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KPPA has created a new committee….THE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE!!! Let’s value and celebrate diversity! Let’s understand and accommodate each others’ differences and needs! Let’s make KPPA more “diversity friendly”. Contact Stephanie R. Williams, Chairperson of the Diversity Committee, Together, let’s make a difference!! |
About KPPA
The Kentucky Public Procurement Association was established in May of 1985 as the statewide chapter affiliate of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and chartered in October of 1990. It is an organization of professional and educational concepts and is non-profit in origin.
Purpose
- Promote and encourage professional development and competence through continuing education, seminars and training of public officials;
- Promote cooperation and understanding among public agencies and officials;
- Provide a professional forum for the exchange of ideas, research, and experiences among public procurement officials;
- Support and promote continuing improvements in the field of public procurement;
- Support the principles and concepts of effective competition, increased public confidence and equitable treatment of all persons involved in public procurement, and;
- Support ongoing improvements in public procurement through seminars and technical workshops;
Membership Benefits
Members receive a copy of In-Voice the official newsletter of the KPPA. This publication keeps members abreast of the latest developments in the procurement profession.
Members are eligible and encouraged to attend the KPPA Annual Conference, Vendor Expo and NIGP Seminars.
Opportunities exist for professional certification.