BNI Northern Networking Neighbors

Name: BNI Northern Networking Neighbors
Address: 901 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, US
Telephone: +12489318387

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BNI Northern Networking Neighbors | We help West Michigan businesses grow through weekly referrals, trust, and accountability.

Join us to build relationships, sharpen your pitch, and generate qualified leads.

06/02/2026

Kyle is our speaker this week, and he knows the commercial real estate world well. He works as a commercial realtor with Francis Realty, where the job can include finding properties, listing spaces, reviewing lease details, and helping buyers and sellers line up the right deal.

That kind of work can include offices, retail spaces, and other business properties, so there's always a new puzzle on the table. Kyle will give us a closer look at what he does day to day and how it all fits together.

Come visit on Thursday, 7-8:30 am, and hear it straight from him. You might leave with a few ideas for your own business, too.

Link in comments.

06/01/2026

Curious what happens at a BNI visitor event? A lot more than awkward name tags and lukewarm coffee.

Our next visitor event is Thursday, June 25, from 7:00 am - 8:30 am. We will have amazing donuts from Bro's Doughs!

If you're a small business owner in Grand Rapids, this is a simple way to meet local professionals, swap ideas, and see how the network works. It's a low-pressure visit, so you can check it out before deciding if it fits.

Want to see what the Northern Networking Neighbors group is all about? Take a look at the link in the comments and then select the "Visit Us!" ("Visit This Chapter" on mobile) and check it out in person.

05/29/2026

APRIL AWARDS!

Please join us in congratulating our April award winners!

💬 Most Referrals Given = Alex Gonzalez & Nick Ritzema
💰 TYFCB (Thank You For Closed Business) = Zack Foster
⭐ Outstanding Performance = Steven Speckman

Are you looking to grow your business? Why not join multiple other business owners who are all about helping each other reach their goals?

👏 Big applause for our award winners!

Do you want to be a 2026 award winner? All you have to do is visit us, become a member, and receive your awards.

05/28/2026

We’re excited to spotlight Creighton Biddick, our 10 Minute Speaker for today’s meeting and a Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC.

Creighton wears many hats in life and brings a well-rounded perspective to everything he does. He is a proud husband and father, and he also enjoys woodworking, gymnastics, bonsai, world travel, cooking, and art. That mix of creativity, discipline, and curiosity shows up in the way he serves others.

As a financial advisor, Creighton’s role goes far beyond numbers. He asks thoughtful questions so he can truly understand your current stage of life, your goals, and your family’s future. His focus is to help provide the right financial support today, while also helping you plan ahead so you can have greater peace of mind tomorrow.

Creighton is a great referral for:
• Small business owners
• Mid-sized and small businesses
• Freelancers
• 1099 employees
• Retirees

If you know someone in one of these groups, we’d love for you to invite them to visit our group and connect with Creighton and the other members. Bring a guest and help us grow stronger together.

05/26/2026

We are excited to welcome Creighton Biddick as our featured speaker at this week's meeting!

Creighton is a licensed Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He helps people build a plan for today and tomorrow with personalized financial guidance.

Here are a few ways he can help:
• Create a financial strategy based on your goals
• Plan for retirement with confidence
• Protect what matters most with insurance solutions
• Build a long-term approach that can grow and adjust as life changes
• Help transfer wealth to the next generation

Creighton works with clients to make financial decisions feel clearer and more manageable. This is a great chance to learn more about how he helps individuals and families plan ahead.

Come visit the meeting and hear from Creighton Biddick in person. You may walk away with ideas that can help you, or someone you know.

05/22/2026

CERTIFICATE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

🏆 New Member: Andrew Kushel
⭐ Passport to Success Completion: Mike Johnston

Are you wondering what this whole referral networking is all about? Come visit us, meet great people, talk about your business, and see where it goes from there.

There is a link to our chapter website with more info in the comments.

05/21/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of hearing from Lauren Laurie of RestoPros West Central Michigan as our speaker.

At our meetings, one member each week gets the chance to share about themselves and their business, and it is always a great way to learn more about the people in our group and the value they bring to our community.

Lauren and her husband Justin have owned their RestoPros franchise since July 2024, and they continue to make a positive impact across West Michigan.

RestoPros of West Central Michigan provides 24/7 emergency restoration services for both residential and commercial properties, with a focus on:

💧 Water & Mold Damage
🔥 Smoke & Fire Damage

Their restoration process includes:
1. Inspect & Stabilization
2. Damage Removal
3. Drying
4. Cleaning
5. Ready for Rebuild

They also offer:
• Free inspections
• Certified & insured service
• 24-hour emergency response
• Service across much of West Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Kentwood, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, and more

You can see more using the link in the comments.

Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your story and for the work you and Justin are doing to help families and businesses recover when they need it most.

05/19/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to share that Lauren Laurie will be our feature speaker at the meeting this Thursday!

Lauren and her husband Justin own RestoPros of West Central Michigan.

Here are a few ways RestoPros can help:
• Water damage restoration when you need help fast
• Mold remediation to help protect your home or business
• Fire damage cleanup and restoration services
• Sewage cleanup for tough, urgent situations
• Emergency response support when disaster strikes

Lauren is newer to BNI, and this will be her first presentation, so come out and support her. It’s a great chance to learn more about RestoPros and how they can help you, or someone you know, when the need is urgent.

We hope to see you there! (link in the comments)

05/18/2026

Big congratulations to Ryan Leonard for completing the BNI Passport to Success program!

The Passport to Success is a great onboarding program for new BNI members. It helps members get off to a strong start by connecting them with chapter mentors, building relationships, and learning the basics of how BNI works. Topics can include how to use the app, how to give a great 60-second presentation, how to bring visitors, how to pass referrals, and more.

It’s a smart way to build confidence, make connections, and start getting real value from BNI right away.

Way to go, Ryan. Great job finishing the program and investing in your success!

You could be next.

05/15/2026

Small business owners, come visit our BNI chapter!

If you want to grow your business through referral networking, we would love to connect with you.

BNI CORE VALUES:
• Givers Gain: Help others first, and business comes back to you
• Building Relationships: Strong connections create strong referrals
• Lifelong Learning: Keep growing your skills and knowledge
• Traditions + Innovation: Respect what works, and stay open to new ideas
• Positive Attitude: Bring energy, encouragement, and optimism
• Accountability: Do what you say you will do
• Recognition: Celebrate the success of others

Come meet local business owners, build trusted connections, and grow through referrals.

Message us to learn how to visit a meeting.

Address

901 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Telephone

+12489318387

Website

https://bni-nnn.short.gy/group-details, https://bni-nnn.short.gy/visit, https://bni-nnn.short.gy/members, https://bni-nn

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