Business Development Institute, Inc

Breakthrough Brunch sparked some great conversations today!! ☕✨

Participants spent the morning learning practical onboarding strategies from Marcia Torres, Imagen Talent Solutions and walked away with valuable tools to help strengthen their onboarding processes from day one.

A big thank you to Marcia for sharing your expertise, thoughtful tips, and helpful handouts. Your insights will help businesses stay aligned, create stronger employee experiences, and implement onboarding best practices with confidence. 🙌

is the perfect time to recognize the drive, resilience, and impact of local entrepreneurs. Today, we’re excited to introduce BDI Member of (MPG). Jessica’s career is a clear example of what being driven really looks like. From day one, she’s pushed herself to learn, grow, and exceed expectations—even when others didn’t see the potential right away. She began her customer service journey at RadioShack in 2001, starting in an entry-level role and quickly rising through the ranks. Within three years, she helped turn one of the lowest-performing stores in the district into the #1 location. In a largely male-dominated environment, where expectations for a young woman were often low, Jessica stayed focused. She learned every product, every service, and leaned into every opportunity to lead. Her drive wasn’t just about proving others wrong—it was about proving to herself what was possible.

That mindset carried forward. After investing in her growth through leadership training with Dale Carnegie, Jessica joined MPG in 2010 in a support role. Within two years, she stepped into managing key accounts and began building her own book of business. Today, she thrives on building relationships and working with a team and company she truly believes in. Like many small business leaders, Jessica wears a lot of hats. Recently, MPG has taken on major operational changes, including a new backend system, website, and expanded services. The challenge has been real—but so has her response. By getting organized, embracing new project management tools, and learning to delegate and ask for help sooner, she’s kept the business moving forward.

MPG is a woman-owned, minority-owned, family-run business, and that foundation is what drives Jessica most. Built alongside her mother-in-law and now joined by other family members, the vision is clear: grow sustainably, expand services, and create something that lasts for generations. Jessica is driven not just by success but by building something meaningful, together.

BDI is member-focused and community-driven. Visit our website at bdiworks.org to explore our Membership levels and become part of a network of entrepreneurs who seek knowledge and opportunities to grow.

This year’s Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, and grow.

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://buff.ly/myRAg9U

Bringing on a new hire? Your onboarding process can make or break their success.
Join us for our upcoming session: How to Build an Onboarding Process That Works from Day One Through Day 90 and learn how to set clear expectations, support new team members, and build a stronger foundation from the start.

Designed for small business owners ready to grow their teams with intention.
📅 May 14, 2026 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
🔗 To save your spot, register today: https://buff.ly/DUGpqCW

Our April E-Newsletter is live and inside, you’ll find upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and grow, including:
➡️ Our upcoming this week April 9th — Where have you been in the last 20 years?
➡️ — our 3-day coastal experience for leaders April 22nd-24th
➡️ Workshops and programs supporting small businesses and procurement professionals and more!

As we reflect on 20 years of impact, we’re also looking ahead—and there’s no better time to get involved with BDI. Come for the connections. Stay for the community.

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