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Member Spotlight - Fred Marks, CPPO, VCO

Posted by [email protected] on May. 25, 2023  /  Membership  /   1

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, VAGP would like to honor one of our life members, Fred Marks, who has served not only in public procurement, but also in the US Army Special Forces as a Ranger from 1958 – 1962.

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New Work Group - Volunteers Needed

Posted by smduplai on May. 25, 2023  /  Membership  /   0

A work group has been formed to research Key Performance indicators (KPI's) and benchmarking data.

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Newly Certified CPPB and CPPO's

Posted by smduplai on May. 25, 2023  /  Membership  /   0

The CPPO and CPPB programs are the most highly regarded and well-respected certifications among procurement professionals and their employers in the public sector.

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Member Spotlight Kelly Kinnear

Posted by smduplai on May. 17, 2023  /   0

VAGP proudly celebrates and recognizes Jewish Americans that serve in the area of public procurement. This month we spotlight and showcase VAGP member Kelly Kinnear.

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Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted by smduplai on May. 17, 2023  /  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  /   0

In May 2006, former President George W. Bush declared the first Jewish American Heritage Month to commemorate Jewish American achievements and related history.

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Coming Soon: Survey from Pro D

Posted by smduplai on May. 12, 2023  /  Professional Development & Education  /   0

The Professional Development Committee is currently preparing classes for next year and would like member feedback.

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VAGP Commemorates the 65th Anniversary with Brunch at The Jefferson Hotel!

Posted by smduplai on May. 5, 2023  /  Membership  /   1

On April 30, 1957 the first VAGP organizational meeting was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA. While we mark 1958, the year VAGP became an official chapter of NIGP as our beginning.

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The Month of May

Posted by smduplai on May. 5, 2023  /  Membership  /   0

In the month of May, we celebrate mothers and enjoy warmer weather, but May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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