VB Referral Network, TwoTwelve - 212 Network

10/22/2026

Who doesn't LOVE a night out with people who genuinely want to be there?

Not us 212 Members!!! It's all about intention and that's what you get at 212.

If you don't know who's in this photo then you are missing out on some great friendships and referral partners.

Come visit us any Wednesday from 11a to 12p in the Lynnhaven area of VB!

Message us for more details and the address.

Can't wait to see you in one of these candid photos soon.

10/19/2026

This Wednesday! Come on out and meet us!

Are you in the trades? We have a ton of referrals for tree trimmers, handmen/women, Mobile Mechanic plus MORE!

See you Wednesday!

Is your business category still open in the Virginia Beach team?

That’s what makes 212 VB Referral Network different: we welcome one member per industry category, creating a collaborative room without competing professionals who do what you do.

Join us for Visitors Day on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 AM to:

• See how our structured weekly meetings work
• Meet our members up close and personal
• Learn how referrals are exchanged within the group
• Find out whether your category of business is available

Come see why this is such a powerful community for business owners and sales professionals, and discover whether you could be the right fit for the team.

Register on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e3A9_xs9

We look forward to meeting you at Visitors Day!

10/14/2026

We're excited to introduce another Member of 212 VB Referral Network Angie Zawistowski!!!!

A little color, a lot of flavors, with Angie right in the middle of it!

Here’s The Foodie Mama, LLC in action!!

Angie has been bringing her food and creativity to the table for 14 years and makes every menu and experience customizable.

From charcuterie and catering to family freezer meals, weekly heat-and-eat meals, thoughtful gifts, specialty classes, employee and client appreciation events, and fundraisers, Angie can help make your next gathering or mealtime deliciously easy.

Need a spread, a gift, or a fun food experience? CONTACT ANGIE:
🌐 TheFoodieMama.net | www.TSbyAngieZ.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 757.906.6758
📸 Instagram: azawsmiles
💙 Ask Angie about joining her VIP Facebook group, The Foodie Mama: https://lnkd.in/gGmztfiR

10/12/2026

We’re excited to introduce 212 member BJ Butler!

BJ Butler is a proud U.S. Navy veteran, retired federal civil servant, and entrepreneur who has called Hampton Roads home for 30 years.

Since the spring of 2026, BJ has served as a Marketing Agent and residential care owner-operator with Faint Not, a faith-based residential assisted living organization serving the Hampton Roads community for six years.

Faint Not specializes in personalized, concierge-level senior care, emphasizing compassion, dignity, and a comfortable, family-oriented environment.

BJ is passionate about connecting families with quality residential care and helping ensure their loved ones receive the respect, attention, and compassion they deserve.

Guided by his personal philosophy, “One of the greatest acts of service is serving those who cannot serve themselves,” BJ believes that caring for others is more than a responsibility. It’s a calling.

BJ Butler
Marketing Agent & Residential Care Owner-Operator | Faint Not: Your4EverHome
your4everhome.net | 757-279-7091 | [email protected]
Serving Chesapeake and Virginia Beach

Meet BJ and the rest of our members at a 212 meeting every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. We’d love to welcome you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/212-vb-referral-network-calling-all-business-owner-sales-pros-tickets-1301941856139?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

10/11/2026

AI is becoming part of how customers decide who to hire, but it doesn’t replace trust.

BrightLocal’s 2026 Local Consumer Review Survey found that the share of consumers using AI chatbots for local business recommendations rose from 6% in 2025 to 45% in 2026. AI now ranks third as a source for local recommendations, ahead of Yelp and TripAdvisor. And 88% of those users still fact-check AI’s recommendations against real reviews.

The practical takeaway for local business owners and sales professionals: make your reputation easy to verify, and build relationships with people who can confidently vouch for your work. AI may help customers discover a business, but visible proof and trusted recommendations help earn their confidence.

That’s the value of a structured referral network: members get to know one another’s businesses, share warm referrals, and meet in a format with one seat per industry, so each professional can build trust without direct category competition.

Interested in meeting local business professionals and seeing how it works? Join us for our weekly Wednesday meeting at 11:00 AM.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/212-vb-referral-network-calling-all-business-owner-sales-pros-tickets-1301941856139?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

10/08/2026

“If I can't do it, no one can.” — Brad Watts

Now THAT'S confidence backed by lending expertise!

Yesterday at 212 VB Referral Group's Visitors Day, Brad Watts, Director of Specialty Lending at Archer Mortgage, gave a full house, a glimpse into the world of mortgages beyond conventional lending.

When traditional lenders say NO, Brad knows there may be other options worth exploring.

Here's just a sample of what he shared!

Want to learn more?

Have a unique financing challenge?

Before you accept NO as your final answer, have a conversation with Brad. You might be surprised at what's possible!

Connect with Brad Watts
Director of Specialty Lending | Archer Mortgage

📞 757-778-4875
📧 [email protected]
🌐 ArcherMortgageLLC.com/Brad-Watts

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212 VB Referral Group — Connecting people with professionals who know how to get things done!

10/05/2026

Is your business category still open in the Virginia Beach team?

That’s what makes 212 VB Referral Network different: we welcome one member per industry category, creating a collaborative room without competing professionals who do what you do.

Join us for Visitors Day on Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 AM to:

• See how our structured weekly meetings work
• Meet our members up close and personal
• Learn how referrals are exchanged within the group
• Find out whether your category of business is available

Come see why this is such a powerful community for business owners and sales professionals, and discover whether you could be the right fit for the team.

Register on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e3A9_xs9

We look forward to meeting you at Visitors Day!

10/04/2026

Looking for an evening focused on wellness, connection, and community? Join the Women’s Holistic Wellness Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 6–8 PM in Virginia Beach.

We’re proud to support our 212 member, Angie Utter Gauthier, by sharing this special event featuring:

Lisa Smith: Emotional & Mental Wellness Expert
Angie Gauthier, Financial Wellness Expert
Kacie Steinmetz, Relationship Wellness Coach
Ellen Carver: Girls on the Run, building confidence and health in young girls

Enjoy healthy refreshments, prizes, and giveaways while supporting a meaningful cause. The entry fee is $5–$20, and all proceeds go to Girls on the Run.

Register and bring a friend for an extra raffle ticket!

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-holistic-wellness-fair-fall-tickets-2001396701410?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Who wants to win a GOLF CART?!

Our friends at STG, a trusted member of 212 VB Referral Network, are celebrating their 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Dinner with a pretty incredible raffle, and somebody is going home with one of these grand prizes:
🎉 Golf Cart
🔥 Weber Grill
📺 70" TV

Tickets are just $20 each, and you do not have to attend the golf tournament to win!

The drawing will take place during the STG Golf Tournament on October 15, 2026, and winners who aren't there will be notified.

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to grab your tickets.

Let's show some 212 support for STG, and if one of you wins that golf cart, we fully expect you to drive it to the next meeting. 😂⛳