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Department of General Services
Division of Purchases and Supply
Virginia Institute
of Procurement
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The 20th
Public Procurement Forum |
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Join us at the
Hampton Roads Convention
Center
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What’s Noteworthy |
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Pre-Forum Seminar on Sunday,
November 16.
Barbara Williams presents: “What Bird Are
You? Relationship Strategies: The Art of Better
Communication.” You may have heard the buzz
about Barbara’s sessions last year; come hear
for yourself why she is so popular and, as a
bonus, learn what bird you are and how to get
along with the rest of the flock.
Register early to secure your space in this
limited attendance session. Fee applies.
Agenda
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Buyer Conference Monday–Wednesday,
November 17-19.
Jon
Hansen of Ottawa, Canada has studied and written extensively about
e-Procurement and the changing face of procurement around the globe.
Author of an award-winning seminar series and founder of Procurement
Insights, a leading blog on procurement, Jon brings a unique and highly
informed perspective that will change the way you think about
e-Procurement and the profession.
Scot Case knows all about greenwashing, the practice of providing false
or misleading environmental information. His presentation, “In a World
Gone Green…Who Are You Going to Trust?” identifies the six sins of
greenwashing and prepares you identify legitimate environmental
standards and certification programs.
Gloria Berthold is President of TargetGov, a national company focusing
on government procurement. Her sessions are designed to help buyers
better understand the risks and rewards suppliers face when doing
business with government so you can enhance the outcome of your supplier
development programs.
Sandy Dumont, “The Image Architect,” is a recognized expert in image
psychology and impression management. Her entertaining and
thought-provoking dinner presentation will prepare you to put your best
foot forward to make a first and lasting impression.
Agenda
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Expo
on Tuesday, November 18.
Network with hundreds of state and local government buyers; attend a
round table discussion session specifically for suppliers to ask
questions about doing business with Virginia. Expanded hours, premium
booth locations and food service in the exhibit hall offer you ample
opportunities to present your goods and services.
More Info |
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Barbara Williams
“What Bird Are You?
Relationship
Strategies: The Art of
Better Communication.”
Jon Hansen
e-Procurement and
the changing
face of procurement
around the globe
Scot Case
“In a World Gone Green…
Who Are You
Going to Trust?”
Gloria Berthold
Enhancing the outcome
of your supplier
development programs
Sandy Dumont
Make a first and
lasting impression
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