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CAPPO, being the oldest public procurement association in the United States, was established in 1915 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior in public procurement.

📞 It’s the call no procurement professional wants to receive.A contract award recommendation is complete. The evaluation...
06/11/2026

📞 It’s the call no procurement professional wants to receive.

A contract award recommendation is complete. The evaluation process is closed. Then comes a phone call from an influential elected official encouraging you to reconsider the outcome.

What happens next?

In The Call You Don’t Want to Take, CAPPO Past President Johnnie Terry shares a compelling story about ethics, accountability, and the importance of protecting the integrity of the procurement process—even when doing so isn’t easy.

Read the full article on the CAPPO website and discover why some of the most important procurement decisions happen when no one is watching.

👉 Read more: https://www.cappo.org/news/727325/The-Call-You-Dont-Want-to-Take.htm

⏰ Happening This Week!Looking for a simpler way to access cooperative contracts and streamline purchasing decisions?Join...
06/10/2026

⏰ Happening This Week!

Looking for a simpler way to access cooperative contracts and streamline purchasing decisions?

Join CAPPO on June 11 for From NASPO Contract to Purchase: How the eMarketplace Works for California and discover how the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace can help procurement professionals shop, quote, and purchase more efficiently through cooperative contracts—all at no cost to eligible agencies.

In this webinar, you'll learn how the platform:
✔ Simplifies the purchasing process
✔ Improves transparency and consistency
✔ Connects agencies with NASPO ValuePoint contract opportunities
✔ Supports smarter, more efficient procurement practices

Presenter Aby Raymond, eMarketPlace Administrator with NASPO, will share practical insights and real-world applications to help you get the most out of this valuable procurement resource.

🗓️ June 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056240&group=

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

🎓 Invest in Your Future with CAPPO Scholarships 🎓Whether you're looking to advance your education or attend the CAPPO An...
06/09/2026

🎓 Invest in Your Future with CAPPO Scholarships 🎓

Whether you're looking to advance your education or attend the CAPPO Annual Conference, financial assistance may be available to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

📚 Brian E. McGuire Educational Scholarship
Awarded annually to a CAPPO member pursuing college-level education in procurement, business administration, material management, or related fields. Recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship to help cover tuition, fees, and books.

✈️ Virginia Wilson-Wright Memorial Conference Scholarship
Provides up to $2,000 to cover conference registration, travel, and hotel expenses for CAPPO members who may not otherwise have the funding to attend the annual conference.

⏰ Applications for both scholarships are due June 30 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your education, expand your network, and continue growing your impact in public procurement.

Apply today:
📚 Brian E. McGuire Scholarship: https://www.cappo.org/page/Scholarshipbem

✈️ Virginia Wilson-Wright Conference Scholarship: https://www.cappo.org/page/Scholarshipvww

📢 Happening This Week!Clear communication isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for building trust, improving underst...
06/08/2026

📢 Happening This Week!

Clear communication isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for building trust, improving understanding, and helping the public engage with the work we do.

Join CAPPO on June 10 for Ungeeking Govspeak: Making Government Communication Clear, Useful, and Accessible with Tom Mallory, Staff Writer, Communication & Engagement for the City of Carlsbad.

In this practical and interactive webinar, you'll learn how to:
✅ Reduce jargon and technical language
✅ Make complex information easier to understand
✅ Create a consistent, accessible voice for your agency
✅ Improve staff reports, public notices, procurement communications, and more

If you’ve ever struggled to explain complicated government processes in plain language, this session is for you.

🗓️ June 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2063055&group=
👉 FREE for CAPPO Members. Explore member benefits: https://www.cappo.org/page/Benefits

🌟 Monthly Chapter Spotlight: San Diego Chapter 🌟The San Diego Chapter of CAPPO continues to foster connection, collabora...
06/04/2026

🌟 Monthly Chapter Spotlight: San Diego Chapter 🌟

The San Diego Chapter of CAPPO continues to foster connection, collaboration, and professional growth through engaging meetings, educational field visits, and meaningful networking opportunities for procurement professionals across the region.

From visits to the William D. Cannon Art Gallery and the City of Carlsbad Safety Training Center to behind-the-scenes tours at the Maerkle Reservoir, members have gained valuable insight into the many ways procurement supports public agencies and community services.

As the chapter looks ahead to 2026, the focus remains on expanding participation, creating impactful learning experiences, and strengthening the procurement community through education, collaboration, and service.

Read more: https://www.cappo.org/news/727312/May-Spotlight-San-Diego-Chapter.htm

Clear communication builds public trust — and this webinar is happening NEXT WEEK. ⏰Join CAPPO on June 10 for “Ungeeking...
06/03/2026

Clear communication builds public trust — and this webinar is happening NEXT WEEK. ⏰

Join CAPPO on June 10 for “Ungeeking Govspeak: Making Government Communication Clear, Useful, and Accessible” and learn practical ways to turn complicated government language into communication that actually connects with people.

Presenter Tom Mallory, Staff Writer for the City of Carlsbad and former news editor, will share real-world examples, writing tips, and practical tools to help public agency professionals improve clarity across staff reports, memoranda, ordinances, procurement communications, and more.

Whether you write for internal teams, elected officials, or the public, this session will help you communicate with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

👉 Register now before spots fill up: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2063055&group=

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

Cooperative purchasing just got easier. 🛒Join CAPPO on June 11 for “From NASPO Contract to Purchase: How the eMarketplac...
06/02/2026

Cooperative purchasing just got easier. 🛒

Join CAPPO on June 11 for “From NASPO Contract to Purchase: How the eMarketplace Works for California” and learn how the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace can help public agencies simplify purchasing, improve transparency, and streamline access to cooperative contracts.

Presenter Aby Raymond, eMarketPlace Administrator with NASPO, will share practical insight into how agencies and suppliers can work more effectively through the platform while creating a more connected and efficient procurement experience.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of:
• How the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace works
• Ways to simplify the purchasing and quoting process
• Benefits of cooperative procurement tools for public agencies
• Strategies for improving collaboration and procurement efficiency

Whether your agency is new to cooperative purchasing or looking to make better use of existing tools, this webinar will provide valuable, real-world guidance.

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056240&group=

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

Selecting the right eProcurement platform can feel overwhelming — but having the right game plan makes all the differenc...
06/01/2026

Selecting the right eProcurement platform can feel overwhelming — but having the right game plan makes all the difference. 💻

Join CAPPO on June 4 for “Navigating eProcurement Marketplace: Create a Game Plan to Select an e-Procurement Platform for Your Organization” with procurement leader Yen Pang.

With more than 20 years of government procurement experience, Yen Pang will walk attendees through the key steps and considerations involved in evaluating and selecting an eProcurement system. This session is designed to break down the process into manageable pieces and help agencies make informed decisions that support long-term operational success.

Whether your organization is beginning its modernization journey or reevaluating current systems, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059937&group=

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

Government communication shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language. ✍️Join CAPPO on June 10 for “Ungeeking Govspeak...
05/27/2026

Government communication shouldn’t feel like decoding a secret language. ✍️

Join CAPPO on June 10 for “Ungeeking Govspeak: Making Government Communication Clear, Useful, and Accessible” with Tom Mallory, Staff Writer for the City of Carlsbad.

This practical and interactive webinar will explore how public agencies can communicate more clearly while still maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and intent. From staff reports and ordinances to procurement-related communications, attendees will gain actionable strategies to make everyday writing easier to understand and more effective.

Topics include:
• Common barriers to understanding
• Tips for clearer, more accessible writing
• Examples of good, bad, and baffling communication
• Building a consistent agency voice
• A practical quality control checklist

If your work involves writing for the public, internal stakeholders, or decision-makers, this session is for you.

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2063055&group=

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

Looking for a simpler way to access NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contracts? 🛒Join CAPPO on June 11 for “From NASPO Contr...
05/27/2026

Looking for a simpler way to access NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contracts? 🛒

Join CAPPO on June 11 for “From NASPO Contract to Purchase: How the eMarketplace Works for California” and learn how the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace helps public agencies streamline purchasing, improve transparency, and simplify the procurement process.

Presenter Aby Raymond, eMarketPlace Administrator with NASPO, will walk attendees through how the platform works, how agencies can leverage it effectively, and how procurement professionals can create a more consistent and collaborative purchasing experience.

Whether you’re already using cooperative contracts or exploring new procurement tools, this webinar offers practical insight into making the most of the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace.

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056240&group=

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

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7960 Soquel Drive Ste B112
Aptos, CA
95003

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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