New York Chapter: BDPros

IBDP Spring Social – BD Gives Charity Event
2024-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rodney’s Comedy Club, 1st Avenue, New York, New York, 10065, United States
IBDP Charity Event to support Laughter Saves Lives.
Laughter Saves Lives is a non for profit organization whose primary focus is to produce high-quality, comedy entertainment in memory of the 19 Firemen lost from FDNY Haz-Mat 1 on September 11th, 2001. In conjunction with Rodney’s Comedy Club, IBDP will be hosting our Spring Social as a Comedy event with Laughter Saves Lives to raise money for their organization while producing a fun, entertaining night out for the IBDP community.
Doors open at 6pm with the showing starting at 7:30pm. The show will be completed by 9pm.
$75 for members, $100 for non-members. Members, please log in to receive your member’s discount.
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BD Networking Breakfast March 27th
2024-03-27 08:30 - 10:30 | HOK Showroom, 5 Bryant Park 1065 Avenue of the Americas | 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Wednesday, March 27th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
HOK Showroom
5 Bryant Pk 6th floor, New York, NY 10018
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IBDPros Member's Only Pop-Up Event (April)
2024-04-10 15:45 - 17:30 | Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), West 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
IBDP Member’s Only Pop-Up Event
Free and for members only. Please log in to register.
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) at 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Come join our IBDP community at Moma to be inspired by art and network with your fellow members! This is a IBDP Members Only event and an opportunity to warm up for the panel event on the 23rd.
Food and beverage is not included, but can be purchased at the venue if you’d like.
Seats are limited.

BD Networking Breakfast April 17th
2024-04-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Henricksen, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Wednesday, April 17th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Henricksen Showroom at 1040, 6th Ave, 22nd floor, New York, NY 10018

IBDP Cultural Institutions Business Development Panel Discussion
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Cullman Education Center MoMA, West 54th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Cultural Institutions – Building relationships with a Business Development Approach
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Cullman Education Center MoMA
4 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019
Join us for a transformative evening filled with intellectual exchange and actionable insights at our panel discussion, ‘Cultural Institutions – Building Relationships with a Business Development Approach.’
This premier event brings together a diverse group of thought leaders and industry experts from the cultural sector. It aims to uncover the latest trends and strategies that could be utilized to foster partnerships, enhance visitor experiences, and ensure financial sustainability within the museum ecosystem.
Moderator:

Kris Collins, Managing Director at MGAC

Panelists:

Richard Stomber, Director of Building Operations at MoMA
Robert Williams, Senior Director of Construction at AMNH
Jhaelen Hernandez-Eli, Vice President of Capital Projects at The Met
Joseph Shatoff, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of The Frick Collection

Agenda:

Check-in
Welcome Address and Introduction
Panelist Introductions and Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion
Interactive Q&A
Closing Remarks and Future Directions

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POP UP EVENT – Five Iron Golf
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Five Iron – Herald Square, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
POP UP EVENT – Five Iron Golf
Golf season is officially here and IBDP is ready to play. Come join us at Five Iron – Herald Square and sharpen up your golf game as we prepare for our Fourth Annual Golf Outing. This event will be about networking while also swinging some sticks and having fun with the Business Development community.

The price of one ticket includes golf and food then there will be a cash bar there if you’d like to purchase beverages.

Everyone is welcome to attend.
Member Tickets – $40 and Non-Member Tickets – $60

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4th Annual IBDP Golf Event and Golf Clinic
2024-05-20 | Knollwood Country Club, Knollwood Road Extension, Elmsford, NY, 10523, United States
Save the Date for IBDP Annual Golf Event.
Sponsorship Opportunities are now available:
Become a IBDP Golf Sponsor
Proceeds to benefit the IBDP Education Foundation

BD Networking Breakfast May 29th
2024-05-29 08:30 - 10:30 | A-Metro, Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Wednesday, May 29th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: A-Metro at 200 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016

IBDP Lunch Series with BD Leaders
2024-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Glamour Decorating Showroom, Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
IBDP Lunch Series with BD Leaders
Tuesday, June 11th, 202412:00PM to 2:00PM
Glamour Decorating Showroom165 Madison Ave, Manhattan, NY 10016
We are excited to welcome you to our bi-monthly IBDP “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: Tracy J. Passarella
Tracy J. is a New York city-based licensed superintendent turned Senior Project Manager. With 10+ years of experience in the construction industry, she currently works for Gilbane Building Company and is an active member of Gilbane’s PRIDE Employee Resource Group.
Tracy serves on the Board of Directors for Build Out Alliance. Build Out Alliance supports andadvocates for the LGBTQ+ community within the design and build industry. She also serves asco-chair for the Special Events of Build Out Alliance which promotes community engagement by hosting social events and getting involved with volunteer opportunities.
Her goal in her work with Gilbane’s PRIDE ERG and Build Out Alliance is to help business leadership understand the advantage of creating an environment where employees feel safe and respected in the workplace.
Recognized as one of Crains NY Business- Notable LGBTQIA + Leaders, Tracy J. has the pleasure of speaking on the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the construction industry at various venues. Recently she has joined the LGBT CUNY Advisory Councill to mentor future industry leaders and is involved also with NYU Stern’s Real Estate Pride Roundtable.
Tracy J. is also a vice chair and active on the membership committee for the Gay Real Estate Group (G.R.E.G.) of New York. She won the Jack Osborn Award for her commitment and promotion of values and inclusivity of G.R.E.G.
Seats are limited to IBDP members only, so secure your spot today!
Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.

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BD Networking Breakfast June 26th
2024-06-26 08:30 - 10:30 | Haworth Showroom, Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10017, United States
Wednesday, June 26th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Haworth Showroom
125 Park Ave, New York, NY
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BD Networking Breakfast July 17th
2024-07-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Desiron Showroom, Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Wednesday, July 17th, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location:
Desiron Showroom
200 Lexington Ave #611, New York, NY 10016, United States

BDPros Summer Social – BD Gives Charity Event
2024-07-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Interface Showroom, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
BDPros Summer Social to support Ali Forney Center.
Come join the BDPros community at our Summer Social on Wednesday, July 24th to have a good time and create opportunities while supporting Ali Forney Center (AFC). The event will take place at the Interface Showroom, overlooking Fifth Avenue across the street from the Empire State Building. From their sprawling rooftop, we will enjoy breathtaking views of New York City.
$75 for members, $100 for non-members. Please log in here.
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OUR SPONSOR
SKYLINE BUILDERS GROUP

BDPros Lunch Series with BD Leaders
2024-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | WB Engineers+Consultants, Whitehall Street, New York, NY, 10004, United States
BDPros Lunch Series with BD Leaders
Thursday, August 15th, 202412:00 PM to 2:00 PM
WB Engineers+Consultants Office 33 Whitehall St 17th Floor, New York, NY 10004
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: Julie Pampuch
Julie Pampuch is a storyteller – telling the stories that drive business for WB Engineers+Consultants over the past 20 years. She didn’t intend to pursue a career at an engineering company (travel writing was her original plan) but the career she found at WB has been the very best of opportunities. It has meant leading the MarComm and Business Development team on strategy, creative campaigns, proposals, our CRM, internal and external communication, client experience, and everything in between. Most of all, it has meant working with the best team in the business. Julie is a Managing Principal, a Cornell alum, and a marathon runner.
Seats are limited to BDPros members only, so secure your spot today!
Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.
Sponsor

BD Networking Breakfast August 21st
2024-08-21 08:30 - 10:30 | JANUS et Cie Showroom, East 59th Street, New York, New York, 10022, United States
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
JANUS et Cie Showroom
232 East 59th Street
Mezzanine
New York, NY 10022

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 Fall Social "Artists Among Us"– BD Gives Charity Event
2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Interface Showroom, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001, United States
BDPros Fall Social “Artists Among Us”
Join BDPros for an evening celebrating the creative side of our industry that isn’t always fully acknowledged. This unique Fall Social event will have Business Development professionals showcasing their artistic passions beyond the workplace, highlighting the creativity that drives success on the business side of architecture, engineering, design, construction, and related fields. Selected artists will showcase one never-before-seen piece of their own artwork to share and discuss with colleagues.
Discover the hidden talents within our community while enjoying a curated wine tasting experience.
Let’s honor the creativity that fuels our professional lives and explore the artistic spirits among us.
Proceeds to benefit Eden At – a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping artists and creatives of color thrive personally and professionally. Eden At is working to create a paradise for creatives of color!
$75 for members, $100 for non-members. Please log in here.

Project Management with Business Development Insights
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Civic Hall, East 14th Street, New York, New York, 10003, United States
Project Management with Business Development Insights
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Civic Hall
124 E 14th St,
New York, NY 10003
Join us for a transformative evening of knowledge sharing and networking at our panel discussion, ‘Project Management with Business Development Insights.’
This premier event aims to unveil critical insights into effective project management across various industries.
Moderator:

Alexandra Liz, Vice President, Corporate Real Estate and Workplace at Blackstone

Our Panelists:

Frank Alvarado, Senior Managing Director at CBRE
Tracy Tyner, National Relocation Project Management Lead at JLL
Andy Robertson, Senior Director at Gardiner & Theobald Inc
Stephanie Cesario, Founder at SCCS Group, Project Management and Construction Advisory

Agenda:

Check-in
Welcome Address and Introduction
Panelist Introductions and Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion
Interactive Q&A
Closing Remarks and Future Directions

OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

Royal Concrete and Masonry Corp. Gradiant Services

Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.

A Taste of Networking – BDPros Style
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Gibson Interior Products, 1239 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10001
Get a Taste of the BDPros Networking Experience!
This is more than just a tasting of delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres—savor a sampling of the unique BDPros networking experience.
Join us for an evening of cocktails, connections, and community! Sip on a curated selection of wine, spirits, and cocktails while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a relaxed atmosphere. Dive into an engaging ‘speed networking’ session designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster valuable connections.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in business development, this event is the perfect way to “get a taste” of the BDPros experience!

Event Date: Thursday 2/27 from 5:30-7:30 PM

Location
Gibson Interior Products
1239 Broadway
New York, NY 10001

Agenda

5:30pm – 6:15pm Networking/Tasting
6:15pm – 6:20pm Announcement/Intro
6:20pm – 6:45pm Icebreaker (Speed Networking)
6:45pm – 7:30pm Networking/Tasting

Tickets:
Members – $20 | Non-Members – $30
Special Membership Offer:

For Members: Bring a guest, and they’ll enjoy member pricing too!
For Non-Members: Join the BDPros community at this event, and you’ll receive free admission to an upcoming breakfast—an ideal way to maximize your networking potential!

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 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.

BDPros Members-Only Pop-Up at The Wall Street Hotel
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wall Street Hotel, 88 Wall Street, New York, 10005, United States
Wednesday January 7th, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Wall Street Hotel – Lounge on Pearl – 88 Wall Street | New York, NY | 10005
Join us for an exclusive members-only evening at The Wall Street Hotel on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 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.
Seats are limited to BDPros members only, so secure your spot today!
Interested in becoming a member? Follow this link to learn more.
