Business Development Institute

 
The Business Development Institute (BDI) prepares entrepreneurs to capitalize on business opportunities by offering a variety of programs that hone skill sets and develop business relationships.

For more information, contact Fernando Velasquez (Director of Programs) at 213-689-6968 / fvelasquez@scmbdc.org.

Click here to download the flyer (PDF).
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COMMUNICATION
SKILLS LIVE!

Participants are recorded while delivering a presentation, with instant feedback from Professor Yolanda Kirk from USC’s Marshall School of Business.  Also, available for Corporate Members. Click here for more information.
  30 SECOND MBE

Ongoing video series of newly SCMBDC-certified MBEs introducing their company in 30 seconds or less. Distributed to corporate representatives and MBEs monthly. Click here for more information.
TOASTMASTERS
INTERNATIONAL

Participants (both seasoned and novices) hone speaking and leadership skills on a bi-weekly basis. Click here for more information.
 
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Bi-monthly livestream focusing on practical steps for earning a contract with the federal government.
  ELECTRONIC RFPS &
REVERSE AUCTIONS

Featuring representatives from Fortune 500 corporations, this series focuses on “demystifying” the eRFP and sourcing process. Speakers also provide insight on doing business with their corporation.
  
"HOW TO" LIVESTREAMS
& WORKSHOPS

Practical, step-by-step livestreams/workshops on “how to” execute advanced business development strategies. Topics include:
• Joint ventures/strategic alliances
• Writing “winning proposals”
  
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MEET THE
BUYERS: ONLINE MATCHMAKING

1 on 1 online matchmaking session conducted via Skype. Introduces MBEs to corporate buyers, with potential in-person follow-up meetings.
POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS

An MBE Trade Fair featuring minority owned businesses as exhibitors and corporate members/MBEs as attendees, followed by a networking reception.
QUICK CONNECT

1 on 1 matchmaking events. Introduces MBEs to corporations, with potential follow-up meetings.




W.I.S.E.R.: WOMEN OF IMPACT, STRENGTH, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOLVE

Video series profiling Women of Impact, Strength and Entrepreneurial Resolve. Click here to view videos.
Experts speak on timely business issues, innovation and entrepreneurial challenges. Click here to view videos. 
BUSINESS
BASICS
 
Collection of links to useful business resources. Click here to view the links.
  
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WEEKLY EMAIL BRIEF

Features upcoming events, business opportunities and practical announcements. Click here to subscribe. View a sample weekly brief here.

CONNECTIONS
NEWSLETTER

Features MBE and corporate member success stories. Click here to subscribe. View past newsletters here.
EVENTS
CALENDAR

Click here for complete list of upcoming BDI programs.



 CONNECT WITH US

Connect with other MBEs and receive details on business opportunities and upcoming events.

 
  
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