Richmond, Virginia May 8, 2018 (Issuewire.com) - The Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) is hosting the 14th Annual SWaMfest October 3rd and 4th at the all-new Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA.
“We are excited to host SWaMfest for the first time in the Shenandoah Valley, at an all-new venue. We’ve learned over the years that SWaMfest travels well, and we expect the same this year in Harrisonburg, the home of James Madison University”, said Mark Cartwright, assistant director of procurement for supplier opportunity at Virginia Tech, and chair of the VASCUPP Supplier Diversity Advocacy Committee.
This year, the SWaMfest theme is BEYOND, where the workshops, sessions, speakers, and content seeks to push comfortable boundaries and go beyond the status quo, beyond mediocrity, beyond business-as-usual, and beyond the horizon by exploring what tomorrow may hold. The event kicks off October 3 with vendor fair that showcases businesses and procurement organizations from across the Commonwealth and encourages the growth and development of meaningful business connections. On October 4, the event will feature keynote presentations, breakout seminars, and powerful networking opportunities.
Chris Beahm, chair of the 2018 SWaMfest planning committee and senior buyer at James Madison University says, “There are 5 powerful drivers impacting every organization at every level, which is workforce development, technology, marketing and sales, supplier diversity, and logistics. We plan to address these areas and, hopefully, attendees will walk away with innovative strategies.”
Tickets may be purchased online at swamfest.com
The Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals provides opportunities for Virginia’s public colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education to address and share information regarding the procurement process. VASCUPP’s structure promotes increased opportunities for cooperative procurement among institutions of higher education and professional development among its members. VASCUPP is committed to helping Virginia’s small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses remain strong, vibrant and successful while connecting them to our Purchasing Power.
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