BNI Business Alliance of the River Region

07/24/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: Jonathan Shoffner | Edward Jones Financial Advisor 🌟

We’re proud to spotlight Jonathan Shoffner with Edward Jones.

When it comes to your financial future, Jonathan believes in honesty over hype. He’ll show you the good, the bad, and the ugly, because making informed decisions starts with having the full picture.

Jonathan is the kind of advisor who tells it like it is. He takes the time to understand your goals, answer your questions, and develop a plan that’s built around you, not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Whether you’re planning for retirement, investing for the future, or simply looking for trusted financial guidance, Jonathan goes above and beyond to help his clients navigate every stage of their financial journey.

We’re proud to have Jonathan as a member of BNI Business Alliance of the River Region and appreciate the integrity, professionalism, and value he brings to our chapter and our community.

Jonathan Shoffner
☎️ 334-593-5612
💻[email protected]

07/23/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: Shelly Nickles | CrossCountry Mortgage

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Shelly Nickles with CrossCountry Mortgage!

If you’ve ever worked with Shelly, you know exactly what to expect: honesty, transparency, and someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart. She’s a no-nonsense mortgage loan originator who tells it like it is, helping her clients make informed decisions with confidence.

Shelly goes above and beyond. She takes the time to answer questions, simplify the process, and guide her clients from application to closing with exceptional care.

If you’re looking for a mortgage professional who combines expertise with integrity, Shelly is someone you want on your team.

We’re grateful to have her as a member of BNI Business Alliance of the River Region and appreciate the value she brings to our chapter and our community.

Shelly Nickles
☎️ 334-399-3732
💻 [email protected]

07/10/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hearing from Neal Zeanah with Farm Bureau Bank as he shared valuable insights into the world of commercial banking.

From helping businesses secure financing to providing banking solutions that support long-term growth, Neal showed how the right banking relationship can make a real difference.

Neal is the current President of the BARR and leads with passion and determination! Thank you, Neal, for taking the time to educate our members and for being a trusted resource to the business community. We appreciate your partnership and all that Farm Bureau Bank does to help local businesses succeed!

Contact Neal at: 334-799-0213 or [email protected] | www.farmbureau.bank

07/06/2026

Happy Birthday to the GOAT, one of our founding member OGs, and notably one of the best VPs of the BARR ever!

Help us wish him a happy birthday!

06/30/2026

🌟Member Spotlight🌟
Adam Cozort of Cozort Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping That Scales With You!

-Books Clean Up/ Catch Up
-General Bookkeeping
-Financial Reporting
-Payroll Services

Proudly serving the River Region and beyond with cloud based services!

The perfect referral looks like:
-CPAs and accountants not offering bookkeeping services
-Businesses under five years old that have outgrown DIY bookkeeping.
-Business owners trying to figure out how to move forward.

If you’re looking for an accurate, reliable bookkeeper to keep your business on track, contact Adam today at 334-209-5105 or www.cozortbkservices.com

06/30/2026

One more time for good measures… cheers to your Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce business of the year winners! It was a clean sweep by the BARR!

🏆BRANDify Creative Marketing- Emerging Business
🏆The Worx Auto Detail- Small Business
🏆Pest Pro Services- Medium Business

04/01/2026

Vice President, Adam Cozort officially welcomed these outstanding new members to The B.A.R.R.

🔹Jacob Laputka, Foundations Therapy and Fitness
🔹Tyler Nelson, Alset Technologies

Also peeps our new Secretary, Lindsey Strock, excitedly cheering on our new members 👏🏻

02/02/2026

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Kyle Jenkins, The Worx Auto Detail 🚘

Join us this Thursday at 11:30 AM at the Welcome Food Pantry (1881 I-65 Service Road, in Millbrook) to learn about The Art & Science of Preserving Classic Cars from Kyle Jenkins, owner of The Worx Auto Detail, LLC

✅ Network with local professionals
✅ Lunch is on us
✅ Connect, learn, and grow your network

💬 Comment below or message us to RSVP!

12/23/2025