BNI Coastal Virginia

09/19/2026

“If you’re looking to grow your business, BNI® is the way to do it.”

Hear from Heather Brinkman, BNI® Member for over 11 years, about her experience with BNI Coastal Virginia and why she believes in the power of building relationships with local business owners.

Watch her story: https://youtu.be/63MYH6RShVA

📷 Video byBNI® Member Will Hawkins

Want to grow your business? Hear why Heather Brinkman says BNI® is ...

09/18/2026

Who says Friday morning networking can’t include a dance party? 💃🎧🕺

DJ Melody with Melody & Co. turned our meeting into a 30-second celebration—and with 50 Members and nearly 20 Visitors in the room, she had quite the crowd to keep moving!

When DJ Melody is in charge of the music, she knows exactly how to keep the party pumping—even before the coffee has fully kicked in! 🎉☕

GiversGain

09/17/2026

Big things are happening at this table and you’re invited to take a seat! 🪑✨

Our BNI Chapter launches are in full gear, and we expect to kickoff one—maybe even two—new Chapters by the end of the month!

This is your opportunity to become a Founding Member, help shape the culture of your Chapter, and build the referral network you want surrounding your business from the very beginning.

Don’t miss your chance to get in at the ground level. Comment below or send me a message to learn more! 🚀

GrowYourBusiness

09/15/2026

One visit really could change everything. ✨

You could meet your next great referral partner, future client, trusted resource, or even a lifelong friend. Come experience a BNI meeting and see what can happen when local professionals come together to help one another grow!

Ready to visit? Comment below—we’d love to welcome you! 🤝

📸 Amazing footage by Will Hawkins

09/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee & Connect yesterday! ☕🤝

It was wonderful spending the morning with our BNI Guest Ronique, Pierre Granger, Pete Schrader, Mandy Schaal, Phil Nistal, Marc Hammond, and Melody Ganaway—who brought along the most adorable baby ever! 🥰

We shared plenty of laughs, made some great connections, and learned so much from one another about home repair and finance! You never know what helpful advice or new opportunity will come from a morning of casual networking.

We hope to see everyone again soon!

09/14/2026

Good morning! ☕🤝 Coffee & Connect is happening this morning, and I can’t wait to see everyone soon!

Come grab a cup of coffee, make some new connections, and start your week surrounded by an incredible group of local professionals. See you shortly! ❤️

09/10/2026

Do your fellow BNI Members know exactly when to refer you? 🤔

Becoming the first person people think of in your category doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from being specific, sharing memorable stories, building credibility, and repeating your message consistently.

Make it easy for your referral partners to confidently say, “I know exactly who you need to call!” 📞

What is ONE problem you want your fellow Members to remember that you solve?

09/09/2026

🎥 A huge thank-you to videographer Will Hawkins for visiting our two Grand Prix-winning Chapters, Hampton Roads Business Builders and COVA Connections!

Will captured testimonial videos showcasing the incredible Members, businesses, and relationships that make these Chapters so special. We can’t wait to share the finished videos with everyone!

Congratulations again to both Chapters on an amazing Grand Prix victory, and thank you, Will, for helping us celebrate them! 🏆🎉

09/09/2026

🏆 Help us celebrate BNI Coastal Virginia’s August Top Performers!

These incredible Members demonstrated what consistent participation, relationship-building, and Givers Gain® are all about:

👏 Mary Fisher — 15 Referrals
👏 Marc Hammond — 5 Visitors
👏 Shannon Ford — 5 Visitors AND 165 CEUs
👏 Pete Schrader — 29 One-to-Ones
👏 Steve Summerford — $65,069 in Thank You for Closed Business

Congratulations to each of you! Your commitment strengthens your Chapters, supports fellow Members, and helps our entire region grow. Keep leading the way! 🎉

09/08/2026

BNI Coastal Virginia, it’s time to INVITE. SPONSOR. WIN. 🏆

Our brand-new region-wide BNIGO contest officially kicks off TODAY and runs through November 13th!

🎯 Invite strategically
🤝 Sponsor great new Members
🟧 Cross off classifications on your Chapter’s BNIGO card
💰 Get a winning BNIGO and the 5 sponsoring Members each win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

And the best part? Every Chapter has a chance to win! 🙌

📩 Check the emails sent earlier today for the full rules and your Chapter’s BNIGO card. Your card has also been added to your weekly Chapter meeting presentation so you can track your progress together!

Who’s going to be the FIRST Chapter to yell BNIGO?! 👀🔥