California city launches online retail store 1st December 2008 Santa Clarita, Calif., residents no longer have to leave home to buy their favorite city-branded items. Santa Clarita hats, commuter mugs and more are
Vendor training video, assessment tool highlight 2008 NIGP prize program 1st December 2008 Accurately measuring vendor performance and reaching out to vendors via video were two of the winning concepts selected for NIGP’s 2008 Innovations and
Resolutions for 2009 and beyond 1st December 2008 I’m writing this on Dec. 12, with the holidays fast approaching (where has the year gone?), the faltering economy and the auto industry bailout still
Infrastructure study: Status quo a precarious option for U.S. 1st December 2008 The United States needs to overhaul its outdated regional infrastructure planning process and create a viable federal framework, according to a recent report co-published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Ernst & Young.
New UPPCC Certifications 1st December 2008 The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) is an independent entity formed to govern and administer the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification programs.
Mission statement lays foundation for success 1st December 2008 The success of our chapter has been greatly due to following our mission statement: To promote ethical, efficient and cost-effective public purchasing
Members’ involvement makes the difference 1st December 2008 The success of the Oregon Public Purchasing Association (OPPA) is attributed to its members. OPPA is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2009. For nearly
Reaching new heights through classes, communication 1st December 2008 The Mid-America Council of Public Purchasing Chapter (MACPP) made some decisions in 2007 that changed the way we approached our membership with classes, programs and information.
NIGP Chapter Directory 1st December 2008 NIGP’s network of 77 chapters provides a gathering place for education, conversation and problem solving at the local and regional levels.
NIGP Code: a highly useful procurement tool 1st December 2008 No question about it: The NIGP Commodity/Services Code (NIGP Code) has become THE national standard for product/service codes used in public purchasing
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020