Tuesday, November 23, 2010

MN, WI, VA and GA share best practices on Procurement Reform 11/30

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Impacting State Budgets Through Procurement Reform 

It's no secret that government agencies in every state are looking for ways to reduce overall spending while protecting essential citizen services. For most, procurement reform is a key component in this equation. On this online forum, Governing editorial staff will lead an in-depth discussion on procurement reform strategies that can have a big impact on your bottom line. By utilizing new tools and innovative measures, procurement reform can make your state, city or agency into a smarter buyer.

Leaders in procurement reform from four states – Georgia, Virginia,  Minnesota and Wisconsin – will share best practices from their agencies' successful procurement reform efforts. To the south, Georgia and Virginia have enhanced their procurement systems to optimize savings and spending potential by adopting e-procurement tools and emulating successful procedures from the private sector. To the north, Minnesota and Wisconsin have made groundbreaking strides in procurement reform by sharing resources, consolidating services and pursuing joint contracts.

Join Governing editorial staff and procurement reform leaders from across the country Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT for a live, interactive online forum on this critical topic.

This Governing editorial online forum will focus on:

  • Insights from leaders in government procurement reform across the country on their experiences integrating procurement reform practices

  • The benefits of a consolidated purchasing system

  • How to find more efficient ways to do business and serve citizens

  • Identifying initiatives that will result in both long-term savings and short-term gains



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    Tuesday
    November 30, 2010

    11:00 a.m. PT - 2:00 p.m. ET
    Duration: 1 hour

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    Speakers:

    Brenda Willard
    Assistant Director, Materials Management Division
    Dept. of Administration
    State of Minnesota

    Helen McCain
    Procurement Bureau Director
    Dept. of Administration
    State of Wisconsin

    Ron Bell
    Director, Division of Purchases & Supply
    Dept. of General Services
    Commonwealth of Virginia

    Tim Gibney
    Assistant Commissioner of Procurement
    State of Georgia

    Charles Smith
    Director of Purchasing
    Dept. of Corrections
    State of Georgia

    Paul Taylor
    Editor-at-Large
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