A Data-Driven Accelerator for High-Potential DMV Businesses

The Business Growth Initiative (BGI) helps select companies increase performance and valuation through structured diagnostic assessment, expert-led cohorts, and focused execution.
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* First step in being considered for the BGI pilot cohort.

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Proven Growth Framework

Methods that grow value

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Understand your current constraints

Problem and Opportunity

Closing the Regional Underperformance Gap

Established small and mid-sized businesses are the engine of the DMV economy. Yet, many underperform by an estimated 30% of their enterprise valuation potential due to persistent and quantifiable gaps in strategic planning, operational systems, and access to capital. BGI provides the structured, disciplined process necessary to systematically identify and close these gaps, converting underleveraged capacity into measurable enterprise value.

How BGI Works

Structured Growth.
Measurable Outcomes.

Step 1

Benchmark

Complete the BGI Diagnostic Assessment to identify and quantify 18 critical performance drivers.
Step 2

Align

Join a curated CEO Cohort for expert-led strategic planning and peer accountability.
Step 3

Execute

Follow a 12-Month Growth and Valuation Roadmap focused on implementation and metric attainment.
Step 4

Scale

Connect to strategic capital, partners, and regional opportunities at program completion.
Program Benefits: The CEO Advantage

Strategic Clarity, Accelerated Value

Value Clarity

Achieve clarity on your company's current enterprise value and prioritize critical growth drivers.

Structured Roadmap

Gain a definitive 12-month roadmap for scaling operations and increasing exit readiness.

Expert Network

Access experienced mentors and subject matter experts for focused strategic guidance.

Peer Accountability

Engage in confidential peer learning and problem-solving with other high-growth regional CEOs.

Funders Visibility

Obtain high-level visibility to regional funders, investors, and strategic partners at graduation.
Proof and Credibility

Proven Foundation. Regional Partnership.

Proven Foundation: The Business Growth Initiative is built on a structured program methodology that delivers measurable financial outcomes through focused execution and expert guidance. This methodology was successfully demonstrated in a prior regional pilot program where participants, after receiving strategic assistance and coaching, collectively reported:

  • Over $206 Million in annualized new sales.
  • Over 618 new and retained jobs.

Regional Partnership: BGI is launched in collaboration with the Greater Washington Board of Trade and select sponsors, aligning private sector execution with the critical goal of regional economic development.

Our Expertise

Tailored Services for Business Growth and Success

Gaining a deep understanding the problems that customers face is how you build products that provide value and grow. It all starts with a conversation. You have to let go of your assumptions so you can listen with an open mind and understand what’s actually important to them. That way you can build something that makes their life better. Something they actually want to buy.

Business Diagnostic Assessment

  • In-depth Performance Analysis
  • Strategic Gap Identification
  • Customized Action Plan
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CEO Cohort Participation

  • Peer Networking Opportunities
  • Expert-Led Workshops
  • Strategic Leadership Development
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Implementation Roadmap

  • Milestone Tracking Dashboard
  • Regular Progress Reviews
  • Adjustable Tactics for Scalability

Pilot Cohort and Scarcity: Enrollment is Limited to the Pilot Cohort

The inaugural BGI program is capped at approximately 50 established businesses across the DMV region. This limitation ensures a high-impact, focused engagement model. Consideration for the cohort is strictly determined by the submission and outcome of the initial diagnostic assessment.

Start Your Business Diagnostic Assessment

Complete the assessment to be considered for the BGI pilot.

Client Success Stories

Select Repurposed Case Studies from DMEP

BGI provided the clarity we needed to focus on our growth goals and opened doors to funding opportunities we never thought possible.
Michael Johnson
Thanks to BGI, our business finally has a structured roadmap for success; the results speak for themselves.
Laura Smith
The insights and mentorship we received from BGI have been invaluable in navigating the challenges of growth.
Emily Davis
Sponsors and Partners

Investing in Regional Economic Growth

The Business Growth Initiative is powered by the commitment of regional leaders dedicated to scaling high-potential businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should apply?
Owners/CEOs of established DMV businesses (typically 10-250 employees) with a clear, active commitment to structured, valuation-driven growth.

The cost involves a program fee which is offset by grants/sponsorship for pilot participants. Detailed pricing will be provided after the assessment.

CEOs commit to 1-2 full days per month for cohort sessions, plus execution time within their business.

Sessions are held at executive-level venues across the Greater Washington D.C. region (DMV).
Ready to Get Started?

Take the First Step Towards Growth

Start Your Business Diagnostic Assessment

Complete the assessment to be considered for the BGI pilot.

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