BNI Arklahoma Referrals Network

10/08/2026

A big thank you to Jose Martinez Lopez for being our Speaker of the Week! He gave us a look at what his restaurant has to offer, from breakfast and lunch favorites to different specials and even the types of tequila. They also offer catering and can do all types of foods!!

It was a great way to learn more about his business and all the ways they serve our community. Thanks for sharing with us👏

Be sure to stop by and give them a try Las Americas Rest.!

10/07/2026

Check out this Christmas light giveaway from our members Pendergraft Realty Group!! Head over to their post for more details and a chance to win 🎅🏻!!

🎄 Win Free Holiday Light Installation This Year!

Let's be honest: climbing a ladder in the cold to untangle last year's lights isn't anybody's favorite holiday tradition. This year, we'd love to take that job off one lucky family's hands.

Pendergraft Realty Group is giving away 200 feet of professionally installed perimeter Christmas lighting ($500 value) for the 2026 holiday season! Winter Light Co., a highly recommended local holiday lighting company, will install the lights. All you have to do is flip the switch and enjoy.

Want to go bigger? The winner can get a quote from Winter Light Co. for extra lighting at their own cost.

How to enter (it only takes a minute):
- Follow our page.
- Comment on this post with your town and your favorite holiday tradition.

That's it! Know someone who'd love a brighter Christmas? Share this post so they can enter too. 🎄

📅 Entries close: Sunday, November 1 at 11:59 p.m. CT
🎉 Winner drawn at random: Monday, November 2
🏡 Lights installed before Thanksgiving

Official Rules: No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to adults 18+ whose home is in the River Valley area, within Winter Light Co.'s service area. The winner must own the home or have the landlord's written permission. Employees of Pendergraft Realty Group and Winter Light Co. and their households are not eligible. The winner will be notified by Facebook message and must respond within 48 hours, or an alternate winner will be drawn. The prize is 200' of perimeter lighting installed for the 2026 Christmas season. The lights remain the property of Pendergraft Realty Group, have no cash value, and cannot be exchanged. Any additional lighting is quoted and paid for separately by the winner through Winter Light Co. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. By entering, participants release Facebook from all liability.

Here's to a bright, merry, and stress-free holiday season from all of us at Pendergraft Realty Group!



Michelle Pendergraft, Realtor
Pendergraft Realty Group
Keller Williams Platinum Realty-Fort Smith
3300 S 70th, Fort Smith, AR
479-459-7158

09/30/2026

This week’s Speaker of the Week: Randy Pendergraft!!
Randy is a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams and Pendergraft Realty Group.
He shared valuable insight on getting started with real estate investing and how taking small steps can lead to new opportunities.
Thank you, Randy, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with our group!

Contact Info:
479-759-7156
[email protected]
Licensed in Arkansas and Oklahoma

09/25/2026

It’s a special day for our newest BNI member! 🎉

Help us wish Robert a very Happy Birthday!! We’re excited to have you join our group and look forward to getting to know you and your business! 🥳

Here’s a little bit about him:
Robert is an insurance professional who enjoys helping people protect what they’ve worked hard to build and connecting them with the right people when he can. Outside of work, he’s a husband and dad who enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, reading, and finding new things to learn. He’s excited to be part of the Arklahoma Referral Group and looks forward to building genuine relationships with other local professionals.

09/23/2026

Help us welcome the newest member of our BNI chapter, Joni Laster! We’re excited to have you and look forward to building connections, sharing referrals, and growing together🥳.

Here's a little bit about Joni:
Joni Laster, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the Executive Director of Manes & Miracles of the River Valley, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with disabilities. With a unique blend of clinical expertise and nonprofit leadership, Joni is passionate about helping children and families achieve meaningful growth through innovative, evidence-based, and relationship-centered approaches.

09/16/2026

Speaker of the Week: David Hernandeezz

David is the Project Manager and Estimator for 1-800 Water Damage of Rogers and Bentonville!

Contact Info:
479-785-7598
[email protected]

07/16/2026

🤝 Want more referrals and more business? Come see how we do it. We're hosting another Visitor Event on Tuesday, August 19th at 8:00 AM and breakfast is on us! Provided by Las Americas Rest.

Here's what makes BNI different and why should care:
✅ One profession per chapter. No competing with someone in your same field.
✅ Members are held to a code of ethics and accountable to the group.
✅ Weekly structured meetings designed to generate referrals.

Also... BNI is the world's largest referral networking organization, and our chapter exists for one reason: to help local business owners send each other qualified referrals. Our members build real relationships that turn into real revenue.

We currently have open seats for:
Electrician
Title Company
Accountant / CPA
Business Attorney
Digital Marketing
Dentist
Chiropractor
Exterminator
Pressure Washing
Home Builder / General Contractor
Optometrist
Massage Therapist
Lawn / Landscaping
Commercial Banker

Each of these is an exclusive seat — only ONE person per profession is accepted into the chapter. If your category is on this list, now is your moment.

📅 Tuesday, August 19th
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 5100 S 35th St., Fort Smith, AR
🍽️ Breakfast Provided

Comment below, send us a DM, or tag a business owner who should be in the room. We'd love to see you there!