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???End of an Era at APMP: Rick Harris Announces Retirement??? ? After 14 incredible years as APMP’s CEO, Rick Harris, CP APMP will retire at the end of 2025. Under his leadership, APMP has experienced phenomenal growth—membership has grown from 3,000 members to over 14,600 in 79 countries, 21,000+ professionals are now certified worldwide and corporate memberships have increased from 18 to 450+. ? Rick’s impact goes far beyond the numbers. He built a thriving global community, and has made BPC US the must-attend event for our profession. His kindness and vision have left an indelible mark on APMP and the bid and proposal profession as a whole. ? We'd like to thank Rick for everything he's done for our association and community during his time as CEO. We will cherish his leadership through 2025 as we prepare for this next chapter. ? Please join us in celebrating Rick’s remarkable legacy and wishing him the very best in his well-deserved retirement! #proudtobeapmp

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Bittner to the APMP HQ team as your new Director of Membership! Melissa has been doing membership since she was a kid! She grew up at a local YMCA giving tours and bringing new families to the community. She currently lives in Shepherdstown, WV, and loves to eat local, shop local, and go to local farmers markets and dairy farms! Melissa is most looking forward to getting to know APMP members and supporting our amazing community! She would love to connect with you and say hello! Welcome to the team Melissa!

Rejection isn’t the end—it’s an opportunity to grow stronger. ?? In this profession, it's true that setbacks are inevitable. That dreaded rejection email can sting, but it’s also a chance to refine your approach, learn from the experience, and position yourself and your team for future success. ?? Here are some ways for you and your team to turn setbacks into steps forward: ?? Reflect and regroup. ?? Seek feedback and identify root causes. ?? Evaluate your approach and competitive positioning. ?? Document lessons learned. ?? Stay connected with customers. ?? And most importantly—embrace a growth mindset. Every rejection holds valuable insights that can fuel your next win. How do you handle setbacks in your bid and proposal journey? Are there any tips you would add? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments!

Be a Speaker at APMP's 2nd annual Leadership Conference on January 29th, 2025! We are currently seeking bold, actionable breakout sessions for Leadership Conference 2025! This one-day, forward-thinking virtual conference will unite global professionals at all levels to drive leadership innovation and share real-world strategies. Choose an industry-specific topic from the application or submit your own original idea!?The application is quick, and all submissions are due December 6th - submit yours today! This is your chance to shape the conversation, inspire growth, and be seen as a thought-leader by fellow professionals who are eager to elevate their leadership game. Submit your proposal today and be a part of this game-changing event! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eEk7ySJ4

And that's a Wrap on CBDC 2024! ? A huge thank you to our two premier-level sponsors, pWin.ai and Boost Win Rate, for their incredible support of CBDC 2024! Your commitment is instrumental in advancing capture and business development within our profession, empowering professionals to achieve new heights. We are grateful to partner with you in driving progress, innovation, and success! And thank you to our attendees! Without you, there would be no CBDC! Your devotion, engagement, and participation made this event one of the best yet! We're thankful for all of your support and hope you join us for our next event! Here’s to a fantastic CBDC, made possible by YOUR support!

Have you secured your spot for our next FREE webinar? On Tuesday, November 19th, ikaun is sponsoring this FREE webinar for everyone that's interested in winning more business by leveraging tech. Jason Noble and Alister Harwood are revealing innovative ways to optimize workflows and leverage AI for building personalized proposals that will resonate with your clients and improve your win rates! Not only will you learn tips and strategies to streamline your proposal workflows, but this will also free up more time in your busy schedule for more tailored customization. The opportunity is there- join us to learn how to grab it! Secure your spot at the link in the comments

Your Expertise Could Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders – Apply to Speak at APMP’s 2nd Annual Leadership Conference! Do you have game-changing leadership strategies? We want to hear from you! APMP’s 2nd Annual Leadership Conference is taking place virtually on January 29th, 2025, and we’re looking for passionate speakers to lead breakout sessions that will inspire, challenge, and empower bid and proposal professionals worldwide. This is your chance to share your expertise with a global audience that's eager to elevate their leadership skills. We’re looking for innovative presentations on: Leadership development and skills for growth Building high-performing, collaborative teams Emerging trends shaping our industry Success stories that inspire innovation and action - Plus, we're open to original, creative topics you want to bring to the table! Ready to make an impact? Submit your topic now and be part of this exciting event. All submissions are due by December 6th, 2024.

Today, we honor the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of veterans who have served their country with courage and integrity. At APMP, we recognize the skills and resilience veterans continue to bring to the bids and proposals industry and beyond. Thank you to all veterans for your service, and for continuing to make an impact every day! Join the APMP Military and Veterans Affinity Group Meeting TOMORROW, November 12th, at Noon EST for a Veterans Day celebration with guest speaker and veteran Nicholas McCauley. All APMP members are invited to participate, listen, and learn. RSVP for the Veterans Day celebration here: https://lnkd.in/ebZib4UB

Is your capture process in need of a fresh perspective? THIS THURSDAY, we're bringing you a day full of virtual live sessions for Capture and Business Development Con 2024. You still have time to register and interact live, as well as stream the session recordings after the event. This handful of profound sessions is just a portion of the valuable insights you'll gain for tuning in on Nov. 14th. Read or swipe through below for a teaser of the Breaktrhough Approaches to help maximize your capture success! The BD Team of the Future: Reimagining Roles and Responsibilities in the Age of AI with Drew Hartley and Marty Humm What Do You Mean, "We Don't Do Capture"? with Della Quinn First Principles Thinking in Enterprise Sales: How to Win New Logos in 2024 with Konstantinos Papakonstantinou The Future of Game Changer Strategy: Leveraging Enterprise AI for Capture & Business Development with Mitsuhiro Seto The Power Playbook: Strategies for Navigating the Political World of Capture Management with Jeremiah Walker

BPC Dublin Call for Presenters is OPEN!??? We?are looking for dynamic speakers to lead sessions on the full spectrum of topics driving our profession forward—from proposal writing and pricing strategies to sustainability, government contracting, and so much more! This is your chance to bring real insights, actionable strategies, workshops, and hands-on learning to hundreds of peers eager to elevate their skills and knowledge. ???Whether you’re passionate about tech or want to dive into other critical areas of bids and proposals, we want to hear from you! ?? Selected speakers will receive: ???$100 off registration? ???CEUs/CPDs for your presentation? ?? Recognition as a?thought-leader?among fellow professionals! From interactive workshops to insightful sessions, we’re looking for presentations that EMPOWER YOUR PEERS to apply what they learn. Application takes less than 10 min. Join the lineup and be part of?BPC Dublin—submit your topic today! Link in comments!