Case Study: Grand Haven Area Public School District saves time and streamlines payments with CommercePayments Payment Hub from Commerce Bank

Grand Haven Area Public School District gains efficiencies, saves staff time by automating its payments system.

Grand Haven Area Public School District, a Michigan-based school system, faced the challenge of automating its accounts payable process within an aging ERP system. The district sought to save time, add security, and pay suppliers via their preferred methods like virtual card or ACH, but was hindered by recent staff turnover and limited internal resources. They partnered with Commerce Bank to find a solution.

Commerce Bank implemented its CommercePayments Payment Hub, an integrated payables solution compatible with the district's existing system. Commerce handled the heavy lifting of supplier enrollment and system integration. The results included significant time savings, with one staff member saving 25 hours per week on payment processing. The district also earns a revenue share from virtual card payments, which are projected to be double original estimates, and it is using these funds to offset the cost of further automation.

Grand Haven Area Public School District