Academic Partner Perspective: Kelly Lynch

Written by Olivia Hook Frey NASPO’s academic partnerships are paramount to our higher education initiatives. Without these impressive… Continue reading Academic Partner Perspective: Kelly Lynch

Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC

Like most problem-solvers, procurement professionals have a metaphorical toolbox that they reach into from time to time to… Continue reading Another Resource for your Procurement Toolbox: PTAC

A Day in the Life: Rosalyn Ingram

This is an updated post based on highlights from the interview with Rosalyn Ingram, Director of State Purchasing… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Rosalyn Ingram

Major Procurement Trends: Helping Your Office Move Forward

In the past twelve months, what significant challenges has your procurement office faced? Have you had internal conversation… Continue reading Major Procurement Trends: Helping Your Office Move Forward

Climbing the Summit: Government Performance and Innovation Recap

A couple of weeks ago (June 4th – 6th), I attended the Summit on Government Performance and Innovation… Continue reading Climbing the Summit: Government Performance and Innovation Recap

Which States Have Preference Policies? NASPO Has the Repository!

Giving preference to local bidders is a common means of making government contracts more accessible to resident small… Continue reading Which States Have Preference Policies? NASPO Has the Repository!

Keeping up with the Economy: Local Economic Multipliers

Approximately 30 states have adopted preferences for small or local businesses and 37 states also have “reciprocal laws”… Continue reading Keeping up with the Economy: Local Economic Multipliers

A Day in the Life: Cindy Lombardi

This week we caught up with Cindy Lombardi, Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Colorado. Perfect timing… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Cindy Lombardi

A Day in the Life: Lisa Eason

This week we caught up with Lisa Eason, Deputy Commissioner for the State of Georgia, and 2019 NASPO… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Lisa Eason

3 Ways to Simultaneously Improve Employee and Customer Satisfaction

In the world of modern procurement, your office is constantly doing business with citizens, vendors, and government agencies.… Continue reading 3 Ways to Simultaneously Improve Employee and Customer Satisfaction