Markelz Office Products - On the Air! - File may take a few moments to load... Greg Markelz, President of Markelz Office Products, Inc. recently had a chance to speak with Tim Reilly of the WILL Buy Locally Group on AM 1340 - WJOL. Please listen as Greg talks about what sets Markelz Office Products apart from the competition. He will touch on our dedication to great customer service, our employees, our philosophy, our 120+ years of business, and many other items. In Association with: WILL Buy Locally Mission Statement WILL Buy Locally is a non-profit Independent Business Alliance who’s major role will be to educate the public about the importance of buying from those who live and run independent businesses in Will County IL. It has been proven through studies that when consumers support independently owned businesses, a larger portion of the money spent stays in the community. A large portion of the money spent at chains is sent to corporations in other parts of the country. The independent, locally owned businesses of the Will County area provide a unique flavor to the community. They are also major supporters of athletic teams, schools and local fundraising groups. Without the independent local businesses of the area, many other organizations could not raise the funds they need to continue. Through the efforts of advertising and events, the WILL Buy Locally Alliance hopes to educate the public and change the way people make decisions when they are going to purchase goods and services.