As we continue building momentum this summer, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued partnership with CommonWealth Purchasing Group. One of the things that makes CPG unique is the strength of our relationships—and over the past month that strength has been on full display.

On June 25, we had the privilege of hosting our CPG Advisory Board Meeting at the UMass Club in Boston. Our Advisory Board is comprised of respected community health center and Primary Care Association (PCA) leaders from across the country who generously share their time, experience, and strategic insight to help shape the future direction of CPG. Their guidance continues to ensure that everything we do remains focused on delivering greater value to our members and supporting the mission of community health centers nationwide. I am incredibly grateful for their thoughtful engagement and continued commitment to helping CPG grow stronger on behalf of the organizations we serve.

Following the meeting, we were fortunate to enjoy an unforgettable evening at Fenway Park, where our Advisory Board members attended the Yankees vs. Red Sox game. A special thank you goes to WB Mason and Peter Tripodi, Director of Corporate Accounts, for their outstanding hospitality and generosity in hosting us. It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships, continue meaningful conversations, and enjoy one of baseball’s greatest rivalries together.

As CPG continues to expand its national footprint, we remain focused on building strategic partnerships that provide meaningful value to our members beyond traditional group purchasing. That is why I am especially excited to announce one of our newest partnerships with the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA). NNOHA has long been recognized as the national leader in advancing oral health within community health centers, and together we look forward to identifying new opportunities to support health centers with valuable resources, educational programming, and innovative solutions. Partnerships like this reflect CPG’s ongoing commitment to becoming the premier strategic procurement partner for community health centers by connecting our members with organizations that help strengthen every aspect of their operations and patient care.

We are also making it even easier for members to connect with the CPG team. I am pleased to announce the launch of the CPG Text Line! Whether you have a quick question, need assistance locating one of our contracts, want information about a vendor partner, or simply need to reach us while you are on the go, you can now text us directly at (833) 454-3877. We hope this new communication channel makes connecting with CPG faster, easier, and more convenient than ever before.

Before I close, I also want to mention that we are about to enter one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for the CPG team—conference season! Over the coming months, we will be traveling across the country to attend many of the national and state conferences where our members and partners gather. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, hear what is happening in your organizations, and share the many exciting initiatives taking place at CPG.

We hope to see many of you as we kick off the season at the NACHC Community Health Institute (CHI) next month in Las Vegas. If you are attending, please stop by and say hello. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with our members in person, and we look forward to seeing you on the road in the months ahead.

Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in CPG. Every new partnership, every member conversation, and every initiative we undertake is driven by one goal: helping community health centers succeed by delivering greater value, stronger partnerships, and innovative solutions that support your mission. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to sharing even more exciting developments in the months ahead.

Thank you for being part of the CPG family.

Rich Napolitano
Executive Director & Senior Vice President
CommonWealth Purchasing Group

Building Stronger Partnerships. Delivering Greater Value. Advancing Community Health.