What a great day to do business!

Online social and business networking is at an all time high. Face to face networking, as you will encounter at Trussville BNI, helps fill the large gaps for finding the right client for your business. If you are good at online networking, you are a great candidate for face to face networking. Visit our next meeting and discover how our chapter can help grow your business.

We have enjoyed listening to these keynote speakers over the past several weeks.

Mike Holt with Central Alabama Cleaning specializes in pressure washing. He uses the appropriate pressure for the surface in need of cleaning. His new process of soft washing roofs to eliminate stains, mildew, and other problems is very popular. After last years extreme drought and heat, Mike has been cleaning many wooden decks to restore the appearance of the surface. After cleaning an application of water resistant stain can be applied to enhance appearance and add to the beauty of your home. You may see the Central Alabama Cleaning crew cleaning parking decks, sidewalks, or multi-level buildings.

Purchasing a new home will require title insurance. Birmingham Title’s Fran Aldridge can assist you with making sure the title is clear of liens or other problems. She is active among the area real estate brokers and agents. Homeowners, for sale by owners (fsbo), and commercial buyers can benefit from her many years of experience.

Our newest member, Mardis (Mardy) Nichols, of MLN, Inc. delivered an informative key note address regarding his business. Mardy provides local security monitoring should a problem arise in your home. Local monitoring speeds response time to local authorities or medical, fire services. He also performs professional installation of many types of electonics including, flat panel televisions, satellite systems, surround sound, communication systems, and more. Call him before you begin construction to install the proper connections for your high tech home.

The popularity of our group and the structured system designed to bring members business has attracted many visitors including members from other local BNI groups. Ashley Noese, attorney and Darryl Hughes, renovation contractor from the 280 Chapter, Jack Harris, health insurance provider from the Trailblazers Chapter, and Scott Howell, Inverness Chapter. Guests interested in membership are Rick Baker, D J Davis, Gatherings Coffee Shop, Sharon Wilson, Regions Merchant Services, Khalid Al-Qahtani, Birmingham Business Journal, Melanic Camp and Wanda Adams, Sam’s Club Marketing Team, and Holly Wagner, Send Out Cards.

Members have been asked to submit the introductions they are seeking or description of the referrals wanted to increase business. If know business that could use our services or products or if you need one of our services, business or personal, please contact one of our members for assistance in finding on of our reliable referral partners.

The Cleaning Superhero, George Barnett, is looking for residential and commercial customers seeking blind cleaning or window treatment cleaning. www.CleaningSuperhero.com

Our August 29 will feature an Elvis theme for our sales manager moment. This will be a fun and informative method of presenting our businesses. This would be the perfect opportunity to visit and meet our members.