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The Iowa Public Procurement Association (IPPA), the 76th chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), is a non-profit organization made up of Public Purchasing Officials throughout the State of Iowa. Our membership includes representatives from state and local government, as well as special districts and public education agencies who are concerned with professionalism and continuing education in the purchasing profession. IPPA, which was chartered on November 19, 2008, has grown to over 70 members at present.
 
 
IPPA is committed to sharing information, improving communication and increasing education within our purchasing group.
 
 
The Board provides leadership to IPPA. Our specific goals are as follows:
  • Consider the best interest of IPPA, its members, and public procurement when making decisions affecting the organization
  • Be diligent and prudent in making decisions
  • Be proactive and visionary
  • Encourage and incorporate a diversity of viewpoints
  • Keep informed of issues and trends that affect IPPA and public procurement 
  • Commit to excellence in governance and public procurement
 
 
 
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NEWS

 
Job Opportunity - The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (located in Duluth, a national
leader in environmental protection and pollution prevention, seeks a Buyer.
 
 
Visit the "AWARDS" section to view updated Fillable Forms for "Member of the Year" and "Volunteer of the Year"  Please take a minute to complete your nomination.  Must be received by July 31st, 2012.
 
  
Don't Forget to Complete your "Membership Application Form" for 2012 - Now Fillable
 
 
 
 
 
Updates and changes are made to the website daily to keep you better informed.   If you have any suggestions or comments about the website, please send an email to:  ippaweb@hotmail.com 
 
 
  

GLOBAL PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PRACTICES

 
Principles 
 

JUNE EVENTS

  
Next Board Meeting - June 21, 2012, 12:30 p.m. - Face to Face at Java Lounge, 523 Court St., Williamburg, IA 52361. Phone # 319-668-2263
 
 

UPCOMNG EVENTS

Strategic Procurement Planning - July 23 – 25, 2012, Room 135, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave

67th Annual Forum & Products Exposition - August 18-22, 2012

Intro to Public Procurement - September 11-13, 2012, Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Hoover Building, Level A, Conference Room 6

Managing Your End Users – October 17, 2012, Des Moines Botanical Center, Walsh Room, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr., Des Moines, Iowa 50316

 

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