Benefits of Chapter Membership
Membership in the Mississippi Association of Governmental Purchasing and Property Agents will help you improve your purchasing skills, stay on top of the rapidly changing field of public purchasing and advance your career and your importance to your organization.
As a public procurement professional, joining MAGPPA may be one of the smartest things you'll ever do.
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For more information on membership in MAGPPA, contact the
membership chair.
The Benefits of Membership
MAGPPA, in conjunction with the
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, offers many seminars for the public procurement professional. These opportunities are tailored to those in government purchasing, and instructors are skilled practitioners who provide assistance, guidance and professional experience to seminar attendees.
These outstanding educational programs are one of the best reasons to join our organization, and as an MAGPPA member, you receive special member-only discounts; the savings can quickly repay membership costs.
Annual Fall Conference and Vendor Exhibition
Each year, MAGPPA sponsors a 3-day educational conference and vendor exhibition for Mississippi government purchasing officials. Educational offerings include NIGP seminars, special MAGPPA seminars, certification review classes and certification exams. Attendance at the annual Fall Conference is your best way to keep abreast of pending legislation, laws effecting government procurement, the latest in technology and the tools needed to achieve excellence in public procurement.
Networking Opportunities
You will always find solutions and information through other state and local procurement professionals, whether at MAGPPA's Annual Fall Conference, at one of our quarterly membership meetings, or by interacting with other members through our MemberConnect e-mail service.
Member Services
Our web site offers individual member profile areas where you can track your participation in the organization, store copies of your training and membership certificates, track re-certification points, register online for events, get information on career opportunities and more.