Border 2 Border Business Connections

05/27/2026

The difference between looking forward or looking backward at one's taxes - for many businesses and business owners - can be many thousands of dollars.

Save by connecting with a professional like Angie of Angie L. Finch, CPA to start your planning "look forward" today!

Most business owners see their accountant once a year — hand over the documents, get the return filed, move on. Angie Finch, a Dexter-based CPA serving small businesses across southeast Michigan, made a clear case this week for why that's leaving real money on the table. The distinction she drew w...

05/22/2026

🏡 Local Business Spotlight: The Grateful Crow (Chelsea, MI)

Today we’re giving a shoutout to The Grateful Crow, a Chelsea favorite known for great food, craft drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together.
Local restaurants and gathering spaces like The Grateful Crow help create the sense of community that makes small towns special. Whether you’re catching up with friends, supporting local musicians, or enjoying a night out, businesses like this help keep our community connected.

At Border 2 Border Business Connections, we love supporting local businesses that make us feel like we are at home.

💬 What’s your favorite thing to order at The Grateful Crow?
Website: https://www.thegratefulcrow.com

05/21/2026

💡 “People do business with people they know, like, and trust.”
According to Nielsen research, 92% of people trust referrals from people they know over any form of advertising.
That’s the power of a trusted professional network.
At Border 2 Border Business Connections, we’re proud to be a small group of professionals who value ethics, authenticity, and supporting one another well.
🌱 Strong referrals begin with strong relationships.

05/20/2026

If you've heard any of these lately — "we hate this color," "we're thinking of selling," "the HOA sent a letter" — MacFarland Painting is worth a call. Arty Saffian presented at Border 2 Border this week making a strong case for what the right painter can do for a home. Read more at the link.

Most homeowners underestimate what paint can do, but even more so, what skipping it can cost. This week, Arty Saffian of MacFarland Painting presented some of his team's capabilities and recent projects. MacFarland Painting handles residential and commercial work, with a team built to handle both at...

05/19/2026

🤝 “Your network is your net worth.” – Porter Gale
Studies show that up to 85% of jobs and business opportunities come through networking and referrals.
That’s why relationship-based networking matters so much. When professionals consistently show up, support one another, and build trust over time, opportunities naturally follow.
At Border 2 Border Business Connections, we focus on creating meaningful relationships with integrity, collaboration, and community at the center.
🌱 Small groups can create big impact when the connections are genuine.

05/18/2026

🚀 Looking for a networking group that feels genuine, supportive, and relationship-focused?

Border 2 Border Business Connections is a small, welcoming group of ethical local professionals who believe business grows best through trust, consistency, and real connection.

We meet weekly to support one another, share referrals, and build lasting professional relationships — without pressure or salesy tactics.
📍 Huron River Methodist Church – Dexter
🕖 Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
👉 We’d love to welcome you as a guest this week. Comment or DM us for details!

05/14/2026

Did you know making just one extra mortgage payment per year can knock four to six years off your loan?

Yesterday at Border 2 Border Business Connections, Jeremy Shaffer of LMCU shared that and other interesting mortgage math with the group!

Most people approach a home loan the way they approach a menu they don't fully understand — they pick something familiar, common, trusted, and hope for the best. This week's Border 2 Border presenter Jeremy Shaffer of Lake Michigan Credit Union doesn't see anything egregiously wrong with this, but...

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Thank you Alex of Alexandria’s Hair Page of Zev Salon & Studio for subbing/visiting today's Meeting! (Follow)

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05/07/2026

Most families and business owners are leaving money on the table — not from bad decisions, but from misconceptions about the nature of wealth management.

Thankfully a trustworthy expert like Matt Bowden of Two Bird Wealth Strategies is available to help change that.🧠🙏

Most families and business owners are leaving money on the table — not from bad decisions, but from bad misconceptions about the nature of wealth management. This week, presenter Matt Bowden of Two Bird Wealth Strategies walked Border 2 Border members through some costly misconceptions he hears re...