BNI-Business By Referral

09/21/2026

📣Announcing! Design by Bethany is becoming Vesper Print! 🎉

After 15 years of Design by Bethany, I'm excited to share the next chapter of my business.

Over the years, my business has evolved. While graphic design is still an important part of what I do, more and more of my work has become business printing, apparel, signage, direct mail, and trade show displays. Vesper Print is a name that better represents the business I've grown into—a printing company that also offers design.

The name Vesper is also close to my heart, inspired by Vesper Point at Bennett Spring Christian Church Camp and rooted in my faith.

If you've worked with Design by Bethany, nothing about the personal service you've come to expect is changing. I'm still here to help from design through printing and delivery. You'll just start seeing a new name and a new look.

Same Bethany. Same personal service. A new name that better fits what I do.

Bethany Stephenson
- Now with Vesper Print -
Your Partner in Print

Business Printing | Apparel | Trade Shows

09/15/2026

$600 CASH BOUNTY is still up for grabs!

Our Construction Power Team is on the hunt for an Interior Designer to add to their network!

Know an interior designer who would benefit from building relationships with other local professionals and receiving quality referrals? Send them our way!

09/15/2026

Help us give a big welcome to Samuel Boyd with Premium Outdoor Improvements! 🎉

Sam was officially “sworn in” as our newest member last week and will be representing the fencing category in our chapter!

And in case you’re wondering what’s happening in the pictures, part of welcoming a new member includes everyone raising their hand as we commit to upholding BNI standards and supporting one another through referrals and relationships.

Welcome to Business by Referral, Sam!

09/02/2026

What a morning! 🎉

We had an incredible room full of local business owners making connections, sharing what they do, and supporting one another.

A special thank you to our Regional Director, Angie Johnson-Posey, for an amazing presentation! Angie walked us through a referral scenario where, by the end, everyone in the room had received a referral. As each connection was made, we tossed a ball of yarn from person to person, creating a web across the room and giving us a pretty powerful visual of how one connection can lead to another.

Thank you to every visitor who spent their morning with us and to our members who helped make this event such a success.

08/31/2026

Our BIGGEST event of the year is happening THIS WEDNESDAY!

With 34 visitors already registered, this is shaping up to be an incredible morning of making connections, meeting local business owners, and growing relationships within our community.

Whether you’re a brand-new business or have been serving our area for years, we’d love to have you in the room!

There’s still time to join us! Comment below or send us a message and we’ll get you registered.

Know a business owner who should be in the room? Tag them below!

08/25/2026

We’d love to see you at the ribbon cutting for EnCompass Academy’s new space!

Come celebrate this exciting new chapter and get a firsthand look at all the amazing things EnCompass Academy offers our community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to tour the new space, learn more about the school, and show your support!

Tomorrow is the day!

Join us Tuesday, August 25 at 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate EnCompass Academy’s new home with our Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Open House at 820 E. Cherry St.

Everyone is welcome-families, friends, community partners, donors, local businesses, supporters, and anyone who wants to come celebrate with us. Several of our community partners will also be there sharing more about their nonprofits and the work they are doing in our community.

We are expecting a large crowd, so we recommend arriving a little early to give yourself time to park and get settled. Parking is available in the church’s main lot and in the east-side lot off John Q. Hammons Parkway, past the white gates.

The ribbon cutting happens right at 4:00, and you don’t want to miss it.

We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with our community.

08/25/2026

Mark you calendars! YES it's this Thursday 8/27...light refreshments will be served :-)

08/21/2026

Meet Bryce Parker, owner of Parker Rentals. Our only equipment rental company in the Springfield Area.

08/21/2026

🚨 WANTED: INTERIOR DESIGNER 🚨

Our Construction Power Team has officially put up a $600 CASH BOUNTY to help us find the right Interior Designer to join Business by Referral! 💰🤠

Business by Referral is looking for an Interior Designer who wants to grow their business through relationships and referrals.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Send them our way!

If you're a BNI member from ANY chapter and your referral becomes a member of Business by Referral, you'll receive the $600 cash bounty!

Tag your favorite Interior Designer below or send us a message so we can get them invited!

Send a message to learn more

08/18/2026

Looking to grow your business network, make new connections, and see what BNI is all about? Come spend the morning with us on September 2nd!

Know someone who could benefit from growing their network? Tag them below! One of our members will reach out to answer any questions and help get them registered.