Associations & Affiliations
Associations
BD Consulting and Investigations Inc. believes in supporting ethical organizations which help solve problems. Below is a listing of some of the organizations to which we belong:- Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)

- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

- High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)

- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)

- Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)

- Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA)

- International Society of Automation (ISA)

- US Chamber of Commerce

Affiliations
Though BD Consulting and Investigations Inc. has staff available to assist in our various projects, there are times in which we bring in trusted affiliates to work with us as a team. The companies listed below represent some of those trusted affiliates:Arc Group New York
Arc Group New York has been an excellent resource. Anthony Reyes, a former New York City Police Officer and High Tech Crimes Investigator, of Arc Group New York have provided assistance to our company for many years. Tony's areas of assistance include Computer Forensics, Undercover Purchases of Counterfeit Items and business background checks on NYC businesses.
Chappell University
Chappell University, run by our long time friend, Laura Chappell, is rapidly becoming one of the hottest online Network Analysis Training sites. Laura is continually developing new trace files which analyze the packets present on either a wired or wireless system. These trace files are used in her training sessions to determine mis-configured networks or hosts, latency issues, viruses and spyware along with many other applications. A long time supporter of the HTCIA and law enforcement, Laura is a great resource.
Echo Visualization
Echo Visualization is one of the best graphics and graphics design companies in the United States. Michelle Berryman, Brian, John, Val and everyone else have been truly outstanding to work with. They have managed to pull off the impossible on short notice, whether I needed a new training manual for a client or a new design for a website. When I need graphics or graphics design, they are the only ones I would trust.
Hetherington Group
Hetherington Group is the premiere business research firm in the United States. Cynthia Hetherington is a master researcher and has been invaluable, both for her abilities and for her outstanding training programs. She is constantly researching new sources and developing different research techniques to solve business problems.
LaMagna and Associates, LLC
LaMagna and Associates has been a great resource to the Pharmaceutical, Software, Game, Movie, and Music Industries. Rich LaMagna who had a stellar career with the Drug Enforcement Administration before being hired by Microsoft to set up and run their Anti-Piracy Operations has years of experience in developing plans and processes to reduce Counterfeiting and Piracy. He and his associates have the experience to assist in any counterfeiting or piracy matter worldwide.
Orkash Services Pvt Ltd
Orkash is a management consulting and high-technology services company providing market intelligence, business assurance and operational risk management services for the emerging markets. Led by our friend, Ashish Sonal, Orkash is the company I turn to for assistance in India. Ashish has a staff of researchers who consistently develop and distribute research products which are of great assistance to anyone doing business in India.