Busby Biological Services, Inc. (BBS) has been included as a “Profile in Success” in the 2013 SDG&E Annual Report for Diverse Business Enterprises. Please read on to find out how BBS has benefited from SDG&E’s diverse business programs.
Profiles in Success: Busby Biological Services, Inc.
Busby Biological Services, Inc. (BBS), a small, woman-owned business enterprise, has benefited greatly from SDG&E’s diverse business programs. Two programs in particular – the Environmental Forum and the Mastering Business Growth program – provided BBS with amazing opportunities in 2013.
Melissa Busby, Owner and Principal Biologist at BBS, was invited to attend the SDG&E Environmental Forum. Immediately following the presentation portion of the forum, a prime contractor approached Melissa to discuss a potential teaming opportunity on a SDG&E project. BBS joined the prime contractor’s team and successfully implemented this project, which is BBS’ largest individual
project to date. Both SDG&E and the prime were pleased with BBS’ performance, especially given the fast-tracked schedule. The team is currently working with the prime on a large 230 kV transmission project with SDG&E.
During the Environmental Forum, SDG&E discussed various other outreach programs offered by SDG&E for DBEs, including courses that provided guidance for small business owners. Melissa was fortunate to obtain a place in the Mastering Business Growth program, which included a series of 10 course modules that provided a toolkit for business planning and smart business growth. The course provided a great introduction to many parts of owning, managing, and growing a business, while also providing insight on how to work with SDG&E. It also provided excellent opportunities to network with other DBE firms to find teaming arrangements within our group. BBS is currently looking into opportunities to work with several of the other course attendees.
“BBS appreciates SDG&E’s efforts to establish and maintain relationships with diverse businesses, while also supporting non-DBE businesses that provide subcontracting opportunities to DBEs,” explains Melissa Busby, Owner and Principal Biologist at BBS. “Because of these opportunities, we were able to significantly increase our 2013 revenue and grow our business. Thanks to SDG&E, 2013 was our most successful year!”