Professional headshot of James Theodore Robinson Jr. wearing a navy blazer, plaid tie, glasses, and a navy and white fedora hat
Founder & Principal Consultant

James Theodore
Robinson Jr.

Design Business Solutions LLC

A nationally recognized business strategist, economic development consultant, and capital advisor with more than two decades of experience helping businesses, nonprofits, developers, and community organizations secure funding, scale operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Track Record

Proven Impact & Results

Over two decades of transforming ideas into actionable, fundable projects that create measurable economic impact and long-term value.

$3M+

Business Funding & Grants Facilitated

20+

Years of Experience

100+

Organizations Served

Multimillion

Dollar Budgets Managed

Areas of Expertise

Professional Expertise

A multidisciplinary consulting practice focused on capital strategy, economic development, business growth, and investment readiness.

Economic Development & Community Revitalization

Capital Formation & Investment Strategy

Grant Writing & Grant Management

SBA Lending & Business Financing

Public-Private Partnerships

Workforce Development Programs

Strategic Business Planning

Organizational Growth & Operations

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

Investor Readiness & Deal Structuring

Government Contracting & Business Certifications

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development

Background & Credentials

Education & Professional Credentials

Advanced Studies

Business Administration, Business Economics & Business Education

Commercial Insurance

Professional Credential

Life & Health Insurance

Professional Credential

Property & Casualty Insurance

Professional Credential

Government Contracting Consulting

Professional Credential

"Success is not just about securing funding — it's about creating systems, strategies, and opportunities that generate long-term economic impact and lasting value."

— James Theodore Robinson Jr.

Our Philosophy

The Design Business Solutions Approach

Access to Capital

Helping organizations navigate and secure the funding they need to grow and thrive.

Strengthening Operations

Building scalable systems and processes that drive organizational efficiency.

Sustainable Growth

Creating pathways for long-term success through strategic planning and execution.