BNI Strategic Teamwork & Referrals STAR Ridgeland

10/14/2026

🎨 BNI Weekly Spotlight: Pluff Mud Painting & Design! 🏡

This week, we’re excited to feature Collen Imel, owner of Pluff Mud Painting & Design , as our weekly spotlight and presenter! We’re looking forward to learning more about Collen’s business!

🖌️ Services Include:

Interior and exterior painting

In-home color consultations

Refinishing and restoration

Design consulting

Whether you’re looking to refresh your home’s interior, update your exterior, or bring new life to an existing space, Collen and the Pluff Mud Painting & Design team are ready to help bring your vision to life!

📅 Want to join us? Click here to sign up!
👉 https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

📞 Phone: 843-290-7804
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.pluffmudpainting.com

Find out more about our BNI chapters on our BNI chapter detail pages.

09/08/2026

🛡️ BNI STAR Spotlight Speaker: Meet Matthew Davidson of Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage 🛡️

Running a business comes with enough risks without wondering whether your insurance will actually protect you when you need it most. Having the right coverage — and understanding what you're paying for — can make all the difference!

Join us Thursday, September 10th from 7:30–9:00 AM at our NEW LOCATION — The Grind Roasters in Bluffton, SC for another great morning of networking, learning, and building strong local business relationships!

🎤 Spotlight Speaker: Matthew Davidson, Commercial Insurance Producer

At Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage, Matthew Davidson helps local business owners find the right insurance coverage to protect what matters most.

Matthew takes the time to understand each business, identify potential risks, and build customized insurance solutions that provide confidence as businesses grow.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Matthew and his team shop multiple top-rated carriers to find the right combination of coverage, value, and service.

Their goal is bigger than simply selling a policy — it's about building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted resource for the business owners they serve.

From a small local business to a growing company with employees, vehicles, property, or technology risks, having the right coverage in place can mean the difference between a manageable setback and a major financial problem.

🛡️ BNI Presentation: Commercial Insurance Made Simple

During his presentation, Matthew will share some of the biggest insurance gaps that can leave businesses exposed and explain how the right coverage can help protect everything business owners have worked so hard to build.

You'll also learn what types of businesses make the best referrals for Matthew and how you can recognize opportunities to connect him with business owners who may need a second look at their coverage.

🛡️ Ideal Referrals:

🏢 Business owners looking for commercial insurance

🚗 Businesses with commercial vehicles or drivers

👷 Businesses needing workers' compensation coverage

💻 Businesses concerned about cyber or professional liability risks

🏗️ Growing businesses needing to review or expand their coverage

🤝 Ideal Partners:

🏠 Realtors

🏗️ General Contractors & Builders

💼 Accountants & Bookkeepers

⚖️ Attorneys

🏦 Bankers & Financial Professionals

🏢 Commercial Property Managers

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 10th

📍 Location: The Grind Roasters

349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104

Bluffton, SC 29910

🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Coffee & breakfast provided!

📇 Bring your business cards

💼 Bring your best attitude

🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

Come meet Matthew, learn more about commercial insurance made simple, and discover how the right coverage can help protect the businesses and relationships you've worked so hard to build.

🔗 Connect with Matthew & Hilton Head Insurance & Brokerage:

🌐hiltonheadinsuranceandbrokerage.com

📅 Want to visit our chapter and join us for this meeting? Register here:

https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

✨ Fun Fact: Matthew's specialty isn't simply selling insurance — it's helping business owners understand their risks and find coverage that actually makes sense for their individual business.

09/01/2026

🔥 BNI STAR Spotlight Speaker: Meet Mike Foskey of Foskey Heating & Air ❄️

When your AC decides it has had enough of that Lowcountry heat, you want someone you can trust to get you back to comfortable — without all the hot air! 😄

Join us Thursday, September 3rd from 7:30–9:00 AM at our NEW LOCATION — The Grind Roasters in Bluffton, SC for another great morning of networking, learning, and building strong local business relationships!

🎤 Spotlight Speaker: Mike Foskey, Owner of Foskey Heating & Air

Mike Foskey has spent more than 25 years in the heating and air industry, building a business around a simple philosophy: give customers honest answers, provide affordable options, and treat people like family.

Before entering the HVAC industry, Mike served in the United States Coast Guard from 1994–1997 during the Gulf War. After his service, he began his HVAC career on Hilton Head Island.

In 2006, Mike and his wife, Christine, founded Foskey Heating & Air, a family-owned and operated heating and air company serving Beaufort and Jasper Counties.

Today, Foskey Heating & Air provides residential and commercial HVAC services, including heating and cooling repairs, maintenance, system replacements, heat pumps, ductwork, and indoor air quality solutions.

Mike believes customers deserve to understand their options and make informed decisions about their homes and businesses — without being pressured into something they don't need.

And when your system decides to quit at the most inconvenient time, Foskey Heating & Air is there with 24/7 emergency service.

Mike and his team live by a tagline that perfectly captures their approach:

🔥 Honest Answers and Affordable Options in an Industry Full of Hot Air. 🌬️

During his presentation, Mike will share more about his journey, his experience in the HVAC industry, and what homeowners and businesses should know about keeping their heating and air systems running efficiently.

🔥 Ideal Referrals:

❄️ Homeowners needing AC repairs, maintenance, or replacement

🔥 Homeowners needing heating or heat pump service

🌬️ Homeowners needing ductwork or indoor air quality solutions

🏢 Businesses needing commercial HVAC service

🛠️ Anyone dealing with an HVAC emergency

🤝 Ideal Partners:

🏡 Realtors

🔑 Property Managers

🔨 General Contractors

🏗️ Home Builders

🛠️ Remodeling Contractors

🔍 Home Inspectors

🏢 Commercial Property Owners & Managers

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 3rd

📍 Location: The Grind Roasters

349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104

Bluffton, SC 29910

🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Coffee & breakfast provided!

📇 Bring your business cards

💼 Bring your best attitude

🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

Come meet Mike, hear his story, and learn more about the man behind Foskey Heating & Air — and why honest answers and affordable options matter when you're trusting someone with the comfort of your home or business.

🔗 Connect with Mike & Foskey Heating & Air:

🌐 https://foskeyheatingandair.com/

📅 Want to visit our chapter and join us for this meeting? Register here:

https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

✨ Fun Fact: Before becoming a local HVAC business owner, Mike served in the United States Coast Guard from 1994–1997 during the Gulf War. 🇺🇸

08/10/2026

🏠 BNI STAR Spotlight Speaker: Meet Jimmy Serrano of Legacyroofworks 🏠

Your roof is more than just shingles and materials — it’s what protects your home, your family, and everything you’ve worked hard for. Having a roofing partner you can trust makes all the difference!

Join us Thursday, August 13th from 7:30–9:00 AM at our NEW LOCATION — The Grind Roasters in Bluffton, SC for another great morning of networking, learning, and building strong local business relationships!

🎤 Spotlight Speaker: Jimmy Serrano, Owner of Legacy Roof Works

At the heart of Legacy Roof Works is Jimmy Serrano, a skilled roofer with years of hands-on experience and a true passion for serving homeowners throughout the Lowcountry.

After years of working with other roofing companies and perfecting his craft, Jimmy took the next step and built Legacy Roof Works with a vision centered around quality workmanship, honest communication, and personalized service.

As a local professional serving Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Ridgeland, Hardeeville, and the Coastal Empire, Jimmy understands the unique challenges homes face in our coastal environment. His mission is simple — treat every roof like it’s protecting his own family’s home and ensure every customer feels confident, informed, and cared for throughout the process.

During his presentation, Jimmy will share his journey of building Legacy Roof Works, what sets his approach apart, and why choosing the right roofing professional matters when protecting one of your biggest investments.

🔨 Ideal Referrals:
🏡 Homeowners needing roof repairs or replacements
🏡 New homeowners wanting a roof evaluation
🏡 Property owners preparing to sell
🏡 Anyone concerned about storm damage or roof maintenance

🤝 Ideal Partners:
🏡 Realtors
🏠 Property managers
🛡 Insurance professionals
🔨 General contractors
🏗 Home builders
🏘 Community associations

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 13th
📍 Location: The Grind Roasters
349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104
Bluffton, SC 29910
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Coffee & breakfast provided!
📇 Bring your business cards
💼 Bring your best attitude
🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

Come meet Jimmy, hear his story, and learn how Legacy Roof Works is helping Lowcountry homeowners protect what matters most — one roof at a time.

🔗 Connect with Jimmy:
🌐 https://legacyroofworks.net/

📅 Want to visit our chapter and join us for this meeting? Register here:
https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

✨ Fun Fact: When Jimmy isn’t helping homeowners with their roofs, he enjoys spending time with his wife Maribel and their dog Ottis, cruising the May River, and enjoying a round of golf.

08/03/2026

🌟 BNI STAR Visitors Day — Connect, Collaborate & Grow! 🌟

Are you ready to grow your business, expand your network, and build relationships with other local professionals who believe in helping each other succeed?

Join BNI STAR Chapter for our Visitors Day on Thursday, August 6th and experience what makes our chapter different!

This special meeting is designed for local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to learn more about the power of referral-based networking and how a strong business community can help create lasting growth.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Marcella Beach — BNI Director Consultant

We are excited to welcome Marcella Beach, our BNI Director Consultant, as our featured speaker. Marcella will share insights into the BNI philosophy of Givers Gain®, the value of building trusted referral partnerships, and how intentional networking can help businesses create meaningful connections and consistent opportunities.

Whether you are looking to grow your business, build strategic partnerships, or simply surround yourself with motivated professionals who support one another, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

🤝 What to Expect:
✅ Meet local business professionals
✅ Learn how BNI works
✅ Discover the power of referral partnerships
✅ Build relationships with potential referral partners
✅ Find out how you can become part of a growing business community

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 6th
📍 Location: The Grind Roasters
349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104
Bluffton, SC 29910
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Coffee & breakfast provided!
📇 Bring your business cards
💼 Bring your best attitude
🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

If you’re a business owner who believes relationships matter, referrals are powerful, and success is better when we help each other win — we would love to meet you!

📅 Reserve your spot and visit BNI STAR:
https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

07/27/2026

🏡 BNI STAR Spotlight Speaker:

Meet Matt Brophy of Home Inspection 🏡

Are you buying a home, selling a property, or helping clients make one of the biggest investments of their lives? A trusted home inspection can make all the difference!

Join us Thursday, July 30th from 7:30–9:00 AM at our NEW LOCATION — The Grind Roasters in Bluffton, SC for another powerful morning of networking, learning, and building valuable local business relationships!

🎤 Spotlight Speaker: Matt Brophy, Owner of WIN Home Inspection – Hilton Head

Matt brings a unique combination of experience, discipline, and dedication to every inspection he performs. As a proud U.S. military and law enforcement veteran, Matt understands the importance of attention to detail, integrity, and serving others — values he carries into helping homeowners protect their investments.

During his presentation, Matt will share how WIN Home Inspection helps buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, and homeowners better understand the condition of a property before making important decisions. He’ll highlight what sets a quality inspection apart and why having a trusted inspection partner is essential in today’s real estate market.

🔍 Ideal Referrals:
🏠 Home buyers and sellers
🏠 First-time buyers wanting confidence and peace of mind
🏠 Real estate investors and flippers
🏠 Homeowners preparing for future projects or maintenance

🤝 Ideal Partners:
🏡 Realtors
💰 Mortgage lenders
🛡 Insurance professionals
🏢 Property managers
⚖️ Real estate attorneys
🔨 Contractors and service providers

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 30th
📍 Location: The Grind Roasters
349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104
Bluffton, SC 29910
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Coffee & breakfast provided!
📇 Bring your business cards
💼 Bring your best attitude
🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

Come meet Matt, hear his story, and learn how WIN Home Inspection is helping protect families, properties, and investments across the Lowcountry — one inspection at a time.

🔗 Connect with Matt:
📞 843-321-9439
📧 [email protected]
🌐 WIN Home Inspection

📅 Want to visit our chapter and join us for this meeting? Register here:
https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

✨ Fun Fact: Matt’s background in both military and law enforcement has shaped the same values he brings to his business today — service, trust, and commitment to doing the job right.

07/20/2026

Join us Thursday, July 23rd from 7:30–9:00 AM for another great morning of networking, learning, and building meaningful local business connections!

🎤 Spotlight Speaker: Jason Winn, Account Manager at Allstate Insurance Agent: Landon Papay

When it comes to protecting what matters most, Jason Winn and the team at Papay Insurance and Associates provide personalized, local service you can trust. As a full-service insurance agency, they specialize in Home, Auto, Umbrella, Boat, and ORV coverage, helping clients find the right protection with the right value.

Jason’s presentation, “Papay Insurance: Dedicated Team, Value-Focused, Personalized Care,” will take us through his unique journey from Chef to Insurance Agent and share how he helps clients confidently navigate their insurance options through a simple, informative, and comparison-driven approach.

Jason will give us a behind-the-scenes look at how Papay Insurance serves our community and why having the right insurance partner matters when it comes to protecting the things you’ve worked hard for.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 23rd
📍 Location: The Grind Roasters
349 Hope Pond Way, Unit 104
Bluffton, SC 29910
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

☕ Breakfast & coffee provided!
📇 Bring your business cards
💼 Bring your best attitude
🚀 Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow!

Whether you’re looking for insurance guidance, want to strengthen your business network, or want to meet local professionals who believe in supporting one another, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

🌐 Connect with Jason:
Website ➡️ papayinsurance.com
Instagram ➡️

📅 Want to visit our chapter and join us for this meeting? Register here:
https://bit.ly/3FpQX8X

✨ Fun Fact: 🏃‍♂️ Jason and his wife enjoy running and traveling together!

07/15/2026

07/02/2026

Beachside Construction helps you turn a vision into a reality.

When it comes to renovations, remodels, or whole additions we provide Quality Craftsmanship and clear, consistent Communication throughout your project.

If you dream it, we can build it.

07/02/2026

🎆 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND! 🎆

As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, the BNI STAR Chapter wishes you and your family a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July weekend!

This weekend is about more than fireworks and cookouts—it's a time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy, honor those who have served and sacrificed, and appreciate the communities, businesses, and relationships that help make our country strong.

❤️🤍💙

Whether you're spending the weekend with family, gathering with friends, traveling, attending local celebrations, or simply enjoying a well-earned break, we hope it's filled with laughter, gratitude, and great memories.

🎇 Celebrate safely.
🏡 Support local businesses.
🤝 Spend time with those who matter most.
🇺🇸 Take pride in the freedoms we share.

As business owners, professionals, and community leaders, we're grateful for the opportunity to serve our neighbors and help one another succeed through the spirit of cooperation and support.

From all of us at BNI STAR Chapter:

🎉 Happy 250th Birthday, America!
🎆 Happy Independence Day!
🇺🇸 God Bless America!

We look forward to seeing everyone back at The Grind Roasters on Thursday, July 9th as we continue building relationships, growing businesses, and helping one another WIN.