Coastal Compass BNI

08/13/2026

Amanda Calderon was our BNI member presentation last week and shared everything L.K. Jordan & Associates has to offer!!!

Learn more about Amanda ⤵️

With over a decade of experience in the staffing industry and 4.5 years with LK Jordan, I'm passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities. I enjoy building lasting relationships with clients and candidates while helping businesses find the talent they need to grow. Whether you're looking for your next career move or your next great hire, I'm here to help!
For more than 36 years, L.K. Jordan & Associates, a women & family-owned staffing firm, has been connecting top talent with outstanding employers across Texas. As an award-winning recruiting firm, L.K. Jordan is known for delivering exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and helping businesses and job seekers succeed.

08/05/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of hearing from our very own Al Stovall with Schooley Mitchell as our featured speaker at Coastal Compass BNI!

Al shared how his experience as both a small business owner and a small business lender gives him a unique understanding of the everyday challenges businesses and nonprofits face. His passion is helping organizations uncover hidden savings by analyzing expenses, managing vendors, and negotiating better rates—all with an unbiased approach and no risk to the client.

With over 22 years of experience and more than 200 franchise locations across North America, Schooley Mitchell has helped countless organizations reduce costs and improve their bottom line.

Thank you, Al, for sharing your expertise and reminding us that sometimes the biggest opportunities for growth come from optimizing the expenses we already have.

If you're a business owner looking to save money without sacrificing service, Al is a great resource to connect with!

08/04/2026

What is BNI??

Tuesdays
8:45-10am
Fulton Mansion Visitor Center
317 Fulton Beach Rd
Rockport, Tx 78382

🤝 Grow Your Business. Build Your Network. Create Connections.
At Coastal Bend BNI, we believe that when local business professionals support one another, everyone has the opportunity to grow.
✨ Build meaningful relationships
✨ Exchange quality referrals
✨ Support local businesses
✨ Grow your professional network
Come meet a group of motivated professionals who are committed to helping each other succeed!
Coastal Bend BNI — Your network can make a difference. 🌊💼

06/30/2026

Meet Justin Butts of New York Life. Justin enjoys helping business owners and families prepare for whatever comes next. Whether it’s creating an exit strategy for a business, planning for the transfer of assets through estate planning, or protecting loved ones with the right insurance solutions, he’s here to help make the process easier. If someone you know could use guidance planning for the future, we’d love for you to connect them with Justin!

06/23/2026

Each week at BNI Coastal Compass, one of our members gets the opportunity to take center stage and share more about who they are, what they do, and how we can better recognize opportunities to refer them. These presentations help us build stronger relationships, gain a deeper understanding of each other’s businesses, and ultimately become better referral partners for our members.

This week, we had the privilege of hearing from South Texas Metal Roofing!

South Texas Metal Roofing, Inc. is a family-owned & operating company specializing in Lifetime Metal & Aluminum Standing Seam Systems for over 50 years! Providing installation & fabrication for residential, commercial, & Industrial roofing systems. Including Shingles, gutter systems, custom Sheet Metal, TPO, PVC, EPDM & Silicone Roofing Systems.
Continuing to serve the Coastal Bend & surrounding cities & states!

Edward Montemayor Thank you for sharing your story and expertise with our chapter. It’s always great to learn more about the businesses that make up our referral network.

Need a new shingle roof, metal roofing system, gutters, or commercial roofing solution? South Texas Metal Roofing is the team to call. Give them a call the next time you or someone you know needs a trusted roofing professional! 💪🏠🔨

05/19/2026

The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce proudly presents
Chamber Night Live: Guild of Growth

This year’s event will feature Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Houghton bringing a live talk-show style atmosphere to the evening with interviews, entertainment, community recognition, and unforgettable moments.

Guests can expect:
• VIP Cocktail Party (with VIP table sponsors package)
• Open Bar
• Catered Dinner & Dessert
• Live Interviews
• Community Awards
• Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities
• Commercial-Style Sponsor Features (with VIP table sponsors package)
• An unforgettable evening of connection and celebration

June 16, 2026
VIP Entry: 6PM | General Entry: 6:15PM
ROCC – Rockport, Texas

Tickets and sponsorships are now available.
https://members.rockport-fulton.org/events/details/chamber-night-live-guild-of-growth-annual-chamber-banquet-64797?calendarMonth=2026-06-01

05/13/2026

Big thank you to Jordan Pilgrim with A1 Texas Gold for sharing more about what his company does with our BNI group this week!

One of the best parts of BNI is learning how each business serves our community so we can confidently connect and refer each other.

How would you like to have 30 other business professionals sharing your business like it was their own? That is the power of BNI. A built in marketing team focused on helping each other grow.

05/05/2026

Today’s Visitor Day was a great success with an amazing turnout and so many new faces in the room.

We enjoyed meeting new professionals, sharing what we do, and building new connections. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made it a great morning.

Looking forward to continuing the conversations and seeing where these new relationships lead.

05/05/2026

Today’s the day! If you have been interested in BNI, come check us out this morning!

Come see what everyone’s been talking about.

Join us for our BNI Coastal Compass Visitor Day and experience firsthand how local professionals are growing their businesses through real relationships and consistent referrals.

This is your chance to get in the room, make meaningful connections, and see how BNI is helping members build stronger businesses right here in Rockport.

📍 Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
📅 May 5th
⏰ 8:45–10:00 AM

Spots are limited and only one seat per industry is available.
https://www.bni.com/chapter-map/