NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE

Conferences - conferences are an integral part of the organization by allowing members to share "best practices and learn new skills. Naspo provides our conferences at no cost to our members because of the importance of bringing together our members and partners.hosted over twentyfive conferences and events.our conferences also host a naspo cares event in which members and staff participate in projects to give back to local communities.

Research and innovation - every year, r&i produces for member states a top 10priorities based on a survey of member states. These priorities drive theeducational opportunities naspo offers through out the year. The research and innovation team supports the development and administration of the procurement pulse blog. These outlets provide topical education to procurement professionals. The research team developed and delivered publications and webinars that were free and open to all public procurement professionals. Complimentary entry for all state members to access hundreds of market researchreports and services through procurement iq as part of their naspo membership.reports available through procurement iq cover price trends, market characteristics,negotiation questions, key rfp elements, and more. Naspo provides complimentary for all members to govwin. This market research tool provides access to 1.9 million company profiles, helping member research and qualiy bidders by examing track records in contracing with othre governmental entities. As part of their naspo membership, all state members have complimentary access to hundreds of market research reports and services through procurement iq. Reports avaliable through procurement iq cover price trends, market characteristics, negotitation questions, key rfp elements, and more.