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In 2027, Washington will take the host position for the Area 8 Conference, and early planning is already underway. The goal is to continue growing Area 8’s impact by offering even more opportunities to learn, lead, and collaborate. Get Involved—Shape the Conference Experience The Area 8 Conference only succeeds because of the dedication of volunteers from across our region. Whether you want to help long-term or just lend a hand the week of the event, there’s a role for every level of availability. Volunteer options include: Long-term planning committee roles Short-term support (month-of, week-of, or day-of) Sign up today - and we will break volunteers into the subcommittees as the planning evolves! emails us at info@wanigp.org

David Nash's renowned Questions of the Day has a new look, same mission. If you, or anyone you know, has set their sights on testing for the CPPB, CPPO, or the NIGP-CPP, the David Nash Question of the Day can help.

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Join us bi-monthly on the second Mondays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for our Emerging Professionals roundtable sessions.... We need to hear from all levels, so we welcome new and seasoned procurement professionals. Bring your
questions or share your expertise, while getting to
know your Washington Chapter peers across our great local public procurement community.

WANIGP 2026 Procurement Manager of the Year.

2026 Procurement Specialist of the Year

As I begin my third term as President, I’m grateful for the trust and partnership of this incredible chapter. It continues to be an honor to serve alongside you while also remaining Co‑Chair of the Emerging Professionals Program, an initiative that reflects our commitment to developing the next generation of procurement leaders.

Each year, Chapters has an opportunity to showcase a program or initiative that has made a significant impact on their chapter or members. We've created a Chapter Brag Flyer and sharing with you all

Our Education and Research Committee is hard at work bringing you classes for your professional development. In addition, our chapter can earn money from the NIGP Learning Giveback Program. For every course our chapter hosts, we’ll earn 10% of gross revenue. These rebates are paid right after the course ends. In addition, For every NIGP member that registers for a NIGP-hosted course that identifies themselves as a member of WANIGP chapter at the time of registration, NIGP will give back 5% of gross revenue for each registration. Please select WA State Chapter of NIGP with every registration. NIGP will pay our chapter earning money from the Giveback Program on a quarterly basis. As part of our initiative in raising funds for Area 8 Regional Conference coming up in Spring 2027. Please take advantage of this opportunity to help our chapter raise funds for a successful event.

NIGP Pipeline & Placement Committee has appointed Maija Lampinen with the Port of Everett, WANIGP Immediate Past President to the NIGP Chapter Ambassador Committee and as the new Chapter Ambassador for Area 8 beginning January 1, 2026.

During National Procurement Month, NCPP recognizes those procurement professionals – individuals and teams – who go Above & Beyond in their roles for their entity and communities.
Throughout the month of March, there will be 15 Awards – 12 Individual Awards
and 3 team awards. This is where you come in – we need your nominations! Please take a few minutes to nominate that deserving peer or manager. The whole world should know how great they are.

Each year, NIGP proclaims the 2nd Wednesday in March as Procurement Professionals Day. President, Ginny Justiniano issued the proclamation on Monday, February 9th on behalf of the 2026 WANIGP Board of Directors.

📬 Stay Connected: Join the WANIGP Google Chat Group!

As a valued member of the WANIGP Chapter, you're invited to join our official WANIGP Google Group—a dedicated space for sharing updates, resources, receive on demand help in real time and opportunities with fellow public procurement professionals across Washington.