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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:31:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EPC - Buyer - Q2 2026 Newsletter</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Maven Pro', -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"&gt;This quarter’s Empire Procure Connect (EPC) update highlights important platform news, newly available contracts, training opportunities, and resources designed to help local buying units make the most of cooperative purchasing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Maven Pro', -apple-system, 'system-ui', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"&gt;Whether you’re new to Empire Procure Connect (EPC) or a seasoned user, these updates are intended to support your day‑to‑day purchasing needs and help you stay informed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-06-08T16:06:08Z</dc:date>
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