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October 7, 2008

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NEWS
      Georgia to launch a statewide e-procurement system
      Number of contracting professionals on the rise
FEATURES
      NIGP members welcomed into the winner's circle at awards luncheon
      Brunette proud to serve the profession that 'chose her'


NEWS

Georgia to launch a statewide e-procurement system
By Josh Cable
As part of a multimillion-dollar overhaul of purchasing operations in the state government, Georgia purchasing professionals soon will be able to buy products and services using an online shopping catalog.
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Number of contracting professionals on the rise
By Michael Keating
Federal agencies continue to increase the total number of contracting professionals in the acquisition work force, according to a recent report.
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FEATURES

NIGP members welcomed into the winner's circle at awards luncheon
By Josh Cable
With ears still ringing and hearts still racing after the social event at Lowe's Motor Speedway the night before, more than 1,000 NIGP members gathered at the NIGP Annual Forum Business/Awards Luncheon July 28 in Charlotte, N.C., to celebrate the professional achievements of their friends and co-workers.
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Brunette proud to serve the profession that 'chose her'
By Darin Matthews, CPPO, C.P.M.
The number of females occupying professional positions in the public sector continues to increase. Currently, NIGP's membership is 61 percent female, and according to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, females comprise 54 percent of the public-service work force in Canada.
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