INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT — GOVERNMENT CONSULTING — TRADE MISSIONS — SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY
Every Leader Deserves a Global Strategy. Most Don't Have One Yet.
Barbosa Consulting builds and manages international business development programs for county governments, municipal authorities, economic development organizations, private companies, and institutional partners — delivering the relationships, market intelligence, trade mission infrastructure, and cross-cultural fluency that most organizations cannot build internally
AFFILIATED WITH — RECOGNIZED BY — TRUSTED PARTNER
Atlanta Black Chambers — Global Opportunities Committee
International Friends Alliance
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
United Way VIP Graduate
Woman-Owned Small Business
SEDC — Southeast Economic Dev. Council
THE CHALLENGE MOST MUNICIPALITIES SHARE
International Investment Does Not Find You.
You Build the Relationships That Attract It.
Most local governments do not lack ambition. They lack the network, cultural fluency, and delivery structure required to move international opportunity from conversation to accountable execution.
40+
Countries in the Barbosa Network
Barbosa Consulting brings 20+ years of diaspora relationships and trade mission experience — the global network that turns municipal interest into actionable investment pipelines.
2,700+
Investors at SelectUSA 2026
The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit brings investors from 100+ countries to Washington. Most county governments have no representative in the room and no strategy to engage them.
$3.3T
Annual Global FDI Flows
Foreign direct investment moves to municipalities with prepared infrastructure and culturally fluent intermediaries. Most counties are not yet in that conversation.
OUR CONSULTING SERVICES
Designed for Governments. Deployable Anywhere.
From county economic development strategy to startup growth architecture — Barbosa Consulting delivers board-accountable, results-driven engagements across government, institutional, and private sector clients.
SPEAKING
Public Speaking & Strategic Briefings
Keynotes, executive briefings, board presentations, and conference talks on international business development, diaspora economic opportunity, cultural fluency, ethical leadership, and market-entry strategy. Available for GMA Annual Convention, SelectUSA, economic development conferences, and board-level presentations.
CORPORATE · ENTERPRISE
Corporate Supply Chain & Trade Strategy
Global supply chain optimization, supplier diversity program design, cross-border vendor development, and ethical sourcing strategy. Barbosa Consulting has an established track record serving domestic and international supply chain clients including U.S. government-contracted entities. Medical · Office · Janitorial · Industrial · Construction.
An International Supply Partners, LLC Program | Est. 2016 | MWOSB
MUNICIPAL · GOVERNMENT
Government & Economic Development Consulting
Barbosa Consulting designs, launches, and manages international business development programs on behalf of county governments and economic development authorities. Services include FDI attraction strategy, inbound investor delegation hosting, trade mission planning, SelectUSA and EDA alignment, and diaspora-driven investment pipeline development. All programs are milestone-gated for Board accountability.
— 90-Day Pilot program available
— Quarterly Board-ready reporting included
— Federal grant alignment: SelectUSA, EDA, USTDA
— No permanent headcount required
Business Development
End-to-end growth strategy for private companies and startups — from market entry and revenue architecture to partner ecosystems and scalable operations. Whether you are launching your first venture or scaling an established private company, we provide the strategic architecture and hands-on guidance to accelerate your trajectory.
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Startup formation, go-to-market strategy, and funding readiness
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Revenue model design and strategic growth planning
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Partnership development and market expansion
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Private company restructuring and scale-up advisory
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Business Coaching
Personalized one-on-one and group coaching programs that sharpen your leadership edge, accelerate decision-making, and unlock measurable growth. Designed for executives, founders, and high-potential leaders ready to break through plateaus — and build organizations that perform at the highest level.
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Executive 1:1 coaching — vision, strategy & performance accountability
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Group coaching cohorts for leadership teams and entrepreneur circles
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Mindset frameworks, goal-setting systems, and structured accountability
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Milestone-based engagements with measurable, deliverable outcomes
Multilingual sessions available (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese)
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TRADE MISSIONS
International Trade Missions & Delegations
End-to-end trade mission planning, in-market relationship activation, inbound delegation hosting, and cross-border opportunity development. Missions and market engagements have included South Africa, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Atlanta Phambili exchanges, and broader activity across the Americas and Africa. Each mission is positioned as a relationship and pipeline-building instrument — not simply travel.
BUSINESS COACHING
Coaching That Moves the Needle
Great leaders are not born — they are built through deliberate reflection, honest feedback, and relentless execution. Our coaching programs deliver the clarity, accountability, and performance frameworks to lead with confidence at every stage of growth. Every engagement is milestone-based, goal-driven, and designed to produce measurable results.
Confidential, high-impact sessions tailored to your specific goals, challenges, and growth trajectory. Bi-weekly engagements with structured milestones and board-ready accountability reporting.
Dynamic cohort-based programs for leadership teams, emerging managers, and entrepreneur groups. Build aligned cultures and a shared language for sustained, measurable organizational success.
Structured goal-setting, KPI tracking, and accountability partnerships that transform intentions into consistent, compounding results — every quarter.
STARTUP & PRIVATE COMPANY DEVELOPMENT
From Idea to Market — and Beyond
Whether you are launching your first venture or scaling an established private company, Barbosa Consulting provides the strategic architecture, operational frameworks, and hands-on partnership to accelerate your trajectory. Our business development engagements are structured, milestone-based, and built around accountable delivery.
Discovery & Foundation
Deep-dive assessment of your vision, market landscape, competitive positioning, and resource gaps. We build your strategic North Star — together.
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Business Model & Go-to-Market
Define your revenue model, customer acquisition playbook, pricing strategy, and channel mix. Stress-tested against real market conditions and accountable to measurable quarterly milestones.
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Growth Infrastructure
Build scalable systems — operational processes, partnership structures, hiring frameworks, and technology stacks that support rapid, sustainable growth without sacrificing governance.
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Execution & Scale
Ongoing advisory, milestone reviews, investor readiness support, and strategic course corrections as your company grows and the market evolves.
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SERVING
Pre-Seed to Series B
Startup stage expertise across industries
ALSO SERVING
Private & Family-Owned
Legacy businesses ready for next-level growth
OUR APPROACH
Hands-On Advisory
Not just recommendations — active, accountable partnership
BY THE NUMBERS
1,000+
Businesses Reached Through
Global Programming
40+
Countries Engaged
$100M+
in Trade & Investment Opportunities
Facilitated
35
Consulting Contracts
Managed
10M active book of business managed — 50 suppliers, manufacturers & distributors across 5 continents — 85% repeat consulting business.
HOW IT WORKS
Our Engagement Process
A structured, transparent process from first conversation to measurable outcomes — for every type of client.
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Execute & Grow
Hands-on support through execution with regular reviews, course corrections, and momentum-building toward your defined outcomes.
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Custom Roadmap
A bespoke engagement plan aligned to your goals, timeline, and budget — with clear deliverables and milestone checkpoints.
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Strategic Assessment
Deep analysis of your current state — market position, operations, team, and opportunity gaps. Board-ready findings delivered in writing.
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Discovery Call
Understand your goals, challenges, and current context in a 30-minute, no-obligation conversation.
HOW GOVERNMENTS WORK WITH US
A Proven Model Built for Board Accountability
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Discovery & Scoping
Barbosa Consulting assesses the municipality's existing international relationships, economic development goals, and federal funding opportunities. Deliverable: a scoped program proposal with defined outcomes, timeline, and budget — ready for Board review.
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90-Day Pilot Program
A milestone-gated pilot demonstrating measurable progress — connections made, delegations hosted, federal alignment secured — before any long-term commitment is required. Full Board accountability built in.
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Full Program Deployment
Barbosa Consulting becomes the municipality's dedicated international business development partner — managing ongoing programming, measuring outcomes quarterly, and expanding the investment pipeline continuously.
jennifer@barbosa.world · 202-425-0819
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Structured. Curated. Results-Oriented. International Business Done Right.
These are not generic trade tours. Barbosa Consulting designs and leads invitation-based international business development programs for qualified business owners, investors, and government-affiliated enterprises — combining in-market immersion, curated meetings, deal facilitation, and ongoing network integration across global markets.
INVESTMENT MISSION · WEST AFRICA
West Africa & Diaspora Investment Program
The West Africa region represents one of the fastest-growing investment frontiers in the world — and for diaspora-connected entrepreneurs and investors, it is also home. This program combines trade mission infrastructure with diaspora investment facilitation, connecting U.S.-based participants with economic development officials, investment promotion agencies, local developers, and sector-specific partners across Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Barbosa Consulting's existing in-market relationships accelerate what would otherwise take years to build independently.
Markets: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Zimbabwe, South Africa (by cohort)
Ideal participants: Diaspora investors, real estate developers, healthcare and technology entrepreneurs
Includes: Government investment agency meetings, diaspora business network integration, site assessments
Program length: 10–14 days in-market
Application required — invitation-based
SECTOR MISSION · CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction & Innovation Sector Mission
Designed specifically for construction firms, engineering companies, infrastructure developers, and government entities with active international growth objectives. This program opens market access in high-growth regions where U.S. construction expertise, materials, and innovation are in demand — including Colombia, West Africa, and the Caribbean. Participants receive facilitated meetings with developers, contractors, municipal authorities, and potential joint-venture partners in target markets.
⚓Cartagena
Caribbean port city · Luxury & tourism investment · International trade infrastructure · Afro-Caribbean commercial networks
🎶Cali
Cultural capital · Afro-Colombian manufacturing · Festival Petronia · RAP Pacífico government ties · Pacific corridor access
🌿Medellín
Innovation capital — tech, healthcare & manufacturing with R&D and production partners
🏙️Bogotá
Financial hub, government ministries, institutional partnerships & large-scale distribution
Sector focus: Construction, engineering, materials, infrastructure
Markets: Colombia, West Africa, Caribbean (per cohort)
Includes: Market entry briefings, site visits, government meetings, supplier/partner introductions
MBE/DBE, MWOSB, and government-contracted firms welcome
Application required — cohort-based
TRADE MISSION · LATIN AMERICA
Colombia & Latin America Trade Mission
Bogotá, Medellín, and the broader Latin American corridor represent one of the most accessible and rapidly growing markets for U.S.-based businesses — particularly in construction, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. This program takes qualified participants into curated in-market meetings with local business leaders, government development offices, and potential distribution and investment partners. Barbosa Consulting manages all logistics, translation, and meeting facilitation.
Program length: 7–10 days in-market
Cohort size: Limited to 10–14 qualified participants
Includes: Pre-trip briefings, in-market meetings, legal/banking orientation, cultural fluency training
Follow-up: 90-day post-mission support and introductions
Application required — invitation-based enrollment
All programs are invitation-based and require a completed application and qualification review. Cohort sizes are limited. Deposits are required to secure enrollment. Programs are managed under International Supply Partners, LLC and Barbosa Consulting.
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
Ready to Take Your Business International? Start Here.
Each program begins with an inquiry and qualification call. Complete the form below and Jennifer's team will follow up within 48 hours to confirm fit, share program details, and schedule your consultation.
Enrollment in all programs is subject to application review, qualification, and availability. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your seat. Full program fees and payment schedules are provided upon acceptance. Programs are operated by International Supply Partners, LLC. For questions, contact jennifer@intlfriends.com or call 202-425-0819.
CLIENT VOICES
Results That Speak for Themselves
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THE WINDOW IS OPEN
The American South Is Entering the Most Consequential Decade in Its International Economic History.
FIFA World Cup 2026. SelectUSA Investment Summit. The African Diaspora Investment and Development Act. The Southeast Economic Development Council's 2026 FDI initiative. Every one of these creates a specific, time-limited window for Southern municipalities to establish global relationships that will define their economies for a generation.
Barbosa Consulting was built for this moment. Our network, our relationships, and our program infrastructure are already in place.
FIFA 2026
Global visibility window
$34.8M
Southeast SCRC grants
AIDA 2025
Federal diaspora investment legislation
Is Your Municipality Ready for Its International Moment?
Whether you are preparing for FIFA 2026, pursuing SelectUSA engagement, exploring federal economic development grants, or building the international relationships your community deserves — Barbosa Consulting is your partner. We bring the relationships, the program expertise, and the cultural fluency that most governments cannot build internally.
jennifer@barbosa.world · 202-425-0819
ABOUT
MY STORY
Jennifer J. Barbosa is an international business development strategist, supply chain executive, and civic-minded convener based in Atlanta. Through Barbosa Consulting and aligned leadership roles across business and civic platforms, she works at the intersection of government partnership, trade missions, diaspora relationship-building, and board-accountable economic development strategy.
CREDENTIALS & LEADERSHIP
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses — National Cohort 17
United Way VIP Graduate — Fall 2018
March of Dimes Young Professionals Board Member (2018–2020)
MWOSB / WOSB | E-Verify Compliant
International Trade & Logistics Certification
Founder & CEO, Barbosa Consulting
Founder & CEO, International Supply Partners, LLC (est. 2016)
Founder & Executive Director, International Friends Alliance (IFA 501-C4)
Co-Chair, Global Opportunities Committee — Atlanta Black Chambers