Our Story: Over 40 Years of Service
— We Help Business Work —
A Legacy of Trust
Founded by David Shulman and Raymond Bourret, Suburban has been serving the Connecticut community and its surrounding areas with dedication and passion for over 40 years. Our journey began with a vision to provide exceptional office supplies and services to businesses of all sizes, and we are proud to say that we have remained true to our roots while continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers.
In 2011, Dave and Ray proudly passed the torch to the second generation of their family, Robert Shulman now President and Jeremy Bourret now CEO. With their innovative ideas and commitment to excellence, they have taken Suburban to new heights. Under their leadership, Suburban has experienced remarkable growth, expanding our reach and services to become a trusted name throughout the state of Connecticut and Massachusetts.
While we have expanded our offerings and embraced technology to better serve our customers across the country, we have never lost sight of our local community. We believe in the power of personal connections, and our team of dedicated and loyal employees is always here to provide you with personalized support and attention.
Nationwide Reach & Seamless Capabilities
Suburban proudly provides a complete nationwide solution for your business needs. Through our strategic partnership with the we guarantee seamless service across the country. Whether your headquarters are here in Connecticut or you have departments spread across multiple states, we ensure that every location receives the same level of local care and dedicated attention you expect from us.
Managing multiple locations is effortless with our advanced online platform. We can configure your custom ordering site to grant access to specific departments in different cities and states, providing visibility and control while simplifying the procurement process for your entire organization. We make it easy for you to manage your business, no matter the scale or distance.
Mission & Core Values
Our Mission: To leverage the personalized service of a local partner with the strategic reach of a national distributor, ensuring effortless and reliable supply solutions for businesses of every size.
The Golden Rule: Treat the customer how you want to be treated.
This founding principle, championed by Bob Shulman, remains the heartbeat of our operation. It means we approach every interaction with empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to solve your challenges quickly and effectively. Our core values are built upon this foundation:
- Personalized Service: Providing dedicated support over automated systems.
- Trusted Reliability: Delivering what you need, where you need it, consistently.
- Unwavering Integrity: Maintaining honesty and transparency in all our solutions.
Our Commitment: We Are Your Free Consultants
We strive to be your single-source supplier, offering an extensive product selection that includes everything for your business, from essential office products to breakroom supplies and furniture. We carry the trusted brands you know and love at competitive prices, ensuring value without compromise.
The Suburban Advantage Over Big Box Stores:
- Real People, Real Solutions: A real person answers the phone when you call, ready to help you navigate the ordering process or solve an unexpected challenge.
- Dedicated Account Managers: A single point person can be assigned to your account, functioning as your free business consultant for procurement and logistics.
- Flexible Solutions: We partner with you, no matter how small or large the project, to find the right products and services to meet your specific goals.
Our Leadership Team
Donata Barber
Director of Marketing & Customer Operations
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Community & Sustainability
Committed to Our Communities
Community Support is Core to Our Identity. We are deeply committed to the communities we serve. We proudly partner with numerous local organizations on volunteer projects, donations, and sponsorships. Our employees regularly volunteer their time at local events, reflecting our belief that giving back is essential. We actively work with all of our local customers to provide support where they need it, ensuring our success contributes to the strength of the community.
Sustainable & Cost-Conscious Operations
Conscious of the Environment, Conscious of Your Budget. We prioritize sustainability by actively reusing incoming shipping boxes for our deliveries, which significantly reduces waste and lessens our environmental footprint. Furthermore, by choosing not to customize our boxes with proprietary branding, we keep our packaging costs down, a savings we are proud to pass directly on to you, our customer.