We are pleased to announce the launch of the BD Quarterly – a publication for members of The Business Development Guild. Here we will update you with what the BD Guild is delivering to its members and communities. Updates and feedback from meetings, events, conferences, and Certified Business Developer Classes. We also know members are…Read More
Business Development Guild Unveils Definition of Business Development
One of the primary reasons The Business Development Guild was established was due to the fact that the profession was misunderstood and underrepresented. It starts with the basic questions “What is Business Development and What does a BD professional do?” One would think by the eve of 2020 there would be broad based agreement. That is…Read More
Business Development Guild Graduates Certified Business Developer Class of 2019!
The BD Guild is excited to announce and salute the Certified Business Developer Class of 2019. This the third graduating class of the CBD program and the program continues to evolve. The class of 18 professionals was an eclectic mix of background and experience. From those just getting started in the BD profession to those…Read More
Industry Professionals Gather At Business Development Leadership & Strategy Symposium
The Business Development Guild hosted its Second Annual Business Development Leadership and Strategy Symposium at the offices of RC Lurie on November 5th. Over 100 BD and Operational professionals gathered to listen and learn from fellow industry executives and leaders on a range of critical subjects. It also honored one if its own – A Lifetime…Read More
Certified Business Developer Module 4
The 2019 Certified Business Developer class entered the home stretch with Module 4 on August 20, 2019. The topics went to the core of the profession. Developing and Communicating Business Development Budgets was taught by Danielle Feroleto, President of Small Giants. Jennifer Delaporte, Director of Business Development for Pepper Construction completed the afternoon by instructing…Read More
CBD Blog June 30, 2019
The Certified Business Developer Class of 2019 is underway, having completed Modules 1 and 2. The class kicked off with the Anatomy of a Pursuit featuring Mike Brinkley of Land Advisors, Jennifer Frost of Vanir and Lisa Kane of Siegel + Gale. The team gave a deep dive of all that went into the Maricopa…Read More