I was honored to participate in a podcast produced by Associations Thrive that focused on the NIGP approach to volunteer leadership and the role of our Talent Council as we lead with the Volunteer; not the vacancy! lnkd.in/e29-YpGE

A quick reminder that, during Procurement Month, NIGP is seeking nominations for our top individual awards. There are many deserving leaders - don't let this opportunity to celebrate their contributions pass you by. Deadline is March 24th. bit.ly/3Jbtq7O

Our NIGP strategic partners at National Cooperative Procurement Partners have announced their last winners of their 2023 Above & Beyond Award. Congrats to Teresa Chapman (AZ), Marsha Marani (CA) and Sherry Merrifield (CA) for being exceptional #publicprocurement leaders!

On the final day of Procurement Month, we celebrate the final group of Above & Beyond Winners selected by our colleagues at National Cooperative Procurement Partners: Nathan Daou (AZ), Dana Noffke (MN), and Chris Gerik (TX). Congrats to all who were recognized by NCPP this month.

Did you hear that registration for the NIGP 2023 virtual conference (VCON) is half-off for the first 250 registrants? This year's event (Jun 7-8) empowers new procurement professionals with learning over 8 relevant sessions (9 CEHs). bit.ly/40N0OLu

A great day in Louisville checking out the convention center as we produce another exceptional learning, connecting, networking #nigpforum23 for the #publicprocurement community in August.

Grateful to American City & County for acknowledging another stellar leader in #publicprocurement. Congratulations to Sarah Andrews (NIGP Member Council) whose helping hands earned her recognition as a 2022 Exemplary Public Servant. bit.ly/3o6hcc5

Hello NIGP members. Today (Wed, Apr 26) is the last day to vote for your representatives to the Member Council - 2 open seats with 4 exceptional candidates found here: bit.ly/44848n4 The eballot was sent to the email addresses of eligible voters.

Congratulations to Carl Bonitto (Manager of Purchasing & Risk Mgmt Services for Northumberland County ON) & Carrie Roberts (Purchasing Director for Pasco County FL) for winning their election & earning a three-year term on the NIGP Member Council effective July 1, 2023.

This year's NIGP Forum, delivered virtually and in-person in Louisville KY, is shaping up to be another blockbuster with three dominant learning tracks: Cooperatives, Construction, Technology. Want to know more? Join us for a free webinar! bit.ly/3V9W8Ob

Welcome to Derby Week and the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby - the 2nd most important event happening in Louisville KY in 2023! nigp.org/forum

If all your #supplychain issues have been resolved, congratulations! For the rest of you who are still facing disruptions, join us for our next NIGP Headliner Series on May 17 featuring ways for Overcoming Current Supply Chain Issues. bit.ly/41DOzSj

Thanks to our NIGP Finance Council for doing the hard work and negotiating an operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1st. Now, on to the Governing Board in June for final approval.

Listen to Shola Richards as he welcomes you to attend the #nigpforum2023 either in Louisville or virtually. Shola will kick off this annual educational showcase as our first of several keynotes! bit.ly/42qtHhf Shola Richards

Thanks to our government partner Sourcewell for being a shining light in public procurement. Thanks to Sourcewell, we are able to fulfill our mission of elevating the procurement profession by providing scholarships & opportunities to procurement professionals across the nation.

At #GFOA2023 — session on procurement supplier #diversity, moderated by Richard Greene: Kate Rotella from Eastern CT State University: “Getting the support of senior management — and support for change management is really important.” GFOA NIGP Rick Grimm Barrett and Greene

...the Rising Star Award to Katrina House, and the Outstanding Educator Award to Carrie Mathes. These exceptional leaders elevate #publicprocurement within NIGP and our sister association FAPPO - Congratulations and thanks for making an impact!

Flexibility, relevancy, quality...the hallmarks of our NIGP education portfolio. And they have become even more affordable! Effective July 1st, members who enroll in courses 60+ days in advance will receive a 20% discount on all course registrations. #noexcuses

LAST DAY to get MORE with LESS! The #nigpforum2023 is where #publicprocurement professionals go to get more...and today is the last day of early registration for the in-person Forum when you pay less. Registration increases $75 starting tomorrow! bit.ly/3MFJWAN

Honored to be with the NIGP Governing Board and Business Council during their Spring meeting in Dulles VA as we discuss strategies for elevating the #publicprocurement profession through effective relationships with the supplier community