GBG & Associates Consulting
Strategic Consulting Agency
GBG & Associates Consulting, LLC is a boutique firm providing an array of business development and consulting services. Let us partner with you to identify and implement the business strategies needed to cultivate your desired results and outcomes.
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Why Choose Us?
We collaborate with our clients to establish partnerships built on integrity and proficiency, with a commitment to quality and timely results. We have a dependable network of associates who assist in providing excellent and reliable services.
OUR SERVICES
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Business Development
We have deep experience in the start-up and small business realm. We know what it takes to build a business from the ground up! We offer the following services related to start-ups & small business development:
Individual or group consultations on how to start your own business
Administrative services to assist with creating your business
Understanding and completing minority certification processes
Assessing and implementing the right organizational structure for your business
Process and operational assessments to assist with improving efficiency and results
Creating and providing employee training courses tailored to your business
Project Management
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Consulting Services
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY SERVICES
Legislative and policy review, analyses, and strategies
Industry Expertise: Medicaid, healthcare, state government, small business
Relationship management strategies
RFP review & response assistance
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SERVICES
Community event planning and execution
Strategic partnership and network assessment and planning
Jessica Pickens
With more than 25 years of total professional experience, I am a results-oriented leader who possesses extensive expertise in government relations, public policy, and operations, in addition to small business start-ups. Throughout my career, I have developed a proven record of successful strategic planning and effective implementation of various projects and initiatives. My background underscores a commitment to achieving measurable outcomes and driving growth in diverse environments.
20+ Years Government Relations & Public Policy Expertise
Extensive experience in Illinois government relations, including tracking, analyzing, and preparing position papers on legislation and policies, as well as coordinating legislative strategies, agendas and lobbying efforts.
15+ Years Operations & Administrative Experience
Leadership roles in government and private sectors, managing daily operations, large budgets, and teams.
15+ Years Communications & Community Relations Experience
Expertise in building strategic relationships to improve organizational communications and enhance stakeholder involvement.
10+ Years Experience in Start-Up Environments
Founder and co-founder experience with responsibility for initial administrative processes and ongoing management in new companies, building departments from scratch.
15+ Years Consulting Experience
Consulting background in government relations, public policy, legislative and relationship strategy, small business startup and wind down, operational assessments, contractual exec services.