Summer is upon us! Kids will be getting out of school, pools will be opening, and folks will be heading off to vacation soon. Summer brings a vibe that for lack of a better word just feels lighter. That said, summer also brings a lot of planning and logistics with it. Vacation spots, lawn mowing, […]

As a small business, every decision we make has to count. Time, money, and energy are precious resources, and that reality was especially clear this time last year. In January 2025, Catalina Associates was starting the new year with our first prime government contract fully ramped up. After spending the fall preparing for and launching […]

Have you ever worked for a large company? I have. I sat in an office with the three members of my team, and I knew hardly anyone else. I went to work each day with strangers. The management team didn’t know who I was, and there was virtually no opportunity for me to take on […]

The weather in the DC area is dipping into its grey, windy, chilly season. Everyone is focused on completing all the urgent end of year tasks before enjoying (or surviving) a winter break at home. Here at Catalina, we always aim for a team holiday get together, but with employees scattered across the US and […]