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Federal Government Collects Record Individual Income Taxes in FY 2018; Still Runs $779B Deficit

The U.S. federal government set a record in individual income tax revenue in 2018, collecting more than $1.683 trillion from taxpayers, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released this month. The period reflects the…

October 22, 2018 • By Government Contractors Editorial Team
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LeadersNest Announces the 2018 FedFem Awards Winners

LeadersNest has announced the 2018 FedFem Award Winners, who will be honored at a special event on Thursday, October 25, 2018.  Here is what you need to know: FedFem Awards: The FedFem…

October 17, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors
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Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies To Merge Into L3 Harris Technologies

In an all-stock merger, Harris and L-3 Technologies merged to create the sixth-largest defense contractor in the U.S. The new company will be known as L3 Harris Technologies. The deal, with a value…

October 15, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors
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Google Will Not Bid for Pentagon’s $10 Billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud, or JEDI

Google has decided to not bid for the Pentagon's $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract known as JEDI. According to published reports, a Google representative stated that the contract may…

October 11, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors
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Defense Contractors: Delayed Contract Awards Slows Payments, Revenue Gains For Businesses

Congress has increased Defense spending in a number of areas, often exceeding what the DoD has requested. However, despite having a large amount of unobligated money, contract awards have been slow. Unobligated…

September 16, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors
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No Government Shutdown: Congress Passes Minibus Spending Bill To Keep Government Running Until December

The "minibus" appropriations, or spending bill, that was passed by Congress and is expected to be signed by President Trump, avoids a government shutdown for the moment. The bill is one of…

September 16, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors

What Is Marketing Automation?

Marketing automation is a form of CRM or customer relationship management. It is a software tool (typically cloud-based) that allows marketers to better manage their engagement with prospects and customers on communication…

August 20, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors

Why Do You Need Marketing Automation?

If you are interested in marketing automation for your business, government agency, or organization, then it is important to have a complete understanding of what is marketing automation, and why it is important,…

August 12, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors

To Be Competitive You Need To Hire The Right People

Being competitive and staying competitive are essential to any business. Search online and you will find an almost infinite number of people offering ideas and best practices. When I hear people ask…

April 30, 2018 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors

How Powerful Is the Financial Influence Game in Government Contracting?

How powerful is the financial influence game in government contracting? Do small businesses that want to grow and that do not want to be relegated to subcontracting roles, need to pay someone…

May 17, 2011 • By Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government Contractors

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