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May, 2024

Wednesday
8
12:30 PM
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From Entry to Excellence
Whether you’re just getting started in public procurement, or you’re veteran who needs a little refresher on the fundamentals so you can move into a management role, you can’t afford to miss NIGP VCON 2024.
Thursday
9
12:30 PM
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From Entry to Excellence
Whether you’re just getting started in public procurement, or you’re veteran who needs a little refresher on the fundamentals so you can move into a management role, you can’t afford to miss NIGP VCON 2024.
Tuesday
14
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Areas of risk analysis in procurement falls into two categories, strategic, and operational, and may arise from internal or external sources. The entity must consider and address procurement risks that may impact the entities strategic plan.
Thursday
16
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Surety bonds play a crucial role in government procurement by mitigating the risks associated with contracting projects, ensuring accountability, and protecting taxpayer funds. They provide a level of assurance to the government that projects will be completed as agreed upon and that all parties involved will be fairly compensated. Surety bonds are a type of financial guarantee that ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled. In government procurement, surety bonds serve as a form of protection for the government and taxpayers against financial loss due to contractor default or failure to meet contractual obligations.
Thursday
23
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This session will focus on the different forms of bid security and how each may impact the contract and the due diligence that needs to take place prior to awarding a contract.
Thursday
30
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This session will assist the student in understanding what the contractor and surety consider when the underwriters make determinations regarding issuing any type of bond.

June, 2024

Thursday
13
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Learn how to make informed decisions when it comes
to growing your team based on the best practices for
the vetting, interviewing and hiring. It is important to
know what to look for in your candidate, what
questions to ask, and what order the steps of the
hiring process should follow. This is your chance to
expand! NIGP and UPPCC Competency: Business Principles
Thursday
13
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Learn how to make informed decisions when it comes
to growing your team based on the best practices for
the vetting, interviewing and hiring. It is important to
know what to look for in your candidate, what
questions to ask, and what order the steps of the
hiring process should follow. This is your chance to
expand! NIGP and UPPCC Competency: Business Principles

July, 2024

Thursday
11
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Unearth the hidden gems in your team and learn to
transform potential into impactful leadership. This
webinar is a catalyst for creating a thriving leadership
ecosystem within your organization.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership
Thursday
11
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Unearth the hidden gems in your team and learn to
transform potential into impactful leadership. This
webinar is a catalyst for creating a thriving leadership
ecosystem within your organization.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership

August, 2024

Thursday
1
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Gain valuable insights and actionable tips that will
transform your approach to supplier performance
evaluations. In this webinar, we will explore practical
and easy-to-implement strategies that will change
and the way you assess and manage supplier
relationships.
NIGP Competency: Contract Administration. UPPCC Competency: Contract Administration.
Thursday
1
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Gain valuable insights and actionable tips that will
transform your approach to supplier performance
evaluations. In this webinar, we will explore practical
and easy-to-implement strategies that will change
and the way you assess and manage supplier
relationships.
NIGP Competency: Contract Administration. UPPCC Competency: Contract Administration.
Sunday
25
8:00 AM
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Fuel your professional growth at NIGP Forum 2024!
Earn up to 24 contact hours, whether you join us in person or virtually. All sessions are recorded and available on-demand, so you can catch up on missed content or revisit key takeaways at your convenience.
Monday
26
8:00 AM
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Fuel your professional growth at NIGP Forum 2024!
Earn up to 24 contact hours, whether you join us in person or virtually. All sessions are recorded and available on-demand, so you can catch up on missed content or revisit key takeaways at your convenience.
Tuesday
27
8:00 AM
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Fuel your professional growth at NIGP Forum 2024!
Earn up to 24 contact hours, whether you join us in person or virtually. All sessions are recorded and available on-demand, so you can catch up on missed content or revisit key takeaways at your convenience.
Wednesday
28
8:00 AM
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Fuel your professional growth at NIGP Forum 2024!
Earn up to 24 contact hours, whether you join us in person or virtually. All sessions are recorded and available on-demand, so you can catch up on missed content or revisit key takeaways at your convenience.

September, 2024

Thursday
5
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Discover how the art of active listening can unlock a
deeper level of understanding, trust, and collaboration
with your team. Gain invaluable insights into the
techniques and strategies that will help you ask the
right questions, empathize, and guide with precision.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.
Thursday
5
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Discover how the art of active listening can unlock a
deeper level of understanding, trust, and collaboration
with your team. Gain invaluable insights into the
techniques and strategies that will help you ask the
right questions, empathize, and guide with precision.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.

October, 2024

Wednesday
9
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oakbrook
1:00 PM
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14.5 Credits
Thursday
10
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove
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Supplier Expo and Sponsorship Opportunities
Thursday
10
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Supercharge your journey towards realizing your full
potential. In this webinar, we‘ll delve into core
principles that underpin the journey to success and
fulfillment. Discover the power of self-awareness and
other principles of self improvement. Unlock the
secrets of personal and leadership development that
can propel you to new heights. Source: The 15
Invaluable Laws of Growth.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.
Thursday
10
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oakbrook
1:00 PM
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14.5 Credits
Thursday
10
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Supercharge your journey towards realizing your full
potential. In this webinar, we‘ll delve into core
principles that underpin the journey to success and
fulfillment. Discover the power of self-awareness and
other principles of self improvement. Unlock the
secrets of personal and leadership development that
can propel you to new heights. Source: The 15
Invaluable Laws of Growth.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.
Friday
11
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oakbrook
1:00 PM
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14.5 Credits

November, 2024

Thursday
7
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In this webinar we will discuss the path to unparallel
success. We will delve into the transformative power
of of effective communication, the art of equipping
yourself and others, the gamechanging impact of
positive attitude, the essence of exceptional
leadership, and the profound role of relationships in
the journey towards success. Source: John Maxwell‘s
R.E.A.L. Program.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.
Thursday
7
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In this webinar we will discuss the path to unparallel
success. We will delve into the transformative power
of of effective communication, the art of equipping
yourself and others, the gamechanging impact of
positive attitude, the essence of exceptional
leadership, and the profound role of relationships in
the journey towards success. Source: John Maxwell‘s
R.E.A.L. Program.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.

December, 2024

Thursday
5
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In this webinar we will discuss the path to unparallel
success. We will delve into the transformative power
of of effective communication, the art of equipping
yourself and others, the gamechanging impact of
positive attitude, the essence of exceptional
leadership, and the profound role of relationships in
the journey towards success. Source: John Maxwell‘s
R.E.A.L. Program.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.
Thursday
5
More Info
Less Info
In this webinar we will discuss the path to unparallel
success. We will delve into the transformative power
of of effective communication, the art of equipping
yourself and others, the gamechanging impact of
positive attitude, the essence of exceptional
leadership, and the profound role of relationships in
the journey towards success. Source: John Maxwell‘s
R.E.A.L. Program.
NIGP Competency: Leadership. UPPCC Competency: Leadership.

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Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials

The Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (IAPPO), a chapter of NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement(NIGP) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of public purchasing officials throughout the State of Illinois.


Our membership includes representatives from state and local government, as well as special districts and public education agencies who are concerned with professionalism and continuing education in the purchasing profession.

 

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