Dear Bpeacers,
 
Recruiting 75 new Fast Runners in 12 months translates into 150 Business Growth Projects.
 
The math may sound daunting, but it's also inspiring. Helping businesses grow is what Bpeace does, so it's roll-up-your-sleeves time.
 
Take a look below at our current needs for Fast Runner Growth Projects in Guatemala, plus a general call for experts to assist on upcoming Growth Projects for our new cohorts in Afghanistan, El Salvador and Guatemala.  
 
Lee Ronald (left), process improvement Traveling Mentor, in Guatemala in 2015.

CURRENT NEEDS IN GUATEMALA
Continued Process Improvement  
experts for Fast Runners in food, furniture and service (auto repair). At least one Spanish speaker. 
Travel. Q4 2016 
_______
 
Sales Operations experts to develop sales strategy for:
Financial services consulting company. Spanish speaker.
Virtual. Q4 2016.
Food manufacturing businesses.
Virtual. Flexible time.
_______
 
Occupational Health expert with experience in creating, analyzing and implementing services for companies.
Virtual or travel. Flexible time.
_______
 
Branding expert to develop a cohesive brand strategy for a digital agency.
Virtual. Flexible time.
_______
 
Sales and Marketing expert with experience in home goods retail sector.
Travel. Flexible time.
_______
El Salvador Bakery Fast Runners visiting Host Company Tom Cat Bakery in 2014.
U.S. Host Companies in the following sectors: 
 
Restaurant with catering services
September/October in New York City, Chicago or San Francisco
 
High-end furniture manufacturing facility 
October in the greater New York City area

Environmental testing laboratory
Q1 2017 in New York City,  Florida or San Francisco

Architecture and/or construction firm
utilizing modeling technology
September/October in New York City, Florida, or San Francisco

GENERAL CALL FOR EXPERTS
 
In anticipation of the 100+ Business Growth Projects coming in over the next 18 months, we need volunteers with technical expertise in:


Email me or Alexandra Salas, Bpeace International Program Manager, with what you're interested in and any ideas, referrals or questions.
 
A big shout-out to members who have already raised their hand or are making introductions for us. Thank you!
Work hard, play hard, pay it forward.

Marla Gitterman
Bpeace Chief Program Officer