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Simplifying Technology Since 1973.
50+ Years of Excellence
In 1973, Marco opened its doors as a simple typewriter and office supply shop in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In just over 50 years, our US-based staff has grown to over 650 certified systems engineers and technical representatives, serving clients nationwide.
Marco History
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1987
Three offices in St. Cloud are consolidated into a new corporate headquarters and retail store. Marco has 83 employees.
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1997
Marco is repositioned as a technology company.
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2008
Managed Print and IT Services are developed to provide customers with more effective ways to implement technology.
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2012
St. Cloud Corporate headquarters moves to a new 77,000 sq. ft. office and distribution center. Marco has 21 offices in five states with 431 employees.
![Doug Albregts](https://www.marconet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/2022/Timeline_0003_SBA_4534%20(1).jpg?width=640&height=480&name=Timeline_0003_SBA_4534%20(1).jpg)
2021
Doug Albregts moves from President to CEO of Marco. Marco has locations in 12 states and over 1200 employees.
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2023
Marco celebrates its 50th anniversary with offices in 15 states.
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1973
Gary Marsden & Dave Marquardt (The ‘Mar’ in Marco) set up shop in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Our Mission
To help our customers effectively apply technology that contributes to their success.
Our Values
We will act in a manner that demonstrates our commitment to doing what is right for our employees, clients, vendors, and communities.
Learn more about our Gold Standard culture.
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Our Culture
What is Marco’s Gold Standard?
It’s an initiative focused on building a positive workplace environment—and it’s not only for our employees. The Gold Standard includes four pillars: employee engagement, client satisfaction, community support and vendor partnerships.
Employee Engagement
We consistently encourage employee participation through various activities, such as Peer Appreciation and Thanks (P.A.T.) Day, Gold Standard Salutes for employee recognition, customized training, team-bonding experiences, giveaways and more. Are you interested in working at Marco?
Client Satisfaction
“Think like a customer” is one of our Marco mottos. We take the time to understand the needs of our clients so we can deliver the right technology solution paired with outstanding service and support. We're proud to say that 91% of surveyed customers say they would recommend Marco.
Community Support
For Marco, it’s not enough to just do well as a business. We also must “do good.” So we are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We contribute financially, sponsor events, participate in fundraisers and encourage employees to volunteer on and off company time.
Vendor Partnerships
Our Vendor Partnerships Committee works to build and maintain lasting relationships with our vendors. We collaborate frequently with our vendors so we can grow together. Together, we are committed to helping you connect the right technology to achieve your business goals.
Employee Wellness
Marco recently partnered with Nest Health Connections to create a customized wellness program for our staff. All Marco employees now have access to a variety of physical and mental health resources, including everything from online fitness classes and guided meditations to healthy recipes!
Why Partner with Marco?
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One Source
From planning and design through installation and support, we apply our network expertise to voice, data, video, print and IT solutions.
Expect Satisfaction
We've been conducting monthly customer surveys and documenting results since 1994, to ensure we meet your expectations.
Caring and Committed
We believe it's not enough for a business to do well; it must also do "good." On the job and off, Marco is made up of people who care.
Innovation Leader
When you connect with Marco, you benefit from the innovation and resources of our industry leading partners.
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Featured 2023
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Featured 2022
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Featured 2021
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Featured 2020
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The Best Technology Providers Don’t Focus on Their Tools. They Focus on Their People.
We make it our priority to hire the best and brightest, and then invest in their skills on an annual basis. And we’re led by an experienced and respected leadership team, because the best cultures are created from the top down.
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Additional Resources
Business Succession
Whether you’re thinking about an acquisition or are ready to make a move, we look forward to connecting with you. We want to be a trusted resource when planning your company's succession.
Purchasing Programs
Learn more about cooperative contracts that help educational institutions, government institutions, and nonprofits surpass the RFP process.
Client Testimonials
Our favorite stories are the ones that come from our clients. Check out what they are saying about partnering with us.
Marco Green
At Marco, we're all about going green. Because it's not just better for the environment, it's better for our bottom line.
Strategic Partners
With Marco, you’re connected to not only an industry-leading technology company, but the best technology businesses in the industry. And they mean business.
Service Commitment
When you work with Marco, you'll get the distinct feeling that someone truly cares about your technology and your business. Because we do.