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