Growth planning

Beluga Strategy is a boutique, Seattle-based consulting firm built for the maritime industry, working with shipyards, ship owners and operators, marine equipment suppliers, start ups, and industry investors. It combines maritime knowledge with strategic foresight to help maritime leaders navigate industry complexities. Its vision is a more competitive, resilient U.S. maritime sector built through sharper strategy and smart adoption of new technology.

cost managementdigital and AI implementationinvestment diligence supportOperational Improvementstrategic consultingtransformation planning

Certified Impact is a consulting firm founded in 2013 and based in Crown Point, Indiana. It works with founder-led businesses defined as small under SBA size standards that operate in regulated markets built for larger organizations, building the strategy, systems, and readiness needed to close the gap with better-resourced competitors.

adult learning strategybusiness development strategycapability statementscapacity buildingcertification readinesscurriculum developmentimpact reportinglogic modelsMonitoring and evaluationorganizational readiness assessmentsoutcome designprocess improvementprogram designProposal supportToolkit Developmenttraining design

FK Jones & Associates, LLC empowers small and emerging businesses to enter, compete, and grow within the federal marketplace while remaining secure and technologically equipped. With over 18 years of federal business development and cybersecurity experience, the firm guides businesses through the government contracting lifecycle, from navigating SAM.gov to developing proposals and securing contract awards, and provides cybersecurity readiness including risk reduction, security controls, compliance readiness, and penetration testing insights.

Business readiness and positioningcompliance readinessCybersecurity risk identificationFederal opportunity guidanceimplementation planningPenetration testing insightsSecurity planning and guidanceTechnology selection and planning