The BD Guild November 9th meeting at Haworth’s cutting-edge showroom in downtown Los Angeles put management’s view of business development on the hot seat exploring “Defining Success: Business Development from Management’s View”. The panel was as experienced as it was diverse: Cathy Orquiola, Division Manager of PCL Construction Services; John Passanante, Western Region Leader of…Read More
Making the Most of Your Association Memberships
BD Guild September 26th meeting addressed a topic that goes to the core of most business development strategies: Making the most of your trade association memberships. Most would generally acknowledge the “why” and “how to”, but the panel which consisted of seasoned BD professionals and entrepreneurs peeled away the layers and got to the heart…Read More
May Meeting Preview/CBD Certification Update
With about a month remaining until the latest addition of The Business Development Guild’s Meeting Series, it’s time to give a little preview of what is in store! On the 23rd of May, a “Member’s Meeting” will be taking place at the Esplanade at the Biltmore from 3PM to 6PM. In terms of what is in…Read More
March Meeting Thoughts
Although March Madness is heading to the desert in less than a week’s time, there was no real madness to report of at the latest installment of The Business Development Guild! Tuesday the 21st set the scene for a member meeting amongst a panel and attendees at the Esplanade Center at the Biltmore. More than 75 attendees…Read More
March Meeting Madness – Going To Market Strategies
Here’s to a BD Guild meeting coming up soon! On March 21st, “The Business Development Guild” will be hosting yet another thought provoking exchange with the topic of “Going to Market Strategies” at hand. “Business Development and Operations have different but equally important roles and perspectives”. This statement sets up a riveting conversation to be had about…Read More
January’s Member Meeting: Follow-Up
New year, new meeting! The Business Development Guild is thankful to start off 2017 with a new location for member meetings going forward. Special thank you to the Esplanade for hosting previous events, as they were always a great success! The new setting for meetings brought some extra perks this go around, with features such…Read More
Get Ready For Our January Member Meeting the 24th!
We are kicking off 2017 with a topic near and dear to many – giving back as part of a corporate model. Come listen, learn and engage on giving back initiatives and how individuals and companies have maintained this approach to the community, employee engagement, good will and business development. Recent meetings have been riveting…Read More
CHEERS TO OUR HOLIDAY MEET-UP!
Thank you to Virtu Honest Craft for hosting The Business Development Guild’s “Members Only and Advisory Board Holiday Meet-Up”! The stage was set with a gorgeous outdoor patio, wine and appetizers, and some insightful conversation amongst all the attendees. Advisory board members and BD Guild members were greeted by the likes of Joe McGovern and Sue…Read More
Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Overcoming Adversity, Re-Building Your Brand
What Happened: 10/25 Meeting The latest installment of the Business Development’s meeting series happened on Tuesday, October 25th at the Biltmore Financial Center. With over 65 attendees this go around, there was engaging conversation amongst the panelists and viewers over the subject of how to repair damaged relationships. With multiple perspectives being highlighted over the hour and…Read More
Upcoming BD Guild Meeting the 25th!
Clear some space on your calendar because the Business Development Guild is having a meeting this next Tuesday! We’ve all been there. No matter whom you are – how sophisticated, advanced, or smart you may be, we can make a grand assumption that you and/or your organization have had to face and overcome (real or…Read More