“Local,” “Independent,” “Mom-and-Pop,” “Woman Owned, Minority Owned”

These are some terms that have been used to describe AVE Solutions. We are proud to claim them all!

Local

We are a Michigan-based company serving customers throughout Michigan. Our sales and services help support the local economy. We also believe in giving back to the communities we serve by volunteering our time and donating goods to local charity organizations.

Independent

We carry thousands of popular, high-quality name-brand office supplies, janitorial supplies and detention supplies. Our independent status allows us to provide our clients with great products at great prices. More importantly, we can provide personal service that the national chain stores can’t match.

Mom-and-Pop

We are a family-owned and operated business, and we treat our customers like family! Hands-on owner Carol Kirkland has built the business by focusing on developing personal connections toward her goal of establishing AVE Solutions as the go-to resource for products, prices, and people. “My favorite part of my work is interacting with friendly customers and seeing the many ways they transform their skills and interests into lucrative businesses. We are proud to be able to help them achieve success,” Carol explains.

Woman Owned, Minority Owned

Carol is an active member of organizations that support women- and minority-owned businesses and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Carol Kirkland, 2009 Business Woman of the Year, Great Lakes Women’s Business Council

 

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What We Offer

AVE: Your Michigan Office Supplies Resource

Overwhelmed by ordering office supplies? At AVE Solutions of Detroit, Michigan, we can help you find your way through the confusion.

What makes us better than the big box stores?

You’ve got more important things to do than flipping through a 2″-thick catalog of office supplies spending an hour navigating through a website or combing the aisles at the mall – just trying to find the best deal on toner. That’s where AVE Solutions comes in… Simply tell us what you need and we’ll find it for you, at a great price, and deliver it to your office – many items the next day.

Personal service sets us apart

We focus on developing long-lasting relationships with our clients, built on integrity and trust. Our business has been successful for more than three decades because we listen to our customers. We offer high-quality products at competitive prices, we deliver as promised – when you need it – and we find unique solutions for every request.

 

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About Carol Kirkland:

Carol is an active member of organizations that support women- and minority-owned businesses and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. Carol was named 2009 Business Woman of the Year of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.

Carol Kirkland has built her career on the principles of planning, innovation, and leadership. She began as a medical transcriptionist and quickly ascended to department director at St. John Hospital and Medical Center, where she led more than 65 individuals for more than two decades.

Simultaneously, Carol built a family business, Ave Supplies, which specializes in excellent customer service. With a master’s degree in business management and a bachelor’s in human resource management, Carol’s expertise lies within making personal connections toward the goal of differentiating her company in the marketplace as the best resource for quality products, great prices, and friendly faces. She is the Owner and Executive Vice President of AVE Supplies, responsible for all marketing, sales, and accounting functions. MentorWe has assisted my business to grow in the right direction. I have so much

In 2009 Kirkland was named Outstanding WBE of the Year by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-Great Lakes division, a division of the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED Lending). Kirkland is being lauded for her devotion to the cause and commitment to supporting the Women’s Business Enterprise Council. Carol is immediate-past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter and President of NAWBO/EXCEL a 501C3 that oversees three programs, NAWBO-U, GirlBiz, and Athena PowerLinks.