FOR RELEASE: June 23, 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 September 1999. NAPM will present seminars at the following locations across the United States:

• NAPM'S PURCHASING AND THE LAW: The Basics You Need to Succeed
  Program 4050
  September 13-14, 1999
  Baltimore, MD
  Hotel Reservations: Holiday Inn Select-Baltimore North 410/252-7373
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Maryland, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S USING COST/PRICE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE COST MANAGEMENT
  Program 4051
  September 13-14, 1999
  Minneapolis, MN
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis 612/339-4900
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Twin Cities, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism (2-Day)
  Program 4052
  September 16-17, 1999
  Chicago, IL
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Hotel Schaumburg 847/397-1500
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Chicago, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895 Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S EXPANDED FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism
  (3-Day)
  Program 4053
  September 22-24, 1999
  Dallas, TX
  Hotel Reservations: Hilton Dallas Parkway 972/661-3600
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Dallas, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,395/Member $1,195
  
  
• NAPM'S FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING NEGOTIATIONS: Unlock Your Powers of Persuasion
  Program 4054
  September 27-28, 1999
  New Orleans, LA
  Hotel Reservations: Hyatt Regency New Orleans 504/561-1234
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Greater New Orleans, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism (2-Day)
  Program 4055
  September 27-28, 1999
  Cincinnati, OH
  Hotel Reservations: Please call NAPM Customer Service for more information 800/888-6272 or 480/752-6276 ext. 401
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Cincinnati, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED PURCHASING NEGOTIATIONS: There's No Such thing as a Difficult Negotiation
  Program 4056
  September 30 - October 1, 1999
  Kansas City, MO
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites - KCI 816/891-7788
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Kansas City, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S COST CONTAINMENT STRATEGIES: Techniques to Keep Your Organization Competitive
  Program 4057
  September 30 - October 1, 1999
  San Francisco, CA
  Hotel Reservations: The Westin 650/692-3500
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Northern California, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995

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. Visit the NAPM Web site at www.napm.org.