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The MN NIGP Chapter's Annual Conference will be held from November 16, 2023, to November 17, 2023, at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, MN. This will be a hybrid conference with the option to attend either in-person or virtually via Zoom.
The theme of this year’s Conference is the Past, Present, and Future of Procurement, and will feature sessions over two days with opportunities to network with peers in-person or virtually.
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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE INFORMATION
This year there will be the opportunity to attend in-person and the conference will take place at the Conference at Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437. There is a block of rooms being held at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington, 5140 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 55437 with room rates of $109 per night. Use the link below to make reservations online or contact the hotel directly and ask for the “2023 MN NIGP Conference” block to make reservations over the phone.
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/2023mnnigpconference/
Book by October 25, 2023, to obtain the discounted rate.
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
This year’s virtual conference will utilize Zoom as the event platform. Zoom will provide conference attendees with a unique interactive environment to enjoy each session with a seamless viewing experience from the comfortable confines of your office or home. Virtual attendees will log in to the conference to take part in sessions. If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, they will be available on-demand to access and view via the MN NIGP website members-only area. Therefore, even if the conference dates don't work for you, it is still worth registering because you can have the conference experience at a time that is more convenient for your schedule.
REGISTRATION
- In-person MN NIGP Chapter Member Rate at $250
- Virtual MN NIGP Chapter Member Rate at $250
- In-person MN NIGP Award Recipient Rate at $150
- Virtual MN NIGP Award Recipient Rate at $150
- In-person Non-Member Rate at $300
- Virtual Non-Member Rate at $300
The registration page can be found on the mnnigp.org website at the following URL: https://mnnigp.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=106
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The following is the tentative conference schedule.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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8:30 AM
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Conference Check-in
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9:00 AM
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Live Happy with Tom Guetzke
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Hybrid Speaker
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10:30 AM
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Then, Now, and Future of Public Procurement with Art Moore and Stacy Gregg
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Hybrid Speaker
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Then, Now, and Future of Public Procurement with Art Moore and Stacy Gregg
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Hybrid Speaker
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2:45 PM
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The Future of Project Scoping: Adopt Next Practices TODAY with Dr. Jake Smithwick
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Virtual Only Presentation
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3:15 PM
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Procurement Tour at the Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) with
Lenny Klevan Schmitz
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In-Person Speaker
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4:30 PM
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Procurement Trivia at 9Mile Brewery with Sierra Scheet
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In-Person Event
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5:00 PM
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Networking at 9Mile Brewery
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In-Person Event
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PRESENTERS
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Live Happy: 5 Secrets to a Healthier and Happier You!
Tom Guetzke, The Happologist, Live Happy, Inc.
A recent nationwide survey revealed that we are the unhappiest we have been in over 50 years! This lack of happiness is one of the aspects holding us back in life. Our mental, emotional, and actual physical health is on the line, and we can’t put it off or afford to view our happiness as a luxury. But there is something we can do about it!
Happiness is something we all WISH for...but we often struggle with HOW to be happy. Traveling to over 65 countries revealed HOW people create their own happiness. Based on research from positive psychology, neurology, and sociology it has been simplified into The 5 Happy Habits that you can use to create more happiness and joy in your life.
Happiness is an INSIDE job and you can actually CREATE more happiness in your life – no matter what is going on in the world around you! The 5 Happy Habits are practical research-based tools you can use to tap into and nurture your own happiness every day. |
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Then, Now, and Future of Public Procurement
Art Moore, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Stacy Gregg, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
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Public procurement has evolved significantly over the years. From a clerical role centered around order placement and warehouse management to a strategic function that plays a vital role in government operations, the procurement profession has come a long way. Today's procurement professionals face a number of challenges, including the increasing complexity of government operations, the need to balance competing objectives, and the need to stay ahead of the latest trends. However, the future of public procurement is bright. By embracing technology and focusing on sustainability and social procurement, procurement professionals can play a key role in helping governments to achieve their goals.
Vendor relationships have also evolved significantly over the years. In the past, vendor relationships were often transactional in nature. Governments would simply place orders with vendors and then move on. However, today's procurement professionals are building more collaborative relationships with vendors. This is because they recognize that vendors can play a valuable role in helping them to achieve their goals. For example, procurement professionals may work with vendors to develop new products or services, to improve efficiency, or to reduce costs. They may also work with vendors to support sustainability and social goals.
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The Future of Project Scoping: Adopt Next Practices TODAY
Dr. Jake Smithwick
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Procurement Tour at the Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG)
Lenny Klevan Schmitz, Ice Garden Manager at the City of Bloomington, MN
*Former MN NIGP Treasurer
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Procurement Trivia
Sierra Scheet
*Former MN Trivia Mafia Host
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Implicit Biases and Intent vs. Impact: Understanding Microaggressions
Professor Fiyyaz Karim, Resident Faculty Member, Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health College of Continuing and Professional Studies, Twin Cities
Learning Objectives:
- Introduce the concept of microaggressions and explore examples as they relate to education, media, and the workplace. Contemporary issues and events surrounding microaggressions such as the pandemic will also be analyzed.
- Discuss the implications of microaggressions on marginalized groups including the psychological, emotional, and social impact. Particular focus will identify areas of impact, particularly in the procurement sector.
- Explore various strategies to reduce microaggressions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels.
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Achievement of Excellence Award (AEP) through NPI
Ginger Line, MPA, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, Client Development Administrator II at Sourcewell
Kim Austin, MBA, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, Procurement Supervisor at Sourcewell
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Additional Presenter information will be provided as speaker bios are obtained and, full bios will be included in the Final Conference Agenda
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