The Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP) is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan association of procurement practitioners, established in 1958 to improve and assist public purchasers through legislative advocacy, research, education and other services. The membership includes employees in Virginia state, city, local governments, educational institutions, and special authorities.

President's Message

Kelly Okken, CPPB VCO VCCO

There is still time to register for the 2012 VAGP/CAPA Reverse Trade Show!

Please plan to join us and register for the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing's (VAGP) and the Capital Area Purchasing Association's (CAPA) Reverse Trade Show on May 23, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Look what your low cost event registration includes:

• Access to the Public Agency Expo Hall
• An educational session designed for vendors, "How to Sell to the Commonwealth"
• Lunch in the Event Dining Hall
• Company link included in VAGP's Online Virtual Trade Show, complimentary for one year
• Listing of your company in the Reverse Trade Show Directory to be distributed to over 1,200 VAGP & CAPA Members

Click here for current list of this year's Public Agency Exhibitors, registration information and complete event details!

The event is designed specifically for vendors and provides great opportunities to promote your business in one convenient location. Vendors will have the opportunity to network with many public procurement professionals representing state agencies, cities, local governments, universities, colleges, school districts, specialized agencies and authorities all at one time.