CAPPO

09/04/2026

🏗️ Understanding CUPCCAA: What Procurement Professionals Need to Know

Join CAPPO for COLBI: Introduction to CUPCCAA Program and Compliance on September 17 for an interactive session covering the essentials of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA).

You’ll learn about opting into the Act, meeting California State Controller’s Office guidelines, expediting projects, and reviewing force account compliance—with opportunities for audience participation throughout the session.

📅 September 17, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068297

👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore membership benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

09/03/2026

🚨 CAPPO Board Nominations Are Open!

Ready to get more involved, take on a leadership role, and help shape the future of CAPPO? Nominations are now open for the 2027/2028 CAPPO Board of Directors!

CAPPO is seeking members to serve as:
• Three Director positions — North, South, and At-Large
• One Executive Officer — Secretary/Treasurer

Serving on the CAPPO Board is an opportunity to share your experience, develop new skills, build professional connections, and help advance the future of public procurement.

📅 Nomination deadline: September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT

👉 Learn more and submit a nomination: https://www.cappo.org/page/Elections

09/02/2026

🤝 One Week Until “The Supplier-Practitioner Connection”!

Are your supplier relationships working for you—or just working?

Join CAPPO next week for an interactive webinar with Marcheta E. Gillespie, FNIGP, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, CPM, exploring what it really takes to build stronger supplier relationships while maintaining fairness, competition, and public trust.

You’ll discover practical ways to strengthen supplier connections before, during, and after the solicitation—from pre-solicitation engagement and market research to industry days, debriefs, communication, and contract administration.

📅 September 9, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2081762

👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore membership benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

09/01/2026

🛒 How Are Commercial Retail Marketplaces Changing Public Procurement?

Join CAPPO for PPEx: Applying Public Procurement Values & Principles to Commercial Retail Marketplaces on September 16. This live webinar will explore how the growing use of commercial marketplaces is impacting transparency, competition, policy oversight, and the principles that guide public procurement.

You'll take a closer look at online marketplaces through the lens of the NIGP Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement, plus practical steps for bringing marketplace purchasing back in line with those principles.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register now: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059025

👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore membership benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

08/29/2026

Mentorship can shape a career—but sometimes, the biggest obstacle is simply believing we're not ready.

In “Confessions of a Chief Procurement Officer: The Mentor Who Almost Wasn't,” CAPPO Past President Johnnie E. Terry, Jr. reflects on the mentor he almost missed, the relationships that ultimately shaped his career, and why investing in one another is so important to the future of public procurement.

Because sometimes, the mentor you're looking for may be waiting for you to make the first call. 🤝

👉 Read the full article: https://www.cappo.org/news/731357/Confessions-of-a-Chief-Procurement-Officer-The-Mentor-Who-Almost-Wasnt.htm

08/28/2026

🔎 Why eMarketing? And What Does It Mean for Public Procurement?

Join CAPPO on September 16 for a live PPx webinar exploring the rapid rise of commercial retail marketplaces and what they mean for transparency, competition, policy oversight, and the core values of public procurement.

Through the lens of the NIGP Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement, this session will look at how convenience-driven purchasing can create a “shadow procurement system” — and offer practical steps to help bring marketplace purchasing back in line with sound procurement principles.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register now: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059025&group=

👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore membership benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

08/27/2026

🌟 Chapter Spotlight: CAPPO Central Valley 🌟

What does it mean to be a steward in public procurement?

In their latest article, “Are You a Steward, Stuart, Steward? Subtitled: Whose Money Is It Anyway?”, the CAPPO Central Valley Chapter reflects on a core responsibility shared by every public procurement professional: safeguarding public funds with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The article explores the unique role procurement professionals play as stewards of taxpayer resources, balancing compliance, ethics, and responsible spending while supporting their agencies and communities. It's a thoughtful reminder that procurement is about more than processes and policies—it's about earning and maintaining public trust.

Thank you to the CAPPO Central Valley Chapter for sharing this perspective and highlighting the importance of stewardship in our profession.

📖 Read the full article and join the conversation: https://www.cappo.org/news/733289/Are-You-a-Steward-Stuart-Steward-Subtitled-whose-money-is-it-anyway.htm

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08/26/2026

Strong supplier relationships can lead to stronger procurement outcomes. Join CAPPO on September 9 for The Supplier-Practitioner Connection and explore how better communication, collaboration, and trust can create value while maintaining fairness, competition, and public trust.

Learn practical strategies for engaging suppliers before, during, and after the solicitation process—and walk away with ideas you can put into practice right away.

Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2081762&group=

👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore membership benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

08/26/2026

🌟 Ready to make a bigger impact in the procurement profession?

CAPPO is seeking nominations for the 2027/2028 Board of Directors! If you're passionate about public procurement, leadership, and serving the CAPPO community, now is the time to step forward.

Serving on the CAPPO Board is an opportunity to share your expertise, develop new skills, expand your professional network, and help shape the future of our association and the profession.

📌 Open positions include:
• Director (North)
• Director (South)
• Director (At-Large)
• Secretary/Treasurer

⏰ Nomination deadline: September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT

Whether you're nominating yourself or a fellow member, your leadership can help strengthen CAPPO for years to come.

👉 Submit your nomination and learn more: https://www.cappo.org/page/Elections

08/25/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the California agencies recognized with the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award!

This prestigious recognition from the National Procurement Institute honors organizations that demonstrate excellence in innovation, professionalism, leadership, productivity, and e-procurement practices. Earning the AEP Award reflects a strong commitment to advancing public procurement and delivering value to the communities we serve.

CAPPO is proud to celebrate the California agencies whose dedication, expertise, and pursuit of continuous improvement have earned this national distinction. Your work helps elevate the profession and sets a standard of excellence for procurement professionals across the state.

👏 Join us in congratulating this year’s recipients!

👉 View the full list of 2026 award recipients: https://www.npi-aep.org/award-recipients