BNI Waterfront Professionals - Poulsbo, USA

07/29/2026

Real estate is about much more than buying and selling homes. That's one reason we're proud to have Rebecca Gore - Clark as part of our chapter. She's been a member for 15 years and she's given over 450 referrals that have resulted in $4.5 million is closed business.

Why Every Business Should Know a Great Real Estate Agent

Most people think real estate agents help people buy and sell homes.

The best ones do so much more.

They're invited into some of life's biggest transitions—buying a first home, growing a family, relocating for a new career, downsizing after retirement, navigating divorce, caring for aging parents, or helping settle the estate of a loved one.

Those moments often come with questions that have nothing to do with real estate.

"Do you know a good financial advisor?"

"Can you recommend a contractor?"

"Who's a trustworthy insurance agent?"

"Do you know an estate planning attorney?"

"I need a painter...a mover...an electrician..."

A great real estate agent isn't just opening doors to homes. They're opening doors to trusted relationships.

That's why they're one of the most valuable connections a business owner can have.

At BNI, you'll meet professionals like this every week—people who build their businesses by building trust, serving others, and connecting clients with the right people at the right time.

Ready to meet professionals like these? Visit BNI Pacific Northwest at www.bnipnw.com and ask Higgins, our AI assistant, to help you find the chapter that's the best fit for your business. If you'd rather talk with a real person, call or email Micki at 360.649.6589 or [email protected]. I'd be happy to help.

07/03/2026

Welcome to the BNI family!

These aren't just 7 new members. These are 7 businesses who decied to invest in something bigger than themselves. They are choosing to build relationships, become part of a community, and surround themselves with people who genuinely want to help them succeed.

To our newest members.......Welcome.

We hope you'll find referral partners who become trusted friends. We hope you'll build connections that open doors you never expected. We hope you'll gain confidence, sharpen your business, and discover opportunities that wouldn't have happened on your own.

And, yes, we hope you'll recieve referrals. But even more than that, we hope BNI becomes a place where your business, and you, continue to grow.

Please help us welcome our newest members that joined BNI Pacific Northwest in June:
• Jenn Neff – Rogers Carpet Cleaning
• Khurshida Begum – ASHHO Cultural and Job Training Center
• Cheryl Jensen – The Firm Fundamentals
• Alexander Tomas – Roof Primes & Construction LLC
• Kelli Hegsted – Genuine Accounting & Tax
• Brian Carreon – Morgan Transfer
• Jeanné Atlanta Dixon-Broxton – BrandPartner with PaperPie

We're excited to see where your BNI journey takes you.

If you've been wondering whether BNI might be the right fit for your business, we'd love to welcome you as a visitor at one of our chapters. Maybe next month's welcome post could include you.

www.bnipnw.com

07/03/2026

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I've been thinking about how many people it takes to help a business succeed.

Clients who choose to work with us. Referral partners who recommend us. Friends and family who encourage us when things get tough. Employees, contractors, mentors, advisors, and fellow business owners who share ideas, support, and sometimes a much needed reality check.

Running a business can feel like a very individual journey, but hte truth is that none of us gets very far alone.

This week, I'm especially grateful for the poeple who continue to invest in one another, support local businesses, and help create stronger communities through the relationships they build every day.

I'm also grateful for those whose service, and contributions helped make those communities possible in the first place.

I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July and a have a chance to spend time with the people who matter most.

Happy Independence Day from BNI Pacific Northwest.

07/02/2026

Every renewal tells a story. It's a business owner choosing to continue investing in relationships, choosing to keep showing up for fellow members, and choosing to keep building a business through trust, referrals, and community.

We're proud to recognize 9 professionals who renewed their BNI memberships in June.

Together, they represent more than 71 years of commitment to BNI. That's more than seven decades building relationships, supporting one another, and helping businesses grow. And, we're excited to celebrate Heather Halliday who's just getting started with her first renewal!

Please join us in congratulating:
✨Nicky Bruce - # Virtual Community Connectors
✨Tom Kulhman - Capital Business Referrals
✨Michele Doyle - Olympic Business Exchange
✨Noah Anacker - Peninsula Business Partners
✨Maria Merrick - Peninsula Business Partners
✨Steve Dilley - South Sound Business Promoters
✨Steve Franklin - Success by Referrals
✨Duncan Sinclair - Success by Referrals
✨Heather Halliday - Waterfront Professionals

If you are looking for a trusted professional in one of the industries represented here, we encourage you to connect with them. These business owners have made a long-term commitment to serving clients and supporting their local business community.

And, if you've ever wondered why so many professionals continue renewing year after year....

Come visit a BNI chapter and experience it for yourself.

www.bnipnw.com

06/03/2026

Congrats to our notable networkers!

06/03/2026

One thing we know as a business owners is that growth isn’t usually limited by strategy—it’s limited by leadership, communication, and having the right people in the right seats. That’s exactly where Tish helps businesses thrive.

Through Next Level Teams, Tish works with business owners and leaders to build stronger teams, improve communication, develop leadership skills, and create healthier workplace cultures that drive results. Because let’s be honest—every business owner eventually realizes that success isn’t just about systems and sales, it’s about people.

Excited to learn from her today and take away a few ideas that can help all of us become better leaders for our team, our clients, and our businesses

05/20/2026

Christian Ray & Bob Cummings Renew their BNI membership because "they would miss us on Wednesday mornings"

In all seriousness Christian is one of the best personal injury lawyers around and Bob Cummings and his team are absolutely fantastic when it comes to landscaping and yard maintenance. Super glad they decided to renew as they are major assets to the chapter.

05/20/2026

Good morning 👋

Today we had the pleasure of hearing Jessica from Kitsap Roof Pros breakdown the importance of having a project manager on your roofing project . If you own a home, work in real estate, insurance, or construction, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to because your roof is one of the biggest things protecting your investment!

Reach out to Jessica at Kitsap Roof Pros!

12/17/2025

Looking back ➡️ planning forward.
Your numbers aren’t just paperwork—they’re the roadmap to your next level as a business owner.

Sara Plumb of Sara Plumb Business Solutions break this down at BNI today.

12/03/2025

This week, Ingrid from Big Invisible is breaking down branding on a whole new level with her topic:
“Making the Invisible Visible: How Strategic Thinking Creates Brand Meaning.”

If your brand feels a little “IDK, vibes?” and you want it to feel intentional, clear, and memorable you need to be in the room.

Wednesday • 7:45AM
Come hang with us ✨