Dear AZNIGP Members,
The Ready.Set.Procure Regional Conference & Vendor Expo is less than 3 weeks away! It’s a full day of educational opportunity and networking to help enhance your skills and knowledge in procurement. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of market trends, improve negotiation techniques, or explore new technologies, there will something for everyone at Regional. We look forward to seeing those who registered. Also, the Vendor Expo is FREE for all government employees, so I encourage you to invite your end users to meet and speak with the vendors in attendance.
CPPB and CPPO review study sessions have finished. Thank you to Maria Cerda at Central Arizona Project for facilitating and teaching the review sessions. Good luck to all of you that plan on taking your certification test this month. Please visit UPPCC for more details and information on CPPB and CPPO certification.
Voting is currently taking place for Treasurer and Vice President. Michael Greene with the City of Tempe is running for Vice President and Jesse Atoigue with the Arizona Dept of Child Safety is running for Treasurer. Take a few minutes to review their applications and then cast your vote. Voting closes on Thursday, October 10th.
Upcoming Events:
2025 Executive Officer Elections for Vice President and Treasurer closes on Thursday, October 10th.
AZNIGP 35th Annual Regional Conference & Vendor Expo is scheduled for October 17, 2024 at the Mesa Convention Center.
Sourcing and Contracting Methods virtual class is scheduled for November 4th.
I would like to express my sincere thanks for your continued participation, dedication, and energy to our profession and our Chapter. Each of you brings something unique, and together we can create an environment of learning and collaboration. Let’s take the time to appreciate not only the beauty of the changing seasons but also the growth and success that comes from our shared efforts.
Warm regards,
Haydee Nora, MPA, CPPO
AZNIGP 2024 President