Join us for our annual conference which promises to be filled with many educational opportunities, networking time with fellow purchasing professionals and a preview of the location of our 2011 Reverse Vendor Trade Fair.
The tentative sessions for the Conference follows:
Thursday, September 23rd:
· 8 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. - Michael Asner, Bullet Proofing your RFP's
· 10:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. - Sergio Panequa, Creative Purchasing Solutions
- 11:45 - 12:45 P.M. Lunch
· 12:45 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. - Cheryl Cunningham, Leadership Profile and Team Building
- 3:15 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Michael Asner, Neglected but Important RFP Practices
Annual Awards Banquet
Friday, September 24th:
· 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. - Anthony DesChenes, Cooperative Purchasing: Who's Looking Out for your Interests?
- 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - Tour MSU Recycling Center
· 11:00 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. - Lee Meadows, Collaboration and the "Creative Stretch"
- 12:45 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. Lunch
· 1:15 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. - Gary Ragtaz, Sustainability—Going Beyond Green
· 2:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. - Becky Beard, Creating your Individual Development Plan.
4:00 P.M. - Optional tour of MSU Breslin Center, site of 2011 Reverse Trade Fair.
See the Spanner with full course and speaker descriptions.
Overnight accommodations are being provided by Candlewood Suites, adjacent to the conference facility. Studio suites are $65.00 per night and 1 Bedroom Suites are $104.00 per night plus applicable taxes. You must make your room reservations directly with the hotel at 517-351-8181 and make sure you mention MPPOA. Make your reservations now as our room block will be released on August 6, 2010. We'll see you there.
