SAVE THESE DATES! Nov 4, 2011 SPEND MANAGEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT “SEARCHING FOR SAVINGS SEMINAR WORKSHOP 2011”to be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 Learn from Michael Asner, a knowledgeable procurement expert,and you will find out how to turn your purchasing department into an enterprise fund. Public agencies are following the lead of private industry in many aspects of procurement. Planned topics include: Finding New Savings in Your Department, An Enterprise-wise Approach to Spend Management, Bullet-Proofing Your RFPs, Significant Issues in Public Procurement, The Rules of Engagement, Ethics in Procurement, Current Trends in Procurement, RFP Processes, and Solving RFP Problems, with printed handouts, and more! Speaker Michael Asner, Sponsored by: The ISM Materials Management Group and ISM—Utah, Inc. Date and Time: November 4, 2011 - 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Fee: $395. for ISM members and $495 for non-members (a value for an all day seminar) Discount: Receive a $50 discount if registration and payment are received by October 14, 2011 OR when three (3) or more from your organization register and pay at the same time. (Online registration is not available for group registrations; please use the link below to download the form if you plan to register as a group.) Credit: Receive a certificate and 7 credit hours towards C.P.M./CPSM®/CPSD™ certification / recertification. Books/Training CDs:: 1 Free Training CD (a $195 value) and printed handouts for each Registration. Also, books are available during registration only: RFP Handbook & Neglected, (But Important) RFP Practices books: $105 ($100 discount), Can’t Attend? A Manual Package w/CD $295 to members/$395 to non-members, Books $205 (Please note: Attendance at the event is required for continuing education credit.) Registration: Online registration will be available soon. The link will be posted on this website (www.ismmmg.org). Seating is limited, so reserve your seat today! Down load and Complete the form and fax it to 480-752-7890, or email it to mmetcalfe@ism.ws and copy Karl.Harward@slcgov.com , fax 801-535-6618. Please use the link below to to download the registration form. 2011 Seminar The Materials Management Group is proud to have been recognized by ISM for the 2008,2009 and 2010 Group & Forum Excellence Award. MMG Sponsored Workshops at ISM 2010 Annual International Conference San Diego April 25-28 Details [updated 4/9]