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Prescription for Success:Grupo JOMI’s Path to International Growth

June 11, 2024

Despite its domestic success, Grupo JOMI faced challenges in expanding internationally, particularly in the competitive U.S. market. Key challenges included formulating a clear strategy for international expansion, navigating regulatory requirements for product registrations in export markets, and effectively marketing and selling products abroad. The company recognized the need for expert guidance to overcome these hurdles and capitalize on the opportunity to expand its reach.

Skillanthropist Buck Baker

June 5, 2024

Buck Baker believes he has learned as much from the mistakes he has made during his career as a human resources director as he has from the things he got right. That’s why he can steer a Fast Runner’s business toward the best solutions for their particular situation. “In the HR space, I meet Fast Runners where they are, and that is a positive place.”

Bpeace and The ExCo Group Forge a Powerful Partnership to Empower Entrepreneurs

May 16, 2024

The roots of this partnership trace back a few years to when Karen Vander Linde, an executive at PwC and later at Merryck (now The ExCo Group), began sharing her expertise and skills with Bpeace, providing invaluable guidance to businesses in Guatemala and El Salvador.

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Turning the Tide: Hotel Michanti’s Journey to Sustainable Profitability

April 29, 2024

A captivating haven blending nature and adventure, Hotel Michanti opened its doors in 2017 with one clear aim: to ensure guests never forget El Salvador. Positioned in Playa El Zonte, it quickly gained prominence as a sought-after destination for travelers and surf enthusiasts.

From Meeting Rooms to Consultative Zooms: How Volunteering Helped Me Deliver On My Purpose

April 23, 2024

After leaving the corporate world in 2019, I craved a way to use my skills to make a positive impact beyond the bottom line. I knew I wanted to volunteer more, and a networking engagement led me to Bpeace, a nonprofit focused on creating jobs in crisis-affected areas and expanding the economic empowerment of women.

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Sustainability in Action: Lisa Bowers’ Dedication to Positive Change

April 22, 2024

Lisa Bowers decided to join Bpeace after being inspired by friend and board member Liz Wald. Reflecting on her journey, Lisa shares that she had been reading Liz’s annual letters for a few years and was inspired by her stories of helping smaller businesses with various challenges.