2017, there will be more opportunities to win raffles and prizes!
Feeling a case of the Mondays? Luckily, office supplies can liven the mood by providing functional and inspiration just where you need it. Here are three of our favorite office products that you probably didn’t know you couldn’t live without…
In today’s mobile world, the office desk is often neglected. While laptops, tablets and phones are great for on-the-go, many workers are producing less work simply because they are less comfortable while using mobile forums…
Most of us blame sickness in the office on the coworker that is sneezing or the weather changing, but a recent study by Gojo says that your washroom’s dispenser may be the culprit…
Here’s the truth: Employees won’t use a breakroom if it isn’t useful. If you’ve found yourself in a situation where employees aren’t utilizing the space, you need to ask yourself the important questions…
There are many companies that advertise to do all your office’s shredding for you. While this may seem tempting, we’re here to offer three reasons why all shredding should be done on your company’s premise…
At Garvey’s Office Products, we like to keep our customers updated on the latest in office products. That is why every two years we extend an invitation to attend our office supply tradeshow…
It’s official. The Nice Guys are giving away a shiny new Bostitch QuietSharp Electric Pencil Sharpener! This neat blue sharpener is equipped with XHC cutter technology for 70% faster sharpening and 10x longer lifespan…
Congratulations to Toni from the Addison Group, the lucky winner of Two 1-Day Passes to Lollapalooza® at Grant Park for Friday, August 4, 2017.
If you missed this rockin' opportunity, make sure to sign up for our email list for future chances to win.
So you’ve been tasked to find the best binding machine for your company and are starting to find it’s actually more complicated than one would think. Truth be told, there are many different binding styles, and there isn’t one universal solution. It all depends on your company’s needs…
Every office has that one coworker that drives everyone up the wall. While there’s no way to guarantee an annoyance-free workplace, here are some of our favorite irritating office habits and their possible solutions…
Garvey’s Office Products is proud to be an active supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every summer, we encourage our customers to host a food drive at their office. To start one in yours, follow these simple steps…
Have you ever ended a meeting not really sure what the meeting was about? Unfortunately in the workplace, this is shockingly common. To avoid having a bad meeting in your office, follow these three helpful tips…
It pays to keep the office clean with Lysol brand products! Congratulations to Haymarket Center for winning our Lysol raffle. We hope you enjoy your Apple iPad.
If you didn't win this time and are on the hunt for more opportunities to make your office spotless (and walk away with a really cool prize), make sure to sign up for our email list.
Our 3rd quarter’s Recycle for a Reason recipient has a special place in the Nice Guys’ hearts. Today, we’re proud to introduce to our customers and local community to Clearbrook…
If you’re starting a new business or updating the office supplies in an established one, the first choice you will have to make is what kind of printer you will supply your office with.…
You know it’s a problem when your coworkers shudder as they pass your cubicle. But enough is enough when you can’t get your work done. So do yourself a favor and use these five tips for a cleaner office space…
From its design to the color it is – every person you hand your business card to will pass a judgment of your company. So here are three tips to make your card stand apart from the crowd…
Every year, over 10 billion writing utensils are sent to our landfills. In an effort to make our offices and our world a little greener, here are five ways to reuse your old pens and markers…
We understand. It’s easy to get sucked into the idea that the highest ranking website on Google must be the cheapest. It’s one of the most common misconceptions of today’s age…
For those of you who don’t know, a stylus pen is one that can be used on electronics. Instead of supporting an eraser, a stylus pen comes equipped with a touch screen end…
How do you find the perfect chair just by looking at a picture? The short answer? You don’t. Office chairs have so many variations, from fabric to supportive functions…
Error. The most dreaded word in the office environment. And while you may have an IT guy to fix your computer issues, what do you do when your office laser printer just stops working…
When most people think of staplers, they think of the traditional red stapler that Milton clung to in Office Space. However nowadays, staplers are starting to showcase new functions that might warrant Milton’s coveting…
Congratulations to Jon L. from Willow Creek Community Church and Grace from Tricoci University, the two lucky winners of W Flags in the second raffle of BIC's Get Ready to #FlyTheW Giveaway.
Still throwing balls? More raffle opportunities are coming soon! Just sign up for our email list to learn more.
Last year, we named 2017 the year of standing desks. Now with the standing desk category growing faster than even we anticipated, we thought we’d provide a list of the best add-ons you can buy…
When the weather transitions, sickness often makes its way into the office. For those of us who have to work when the bug is going around, here are a few products to keep stocked…
While we all enjoy the instant gratification that comes with popping bubble wrap, here are some of the product’s benefits when it comes to managing a company…
Congratulations to Katie from Cooper's Hawk Waterford Lakes and Allison from MB Financial Bank, the two lucky winners of W Flags in BIC's Get Ready to #FlyTheW Giveaway.
Strike out this time? Sign up for our email list for future raffles.
Every quarter we have the pleasure of selecting a new Recycle for a Reason candidate. For the 2nd quarter, we are proud to announce our partnership with The Night Ministry…
Many may label the design of the Pilot’s G2 Gel Pen as boring, but most of the pens’ design is intentional. So in today’s blog, we’re going to examine some useful hidden features…
For most of us who work in a busy office, listening to music is a must. Whether you’re looking to focus or drown out your neighbor’s busy phone, here are some things to consider…
Today, we're talking EnerGel and why it's one of our favorite office pens. Besides the fact that it is environmentally friendly by being made from recycled content, these pens also have what we consider the three MUSTs for a balanced pen…
The office supply industry is constantly innovating. And if you don't believe us, take a look at Pilot's FriXion Erasable Pens. It's a pen that writes like a pen, but erases like a pencil. How? That's what we wanted to know too and what we discovered would fall into Bill Nye science category. …
There's nothing quite as exciting as a furniture installation that starts with the bare bones. For Cumulus Media, this was the case. The office had just recently moved to the NBC Tower in Chicago, and it had nothing but potential…
We know you're out there. The entrepreneurs. The start-ups. Those who think that they don't need a shredder in their life and who rely heavily on tech. But before you decide that the shredder is obsolete, consider these benefits…
After every remodeling project is completed, we like to feature some of the choices that made the redesign a success. In our most recent project, featuring Tricoci University, it was hard to choose, but we finally narrowed it down to three…
A New Year calls new News to share! We are excitied to announce the new first quarter recipient for our Recycle for a Reason program- AgeOptions…
We've all been there. Highlighting something in a presentation only to have the yellow color smear the words into something unrecognizable. Turning the page and discovering…
It's a new year! For many administrative professionals, this can mean wrangling the file cabinets into a system that is usable and clearing out the clutter from last year…
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