Institute for Supply Management - Northern California

Hi All, I have an announcement to make. It has been my pleasure to communicate with you these last few years.


Dear ISM-Northern California Members,

Thank you for your membership and support over the years. We hope that you have enjoyed and found the webinars, company tours, speaker engagements from industry leaders, networking happy hours and dinners to be educational and valuable.

Despite many years of creative efforts to increase activities, company and community engagements, and overall membership value, the organization has seen a steady decline in membership. As such, the board has decided to dissolve ISM-Northern California, Inc. affiliate at the end of August 2018.

Please reach out to Melanie Larimer ([email protected]) at ISM Global should you have questions regarding this and/or your membership dues. For information on Continuing Education Hours for your CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., or A.P.P. certifications, visit the Institute for Supply Management’s website or opt-in here to receive communications on local procurement/negotiation courses.

Again, thank you for your membership and support over the years. We wish you continuous success in the field of Supply Management.

Best,

ISM-Northern California

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