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BGC - A leader in developing artisan businesses for international markets

Elaine is one of the most creative and entrepreneurial people with whom I have had the pleasure of working. Her talent, combined with her energy and sense for what works in a commercial environment is unmatched.

Nate Van Dusen, Vice President for Africa (former), CARANA Corp

Photo: S. Sangaru

We have been empowering entrepreneurs to access world markets for 25+ years, growing businesses, creating employment and fostering leadership.

Creative Industries project design & implementation
Global Market Linkages
Training & Coaching
Product Development
Product Sourcing
Research
Assessments and Mapping
Strategic Planning
Branding

"Elaine Bellezza has transformed the way many people think about and work on business development in emerging economies. She has an invaluable combination of broad and deep knowledge, experience and understanding of how international business works - from the grassroots level to the showrooms of the world's most successful brands. Her work is fabulous!"

- Joe Lamport, Communications Specialist

Meet Elaine Bellezza

Full of energy, vision and passion, Elaine is one of the leading voices for global artisans. For 25 years she has helped thousands of emerging entrepreneurs grow their businesses, access international markets, generate employment, and increase incomes.

A strategic, results-driven planner she has created many programs that have trained entrepreneurs to meet the demands of international markets and helped forge lasting BtoB relationships.

"Having lived and worked in Africa for nearly 3 decades I have assembled a truly impressive team of advisors whose specialties enable us to offer comprehensive services."

E. Bellezza

Photo: Sandeep Sangara

BGC - A leader in developing artisan businesses for international markets

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Elaine is one of the most creative and entrepreneurial people with whom I have had the pleasure of working. Her talent, combined with her energy and sense for what works in a commercial environment is unmatched.

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Nate Van Dusen, Vice President for Africa (former), CARANA Corp

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Photo: S. Sangaru

We have been empowering entrepreneurs to access world markets for 25+ years, growing businesses, creating employment and fostering leadership.

Creative Industries project design & implementation

Global Market Linkages

Training & Coaching

Product Development

Product Sourcing

Research

Assessments and Mapping

Strategic Planning

Branding

Meet Elaine Bellezza

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Full of energy, vision and passion, Elaine is one of the leading voices for global artisans. For 25 years she has helped thousands of emerging entrepreneurs grow their businesses, access international markets, generate employment, and increase incomes.