BNI Low Country Early Risers - Bluffton, SC, USA

08/31/2026

What is networking weekly at R Bar - Bluffton for us. It is about building strong relationships, following up consistently, and creating a system that nurtures trust over time.
Every Wednesday from 730am to 9am
Reach out to register for a visit

The Evolution of Networking: From Contact Lists to Connections Systems

Networking has changed dramatically over the years, yet the fundamentals remain the same. Success today is not about collecting the most contacts. It is about building strong relationships, following up consistently, and creating a system that nurtures trust over time.

The most successful professionals aren't treating networking as an occasional activity. They are treating it as a long-term system for staying connected, visible, and referable.

After all, networking has never really been about collecting contacts.
It has always been about building community. https://tinyurl.com/yue6heum

08/27/2026

Tyler Waters with 🥶🥵Edge Air Conditioning & Refrigeration will be the featured speaker at our chapter meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd.
When your heating system is in tip-top shape, working just like it is supposed to…oh so cozy and relaxed.
Our meetings are open to the public but pre-registration is encouraged by scanning the QR code and completing the requested information or by visiting https://bni-sclowcountry.com/en-US/visitorregistration .
If you are a business looking to establish strategic relationships that will help you build long-term success, we hope that you will find time to join us at any of our weekly meetings held each Wednesday from 7:30-9:00am R Bar - Bluffton in Sheridan Business Park.
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08/26/2026

🚨 TOP 10 MOST WANTED! 🚨

Our chapter is growing, and we're looking for outstanding Lowcountry professionals who want to build meaningful relationships, generate more referrals, and grow their businesses alongside other successful local business owners.

🔎 Our Top 10 Most Wanted:

🔧 Plumber
🔨 General Contractor / Remodeler
🏠 Roofer
📊 CPA / Accountant
🖌️ Painting Contractor
⚖️ Family Law Attorney
📚 Bookkeeper
🌴 Landscaper / Lawn Care
🔍 Home Inspector
🐜 Pest Control

What makes these opportunities special? BNI allows only ONE business in each professional classification to hold the seat. Once it's filled, it's filled!

🚨SAVE THE DATE!🚨

📅 VISITOR DAY — NOVEMBER 4TH
⏰ 7:30–9:00 AM
📍 R Bar & Grill — 70 Pennington Drive, Bluffton

Come have breakfast with us, meet our members, and experience firsthand how BNI Lowcountry Early Risers helps local professionals build relationships and generate business through referrals.

And you don't have to be in one of our Top 10 classifications to visit! If you're a local business professional interested in growing your network, we'd love to meet you.

👉 Interested in visiting? Leave a comment below or message us!

Know an exceptional business owner in one of these professions? Tag them in the comments or share this post with them.

One Seat. One Profession. One Opportunity.

08/24/2026

We are waiting for you! We’re actively growing a thriving and high-performing BNI chapter that consistently generates strong referrals and—more importantly—converts those referrals into real, closed business.
The strength of a BNI chapter comes from the right mix of professionals across key contact spheres, where collaboration naturally drives referrals.
We are currently looking to connect with professionals specifically:
*Painters
* General Contractor
* Flooring Contractor
* Landscapers
* Cosmetologists
*Accountants
*Hair stylists
* and many more industries….
If you—or someone you know—is a strong, service-driven professional who values relationships and consistent business growth, we would love to invite you to visit our chapter.
📍 Where:
R-Bar and grill 70 Pennington Dr Suite1, Bluffton, SC 29910
🕗 When:
Every Wednesday
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

If someone comes to mind, we’d appreciate the introduction—or feel free to pass this along directly.
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08/20/2026

This week our featured presenter will be Tom McNutt ⚖️ McNUTT LAW FIRM
A Bluffton native with global experience Tom returned to the Low country in 2019 after working and living across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
He provides world-class service in estate planning and real estate.
⚖️ McNUTT LAW FIRM
Estate Planning • Wills • Trusts • Probate • Business Succession Planning
🌐 mcnuttlawsc.com
Come join us this Wednesday from 730 to 9am R Bar - Bluffton to hear his story and how he is a crucial member of our chapter!


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08/19/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, TOM McNUTT! 🎉

The Lowcountry Early Risers are proud to congratulate our fellow member Tom McNutt on an exciting new chapter in his professional career — the founding of McNutt Law Firm, a Bluffton-based law practice dedicated to estate planning.

Starting your own business takes courage, confidence, and a tremendous amount of hard work, and we're excited to see Tom take this next step while continuing to serve individuals and families throughout our community.

🤝 WE'RE ALSO PROUD THAT TOM IS STAYING AN EARLY RISER!

As Tom begins this new venture, he has made the decision to continue his membership with the Lowcountry Early Risers and remain invested in the relationships he's built within our chapter.

That's what BNI is all about.

Businesses grow. Careers evolve. New opportunities arise. But the relationships we build with one another — and the trust that develops through those relationships — remain incredibly valuable.

Tom's continued commitment to our chapter reflects his desire to keep strengthening those relationships, supporting his fellow members, and being an active part of the referral partnerships we've built together.

Please join us in congratulating Tom and wishing McNutt Law Firm tremendous success! 👏

We're proud to have you as an Early Riser, Tom — and we're excited to see what's ahead!

⚖️ McNUTT LAW FIRM
Estate Planning • Wills • Trusts • Probate • Business Succession Planning

🌐 mcnuttlawsc.com

08/12/2026

Your seat comes with an opportunity—and a responsibility.

BNI works when members show up, participate, and invest in one another. When you're absent, your chapter isn't just missing a person—it’s missing your referrals, your connections, your energy, and your contribution to the team.

Consistency builds trust. Trust builds referrals.

If you want the value of BNI, you have to be present to create it.

Own your seat. Show up. Participate. Contribute. 🔴⚪🔵

08/11/2026

📣 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦!

For years, most of us have automatically gone straight to BNI Connect whenever we needed to access our BNI information.

It’s time to update that bookmark! 🔖

🌐 𝗺𝘆𝗕𝗡𝗜.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗡𝗜.

Instead of visiting different websites and remembering different login pages, myBNI.com gives you one convenient starting point to access your BNI platforms:

🔴 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧
Chapter and member information

📊 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
Data, reporting and performance insights

🎓 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬
Training and educational resources

✅ 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗡. 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗡𝗜 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦.

We encourage all members to start making myBNI.com their 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 whenever accessing BNI online.

👉 If BNI Connect has been bookmarked on your computer or phone for years, now is a great time to replace that bookmark with 𝗺𝘆𝗕𝗡𝗜.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

Less time figuring out where to go. More time connecting, learning and growing your business through BNI! 🤝

08/10/2026

🏈 BNI + Fantasy Football = Building Relationships!

Yesterday, members of our BNI Lowcountry Early Risers chapter got together for our Fantasy Football League Draft — and while there was plenty of friendly competition and trash talk, the real win was spending time together outside of our weekly meetings.

BNI is about more than exchanging referrals. It’s about building genuine relationships, friendships, and trust with the people we do business with.

Great afternoon with a great group of people! Now the bragging rights are officially on the line. 🏆🏈

08/05/2026

😂 If this meme feels a little too relatable, it might be time for a different approach!

The best referrals don't usually come from waiting—they come from building relationships and making sure your network knows exactly who you're looking to meet.

If you're ready for more quality referrals, visit one of our BNI meetings and discover how our members intentionally help each other grow their businesses.

Reach out today and let's talk about how we can help put more referrals—not more waiting—in your future! 🚀