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  • Gifts for Everyone – FY 2018 Federal Budget Strategies

    • April 25, 2018
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Industry trends
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    The federal government is flush with money, thanks to a $1.3 trillion fiscal 2018 funding package.  Contractors that take proactive steps now can benefit from this bonanza.  After 5 continuous resolutions and a government shutdown, it’s Christmas in April and the gifts are flowing.  This year, the surge in the fourth quarter will be much

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  • Mark Abel Keynote Speaker at APTAC 2016

    • April 8, 2016
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Business plans, Competitive research, Getting Started in Government, Strategic Planning
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    Mark Abel Keynote Speaker at APTAC 2016 April 8, 2016 Posted by: Abelmark Category: Business Development, Business plans, Competitive research, Getting Started in Government, Strategic Planning No Comments Mark Abel was an invited speaker at the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) Spring 2016 Conference in St. Louis, MO.  His keynote presentation was titled
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  • Top GovCon Trends in 2016

    • September 22, 2015
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Competitive research, Strategic Planning
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    Top GovCon Trends in 2016 September 22, 2015 Posted by: Abelmark Category: Business Development, Competitive research, Strategic Planning No Comments Today’s times represent an ongoing shift in the federal services marketplace.  The changes are broad and include shifts in technology; acquisition methods; and the economics of being a contractor with significant hurdles and barriers to
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  • Mark Abel Discusses Capture Strategy at APMP 2013 Atlanta

    • May 9, 2013
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Capture Management, Competitive research
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    Mark Abel Discusses Capture Strategy at APMP 2013 in Atlanta May 9, 2013 Posted by: Abelmark Category: Business Development, Capture Management, Competitive research No Comments Mark Abel presented at APMP Bid & Proposal Con 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia titled "Shaping the Requirement:  Influencing the Acquisition Before the RFP."  Creating competitive advantage is critical to separating
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  • APMP NCA Power Breakfast invites Mark Abel as Presenter

    • April 11, 2012
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Capture Management, Competitive research
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    APMP NCA Power Breakfast invites Mark Abel as Presenter April 11, 2012 Posted by: Abelmark Category: Business Development, Capture Management, Competitive research No Comments Mark Abel was a subject matter expert at the APMP-NCA power breakfast in April, 2012.   The National Capital Area (NCA) represents the largest chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals
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  • WashingtonExec Interview – Meet Mark Abel

    • May 7, 2011
    • Posted by: Abelmark
    • Category: Business Development, Business plans, Capture Management, Competitive research, Proposal Management, Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
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    WashingtonExec Interview - Meet Mark Abel May 7, 2011 Posted by: Abelmark Category: Business Development, Business plans, Capture Management, Competitive research, Proposal Management, Strategic Planning, Uncategorized No Comments Washington Exective interviews Mark Abel about his new business, April 2011.  Mark Abel is the founder and president of Castlemar Consulting, an advisory and business services firm
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