Fiscal aftershocks

By Larry Anderson

The economy is looking up, but governments will be feeling the recession's effects throughout 2010....

Look how far we have come

By Jay T. McCleary

In a guest editorial, Jay McCleary of Red Wing, Minn., reflects on 28 years in public purchasing....

GO PRO reader feedback

Reader responds to last issue's Fred Marks column and ask who all of the past Pareto Award winners were....

Communicating the value of procurement to your organization

By Kenneth D. Hayslette

Do you know the professional values you bring to your organization, and how do you tell others about them?...

New NIGP members

Welcoming new NIGP members. Your efforts and membership have contributed to NIGP's legacy ... building a world in which public procurement practitioners are highly regarded members of a respected professional order....

NIGP Knowledge Communities

A special thanks goes to leaders of NIGP's Knowledge Communities for 2009....

NIGP chapter directory

NIGP's network of 77 chapters provides a gathering place for education, conversation and problem solving at the local and regional level....

NIGP agency accreditation

Similar to individual certification, NIGP Agency Accreditation reflects an entity's achievement of professional competency and earns the immediate respect of all who interact with the procurement department....

NIGP professional development curricula

The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) offers a range of professional development course offerings, including face-to-face courses, online courses, onsite training, and webinars....