NASPO News

2010 Southern Region Meeting - Registration Now Open!

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Tue, Mar 02 2010 12:04:11 EST

Register now to attend the 2010 NASPO Southern Region Meeting, May 10-12, in Little Rock, Arkansas. For additional information, click here.

Ken Miller to Give Keynote Address at the 2010 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Fri, Feb 12 2010 11:03:12 EST

Ken Miller is the founder of the Change and Innovation Agency, a firm dedicated to helping its clients radically improve. He was named one of the country’s top change agents by Fast Company Magazine (by a judging panel that included Tom Peters). Miller has worked with amazing people in tough environments and is the author of "We Don't Make Widgets: Overcoming the Myths That Keep Government From Radically Improving." Read more.

2010 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting & Green Expo

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Mon, Dec 07 2009 12:28:20 EST

General information and registration are now available for the 2010 How to Market to State Governments Meeting & Green Expo. Sponsorships are based on four levels - Emerald, Gold, Silver and Bronze, each with special benefits. Exhibitors can use this opportunity to showcase their Green Products and Services with Conference attendees and colleagues.

2009 NASPO Annual Conference Presentations

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Mon, Oct 05 2009 11:28:26 EST

NASPO Publishes 2009 Survey of State Government Purchasing Practices

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Fri, Sep 18 2009 11:20:15 EST

States are increasingly looking to eProcurement strategies, new commodities, expanded markets and innovative purchasing practices to meet their needs. This edition of the NASPO Survey of State Government Purchasing Practices examines the current landscape of these procurement practices among the states and offers insight on the various initiatives the respondents have implemented or plan to implement in the near future.

NASPO Issues Research Brief on Administrative Fees

info@naspo.org (NASPO) — Wed, Sep 09 2009 13:47:08 EST

“Administrative Fees: Creative Funding for Central Procurement in Difficult Economic Times” is a research brief written by state procurement officials and designed to be used by state procurement officials and policymakers considering the use of administrative fees as a funding mechanism. It offers tips, best practices and lessons learned related to the implementation and effectiveness of a variety of administrative fee structures. See the related press release.