Networking with NWA Referral Partners

05/07/2026

🎉 BIG congrats to Marina Yeakley with Arvest — just recently promoted to Regional Manager!! 👏

Marina was our feature presenter last week and y’all… she LOVES what she does. She walked us through how she finds the right product for each client AND matches them with the right lender based on their industry, personality, and where their business fits 🙌

She told us she’s worked at other banks and what makes Arvest different is they treat their customers like PEOPLE, not account numbers ❤️

She also said it best — “I try to move mountains for my customers.” We have no doubt she means it, she is a TIGER!

If you’ve got a banker who doesn’t know your name (or no commercial lender at all), Marina’s your call!

Congrats again Marina — so proud of you 🥳

04/30/2026

🔥 We’re growing — and we’ve got a few seats with YOUR name on them! 🔥

Our chapter is filling up with passionate business owners who genuinely show up for each other every week, and we’re looking to add a few more solid referral partners to the mix ❤️

Here’s what we’ve got OPEN right now:

✅ CPA
✅ Car Sales
✅ Family Attorney
✅ Divorce Attorney
✅ Catering Company
✅ Residential Lawn Maintenance
✅ DJ
✅ Sheetrock Company
✅ Commercial Real Estate
✅ Residential Cleaning Company
✅ Insulation
✅ Home Inspector
✅ Physical Therapy
✅ Dentist
✅ Event/Wedding Planner

If this is YOU — or you know someone who fits one of these categories and would LOVE to be part of a group that genuinely roots for each other and refers REAL business — let us know! 👇

We’re not looking for warm bodies… we’re looking for business owners who want to grow and help others grow right alongside them 🙌

Drop a comment, send us a message, or come check out a meeting — Thursdays 8:30-10am, Home2 Suites Bentonville!

04/30/2026

🐾 Anna Watkins with Forgotten Paws of Northwest Arkansas was our feature presenter last week and what she’s doing is SO awesome!!!! ❤️

What started as hands-on rescue work has now officially been formed into a nonprofit as of October!! Since then, they’ve already helped save and adopt out 300+ animals, keeping over 1800 puppies from being born on the streets 🙌

Dana is building this thing to LAST — flexible adoption fees, foster networks, working with other rescues, helping wherever she can.

If you’ve got a heart for animals, get involved! Donate, foster, volunteer, or just share their page! 🐾

04/26/2026

Our very own Peter Lester with SAFE Property Management discussing the oversupply of rentals in the NWA Market! Thank you for keeping our community informed!!!

Peter Lester with S.A.F.E Property Management gives us a quick overview of the rental market in NWA.

04/22/2026

Lynnell-Bryson Davis with Primerica had us doing math we didn't want to do last week 😅

She walked us through the RULE OF 72 (how long it takes your money to DOUBLE) and yeah… a few of us had feelings about our current situations 💡

Here's the thing about Lynnell — she's not selling you anything. She's educating you, just as she did all of us! She sits down with new clients for a full Financial Needs Analysis before ANY recommendations come out. 401k rollovers, IRAs, retirement planning, all the stuff we keep meaning to deal with — that's her zone.

Her heart for helping young families get LOCKED IN early is exactly the kind of person you want in your corner 🙌
If you've been putting off that retirement conversation, Lynnell's your call.

04/22/2026

🔥🔥🔥 INCREDIBLE FEATURE PRESENTATION LAST WEEK!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Please meet our ROCKSTAR MEMBER Douglas Bull, owner of Straight Line Automotive ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Douglas grew up in the shop alongside his dad, and you can hear his PASSION when he talks about this business 🔧

Here's what makes Straight Line STAND OUT in an industry that doesn't always have the best reputation ‼️

✅ NO SURPRISE BILLS — they walk you through everything upfront
✅ CLEAR COMMUNICATION the entire process
✅ They STAND BEHIND THEIR WORK — no runaround, no finger pointing
✅ MULTIPLE LOCATIONS across NWA
✅ Constantly INVESTING in training, equipment and community 👊

This is the kind of HONESTY and INTEGRITY that's making a difference in NWA!!!

If you or someone you know is TIRED of guessing every time they drop their car off, Douglas is the guy to call ❤️

Come join our BNI FAMILY any Thursday, 8:30-10am at Home2 Suites Bentonville!

04/16/2026

**Big Wins for BNI NWA Referral Partners!**

Last week's meeting had great energy.

👏 **7 new members** joined our chapter.
🙌 **5 members** renewed their commitment.

That's **TWELVE business owners** investing in growth, relationships, and consistent progress!! And there’s over FIFTY of us who are ALL committed to one another’s growth🔥🙏💪

New members add fresh connections and referral opportunities. Renewals show the real value — tangible business results and lasting relationships. Together, they create serious momentum.

Curious about joining a supportive group like this? Come check it out next week!

04/16/2026

🔥 Shoutout to LAST WEEK’S Feature Presenter: Amber Farrow Taggard from The Organizer Chicks at BNI NWA Referral Partners! 🔥

Epic session with our NWA Referral Partners crew! Amber rocked it, sharing how she scaled her biz from solo hustle 15 years ago to a killer team — powered by that mental health insight (shoutout to calling folks “collectors,” not “hoarders” — pure class! 💯)

They deliver big time on:
✅ In-home decluttering & organization
✅ Move management + unpacking
✅ Home staging & Airbnb setups
✅ Corporate relocations
✅ Time management coaching

Ideal for homeowners, realtors, & companies relocating talent to NWA! Our chapter’s powerhouse partners — who’s got a referral? Tag ’em NOW! 👇 Drop yours below!

03/30/2026

Well… spring break definitely had all of us a little off schedule 😅

We’re getting back into the swing of things, so here’s a (slightly delayed) highlight from one of our feature presenters at our Visitor Day on the 19th 👇

🔥 FEATURE PRESENTER: Keith Crooks WITH Five Star Painting of Fayetteville🔥

Keith walked us through his business and what they focus on day-to-day.

They cover both residential and commercial projects including interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair, texture matching, fence and deck staining, and more.

One thing that really stood out is they like to stay in their lane and focus on what they do BEST. They’re not trying to be everything to everyone, and that shows up in the quality of their work.

He also talked about how they run their business:
Doing what they say they’re going to do, treating people right, and making sure customers feel taken care of throughout the process.

And based on the testimonials that came from those in the room…we are very proud to have Keith as our referral partner! 👏

If you hear someone talking about painting, updating their home, or getting ready to sell, Keith is a great connection to make!!

03/18/2026

Quick reminder… our LAST Mega Visitor Day is TOMORROW! 🔥

We’d love to have some new faces in the room and hear about YOUR business!

We’ve already got 70+ people planning to be there… that’s a lot of exposure and you’ll get your 30-second pitch in front of the whole room 👏

And hey… if nothing else 😄 come grab some free food, homemade goodies, and cookies 🍪

8:30–10:30 AM
Home2 Suites Bentonville

Come hang out, make some connections, and let us know who you want to meet!