CORE
CORE is a woman-owned, Tucson-based commercial furniture dealer founded in 2015 that sells and installs office, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and legal furnishings, complemented by full-service FF&E procurement, interior design, and project management for institutional and enterprise buyers nationwide and overseas.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersAzusa, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CORE does
CORE (Commercial Office Resource Environments) is a woman-owned commercial furniture dealer and full-service FF&E procurement company founded in January 2015 and headquartered in a Tucson, Arizona showroom at 203 W. Cushing St. The firm sells a broad catalog of office, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and legal furniture — cubicles, desks (including height-adjustable variants), modular walls, conference and lobby seating, casegoods, filing cabinets, whiteboards, glass boards, and specialized medical and hospitality furnishings — sourced through manufacturer partnerships with Tayco, Indiana Furniture, SitOnIt Seating, National Office Furniture, and Bernhardt.
The company's core technology and operating model center on boutique project execution rather than proprietary software. Service offerings span interior and exterior FF&E specifications, custom product design, shop drawings, space planning, sourcing, supplier management, bid package development and administration, order and shipment tracking, delivery, assembly, installation, warehousing, warranty and maintenance, reconfiguration, and leasing/financing. CORE is built around a dedicated-point-of-contact account model in which each client is assigned a personal contact throughout project lifecycle, with regular status updates.
CORE's go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting five primary verticals — Government, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Corporate, and Legal — with federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as a notable segment accessed through GSA schedules. Pricing is fully project-based and quote-driven with multi-year contract cadences, and revenue flows from one-time furniture sales, professional design and project management services, and leasing/financing arrangements. Distribution is direct, with the company additionally leveraging nine purchasing cooperatives (National IPA, GSA, NCPA, Vizient, FirstChoice, MAGNET Group, MHA, NRECA, Premier Healthcare Alliance) to access institutional procurement pipelines. The team of approximately 5-10 named professionals is led by founder and Principal Mercedes Squires (25+ years industry experience), with named customers including Pima Medical Institute, a Lexus dealership, Ottawa County Courthouse, Casas de Los Ninos, Sal Pointe, and small healthcare and design firms across the Southwest.
CORE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CORE
- Legal name
- Commercial Office Resource Environments (CORE)
- Website
- https://corefurniture.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- CORE is a woman-owned, Tucson-based commercial furniture dealer founded in 2015 that sells and installs office, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and legal furnishings, complemented by full-service FF&E procurement, interior design, and project management for institutional and enterprise buyers nationwide and overseas.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CORE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Furniture & Interior Design Services
- NAICS
- Interior Design Services (54141)
- SIC
- Office Furniture (2520), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Offices & Corporate) (IMAFANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)
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Where CORE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Azusa
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CORE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Furniture Sales: CORE sells furniture and furnishings to commercial clients ranging from cubicles and desks to conference room tables and seating. Products are sourced from manufacturer partners and sold directly to end customers with full installation services.
- Professional Services: CORE provides interior design consultation, space planning, project management, FF&E specifications, and installation services. These are charged as professional services alongside furniture purchases.
- Leasing and Financing Services: CORE offers leasing and financing options to help clients budget for office interior improvements, providing flexible payment arrangements for furniture and services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
CORE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CORE (Commercial Office Resource Environments) is a woman-owned small business operating as a full-service corporate procurement provider and commercial furniture dealer. The company sells office furniture (cubicles, desks, chairs, conference tables, storage, modular walls) sourced from manufacturer partners, and delivers bundled interior design consultation, space planning, FF&E specifications, project management, delivery, assembly, and installation services to commercial customers across healthcare, government, education, hospitality, legal, and corporate sectors.
Product overview
CORE (Commercial Office Resource Environments) is a woman-owned small business launched in January 2015, based in Tucson, Arizona, that operates as a full-service corporate procurement services provider and commercial furniture dealer. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of office furniture products organized by industry vertical: office workspace furniture (cubicles, desks, seating, storage), healthcare furniture, education furniture, government furniture, and hospitality furniture. These product lines are complemented by a suite of professional services including interior design consultation, space planning, project management, FF&E procurement, leasing/financing, and warranty/maintenance services. The product portfolio spans both interior and exterior furnishings for various sectors including healthcare, government, education, hospitality, legal, and corporate environments. CORE serves clients locally and worldwide through partnerships with office furniture manufacturers including Tayco, Indiana Furniture, SitOnIt Seating, National Office Furniture, and Bernhardt.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Government Office Furniture Solutions
Companies that use CORE
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
CORE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
CORE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TaycocoreTayco is one of CORE's primary manufacturer partners for office furniture. CORE represents and sells Tayco products as a dealer, offering their furniture to clients for office interior projects.
- Indiana FurniturecoreIndiana Furniture is a key manufacturer partner for CORE, providing casegoods and wood furniture products that CORE resells to commercial customers.
- SitOnIt SeatingcoreSitOnIt Seating is a manufacturer partner providing office seating solutions that CORE distributes to their commercial furniture customers.
- BernhardtminorBernhardt is a global furniture manufacturer partner for CORE's hospitality segment, providing durable and stylish furnishings for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality venues.
- National Office FurniturecoreNational Office Furniture is a manufacturer partner for CORE, particularly for legal and corporate office interiors. CORE represents National Office Furniture products in their furniture offerings.
- National IPA (Industry Purchasing Alliance)coreNational IPA is a purchasing cooperative that CORE leverages to fulfill orders for customers, particularly schools and government agencies, allowing them to access CORE's services through established procurement contracts.
- GSA (General Services Administration)coreCORE partners with GSA-approved vendors to provide quality furniture for government settings on GSA schedules, enabling government agencies to procure furniture through established government contracts.
- NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance)minorNCPA is a purchasing cooperative that CORE utilizes to serve educational institutions and other public entities through their procurement contracts.
- VizientminorVizient is a healthcare-focused purchasing cooperative that CORE leverages to provide furniture solutions to healthcare facilities and medical practices.
- FirstChoiceminorFirstChoice is a purchasing cooperative that CORE uses to serve educational institutions with office interiors through their cooperative purchasing agreements.
- MAGNET GroupminorMAGNET Group is a purchasing cooperative that CORE utilizes for serving educational institutions with procurement contract access.
- MHA (MHA Cooperative Purchasing)minorMHA is a cooperative purchasing alliance that CORE leverages to serve healthcare and other institutional customers.
- NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)minorNRECA is a purchasing cooperative that CORE utilizes to serve educational institutions and rural cooperatives.
- Premier Healthcare AllianceminorPremier is a healthcare purchasing cooperative that CORE leverages for serving healthcare facilities and medical practices.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CORE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- MillerKnoll: Major office furniture conglomerate (Herman Miller, Knoll, etc.) with national dealer network. Defines the competitive environment for commercial furniture dealers across all verticals CORE serves.
- Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer and workspace solutions provider with broad dealer network. Comparable as another dominant incumbent shaping dealer economics and customer expectations.
- Steelcase: Global office furniture manufacturer with extensive dealer network. Represents the dominant incumbent whose products CORE resells and competes against for end-customer relationships.
- National Office Furniture: Established office furniture manufacturer offering casegoods, seating, and tables. Both a CORE partner and a manufacturer that sells direct, representing the broader competitive landscape CORE operates within.
Direct peers
- CORT Business Services: National commercial furniture dealer and rental provider serving corporate, government, education, and trade show customers with full-service FF&E solutions. Highly comparable to CORE's full-service dealer model and vertical mix.
- One Workplace: Commercial furniture dealer serving Bay Area enterprises with workspace strategy, furniture, technology integration, and installation. Comparable dealer-plus-services model targeting similar corporate and government buyers.
- Workplace Resource: Woman-owned commercial furniture dealership offering interior design, space planning, and FF&E procurement across multiple verticals. Closely mirrors CORE's boutique service positioning and WOSB differentiation.
- OfficeScapes: Regional commercial furniture dealer providing workspace solutions, design, and project management for corporate, healthcare, and education clients. Similar mid-market dealer profile to CORE.
- Arnold's Office Furniture: Mid-Atlantic commercial furniture dealer offering new, used, and refurbished office furniture with design and installation services. Comparable as a regional full-service dealer competing for similar mid-market and government accounts.
Others
- Tayco: Commercial furniture manufacturer and one of CORE's primary manufacturer partners. Related as a supplier rather than direct competitor — Tayco produces the products CORE distributes.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CORE social profiles
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Valuation estimate
CORE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
CORE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CORE M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CORE
What does CORE do?
CORE (Commercial Office Resource Environments) is a woman-owned small business operating as a full-service corporate procurement provider and commercial furniture dealer. The company sells office furniture (cubicles, desks, chairs, conference tables, storage, modular walls) sourced from manufacturer partners, and delivers bundled interior design consultation, space planning, FF&E specifications, project management, delivery, assembly, and installation services to commercial customers across healthcare, government, education, hospitality, legal, and corporate sectors.
Is CORE a public or private company?
CORE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CORE founded?
CORE was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CORE based?
CORE is headquartered in Azusa, United States, in the North America region.
How does CORE make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Commercial Furniture Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and leasing and Financing Services.
Who are CORE's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are MillerKnoll, Haworth, Steelcase and National Office Furniture. Direct peers are CORT Business Services, One Workplace, Workplace Resource, OfficeScapes and Arnold's Office Furniture. Tayco is listed as an others.
Does CORE have an API?
No public API is recorded for CORE.
What industry is CORE in?
CORE's product category is Commercial Furniture & Interior Design Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFANAA, Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Offices & Corporate), with a secondary code of IMAFANAJ, Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins). Its NAICS code is 54141 and its SIC code is 2520.