ABOUT US

On July 19, 2000 the Ohio, Indiana, Northern Kentucky purchasing group officially became the 78th Chapter chartered by the National Institute of Government

The objectives of becoming a member are:

· To encourage cooperative relationships among its members for the development of efficient purchasing methods and practices.

· To promote ethical standards in buying and selling

· To promote uniform public purchasing laws and simplified standards and specifications

· To collect and disseminate useful information for its members

· To promote interchange of ideas and experiences with the purchasing professions

· To sponsor such other activities as may be useful in providing its members with knowledge for efficient procurement

· To work towards the advancement of the purchasing profession

· Observe the Purposes, Aims, and objectives of the NIGP

· Provide educational opportunities relating to career fields and certification

The benefit of becoming a member include:

· Networking opportunities

· Professional support

· Problem solving

· Education

· Cost Containment