BNI - Heartland Partners Chapter

05/28/2026

When it comes to insurance, price matters but understanding your coverage matters even more. 🏡🚗

This week, our BNI spotlight is on Tommy Porep with Porep Family Insurance: Allstate Insurance!

Tom helps clients navigate the often confusing world of insurance rates by taking time to explain coverage options, compare policies, and make sure families and businesses are properly protected. A lower rate may look appealing, but having the right coverage when you truly need it can make all the difference.

Whether it’s home, auto, life, or business insurance, Tom focuses on helping clients find the right balance between cost, protection, and peace of mind.

If you know someone reviewing insurance rates, shopping policies, purchasing a home, starting a business, or simply wanting a trusted insurance professional to review their coverage, Tom would be a fantastic connection! 👏

Tom Porep
[email protected]

05/21/2026

Living in Hendricks County means many families and businesses depend on agriculture, farming, and rural living, and having the right insurance coverage matters. 🚜🌾🐄

Tressia Phipps Hopper with Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is someone you need to know! Tressia specializes in helping protect farms of all sizes, including cattle operations, crop farms, hobby farms, equipment, barns, and rural properties.

She is also a great resource for electricians, plumbers, HVAC companies, landscapers, painters, contractors, condo associations, and other businesses or property owners needing commercial or liability coverage.

Farm life and property ownership come with unique risks and responsibilities, and working with someone who understands those needs makes all the difference. Whether someone owns acreage, operates a family farm, manages investment properties, or runs a small business, Tressia helps clients protect what they’ve worked hard to build.

If you know a farmer, landowner, contractor, property manager, or business owner who should review their insurance coverage, Tressia would love the opportunity to connect! 🌱

Tressia Phipps- Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
765.617.6420
[email protected]

05/13/2026

📦 Life gets messy during moves, remodels, and unexpected situations and that’s where UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Indianapolis and Brian Petersson come in!

Brian helps homeowners, businesses, realtors, and contractors with convenient portable storage solutions delivered right to your location. Whether you’re renovating a home, staging a property, business in need of storage, restoring space after damage, redoing a garage floor, or preparing for a move, UNITS makes storage simple and stress-free.

One of the best parts? The container stays at your location for easy access, or it can be safely stored at their secure facility until you’re ready for it again.

If you or someone you know is planning a move, remodel, restoration project, or home sale, Brian is a great connection to have! 🚛📦

Brian Petersson
317-597-8392
[email protected]

05/12/2026

Nice job Heartland Partners!!
Top 10!🎉

Congratulations to
Excellence in Networking
Network Masters
and
RPM
For Your "Green" status!

And way to go to half the region being in
For your "Green" status!, 2026

05/06/2026

This week at BNI, Joe Parsley with Renewed Restoration shared valuable insight on something many homeowners overlook, roof inspections and knowing when it’s time for a replacement.

Too often, small issues go unnoticed until they turn into costly problems. Regular inspections can catch damage early, extend the life of your roof, and protect your home from bigger repairs down the road.

So how do you know when it’s time?
✔️ Missing or damaged shingles
✔️ Signs of leaks or water damage
✔️ Roof age nearing 15–20+ years
✔️ Storm, hail, or wind damage

That’s where Joe comes in! With his experience, honesty, and attention to detail, he helps homeowners and businesses make informed decisions, without the pressure. He’s the guy you want on your side when it comes to protecting your home.

If you, or someone you know, has questions about their roof, Joe Parsley with Renewed Restoration is your go-to resource!
317-339-5644
[email protected]

05/03/2026

Staci Hovermale, our non profit seat of Plainfield Youth Assistance Program, provided an update on the organization's 2025 achievements, highlighting assistance to 250 children and families. PYAP's substantial contributions to our community are truly valued, and we are fortunate to have Staci as part of our group. We invite you to join PYAP on June 6th for Performance for a Purpose, an event supporting PYAP's cause, and tickets can be purchased via the link in the comment section.

04/24/2026

Come see what BNI Heartland Partners is all about!

You are invited to join us at our Visitor Day next week!

📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 8am-9:30am
📍Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station
2749 Pearson Pkwy (3rd floor)

Looking forward to meeting you!

04/22/2026

🔥 Do you have a honey-do list that just keeps growing?

We’re talking bathroom caulking, shower door replacements, wainscoting installs, deck handrail repairs, fencing fixes, adding walls or closets, upgrading molding, replacing gutters… the list goes on and on!

🛠️ Instead of stressing about it or putting it off another month, call Ace Handyman Services! They are reliable, honest, affordable, and show up on time! Ace Handyman Services Greenwood are proud to serve there neighbors in Johnson County, Indianapolis, Hendricks County, and Shelby County. Residential and commercial, Ace Handyman will help you with all your maintenance needs. They are a locally veteran-owned business thriving on delivering excellence.

👀 Who do you know that has a project (or 10) they’ve been putting off?
Make the connection and help them check it off their list!

​BONNIE HARMON
​317.668.3947
[email protected]
AceHandymanServices.com

04/21/2026

You're invited to join Heartland Partners BNI Social this Thursday at Bru Burger in Plainfield.

This is a great opportunity to connect with local professionals, build relationships, and grow your network in a relaxed, fun setting. Appetizers will be provided.

We hope to see you there!
📅 Thursday, 4/23
🕰️Stop in anytime between 4pm-6pm

04/15/2026

This is one guy you need to know- Tom Hammond with Loan Depot!

Tom specializes in residential mortgages and is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the home buying process with confidence. From first-time homebuyers to refinancing, Tom takes the time to educate and guide his clients every step of the way.

He also helps homeowners access home improvement loans. He is incredibly knowledgeable and will make it easy for you to update, renovate, or invest in your current space without the stress.

If you or someone you know is thinking about purchasing a home, refinancing, tackling home projects, or simply has questions about the current market, Tom is your guy!

Tom Hammond
Load Depot
[email protected]
317.446.0736

04/14/2026

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