October 2025

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News and Announcements

We are thrilled to announce that Lisa Goodman, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB has recently joined 1GPA as our newest Procurement and Contract Officer!

Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in municipal procurement, contracting, and compliance from her time at City of Tempe, AZ. Her extensive background makes her an incredible addition to our team as we continue to grow and strengthen the services we provide to our members and vendors.

We have a BLOG!

1GPA is proud to present ProcurePower - a blog we created to serve as a trusted source of knowledge and insight into the wonderful world of public procurement!

Whether you are a procurement professional, school district administrator, or public sector partner, ProcurePower is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and thought leadership to help you make informed decisions. Stay tuned for regular posts featuring expert commentary, success stories, and key developments impacting cooperative purchasing and beyond!

The Importance of Your Portal Account

1GPA launched the Member Portal and Vendor Portal to streamline the way in which you can access information! We've housed all the important data you look for on a daily basis in one single location to make using 1GPA even easier. 1GPA Member's and Vendor's are highly encouraged to request a Member or Vendor Portal account by clicking this link. As always, our team is happy to assist you through this process so please contact us!

In the Spotlight

How an Emergency Notification System Can Help Retain Student Enrollment and Funding

Centegix 25-07P-09 Safety and Security Products, Services and Systems

School enrollment numbers in American public schools are declining. Student and staff safety is one of the most prevalent concerns negatively impacting school enrollment in the United States. Enrollment decline is a complex challenge with serious implications, including reduced school funding, lower teacher retention, poor student learning outcomes, and struggling communities. Continue reading...

Could Financial Education Transform a Student’s Future?

Wezeka #25-12P-03 Student Financial Educational Programs

Financial education equips students with the real-world skills they need to make smart money decisions and plan for their futures. Yet, many schools might overlook this essential subject or believe financial education is one-size-fits-all. Continue reading...

Funding Success Starts with Readiness

Anese & Associates #25-14P-01 Grant Consulting and Other Research Services

In today’s challenging funding landscape, organizations at the forefront of impactful change need collaborative partnerships and capacity-building “navigators” with the expertise to achieve sustainability and scaling to meet community needs. Continue reading...

Collaboration Creates Success

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Reach out to a member of our team today and find out what it takes to be an evaluator for 1GPA!

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