1. BUILDING PROFESSIONAL BRIDGES SPANNING THE FUTURE NIGP

2. VISION NIGP is a vibrant international association creating a world in which public procurement practitioners are highly regarded members of a respected professional order.

3. MISSION Develop, support and promote the public procurement profession through premier education and research programs, professional support, and advocacy initiatives that benefit members and constituents.

4. NIGP: The Bridge

5. NIGP Developing the Profession through Education

6. Face to Face Classes National & Chapter- sponsored On-site training Forum Webinars Professional Development Professional Development www.nigp.org

7. Professional Development On-line tutorials Subject Specific Symposiums Executive Certificate Program On-Line University classes Florida Atlantic University www.nigp.org

8. Developing the Profession. Developing the Professional.

9. Supporting the Profession with Resources NIGP

10. Support Resources Chapter Network Web-based Libraries Reference Publications Professional Management Services Professional Networking Events www.nigp.org

11. Web-Based Support Specification Forms and Documents (PIE) Access to Experts E-Net Discussion Lists Membership Directory Knowledge Communities www.nigp.org

12. NIGP Bookstore The Journal of Public Procurement The Source NIGP BuyWeekly ProQuest Publications www.nigp.org

13. Management Resources Procurement Management Assistance Program Research Studies Strategic Tools and Partners –US Communities –Periscope –Universities www.nigp.org

14. Supporting the Profession. Supporting the Professional.

15. NIGP Promoting the Profession as Partners and Advocates

16. Strategic Partnerships & Collegial Associations CAPPO FAPPO FAU IFPSM NACo NAEP NASPO NCMA NPI NLC LES Foundation UPPCC NCPPC Canadian Communities www.nigp.org

17. Professional certifications Agency accreditation credentials Association affiliations Chapter networks Word of mouth Share Your Message www.nigp.org

18. Promoting the Profession. Promoting the Professional.

19. PROFESSION PROFESSIONAL

20. Carol D. Hodes, CAE NIGP Director of Education chodes@nigp.org 1-800-FOR NIGPwww.nigp.org