New York Chapter: BDPros

5th Annual BDPros Golf & Tennis Event
2025-05-19 | Knollwood Country Club, Knollwood Road Extension, Elmsford, NY, 10523, United States
Sponsorship Opportunities are now available:
•Become a BDPros Golf Sponsor

•Purchase General Tickets

Foursomes
Twosomes
Single Golfer
Tennis Tournament
Cocktail Dinner Only

Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: Knollwood Country Club
Check out last year’s event highlights!

The BDPros Golf Outing is our marquee event of the year, drawing an incredible turnout and providing a fantastic opportunity to showcase your company and connect with key industry professionals.

What’s New This Year?
We’re raising the bar by introducing a tennis tournament and bocce ball activities alongside our celebrated golf event and clinic—offering even more ways to connect and engage.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on the course!

BDpros Education Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-06-02 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-06-16 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-06-30 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-07-14 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-07-28 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-08-11 14:00 - 14:45, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Virtual
The IBDPros Education Committee meets every 2 weeks.
For more information on Education Committee, please reach out directly to our team:
BDPros Education Committe Co-Chairs
Marvin Diaz Jr.
Email: marvin@singletakecreative.com
Warren C. Hershkowitz
Email: warren@squarefootadvisors.com

BDpros Membership Committee Meeting
2025-05-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-02 11:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Virtual
The IBDPros Membership Committee meets every 2 weeks.
For more information on Membership Committee, please reach out directly to our team:
BDPros Membership Committe Chair
Kevin Zalewski
Email: kevin.zalewski@yahoo.com

BDpros Advisory Board Meeting
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The BDPros Advisory Board meets monthly.
For more information on BDpros, please reach out directly to info@ibdp.org or reach out to our membership chair Kevin Zalewski at kevin.zalewski@yahoo.com

BDPros Members Only Lunch Series with BD Leader John Perez
2025-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Wells Fargo, 30 Hudson Yards – 63rd Floor, New York, New York, 10001, United States
BDPros Lunch Series with BD Leaders
Tuesday, June 17th, 202512:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Wells Fargo

30 Hudson Yards – 63rd Floor – Madison Conference Room
New York, NY 10001

We are excited to welcome you to our bi-monthly BDPros “Lunch with a Business Development Leader”. This series connects motivated and success-driven BD professionals, at all levels with accomplished Business Development leaders. The small intimate group will allow the participants to connect and grow through storytelling and a Q&A session in an inclusive and relaxing atmosphere over lunch.
Guest Speaker: John Perez
Mr. Perez is a seasoned construction and facilities management professional with more than 35 years of leadership and technical expertise across multiple sectors. He has successfully developed and implemented market penetration strategies, driving growth and high EBITDA in project and facilities management. From 1988 to 2013, John specialized in healthcare and life sciences before expanding his technical expertise to commercial office, cultural arts, higher education, hospitality, industrial, mixed-use, nonprofit, retail, themed entertainment, transportation, and ultra-high-end residential sectors. As a Profit Center Leader, he is responsible for business development, staff recruitment, and professional coaching across national markets. John excels in optimizing profitability, utilization, and strategic gap analysis to ensure a balanced and successful project portfolio.

Seats are limited to BDPros members only, so secure your spot today!
Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.
Event Host:

BD Networking Breakfast June 18th
2025-06-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Henricksen, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10018, United States
***⚠️ ATTENTION: If you see the following error message when placing your order: “There was an error processing your order. Please check for…..” PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE – Your order has most likely been received successfully. If for any reason your order did not go through, our team will reach out to you directly. We’re aware of this issue and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it. Thank you for your patience!

Guests are welcome!
Our monthly breakfast is an opportunity to bring BDPros members, colleagues, clients, and other BD professionals together in order to foster a greater sense of community, make connections, and learn more about NYC’s business development professionals.

Location:

Henricksen
1040 Avenue of the Americas – 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Agenda

Check-in and Breakfast
Networking and Mingling
Group Announcements and Welcome Address by BDPros Board Member
Breakout into Coffee Chats
Close-out

Member Tickets – $15 and Non-Member Tickets – $30

BD Networking Breakfast July 16th
2025-07-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Mohawk Group, 125 West 25th St, 6th Floor, New York, 10001, United States
***⚠️ ATTENTION: If you see the following error message when placing your order: “There was an error processing your order. Please check for…..” PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE – Your order has most likely been received successfully. If for any reason your order did not go through, our team will reach out to you directly. We’re aware of this issue and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it. Thank you for your patience!

Guests are welcome!
Our monthly breakfast is an opportunity to bring BDPros members, colleagues, clients, and other BD professionals together in order to foster a greater sense of community, make connections, and learn more about NYC’s business development professionals.

Location:

Mohawk Group –
125 West 25th St, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Agenda

Check-in and Breakfast
Networking and Mingling
Group Announcements and Welcome Address by BDPros Board Member
Breakout into Coffee Chats
Close-out

Member Tickets – $15 and Non-Member Tickets – $30

BDPros Summer Social – A BD Gives Charity Event
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 547 West 47th Street New York, NY 10012, 547 West 47th Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
***⚠️ ATTENTION: If you see the following error message when placing your order: “There was an error processing your order. Please check for…..” PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE – Your order has most likely been received successfully. If for any reason your order did not go through, our team will reach out to you directly. We’re aware of this issue and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it. Thank you for your patience!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
547 West 47th Street New York, NY 10012
Join the BDPros community for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and purpose at our Summer Social on Wednesday, July 30th. We’ll be gathering at the beautiful rooftop space at 547 West 47th Street, a stunning new condominium in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen with skyline views and summer vibes.
Enjoy great company as we bring together NYC’s business development professionals for a night of meaningful connections and fun.
This summer, we’re proud to support Children of Promise, NYC as our charitable partner.
Children of Promise, NYC supports children affected by parental incarceration through education, mentoring, and emotional care. Their holistic approach addresses the unique needs of these children, empowering them to thrive despite challenging circumstances.
There will be an opportunity to donate at the event, but if you’d like to do so now, you can donate directly at https://www.cpnyc.org/donate. You may also scan the QR code below to donate from your mobile device.

DONATE TO CPNYC HERE

Register now— don’t miss this opportunity to mix, mingle, and make a difference!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOST:

BD Networking Breakfast August 13th
2025-08-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Gibson Interior Products, 1239 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10001
***⚠️ ATTENTION: If you see the following error message when placing your order: “There was an error processing your order. Please check for…..” PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE – Your order has most likely been received successfully. If for any reason your order did not go through, our team will reach out to you directly. We’re aware of this issue and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it. Thank you for your patience!

Guests are welcome!
Our monthly breakfast is an opportunity to bring BDPros members, colleagues, clients, and other BD professionals together in order to foster a greater sense of community, make connections, and learn more about NYC’s business development professionals.

Location
Gibson Interior Products
1239 Broadway
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Agenda

Check-in and Breakfast
Networking and Mingling
Group Announcements and Welcome Address by BDPros Board Member
Breakout into Coffee Chats
Close-out

BD Networking Breakfast September 17th
2025-09-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Vari, 251 W 30th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
***⚠️ ATTENTION: If you see the following error message when placing your order: “There was an error processing your order. Please check for…..” PLEASE DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE – Your order has most likely been received successfully. If for any reason your order did not go through, our team will reach out to you directly. We’re aware of this issue and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is actively working to resolve it. Thank you for your patience!

Guests are welcome!
Our monthly breakfast is an opportunity to bring BDPros members, colleagues, clients, and other BD professionals together in order to foster a greater sense of community, make connections, and learn more about NYC’s business development professionals.

Location

Vari Showroom
251 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001

Agenda

Check-in and Breakfast
Networking and Mingling
Group Announcements and Welcome Address by BDPros Board Member
Breakout into Coffee Chats
Close-out

BDPros Members-Only Pop-Up on Governors Island
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Island Oyster, Carder Road, New York, New York, 11231, United States
Thursday, September 18th 20254:00 PM – 6:00 PMIsland Oyster– 146 Carder Road | New York, NY | 10004
Join us for an exclusive members-only evening at Island Oyster on Thursday, September 18th, from 4:00–6:00 PM.
Enjoy stunning waterfront views, great conversation, and the chance to connect with fellow BDPros members in a relaxed, casual setting. Our members-only events are designed to help you build new connections and strengthen existing relationships.
Food and beverages are not included but can be purchased at the venue.
A $5 ferry makes getting there easy. View the schedule and purchase ferry tickets here
Seats are limited to BDPros members only, so secure your spot today!
Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.
