MPPA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Educational development through FREE workshops at general meetings.
- Discounted rates for NIGP seminars.
- Professional assistance in obtaining and maintaining certification.
- Networking and interacting with purchasing professionals throughout the State of Maryland.
- Funding assistance for educational training.
- Funding assistance for certification examination.
JOIN MPPA TODAY
- To join online (preferred method) with a credit card or check, click here.
- To join by mail, click here.
Questions about joining or about the organization? Contact the MPPA Membership Chairperson:
Darla Herbold, CPPO
Howard County Office of Purchasing
Phone: 410-313-6380
Fax: 410-313-6888
dherbold@co.ho.md.us
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
General membership meetings are usually held on the second Thursday every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at surrounding restaurants. A luncheon is provided for a modest charge followed by an educational workshop or speaker. For information about the next general membership meeting, check the upcoming events listings.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc. offers educational and training seminars designed for members to obtain professional certification status, including Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB). For more information, refer to the Education section of our web site.
