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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.

What do you do when doing the right thing puts you at odds with the culture around you?In "The Procurement Manager Who W...
10/15/2026

What do you do when doing the right thing puts you at odds with the culture around you?

In "The Procurement Manager Who Wouldn't Look the Other Way," CAPPO Past President Johnnie E. Terry, Jr. shares a powerful story about ethics, professional integrity, and the difficult decisions procurement professionals sometimes face when accountability and transparency are not embraced.

This thought-provoking article explores the challenges of navigating organizational resistance, the importance of leadership support, and a lesson that resonates far beyond procurement:

"You can survive leaving a job. It's much harder to recover from losing your moral compass."

👉 Read the full article and reflect on what integrity looks like in public procurement: https://www.cappo.org/news/735220/The-Procurement-Manager-Who-Wouldnt-Look-the-Other-Way.htm

One week to go!Join CAPPO on October 21 for Beyond Compliance: How Supplier Experience Impacts Competition and Outcomes ...
10/14/2026

One week to go!

Join CAPPO on October 21 for Beyond Compliance: How Supplier Experience Impacts Competition and Outcomes in California Procurement and explore how procurement processes, communication practices, and emerging technologies can influence supplier participation long before a bid is submitted.

As procurement leaders work to increase competition, foster innovation, and deliver greater public value, understanding the supplier experience has become more important than ever. This webinar will provide practical strategies to help agencies reduce unnecessary barriers, strengthen supplier engagement, and improve procurement outcomes.

Attendees will gain insights on:
• Reducing supplier friction in the procurement process
• Encouraging greater competition and participation
• Aligning procurement practices with broader organizational goals
• Understanding the role of communication, mindset, and AI in supplier engagement

🎙️ Presented by Kim Cullen Prather, Director of Marketing at Beacon Bid and BidPrime, with more than 25 years of experience in public procurement education, customer engagement, and government contracting.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
💻 Live via Zoom

Reserve your spot today and join the discussion: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2064485&group=

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

Public procurement is constantly evolving—and there’s no substitute for learning from peers and industry experts.Join CA...
10/13/2026

Public procurement is constantly evolving—and there’s no substitute for learning from peers and industry experts.

Join CAPPO and Sourcewell for Procurement in Practice: An Open Forum with Sourcewell Procurement Experts, an interactive discussion exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping public procurement in California and across the country.

This open forum is designed for procurement professionals who want to exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain insights on topics such as cooperative purchasing, contracting approaches, local requirements, policy developments, and emerging issues affecting the profession.

Bring your questions or submit them in advance to help guide the conversation. The discussion will be shaped by the interests and experiences of CAPPO members, creating a valuable opportunity for peer learning and professional dialogue.

🎙️ Featuring procurement experts Faith Harper and Laurence Caldwell of Sourcewell, moderated by Autumn Bungum.

📅 October 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
💻 Live via Zoom

Register today and join the conversation: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2083376&group=

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

💬 What procurement topics would you like to discuss with industry experts?Join CAPPO and Sourcewell for Procurement in P...
10/09/2026

💬 What procurement topics would you like to discuss with industry experts?

Join CAPPO and Sourcewell for Procurement in Practice: An Open Forum with Sourcewell Procurement Experts, an interactive conversation focused on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping public procurement today.

Drawing on their experience working with agencies across the country, Sourcewell's procurement experts will share insights on evolving procurement practices, cooperative purchasing considerations, policy developments, and other topics impacting procurement professionals.

This session is designed to be flexible and discussion-driven, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and explore the issues most relevant to their organizations.

Topics may include:
✔️ Emerging trends in public procurement
✔️ Cooperative purchasing considerations
✔️ Contracting approaches and local requirements
✔️ Policy developments affecting procurement decisions
✔️ Challenges and opportunities facing procurement professionals

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance or bring them to the live discussion.

📅 October 28, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2083376

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

Public procurement is evolving—and so is the role of procurement professionals.Join CAPPO next week for Beyond Transacti...
10/08/2026

Public procurement is evolving—and so is the role of procurement professionals.

Join CAPPO next week for Beyond Transactions: A Strategic Mindset for Public Procurement, a webinar exploring how procurement can move beyond routine purchasing activities and become a stronger strategic partner within organizations.

We'll discuss practical approaches to navigating AI, workforce changes, supplier relationships, market research, and stakeholder engagement while creating greater value for your agency and community.

Attendees will gain insights on:
• Applying a growth mindset to everyday procurement decisions
• Better understanding internal customer needs
• Evaluating suppliers beyond the transaction
• Building trust and supporting small business participation
• Preparing for the future of public procurement

🎙️ Presented by Dr. Jake Smithwick, Director of Education at the Center for Procurement Excellence and professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

📅 October 15, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT
💻 Live via Zoom

Register today and join the conversation: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2092156&group=

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

⏰ One week to go!Cooperative contracts can save time—but they don’t eliminate the need for due diligence.Join CAPPO and ...
10/07/2026

⏰ One week to go!

Cooperative contracts can save time—but they don’t eliminate the need for due diligence.

Join CAPPO and NASPO ValuePoint for Due Diligence on Someone Else's Solicitation: Vetting a Cooperative Contract Vehicle Before You Ride It, a practical webinar designed to help procurement professionals confidently evaluate cooperative purchasing opportunities before moving forward.

In this session, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Verify authority, scope, and contract eligibility
✔️ Review and evaluate a lead agency’s solicitation record
✔️ Identify common red flags before a piggyback purchase begins
✔️ Understand additional considerations when federal funds are involved
✔️ Document your review process with a practical due diligence framework

Presenter Matt Limoges, Director of Cooperative Portfolio Management at NASPO ValuePoint, will share a five-question approach to evaluating cooperative contracts and discuss how procurement professionals can reduce risk while maintaining compliance.

Attendees will also receive a one-page due diligence memo template that can be incorporated into a purchase file.

📅 October 14, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot today.

👉 Register now: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2084438

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

📢 How does supplier experience impact competition, innovation, and procurement outcomes?Join CAPPO for Beyond Compliance...
10/06/2026

📢 How does supplier experience impact competition, innovation, and procurement outcomes?

Join CAPPO for Beyond Compliance: How Supplier Experience Impacts Competition and Outcomes in California Procurement, a webinar exploring how procurement processes, communication practices, and emerging technologies influence supplier participation long before a bid is submitted.

As procurement professionals work to strengthen competition and deliver greater public value, understanding the supplier perspective can help identify barriers, improve engagement, and create more effective procurement outcomes.

In this session, you'll learn:
✔️ How supplier experience influences participation and competition
✔️ Ways to reduce unnecessary barriers in the procurement process
✔️ Strategies to strengthen supplier engagement and communication
✔️ How emerging technologies, including AI, are reshaping procurement interactions
✔️ Approaches to better align procurement practices with California's public purchasing goals

Presented by Kim Cullen Prather, Director of Marketing at Beacon Bid and BidPrime, who brings more than 25 years of experience in public procurement, government contracting, customer engagement, and supplier education.

📅 October 21, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2064485

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

⏳ Happening this week!How do you demonstrate the true value of procurement to leadership, finance teams, and stakeholder...
10/05/2026

⏳ Happening this week!

How do you demonstrate the true value of procurement to leadership, finance teams, and stakeholders?

Join CAPPO and OpenGov for From RFP to ROI: How Procurement Teams Can Prove Their Strategic Impact and learn practical strategies for measuring, communicating, and defending procurement’s contribution to your organization.

This webinar will explore:
✔️ How to move from activity metrics to impact metrics
✔️ Common mistakes teams make when measuring ROI—and how to avoid them
✔️ Ways to showcase time savings, competition, compliance, and cost protection
✔️ Practical approaches for presenting procurement performance in a way leadership understands

If you're looking for better ways to tell your department’s story and demonstrate its strategic value, this session is for you.

📅 October 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

🎯 Register now and reserve your spot before the webinar begins.

👉 Register: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088973

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

🛒 Looking for a faster way to find and use cooperative contracts?Join CAPPO and NASPO ValuePoint for Finding What You Ne...
10/02/2026

🛒 Looking for a faster way to find and use cooperative contracts?

Join CAPPO and NASPO ValuePoint for Finding What You Need Faster: A Deeper Dive into the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketplace, a practical session focused on making it easier to navigate digital purchasing and access cooperative contracts.

Aby Raymond, NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace System Manager, will take a closer look at how the eMarketPlace supports public agencies, suppliers, and procurement professionals—and how technology can help simplify the purchasing process.

Whether you're already using the NASPO ValuePoint eMarketPlace or want to better understand how it can support your procurement work, this webinar is a great opportunity to get a deeper look at the platform.

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

👉 Register today: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2087513

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

⏰ One Week Until "From RFP to ROI"Procurement leaders are increasingly being asked the same question:What value is your ...
10/01/2026

⏰ One Week Until "From RFP to ROI"

Procurement leaders are increasingly being asked the same question:

What value is your team delivering?

If you're struggling to quantify procurement's impact—or want better ways to communicate your department's success—don't miss this upcoming CAPPO webinar with OpenGov.

In just one hour, you'll gain practical tools to help measure and communicate:
📈 Increased competition
⏱️ Time savings
🛡️ Compliance and risk reduction
💰 Cost avoidance and protected public dollars

You'll also learn how to build a procurement performance snapshot that resonates with leadership, finance teams, and decision-makers.

Whether you're reporting to executives, councils, or stakeholders, this session will provide strategies you can start applying immediately.

📅 October 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

👉 Register now: https://www.cappo.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088973

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

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7960 Soquel Drive Ste B112
Aptos, CA
95003

Opening Hours

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

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+18314644896

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