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There's only one week left of the GovGains US early bird discount!! Register by Friday, February 21st at 5 PM EST and save $45💸 Plus, we have some exciting updates coming soon… Let’s just say this event is getting an upgrade and trust us, you'll be glad you registered early👀 Right now, you can get to know some of the trailblazing speakers here: https://lnkd.in/eUN4phDr Meet Tommy Benz! With 15+ years of experience in federal contracting, Tommy has successfully doubled federal portfolios, launched new verticals, and helped small businesses grow within the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program. As an advisor to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, he knows what it takes to navigate federal contracting opportunities. Tommy’s session will provide: ✔️ How the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program works and how to leverage joint ventures ✔️ Key strategies for finding the right mentor or protégé for your business ✔️ The critical questions to ask before forming a partnership Secure your spot today and score actionable strategies, tools, and connections to help you win more contracts and stay ahead of regulatory changes. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eu5MPQGa

The ROI of Investing in Your Proposal Team 🚀 How much impact can investing in proposal professionals really have? Sodexo found out and the results were staggering. Read the full case study and our blog interview with Danelle Morrow, CF.APMP here https://lnkd.in/eJuCgZp8 For every $1 invested in APMP, Sodexo saw a $6,224 ROI—a testament to the power of education, training, and professional development in proposal management. The ROI wasn’t just financial because it also boosted confidence, performance, and career acceleration across the team. 💡 Want to take your team from good to great? Start here: ✅ Use APMP’s data to advocate for more investment. Download the 2025 RFP Trends and Benchmarks Report for free here: https://lnkd.in/gWNxgjsJ ✅ Get your team APMP certified to enhance performance. ✅ Celebrate wins to boost morale and retention. ✅ Leverage APMP’s professional development resources. ✅ Encourage thought leadership to build expertise and confidence. ✅ Integrate APMP best practices into daily processes.

LESS THAN 10 ROOMS LEFT on our discounted room block at The Croke Park Hotel in Dublin!🚨 Your trip to join us at BPC Dublin in ONE MONTH will be made so much sweeter by staying on-site at the world-famous Croke Park Hotel! There are less than 10 rooms left, and they're going fast! Secure your discounted room before it's too late → https://lnkd.in/eDXeXXpv Here’s a look at some of the must-attend sessions designed to transform your approach to bidding, leadership, and AI: Leveling Up Your Leadership in the Bid and Proposal Industry with David Gray, CP APMP Great leaders don’t just manage teams—they inspire, strategize, and drive success. In this session, David Gray, CP APMP, past APMP Board Chair and brain behind the APMP Leadership Academy, shares insights on how to grow as a leader in the bid and proposal space. This session will equip leaders at all levels with the tools to lead with confidence. Benchmarking AI Adoption: Are You Keeping Pace, or Falling Behind? with Aida Rahim, Ph.D. and Anya Macleod (Sponsored by Loopio) AI is already transforming proposal teams, but are you using it effectively? In this data-driven session, you’ll benchmark your AI usage against 1,500+ response professionals, uncover common obstacles, and walk away with an AI adoption roadmap to maximize efficiency and impact. Generative AI Techniques for Knowledge Management and Information Gathering with Arvind Kumar Sinha AI thrives on data—but is your knowledge structured for success? In this session, Arvind Kumar Sinha, a leader in digital transformation, will show you how to prepare your knowledge management systems for AI integration. Learn how to extract valuable insights, organize data, and improve AI-driven decision-making in bids and proposals. Clear, Concise, and Compelling: Improving the Persuasiveness of Your Proposals with Andy Jeffs (Sponsored by Upland Qvidian Winning proposals aren’t just about compliance—they need to persuade. This session introduces Dr. Tom Sant’s proven methodologies for crafting clear, compelling, and client-focused proposals that stand out. Andy Jeffs, a 30-year industry veteran, will share practical techniques to help you improve proposal quality and write with impact. Register for BPC Dublin here: https://lnkd.in/dawXUJGN

Bid and proposal professionals—if you use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, or CoPilot in your daily workflow, you can’t afford to miss this event. Trust us. 📅 The Office Power-Up: APMP’s Microsoft Workshop Day is just one week away! Join us on February 19 for a full day of expert-led workshops designed to help you work smarter, streamline processes, and maximize the Microsoft tools you rely on every day. 🔹 Meet some of our expert speakers: Leveling Up Your Proposal Game: Score Big with CoPilot with Yasmin Ismail, CP APMP, and Nick Wilbourn, CF APMP Discover how AI-powered assistance can transform your proposal process! With Yasmin's high-stakes experience and Nick's award-winning background, they will share practical insights on using CoPilot to help you and your team enhance productivity, improve accuracy, and free up valuable time. Optimizing Team Booklets Using Power BI and SharePoint with Oscar Martínez Valero Unlock the power of data-driven insights and seamless collaboration! With his devotion to ensuring the proper utilization of your business assets, Oscar will demonstrate how Power BI and SharePoint can optimize team workflows, streamline responsibilities, and enhance decision-making in your proposal process. Excel Superpower: Streamlining Proposal Workflows with Ché van Heerden Think Excel is just for spreadsheets? Think again! With Ché’s expertise and passion for technology, you’ll discover hidden Excel features that can streamline data management, automate tasks, and optimize your proposal workflows like never before. PowerPoint Methods for Winning Proposal Graphics with Gabrielle Holleran Proposal visuals matter! Gabrielle will teach PowerPoint techniques that help proposal teams create compelling, professional, and visually engaging graphics to stand out and win. As an educator with an extensive and diverse background in crafting impactful marketing materials, this session is not one to miss! Learn from the best and take your proposal skills & tools to the next level. If you can't join live, you can still register and have access to all session recordings until April 19th! Register using the link in the comments!!

🚨 Attention GovCon Professionals 🚨 In GovCon, the difference between winning the contract and coming in second place is razor-thin. The top players know that staying ahead means staying informed and educated. That’s why GovGains US is the must-attend event for business development, capture and proposal professionals who want to: ✅ Discover insider strategies to outcompete and win ✅ Learn from GovCon experts sharing actionable tactics ✅ Network with the decision-makers shaping the industry Your competitors will be in the room—gaining insights, making connections and getting an edge. Can you afford to sit this one out? Register now: Link in the comments #GovCon #GovernmentContracts #CaptureManagement #ProudToBeAPMP #FederalContracts

NEW Digital Event Digest: Catch up on The Leadership Conference 2025! The Leadership Conference for Winning Business Professionals was packed with value from some legendary leaders and speakers, and now, you can relive it all with our Leadership Conference Digital Event Digest! 📖 This virtual brochure outlines all the value attendees gained, featuring session highlights, key takeaways, and expert insights from top industry leaders. Attendees ➡️ Your event recordings and resources are available directly from the digest. Click and access everything you need to revisit sessions or catch up on what you missed. (Make sure you login with your APMP account credentials!) Missed the conference? ➡️ Get a taste of what you missed AND still register for full access! All recordings and resources are available until March 30th—but only if you register before then! Access the Digital Event Digest for The Leadership Conference for Winning Business Professionals here: https://lnkd.in/dGTvVkKY

FREE APMP WEBINAR THIS WEEK: Join Loopio’s Maggie Garratt, CF APMP, Stacey Lee CP APMP Chair, and Rick Harris, CP APMP CEO, on February 12th for an exclusive deep dive into the 2025 Loopio RFP Trends & Benchmarks Report. With insights and experiences from 1,500+ proposal professionals, this report uncovers the biggest trends shaping response management, industry performance benchmarks, and where APMP members stand against top-performing teams in 2025. Why this report matters: 1. The industry is evolving and this report helps explain how you can get ahead and stay ahead of your competition. 2. Benchmarking your team’s performance can help identify key areas for improvement. 3. Real data helps to shape your team’s strategy and decision-making in 2025. 4. See the stats that affect your profession AND the reason behind them, like how RFPs influenced more than a third of company revenue for the fifth year running! This FREE report is your industry playbook for optimizing your processes and driving better results, and this webinar will help lay the foundation for you. Don't miss it! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/d-z7jRie This webinar is FREE for APMP members and available for non-members to purchase for $75 USD.

U.S. federal contractors, SAVE $45 and register before February 21st! Want to maximize your wins for the remainder of FY25? You need to tune into GovGains US on March 26th. This one-day virtual event evolves around the entire US Government Contracting space with some of the top speakers in the game. 🎯 What to expect:   ✅ Regulatory Updates – Stay ahead of changes impacting federal acquisition   ✅ Win More Work – Improve your P-Win & competitive positioning   ✅ Proposal & Capture Best Practices – Strengthen your technical approach & compliance strategy   ✅ Industry Insights – Get the latest on acquisition forecasts & contracting trends   ✅ AI & Automation in GovCon – Learn how to streamline your proposal process   SAVE $45 by registering BEFORE Feburary 21st! Secure your early bird discount here: https://lnkd.in/eu5MPQGa

GovGains US is the must-attend virtual event for professionals of all levels who are navigating the complexities of U.S. government contracting. From evolving FAR & DFARS regulations to winning capture strategies, we’re bringing together industry experts, contracting officers, and business development pros to help you stay competitive and compliant.

Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing learning throughout your career and snag a seat at BPC Dublin. At just over 1 month away, BPC Dublin is shaping up to be future-forward and packed full of breakout sessions and learning opportunities to help you work smarter, collaborate better, and leverage AI to transform your processes. Join us in spotlighting these legendary sessions! Leveraging Enterprise AI for a Bid & Proposal Transformation Journey with Mitsuhiro Seto AI has become more than just automation. It’s the key for bid and proposal transformation. This session explores how organizations can integrate Enterprise AI to drive efficiency, enhance strategy, and stay competitive in an evolving landscape. Join Mitsuhiro's session to further understand the impact of enterprise AI in our profession. Thriving Together: Building Collaborative Cultures in Bid & Proposal Teams with Vicky Hampson Successful bid and proposal teams don’t work in silos. They thrive in cultures built on collaboration, respect, and clear communication. In this session, leadership expert Vicky Hampson will share how to break down barriers between bid teams, sales, and customer-facing roles to create seamless, high-impact collaboration that drives results. The Evolution of AI in Bid Management: From Assistance to Full Automation with Matthijs Huiskamp In this session, Matthijs Huiskamp, an expert in AI-driven bid solutions, will walk you through the three phases of AI evolution, from current applications to the future of autonomous bid management. AI is a supporting tool that's on its way to handling end-to-end bid processes with minimal human intervention. State of AI in Proposal Development & Trends for 2025 wth Amy McGeady, APP APMP Fellow, Mark Taylor, AP APMP, and Vishwas Lele Sponsored by pWin.ai AI in proposal writing is evolving faster than ever. What does the future hold? This session explores upcoming AI advancements, key adoption strategies, how AI maturity impacts success, and the skills needed to stay ahead in AI-driven proposal management. Cut the Comment & Version Chaos: Streamline Proposal Reviews Like a Productivity Genius with Ben Thomas Sponsored by @Ideagen Version control nightmares, lost feedback, and chaotic review processes, OH MY! You’re not alone. This session will show you how to cut proposal review times by 65%, streamline collaboration, and eliminate version chaos with smarter document management. AI’s Secret Weapon: Unifying and Preparing Your Knowledge for Success with Jennifer Cannizzaro and Ken Lebek A is only as powerful as the knowledge it can access. In this session, Jennifer Cannizzaro and Ken Lebek will share strategies to organize, unify, and prepare your organization’s data to maximize AI-driven success. View the full BPC Dublin agenda and soak in the value of what's to come in just over 1 month! You still have time to register and make travel arrangements 🧳 View the full agenda and register using the link in the comments