Bethesda Business BNI

05/08/2026

04/27/2026

🌟 Meet Kenny Morales: A Beacon of Positive Attitude 🌟

Never has someone embodied BNI®’s core value of Positive Attitude more than Kenny Morales, owner of Genesis Chimney Services. As the current President of BNI Bethesda Business, Kenny’s infectious positivity lights up every room he enters, uplifting everyone around him.

Kenny’s enthusiasm and optimism make him an invaluable asset to the region and to every member he coaches. His energy inspires members to stay motivated, embrace opportunities, and make the most of their BNI experience.

Thank you, Kenny, for sharing your positive attitude with the BNI Central Maryland community and for being a source of encouragement and inspiration for us all!

04/23/2026

59 likes, 5 comments. "30 Years of Givers Gain: Steven Feys’ Journey with BNI Bethesda Business"

04/19/2026

🌟 Meet Sara Evans: A Champion of Lifelong Learning 🌟

Sara Evans, owner of Sara G. Evans Career Consulting, exemplifies BNI®’s core value of Lifelong Learning, bringing her expertise as a leadership coach and consultant to every chapter she supports. With years of experience in leadership development, organizational design, and change management for Fortune 100 companies, Federal institutes, and academic institutions, Sara is a true teacher, coach, and consultant rolled into one.

As a Director Consultant, Sara helps members and leaders embrace growth by sharing strategies, encouraging collaboration, and guiding them to achieve their goals. She empowers chapters to continuously improve and thrive through learning and application.

We are grateful to have Sara on our team, inspiring members and leaders across the region to reach new heights through the power of learning.

04/09/2026

🌟 BNI Member Spotlight: Matthew Shapiro 🌟

Meet Matthew Shapiro, an engineer by trade with 30 years of hands-on experience and the driving force behind Acuity. Matthew is passionate about building strong business-to-business relationships from day one, ensuring clients receive reliable, expert technology solutions they can depend on.

Acuity helps businesses develop and maintain efficient, secure, and productive networks, while also providing training so teams can get the most out of their systems.

As a local company, Acuity prides itself on responding quickly to client needs and delivering fast, knowledgeable service you can trust.

If your business needs dependable IT support and network expertise, Matthew and Acuity Technology Group are ready to help!

04/09/2026

Sara J. Evans, Career & Leadership Coach, shares how stepping into a leadership role within BNI can transform not just your experience in the organization—bu...

03/17/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Your Single Source for a Smarter Workspace ✨
Stop juggling multiple vendors and start working with a local partner who cares. Today, we’re spotlighting Bill Mulligan and The Supply Room.
Bill provides a "one-stop-shop" experience for everything your organization needs to thrive. From the desks in your lobby to the coffee in your breakroom, he simplifies your procurement so you can focus on your business.
Why choose Bill? 🏢 Complete Solutions: One partner for office supplies, furniture, tech, and janitorial needs. 🚚 The 24-Hour Promise: Free, next-day delivery on 100,000+ products across VA and MD. 🏠 Family-Owned Legacy: A third-generation business dedicated to personalized service and competitive pricing.
🎯 Perfect Referral: Office administrators or facility managers in healthcare, education, or corporate offices who are tired of big-box prices and poor service.

Come visit BNI Friday morning! ☕️ Want to meet the man who can lower your overhead and simplify your workday? Bill is a vital part of our Friday morning energy.

03/10/2026

Stop Fighting Your Point-of-Sale. Start Growing Your Business. 💳🚀

Is your current checkout system slowing you down or eating into your margins?

Today, we are spotlighting Stephen White Berry, the expert helping local businesses modernize their operations.

Stephen specializes in Genius Point-of-Sale and integrated payments. He doesn't just install a system; he gives owners:
✅ Better Visibility: Real-time data to manage your business smarter.
⚡ Faster Service: Keeping lines moving and customers happy.
💰 Easier Payments: Streamlined, integrated systems that simplify your life.

🎯 The Perfect Referral for Stephen:
An owner or operator of a restaurant, bar, café, retail shop, or service business who feels their current POS is slow, outdated, or costing them too much. Let’s turn your checkout into a profit engine!

Come visit Bethesda BNI Friday mornings! ☕️

Want to meet the man who can streamline your payments and protect your profits? Stephen is a key part of our Friday morning energy.

03/05/2026

Know Your Birds: The Secret to Better Business Connections 🕊️🦉🦚🦅

Ever feel like you’re "speaking a different language" than your client? In BNI, we use the D.O.P.E. Model to understand personality styles. Mastering this allows you to build trust faster and turn conversations into closed business.

The D.O.P.E. Breakdown:

🕊️ The Dove: Patient and relationship-driven. They value trust and long-term loyalty.

🦉 The Owl: Analytical and detail-oriented. They want facts, logic, and data—not a sales pitch.

🦚 The Peacock: Outgoing and enthusiastic. They want to know how a solution feels and how it looks to others.

🦅 The Eagle: Direct and results-focused. They want the bottom line and total efficiency.

✨ Member Spotlight: How Victor Calderon Masters the Room ✨

A true professional like Victor Calderon of Normandy Carpet knows that you can’t treat an Eagle like a Dove. With over 50 years of legacy, Victor has mastered the art of adapting his expertise to his clients' "bird type" to ensure a flawless experience:

For the Owl: Victor dives into fiber density, wear ratings, and the technical precision of a "measure twice, cut once" installation.

For the Dove: He leans on Normandy Carpet’s 50-year family legacy, ensuring they feel safe and supported during their home transformation.

For the Peacock: He showcases bold textures, custom rug patterns, and the "wow factor" that makes a home the talk of the neighborhood.

For the Eagle: He delivers a straightforward, high-ROI plan to get a property market-ready on time and on budget.

Whether you're a detail-oriented Owl or a results-driven Eagle, Victor’s "Givers Gain" approach ensures your project is built on a foundation of total confidence.

Come visit BNI Friday morning at the Rockville Hilton Hotel! ☕️

📸 Evans