Posts by Vanessa Lansdale
Employee Spotlight: Emily Ferrera
Employee Spotlight: Emily Ferrera This month’s employee spotlight features Emily Ferrera, Technical Writer at JetCo Solutions. Tell me a little bit about what you currently do at JetCo Solutions. As a Technical Writer, I curate proposals for clients to help with their government sales endeavors. This includes reviewing solicitations, drafting outlines, working with clients to…
Read MoreWhat Does the President’s Fiscal 2021 Budget Request Mean for Government Contractors?
The release of the President’s fiscal 2021 budget request gives insight as to how government spending might look between different agencies from October 2020 – September 2021. From budget cuts to $1.1 billion for cybersecurity efforts, the fiscal 2021 budget request contains detailed information and gives a glimpse into future government spending. Let’s dive in.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Tera Staten
Employee Spotlight: Tera Staten This month’s employee spotlight features Tera Staten, Capture Manager at JetCo Solutions. Tell me a little bit about what you currently do at JetCo Solutions. As a Capture Manager, I connect clients with each other and with contacts within the government industry. My day-to-day tasks vary, but I: Manage the bid…
Read MoreThe Client Experience: What It’s Like to Work with Us
One of the most common questions we receive when talking to potential clients is, “What is it like to work with you?” The answer to this question is multi-layered, but to put it simply: it’s all about you. Your experience with JetCo Solutions is personal, goal-oriented, and is tailored toward your needs. We measure our company’s success based on our clients’ success, so when you win, we win.
Read More2019: A Year in Review
2019: A Year in Review As 2019 comes to a close, we enjoy looking back on all that has been accomplished over the past year. From gaining new clients to expanding our team, 2019 was a year to remember. Here’s a brief look at what’s been happening at JetCo Solutions over the past year. Our…
Read More2020 Government Spending Status
2020 Government Spending Status It’s official. The final 2020 government spending status is in, and government funding is going up for nearly every agency. On Tuesday, December 17, the House approved a $1.4 trillion spending deal, finally setting spending levels for fiscal year 2020. Included in the spending deal is a 3.1% pay raise for…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Kate Dingeldey
Employee Spotlight: Kate Dingeldey This month’s employee spotlight features Kate Dingeldey, Senior GSA Specialist at JetCo Solutions. Tell me a little bit about what you currently do at JetCo Solutions. As the Senior GSA Specialist, I help companies get on a GSA Schedule. GSA is a contracting vehicle for the government. In simple terms, it’s…
Read More7 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a GSA Schedule
7 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a GSA Schedule The General Services Administration (GSA) connects federal purchasers with high-quality products through several contract vehicles. Having a GSA Schedule can help your company gain an additional revenue stream through government buying (GSA’s spending is around $42 billion per year.) It also allows you access to a…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Lauren Postma
Employee Spotlight: Lauren Postma This month’s employee spotlight features Lauren Postma, Technical Writer at JetCo Solutions. Tell me a little bit about what you currently do at JetCo Solutions. As a proposal manager and technical writer, I work with our clients to write full bid responses to the government’s solicitations. I conduct meetings and interviews…
Read More2019 Veterans Wish List Drive Results
2019 Veterans Wish List Drive Results This year, JetCo Solutions, along with several other West Michigan organizations, collected needed items for the residents of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The drive ran from September 27 to November 10 and individuals were asked to donate body wash, toothbrushes, tissues, mouthwash, and more to benefit Veterans…
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