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BNI Hoosier Connection Our BNI Chapter meets every Tuesday morning at 9am in Carmel, IN.

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Hoosier Connection!Here’s a look at what was happening around the room this week:...
09/15/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Hoosier Connection!

Here’s a look at what was happening around the room this week:

📸 Darin Smith of Oasis Senior Advisors shared how he helps families plan ahead with a customized two-year roadmap for transitioning from traditional living to senior living arrangements.

📸 Robert Rumple of Elite Pro Painting talked about standing behind their work with all-inclusive warranties—including a one-year warranty check to make sure customers are still happy with their home’s paint job.

📸 Kyler Warren led our BNI Education Moment with a great sales question: When is the right time to actually ask a prospect for their business? Sometimes building the relationship is only half the job—you still have to ask!

📸 And Dustin Parrish of Suncoast Enclosures was this week’s Featured Speaker, sharing how retractable screens and outdoor enclosure solutions can help Hoosiers get more use out of their patios and outdoor spaces.

This is what a BNI meeting is all about: learning about each other’s businesses, becoming better referral partners and building relationships that lead to business.

Come check us out! BNI Hoosier Connection meets Tuesdays from 9:00–10:30 a.m.

09/15/2026

☀️ This Week’s Featured Speaker: Dustin Parrish of Suncoast Enclosures!

If you live in Indiana, you know the problem: you finally get the patio weather you’ve been waiting for…and then come the blazing sun, wind, rain or mosquitoes. 🦟

At BNI Hoosier Connection, Dustin Parrish of Suncoast Enclosures showed us how retractable power screens can turn patios, porches and decks into outdoor spaces you can enjoy much more of the year.

At the push of a button, Suncoast screens can provide shade, privacy and protection from insects and the elements—and retract when you want everything completely open again.

Suncoast Indianapolis also offers custom louvered roofs and outdoor enclosure solutions designed specifically to stand up to our unpredictable Midwest weather.

Thanks, Dustin, for a great presentation!

Want to learn more about Dustin’s business—and meet dozens of other local business owners and professionals?

Come visit BNI Hoosier Connection, Tuesdays from 9:00–10:30 a.m.



https://suncoastenclosures.com/retractable-screens/suncoast-indianapolis

09/01/2026

🎓 College planning doesn’t start senior year. And for families worried about college costs or teenagers who have no idea what they want to study yet, starting earlier can make the whole process a lot less overwhelming.

This week’s BNI Hoosier Connection Featured Speaker, Anne McGrath, College Advisor with Class 101 Carmel, shared how she helps students and families start building a plan as early as freshman and sophomore year.

One of Anne’s biggest messages: colleges see more than senior year.

Freshman year sets the foundation. Sophomore year builds momentum. Junior year can have a significant impact on college options. And yes, senior year still matters.

Anne works with students to identify their strengths, interests and goals while helping families navigate college choices, test preparation, scholarships and the financial realities of higher education.

If you have a 9th, 10th or 11th grader at home who is starting to wonder, “What am I going to do after high school?” Anne is someone you should know.

Learn more about Class 101 in Carmel: https://www.class101.com/carmelin

08/25/2026

What if growing your business also meant building lifelong friendships?

Join BNI Hoosier Connection for the first of four Visitors Day events and discover why we find BNI so valuable to our businesses. Come meet local professionals, make new connections and see how trusted relationships can lead to real referrals and lasting growth.

The business opportunities are valuable. The lifelong friendships are an added bonus.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Fork and Ale
350 Veterans Way, Suite 150, Carmel

Tuesday mornings are better with BNI Hoosier Connection!This week, we welcomed Steve Richardson of Ultimate Real Estate ...
08/11/2026

Tuesday mornings are better with BNI Hoosier Connection!

This week, we welcomed Steve Richardson of Ultimate Real Estate Media, who visited from another BNI chapter. Steve is also part of the new ownership team leading BNI Indiana—we were glad to have him join us!

During our “Who Do You Know Who?” segment, Valerie Polley of Blue Tree Nutrition discussed the unique health and nutrition needs of the clients she serves.

Nick Friend of Indiana Insurance Solutions also shared some of the commercial insurance challenges facing both small businesses and larger companies.

Want to grow your business through meaningful relationships and trusted referrals? Visit BNI Hoosier Connection any Tuesday from 9–10:30 a.m. Send us a message, and we’ll help you plan your visit!

https://bni-indiana.com/in-central-bni-hoosier-connection/en-US/index

08/11/2026

Finding the right senior living option for someone you love can feel overwhelming—especially when your family is already dealing with an unexpected change in health or independence.

Our featured speaker this week was Darin Smith of Oasis Senior Advisors. Darin shared how he helps families understand their options, compare communities and find the right fit for their loved one’s care, lifestyle and budget.

Darin has seen firsthand how difficult these transitions can be for seniors and their caregivers. That’s why he serves as a knowledgeable, compassionate guide throughout the process—and his help is completely free to families.

Thank you, Darin, for showing us how the right guidance can replace confusion with confidence.

Learn more:

https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/

08/04/2026

Moving is stressful. Having the right team makes all the difference.

This week’s featured speaker at BNI Hoosier Connection is Josh Murray of Dreiske Moving & Storage.

Josh is a 22-year U.S. Army veteran who now leads Dreiske’s Westfield location, helping families and businesses move with confidence. From local residential moves to large commercial relocations and storage needs, his team focuses on making the process organized, efficient, and worry-free.

If someone you know is planning a move, keep Josh in mind—they’ll be glad you did.

🌐 https://dreiskemoving.com/

07/28/2026

Today’s Featured Speaker at the Hoosier Connection Chapter of BNI: Kevin Monaghan, Hoosier Health Solutions Inc.

Turning 65 is one of the biggest milestones in healthcare—but it can also be one of the most confusing.

Today Kevin Monaghan shared how Medicare isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. Once someone enrolls in Medicare Parts A and B, they generally choose between two paths:

• Original Medicare + Medigap + Part D for predictable costs and the freedom to see nearly any provider that accepts Medicare.
• Medicare Advantage for an all-in-one plan that bundles coverage and additional benefits.

As an independent broker, Kevin helps seniors cut through the confusion and find the plan that truly fits their health needs, doctors, prescriptions, and budget—not just the plan with the biggest TV commercial.

💡 Who do you know who…

* Is turning 65 within the next year?
* Is already on Medicare but hasn’t reviewed their coverage in several years?

A simple conversation today could save someone thousands of dollars—or help them avoid costly surprises later.

Kevin (at) hoosierhealthinc.com or (317) 222-9350!

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Hoosier Connection!Every week, we’re reminded that strong businesses grow through...
07/21/2026

Another great Tuesday morning with BNI Hoosier Connection!

Every week, we’re reminded that strong businesses grow through trusted relationships and meaningful referrals.

This week’s highlights:

🤝 We welcomed Camden Wolf of Global Payments (first photo on the right), who helps businesses simplify payment processing and merchant services while improving the customer payment experience.

🏥 Carmen Puckett of Yoo Direct Health & Aesthetics shared how her practice is making healthcare more personal through direct primary care, wellness services, and medical aesthetics.

💡 Kyler Riley of 317Lights announced that his team is preparing for another busy holiday lighting season and is looking to hire an experienced Project Foreman with multiple years of production and leadership experience.

🏡 Our featured speaker, Megan Porterfield of Home Living Co. | Keller Williams, reminded us to listen for life’s “10 Ds”—the major life transitions that often create opportunities to connect someone with a trusted real estate professional.

If you’re looking for a networking group built on relationships, referrals, and helping one another succeed, we’d love to have you visit us.



https://www.hoosierconnectionbni.com/

07/21/2026

🏡 Today’s BNI Hoosier Connection Featured Speaker: Megan Porterfield, Home Living Co. | Keller Williams

Real estate conversations often begin long before someone says, “I’m ready to buy a house.”

Today’s featured speaker, Megan Porterfield, shared the “10 Ds” she listens for because they often signal that someone may soon need a trusted REALTOR®:

• Divorce
• Death
• Downsizing
• Diapers
• Dogs
• Diamonds
• Desk (new job or relocation)
• Dumpsters (renovations or preparing to move)
• Debt
• Diploma

As a lifelong Indianapolis native and Carmel resident, Megan has been helping families throughout Hamilton County and Central Indiana since 2012. She combines local market expertise with thoughtful communication and genuine care to guide clients through some of life’s biggest transitions.

If you hear one of these “10 Ds” in conversation, it might be the perfect time to introduce them to Megan.



https://homelivingco.net/megan-porterfield/

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11555 N Meridian Street/1st Floor Conf Room
Carmel, IN
46032

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