BNI Bellarine Business Network

14/01/2026

Huge congratulations to BNI Referral Collective on an outstanding achievement! 🎉

Winning the Master Connector Campaign for the highest average visitors per member in the whole of Australia is no small feat. This result speaks volumes about the chapter’s commitment to connection, collaboration, and consistently adding value for members and visitors alike.

Your energy, teamwork, and dedication to growing strong referral relationships truly set the benchmark nationwide. Well done to every member who contributed to this incredible success — you should be extremely proud! 👏

Here’s to continued growth, stronger connections, and many more wins ahead! 🚀

The prize for the Chapter that had the highest average visitors per member during the Master Connector Campaign goes to...
Congratulations!

18/12/2025

What a Wednesday looks like at BNI Bellarine 👋

Last week we heard from Chandler Cook from Smart Green Electrical, who shared their top five Christmas callouts...

1. Christmas light and power planning
2. Appliance repairs, because there is always a dead oven at the worst time
3. Outdoor power drama from weather proofing issues to overloaded power boards and New Year’s parties
4. Someone hitting the wrong switch on the switchboard. Whoops
5. Air con stopping just when you need it most, cue emergency call outs

It’s always so good hearing what our local businesses are seeing on the ground, especially at this time of year. A great reminder to get things checked before the silly season really kicks off.

If you’re local and need an electrician you can trust, Chandler and the team at Smart Green Electrical are well worth knowing.

16/12/2025

🎉 BNI Melbourne West & Geelong – Year in Review 2025 🎉
As the year comes to a close, we want to celebrate all the achievements, growth, and connections made by our incredible BNI Melbourne West & Geelong members. Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to supporting one another have made 2025 a truly remarkable year!

✨ Highlights from 2025 include:
Celebrating 20-year and 15-year BNI members
A successful BNI MWG Awards 2025
Welcoming new Gold Club members
Recognizing new Million Dollar Givers
Hosting successful events
Launching 2 new chapters
…and so much more!

🌟 Wishing all our members and your families a joyful holiday season, a well-deserved break, and a prosperous New Year ahead!
Thank you for being such an integral part of our BNI community – we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! 🎄🎆

07/12/2025

On Wednesday 10 December we’ll be hearing from Chandler Cook, our BNI Bellarine Chapter President and the office manager at Smart Green Electrical.

Chandler plays a key role in keeping the Smart Green team running smoothly and efficiently. She’s the friendly voice behind the scenes making sure jobs are coordinated well, communication stays clear and clients receive fast, reliable service.

Smart Green Electrical’s vision is built on three pillars: platinum electrical service, integrity and technology. Their A-Grade electricians work across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, handling everything from small repairs to full new-home electrical projects. Safety comes first, and clients value the honest, practical advice they receive on what will work best for their home.

The team specialises in residential and domestic electrical work, including design, installation, maintenance and emergency repairs, with 24-hour support and a reputation for being dependable and easy to work with.

We’re looking forward to hearing from Chandler and learning more about Smart Green Electrical at our Wednesday morning meeting.

If you’d like to join us and meet the people behind our chapter, register as a visitor. Coffee is on us.



Smart Green Electrical

03/12/2025

This morning at BNI we heard from Francis of James Cleaning Services, and what a story he has.

Before starting his business, Francis spent years as a high-end chef on luxury six-star cruise ships, travelling to over 80 countries. He’s worked in Singapore and locally at places like Chris’ Beacon Point. That level of training has shaped how he runs his cleaning business today; with precision, care and an eye for detail that’s hard to match.

Family time is at the heart of why he does what he does. He and his wife have been in Australia for 13 years, raising their two children here and building a life they’re proud of.

Francis offers regular house cleaning, one-off cleans for homes going on the market, and deep cleans including bond and exit cleans. He also has a huge number of five-star reviews on Google, which says it all.

He left us with a beautiful reminder: “Your normal day is someone else’s dream. Be grateful.”

A lovely way to start the morning

01/12/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Cameron Howland from GSC Finance Solutions has renewed his membership with BNI Bellarine Business Network for his 2nd year!

Cameron's continued commitment to our community reflects the spirit of collaboration and mutual support. We look forward to another year of meaningful connections, referrals, and business growth together.

Here's to building stronger relationships and achieving greater success in 2025!

30/11/2025

Ever wondered why BNI Chapters meet weekly?
Weekly connection builds stronger relationships, sharper accountability, and lasting business growth - and we have established that meeting weekly generates 52% more referrals than meeting twice a month.
In this article Ivan Misner explains the five reasons we meet weekly: https://zurl.co/87jMX

Ever wondered why BNI Chapters meet weekly?

Weekly connection builds stronger relationships, sharper accountability, and lasting business growth - and we have established that meeting weekly generates 52% more referrals than meeting twice a month.

In this article Ivan Misner explains the five reasons we meet weekly: https://zurl.co/87jMX

30/11/2025

On Wednesday 3 December we’ll be hearing from Francis from James Home Services Interior Cleaning.

Francis looks after Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Curlewis and the surrounding areas, and is known for his friendly nature, great communication and attention to detail. With 18 years’ experience as a chef in fine dining, luxury cruise-lines and aged care, he brings exceptional organisation, time management and a real eye for detail into every home he cleans.

His background means he understands the importance of hygiene, high standards and meeting people’s needs. Clients love how easy he is to talk to and how open he is to feedback, always aiming to deliver a positive experience.

Francis started his business to create a better work-life balance and spend more time with his family, while building a trusted local client base. When he’s not working, you’ll find him at CrossFit Ocean Grove, where he often volunteers at events and contributes to the strong community spirit he values so much.

We’re looking forward to hearing his story and learning more about his business at our Wednesday morning meeting.

If you’d like to join us as a visitor, register and come along. Coffee is on us.

29/11/2025

At BNI, our core values guide how we show up, how we support each other and how we grow our businesses together. These values are shared across every BNI chapter around the world, and they’re a big part of why the system works so well.

Givers Gain
When we help others succeed, we all succeed. It’s the heart of BNI.

Building relationships
Everything starts with trust. Strong connections lead to meaningful referrals and long-term success.

Lifelong learning
There’s always something new to learn. We grow by sharing knowledge and staying curious.

Traditions and innovation
Our proven structure works, but we stay open to new ideas and improvements.

Positive attitude
How we show up matters. A good attitude makes every meeting better.

Accountability:
We follow through and support each other with integrity.

Recognition
We celebrate effort, progress and the wins along the way.

These values are what make BNI more than just networking, they’re what make it a community.

If you’d like to experience it for yourself, register as a visitor and join us at one of our Wednesday morning meetings. Coffee is on us.