About
Founded in 2003, the APMP Greater Midwest Chapter services Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our mission is to supplement the APMP membership through engaging content, professional development opportunities, and networking events.
Membership
By joining the Greater Midwest Chapter, your gain access to continuing education, networking and certification preparation opportunities in addition to APMP offerings. Sign up for membership via APMP.org.
Certification
APMP offers four levels of certification for bid and proposal management professionals. Learn more about certifications at APMP.org.
Chapter Offering

Programs
Annual programs to support member growth, certification achievement, job placement and cover membership-associated costs.

Resources
Articles, podcasts and networking groups specific for proposal management professionals.

Events
Virtual and in-person events to support continued education and networking.
Latest Posts
From Studio to Stage: How Proposal Managers Are the Producers Behind Sales Performance
Corey Palkowski and Todd Packer, CF APMP An APMP Greater Midwest Chapter Mentor–Mentee CollaborationIntroduction: Strategy Behind the Spotlight Musicians and proposal professionals operate in...
Letter from Your Incoming 2026 Chair
Dear APMP Greater Midwest Chapter Members, As I prepare to begin my term as President of the APMP Greater Midwest Chapter on January 1, 2026, I am filled with a sense of excitement and gratitude....
Next-Level Performance Reviews
By Mercedez Thompson, MA, CP APMP, Shipley BDC Early in my career, I didn’t give performance reviews much thought. They felt generic, and I was confident that I was performing well. Nothing seemed...


