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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Environmental issues are hot topics in today’s news for many reasons, but two stand out:  the increasing concern about human impact on the environment, and the long-term effect of inefficient use of resources, especially with continuing turmoil in the world economy.

State governments, collectively, are the largest consumers of goods and services in the country, spending billions of dollars each year. The NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting, developed and presented by state government purchasing officials, is designed to help companies, large and small, learn how to eliminate unnecessary roadblocks to doing business with the states. Average conference attendance includes government representation from 40+ states and more than 350 representatives from the private sector.

The educational program focuses on the variety of ways to do business with state governments. However, it is also an opportunity for state procurement officials to get feedback from suppliers on improving the procurement process. By working together, everyone benefits!

The NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting also provides a unique opportunity for private-sector representatives to network with state procurement officials to discuss issues and alert them to products that are available for states to procure. Special One-on-One sessions with state representatives are scheduled throughout the meeting for corporate attendees, as are regional roundtable discussions.

Sessions for small businesses are also offered at the How to Market to State Governments Meeting and are open to all attendees. It is a great opportunity for small businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses, to meet state purchasing officials from all over the country and also provides networking opportunities with larger companies. The sessions are customized to the specific needs and concerns of small businesses.

The registration fee for suppliers for the 2009 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting is $950 per attendee if you register by February 17. The registration fee after that date will be $1,050 per attendee. 

For those who qualify as a small business*, the registration fee is $495 per attendee if you register by February 17; $595 per attendee after February 17.

*NOTE: NASPO reserves the right to utilize the Small Business Administration’s standards for small businesses (13 CFR §121). You may complete the online form below or fax your information to NASPO at (859) 514-9207. You may also mail the registration form to: NASPO, c/o AMR Management Services, 201 East Main Street, Suite 1405, Lexington, KY 40507.

For supplier registration, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations cannot be processed unless:

  • A registration form is fully completed
  • The method of payment is indicated
  • Payment accompanies the registration

Conference registrations that are received for individuals with outstanding payments for publications, prior meetings, or any other NASPO-related programs or services will not be processed until all outstanding items have been paid in full. Should payment not be received prior to the start of the conference, no registration credentials and materials will be provided. No exceptions to this policy will be made.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

  • "Who" from the state attends this meeting?
    The Chief Procurement Officer (state director) and senior members of each state’s central purchasing office typically attend the meeting.  On occasion when the director is unable to attend, he or she may send alternate representatives from their office to represent the state.  On the other hand, states that typically attract more vendor attention - Texas, New York, California, etc. - frequently bring multiple representatives to allow the vendors more opportunities to network.
     
  • How much networking time will I get with the state directors?
    NASPO members created the How to Market to State Governments Meeting to allow face to face time with their suppliers in an educational forum. The conference program committee ensures there are several social opportunities to network in addition to the One on One interview sessions and interactive meeting sessions such as the Regional Roundtables. The state directors encourage you to introduce yourself and ask questions freely. If you are not familiar with the director personally, ask one of the NASPO staff to make an introduction for you. It is very important to us that this meeting serve as a resource for the exchange of ideas and information.