Letter from the founder

Small businesses deserve their shot at the $2 trillion government contracting market. But here’s the hard truth: while big corporations have teams of proposal writers, you’re trying to craft winning proposals between client calls and payroll deadlines.

The system feels rigged against small players

We started EnvZone in 2018 because we kept seeing the same story: brilliant small businesses losing contracts not because their solutions weren’t good enough, but because they couldn’t navigate the complex proposal process. Established players with deeper pockets and dedicated teams were winning by default.

Government contracting should reward innovation and value—not just whoever can afford expensive consultants.

Why we built both journalism and tools

That’s why we created two things that work together:

EnvZone journalism uncovers real stories behind entrepreneurial success, including the often-overlooked role government contracting plays in scaling businesses. We dig into the data, research public records, and share what’s really happening in this market.

Proposal Engine gives you the AI-powered tools to compete. What used to take weeks of consultant time now happens in hours, putting competitive proposal creation within reach of any small business.

Here’s our business model truth

Good journalism isn’t cheap, and neither is cutting-edge technology. Instead of charging you for articles or drowning you in ads, we’ve chosen a different path: Proposal Engine subscriptions fuel our journalism mission.

When small businesses succeed using our tools, they generate the resources we need to uncover and share more success stories. Your success literally powers stories that inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

What success looks like for you

Government contracting isn’t just about selling to agencies—it’s about accessing a market that values innovation, creates stable revenue, and often opens commercial opportunities. The companies we feature understand this.

You don’t need years of government contracting experience to succeed. You need the right tools, guidance, and inspiration from others who’ve walked this path before you.