FOR RELEASE: May 5, 1999

(Tempe, Arizona) — The National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) continues its series of professional development seminars designed for business and purchasing and supply management professionals through August 1999. NAPM will present seminars at the following locations across the United States:

• NAPM'S ADVANCED CONTRACT WRITING FOR PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
  Program 4035
  August 2-3, 1999
  Orlando, Florida
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Barcelo Hotel 407/345-0505
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Central Florida, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED PURCHASING NEGOTIATIONS: There's No Such Thing As A Difficult Negotiation
  Program 4037
  August 9-10, 1999
  Denver, Colorado
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites DIA 303/375-0400
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Denver, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S THE PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL'S INTERNET TOOL KIT
  Program 4038
  August 9-10, 1999
  Raleigh, North Carolina
  Hotel Reservations: Doubletree Guest Suites 919/361-4660
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Carolinas/Virginia, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,045/Member $845
  
  
• NAPM'S EXPANDED FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism (3-Day)
  Program 4039
  August 11-13, 1999
  Seattle, Washington
  Hotel Reservations: Holiday Inn Seatac 206/248-1000
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Western Washington, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED PURCHASING AND THE LAW: Using Purchasing Law to Improve Performance
  Program 4040
  August 12-13, 1999
  Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  Hotel Reservations: Best Western Midway/Hwy. 100 414/774-3600
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Milwaukee, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOMLINE
  Program 4041
  August 16-17, 1999
  St. Petersburg, Florida
  Hotel Reservations: Holiday Inn Select 813/577-9100
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Florida Gulf Coast, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,045/Member $845
  
  
• NAPM'S CONTRACT WRITING BASICS: What All the Ts and Cs Mean
  Program 4042
  August 16-17, 1999
  St. Louis, Missouri
  Hotel Reservations: Marriott Airport 314/423-9700
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S PURCHASING AND THE LAW: The Basics You Need to Succeed (3-Day)
  Program 4043
  Tempe, Arizona
  August 18-20, 1999
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Tempe/ASU 480/897-7444
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Arizona, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  
  
• NAPM'S EFFECTIVE SUPPLIER SELECTION AND EVALUATION: A Strategic Approach
  Program 4044
  August 19-20, 1999
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites-Pittsburgh Airport 412/269-9070
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Pittsburgh, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,045/Member $845
  
  
• NAPM'S ACHIEVING PEAK PERFORMANCE WHEN PURCHASING SERVICES
  Program 4045
  August 23-24, 1999
  San Diego, California
  Hotel Reservations: San Diego/Del Mar Hilton 619/792-5200
  Cosponsor: NAPM-San Diego, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED PURCHASING STRATEGIES: Taking It to the Next Level
  Program 4046
  August 26-27, 1999
  Columbus, Ohio
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson North 614/846-0300
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Columbus, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM'S STRATEGIC SUPPLIER ALLIANCE: Achieving Organizational Objectives through Relationship Management
  Program 4047
  August 30-31, 1999
  Portland, Oregon
  Hotel Reservations: Crowne Plaza 503/624-8400
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Oregon, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895

For registration or more information on any of these seminars, contact NAPM Customer Service at 800/888-6276, extension 401, or visit us on the Internet at www.napm.org and go to the Professional Development/Education area. For a complete NAPM Seminar catalog (43 pages), call NAPM's Fax on Demand at 800/444-6276 and request document #0264.

The National Association of Purchasing Management is a not-for-profit association that provides national and international leadership in purchasing and supply management research and education. The association exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. NAPM provides members and nonmembers alike with opportunities to expand their professional knowledge and skills. NAPM is comprised of 181 affiliates with more than 44,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

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