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2017 Higher Ed Procurement Survey
Thank you to those who attended our sold-out Higher Education Procurement Forecast on April 27! Don’t forget to take our program satisfaction survey!
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May 2017 
Events
Save the Date: SMPSVA Spring Social
May 18, 2017
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Chick's Oyster Bar, Virginia Beach, VA
Click here for more information or to register.
Right Person, Right Message, Right Time: Bringing Context to Content for Big Impact
June 13, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BCWH, Richmond, VA
Click here for more information or to register.
SMPS Meet
Our highlighted member this month is Emily Ripka! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to learn more about our members every month!
Name: Emily Ripka
Title: Marketing Manager
Firm: A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.
How has SMPS helped you in your career? SMPS has given me the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. I have learned a lot of valuable career information, made some amazing connections (and friends), and earned my CPSM.
What is tehe best advice you've ever received? Fake it 'til you make it!
Favorite vacation spot: A beach, with an umbrella, and a cocktail
Read all about Emily here!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome New Members!
Please join us in welcoming our two newest SMPS Virginia Chapter members:
Constance Whitney
NXL
Jennifer Byrd
2rw Consultants, Inc.
Sara Haubrock
HG Design Studio
SMPS Virginia's New Member Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, June 20, at 8am at The Fancy Biscuit. New member events are held every 6 months to celebrate our newest chapter members, allowing them to network with some of our board members, learn about chapter history, and talk about upcoming events.
