Events

NCPP's Annual Networking Event - a HUGE Success!


Each year during NIGP Forum, NCPP hosts our annual networking event for members - cooperatives, suppliers and public procurement - to gather, network and relax after the exhibition closes for the day. This year's event was bigger than ever, filled to capacity! Located on a rooftop location above downtown Charlotte, here are a few photos to share of the fun.

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NCPP Presenting at NIGP Forum 2024

NCPP will be presenting and exhibiting at NIGP FORUM with a special cooperative procurement workshop during the educational program on Monday afternoon (August 26th).  With speakers, exercises and even a mock snowball fight, you will take away knowledge to help develop your cooperative strategies. 

Title: Level Up Your Cooperative Procurement Game

Cooperative Procurement is a simple solution with complex components. Its use has grown over the past decade and more public procurement teams are taking advantage of its benefits. While many know the basics, as procurement faces more complicated issues, there are many factors and new considerations in developing a cooperative procurement strategy. This specially designed workshop uses sports themes and games to drive home learning objectives, for professionals who have the goal to take their cooperative procurement knowledge to the next level.

  • Learn about new ideas and added value features of cooperative contracts
  • Discover how the use of cooperative contracts for construction and consulting services is growing and how that differs from commodity purchases through a cooperative contract
  • Tackle tough issues regarding federal funding, emergencies and comparing cooperative options
  • Hear from a variety of experts who will share their own insights and success stories
  • Learn how to present the concept of cooperative procurement to decision-makers
  • Work through real scenarios and learn from others

 

Want NCPP to Drop By?

NEW: 20-minute virtual presentation on Cooperative Procurement.

Have you ever just wanted an expert to "pop-in" to your team meeting and provide more information about cooperative procurement? Not a full-length multi-slide conference presentation, but a short overview with the ability to ask all your specific questions in a tailored format?
 
This idea came from a conference where a procurement manager shared his struggle in getting the entire team educated quickly on this topic. As a result, NCPP has created a "Pop-In" presentation where a cooperative procurement expert can "pop-in" to your virtual meeting to provide an overview, address the tough questions and educate your team on the available free resources. 

Pop-In Title: 

What can Cooperative Procurement do for ME?

This virtual session will discuss the basics of cooperative procurement, along with strategies on how to best use this contracting tool. Learn more about its benefits, right questions to ask about the cooperative, supplier and contract, and be directed to the free educational resources. 

A virtual pop-in is typically 15-25 minutes including time for questions.

Simply email info@NCPPAssociation.org to schedule your "pop-in" presentation!