Set Your Business Apart

Breakthrough Brunch Workshops

BDI’s Breakthrough Brunch program is a series of quarterly trainings and networking opportunities offered for minority and woman-owned businesses.

Trainings are designed to provide unique insights and information to support small business success. Topics range from marketing and business development to business operations. Trainings are led by industry experts and cost only $35.00.

Time  |  10:30 am – 12:30 pm
$35  |  FREE for BDI Members

Come & Join Us for our 2026 Workshop Series

Breakthrough Brunch

  • Brunch and Networking

  • Presentation Session with Q&A

  • Continued Networking

  • BDI OFFICE: 234 SW Washinton St., Portland, OR 97323

2026 Speakers

January 21
Cybersecurity Basics Small Business Shouldn’t Ignore

Speaker Panel 

Brett Prieto
Beardman Group


Brenda Keomany
Status Accounting

May 14
HR for Small Businesses


Marcia Torres
Imagen Talent Solutions

August 6
The Sustainability Program for our Minds: Mental Snacks


Naim Hasan
Photographer, Author

October 22
Build the Back-Office Infrastructure Your Business Needs to Grow, Delegate, and Deliver.

 


Gloria Coleman
ExitBliss

What can you expect

Valuable Training

Participants will walk away with renewed energy and effective tools for the success of their business while sharing and growing in the process.

Informative Group Discussions

Gain insights and new perspectives collaborating with other local leaders

Key Takeaways

Actions you can reasonably incorporate into your day-to-day work