BNI By Referral Chapter - Baton Rouge La.

When you hire a plumber, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. And Terry Smith brings a whole lot of it to the table. 🔧

This week, Terry will be our featured speaker, sharing his plumbing expertise and decades of industry knowledge.

Think about it… when you have a plumbing problem, wouldn’t you want someone who 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 and 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 helping solve it? That’s the kind of expertise Terry brings to his customers.

Join us Wednesday morning to hear from Terry, learn more about his business, and connect with local professionals who believe in doing business 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀—𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 💪

Today’s Chamber Business Expo was a perfect example of what makes BNI By Referral special. Our members were out networking, representing their businesses, making connections, and—most importantly—𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻.

Because when one of us wins, 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗡. 🙌

Business is better when you have a room full of people who genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s what 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 is all about.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 🔥

Business Is Better Over Lunch. There’s networking… and then there’s building real relationships. 🤝🍽️

Our BNI lunches give us the chance to get outside of our weekly meeting, slow down, and actually get to know the people behind the businesses.

Because the stronger the relationships, the easier it is to confidently make introductions, pass referrals, and help each other grow.

Good food. Great people. Stronger connections. That’s what BNI By Referral is all about. 💛

BNI lunches are about so much more than grabbing a bite to eat. They’re about 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬. ❤️

This week, Jen introduced a few of our members to Indian food at Spice Junction—and let’s just say, 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬! 😂🌶️

The food was absolutely amazing, the company was even better, and Spice Junction is officially on our 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭.

At BNI By Referral, we believe strong business relationships are built beyond the meeting room. We’re all about 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

Great referrals are important—but great relationships are where they begin. 🤝

Your brand deserves to be 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆. 👕🔥

Join us at 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 on August 26 as we hear from 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 & 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗸’𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹!

They’ll be sharing how custom apparel can become a powerful piece of your 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆—helping your business stand out everywhere your team and customers go.

And while you’re learning how to make your brand more visible, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with local professionals who believe in 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀.

Come network, learn, and discover new ways to 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸!

Your financial goals shouldn’t just live on a wish list. It takes a plan, strategy, and the right guidance to bring them to fruition. 💰📈

Join us Wednesday, August 19, as Charles Duplechain with Iron Horse Financial takes the spotlight at BNI By Referral! Charles will share how he works with individuals and families to understand where they want to go financially and develop a strategy designed to help them turn financial goals into reality.

Whether you’re planning for the future, building wealth, or simply looking for more direction with your finances, this is a presentation you’ll want to hear. Come for the financial insight. Stay for the connections, referrals, and relationships that make BNI By Referral such a powerful room for local professionals.

Please join us in welcoming our newest BNI member, Suzanne Chambliss with Melaleuca!

Suzanne represents the Health & Wellness Products category and brings a strong passion for helping people create healthier homes and healthier lives.

We’re excited to have her talent, energy, and relationships in our chapter. Welcome to the family, Suzanne!

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

Join us next Wednesday as Ty’les Jones with Metronet Business shares how reliable business internet and communication solutions can help small businesses operate more efficiently, stay connected, and better serve their customers. In today’s world, your technology isn’t just a convenience—it’s the backbone of your business. Come learn how the right connectivity can improve productivity, support growth, and keep your business moving forward.

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to expand your network, we’d love to have you join us!

Visitors are always welcome! Come build relationships, exchange referrals, and discover how BNI By Referral helps businesses grow together.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Having the right lender can make a significant difference—not just in the interest rate, but in the fees you pay and the experience you have from application to closing.

Join us next Wednesday as Carolyn Ray with Red River Bank shares her expertise on home loans, what buyers should know before signing on the dotted line, and how working with a local community bank known for some of the lowest fees can help you keep more money in your pocket.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, planning your next move, or simply want to make valuable connections with local professionals, we’d love to have you join us!

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Price LeBlanc Toyota – Baton Rouge

Come grow your network and your business through referrals!