Group Purchasing Advantage

08/25/2026

Our team had such a great time meeting everyone at this years conference!!! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to see us!

08/21/2026

The Art of Savings 🎨💙
We’re bringing “The Art of Savings” to the Missouri Healthcare Association Conference!

Come visit Group Purchasing Advantage (GPA) at Booths #705 & #804 and meet Christine Lakamp and the GPA team.

We’ll show you how we help healthcare organizations:

✨ Reduce supply costs
✨ Simplify purchasing
✨ Increase visibility into spending
✨ Identify new opportunities for savings

Whether you’re already a GPA partner or simply curious about how we help healthcare providers save time and money, we’d love to connect!

And yes… we’re putting our own spin on “The Art of Care.” 🎨

📍 Missouri Healthcare Association Conference
🎨 The Art of Care → The Art of Savings
📍 Booths #705 & #804

We can’t wait to see you in Missouri!

08/10/2026

🍽️ Plate & Plan is almost here!

Registration emails have been sent out to our clients! Please check your inbox for your sign-up information. If you haven’t received your email, or if you have any questions, please reach out and let us know—we’re happy to help.

It’s not too late to sign up! We’d love to have you join us for a day of great food, collaboration, fresh ideas, and planning for continued success together.

We can’t wait to see everyone next week! 💙

08/04/2026

Great option for CNA training! Check them out!

🏥 Build a stronger CNA workforce without waiting on outside class schedules.

Constant turnover can make training expensive, unpredictable, and difficult to manage. The CareLink Facility Partnership Program gives your facility a more flexible way to keep employees moving through CNA training as staffing needs change.

📍 Especially valuable for rural facilities
🏢 Built for single locations and multi-facility organizations
📈 Designed to create a consistent, year-round CNA pipeline

Ready to learn more?

📧 [email protected]
📞 918-490-1006

07/29/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Victoria! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Victoria Nguyen Walker, our incredible Client Success Representative! Your dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to providing exceptional support make a difference every day. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the GPA family.

Please join us in wishing Victoria a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, laughter, and an amazing year ahead! 🥳🎂💙

07/22/2026

What an incredible day at the 2026 Sysco Summit! 💙

We loved hosting such an amazing event alongside Sysco and are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us. It was a pleasure connecting with so many wonderful people, building new relationships, and strengthening existing partnerships.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to spend time with the GPA team. We’re excited about what the future holds and look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence.

Here’s to great partnerships, meaningful connections, and an exciting year ahead!

07/19/2026

🎉 Happy Work Anniversary, Kaitlyn! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating our Creative Director of Sales, Kaitlyn, and all she brings to the GPA team. Your creativity, leadership, passion, and dedication continue to inspire those around you and help drive our success every day.

Thank you for your hard work, innovative ideas, and commitment to serving our members, vendors, and team. We are grateful for everything you do and excited for another great year ahead!

Join us in wishing Kaitlyn a very happy work anniversary! 💙✨

07/17/2026

The countdown is on! ♠️

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the 2026 GPA Healthcare Summit: Stacking the Deck for Success next week!

This year’s summit is packed with valuable educational sessions, networking opportunities, and industry insights designed to help you and your team succeed.

Continuing Education Credits:
♦️ Administrators: 6 CEU hours
♣️ Dietary Managers: 7 CEU hours

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone next week for an engaging and rewarding event. Safe travels, and we’ll see you soon!

07/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Regional Manager, Tommy Hughes, to the GPA team! 👏

We’re excited to have Tommy on board and look forward to the experience, leadership, and dedication he brings to our customers and partners. We can’t wait to see all he’ll accomplish in this new role.

Welcome to the team, Tommy! We’re glad you’re here! 🎉

07/07/2026

🌡️ Beat the Heat, Keep It Cool! ❄️

Summer temperatures can put extra strain on your walk-in coolers and freezers, and a small issue today can quickly turn into a costly repair tomorrow.

Take a few minutes to:
✅ Check temperatures
✅ Inspect door seals and gaskets
✅ Clear fans and vents
✅ Watch for frost or ice buildup
✅ Listen for unusual noises
✅ Check for signs of wear or leaks

If something doesn’t seem right, don’t wait for a breakdown. GPA can connect you with trusted local HVAC professionals to help keep your operation running smoothly all summer long.

📞 Reach out to the GPA team today if you need assistance!