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Don’t blink Don’t blink

If I were to give a short bit of advice to today’s procurement workforce, it would have to be “don’t blink.” The time spent in a rewarding career will go by faster than you think.

byDarin Matthews, CPPO, CPSM, NIGP-CPP, Chief Procurement Officer

Dec 20, 2024

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits

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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset

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Community trust is a firefighter's greatest asset Community trust is a firefighter's greatest asset

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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

byDr. Randall Bauer

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Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

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Traverse City's broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities Traverse City's broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

byGerald DeGrazia

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How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

byKatherine Osborne

Sep 13, 2024

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