BNI Business Matters
142 John Street L4N 5R7 Barrie, ON, Canada

We’re an active group, we love to stay fit and we’re looking to grow our health team. If you or someone you know owns a local yoga studio. We’d like to invite them to our upcoming Health Services Visitors Day on March 5th, at 7am. To register for our online event visit the link below or send us a DM. bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters... #JustBreathe #BNIbusinessmatters #VisitorDay #FreeOnlineNetworking

UPCOMING SPEAKER: FEB 26, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Wendi Kohler from Everyday Essentials Consulting, Inc. She'll be educating on how natural options like essential oils can be used to reduce stress levels and pain so that we can enjoy our day to day lives more completely. To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters... Follow her on social media: Facebook: @everydayessentialslife Instagram: @everydayessentials_life Check out her blogs: www.everydayessentials-life.com/blog

UPCOMING SPEAKER FEB 19, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Heather Hill from Insurance Store, educate us on Commercial Insurance and how she helps different clients with different needs. "I will be taking the group through a few different types of clients that I love to work with and why we are a good match. I will explain why a broker is the right solution for them and how I am the right broker.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

UPCOMING SPEAKER FEB 12, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Jeff Aul from AulTech Ltd., educate us on the value of having access to an IT Managed Service Provider. You will learn what a Managed Service Provider is and why businesses need one.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

UPCOMING SPEAKER: FRIDAY FEB 5, 7AM Learn about Marriage Contracts (aka Pre nup). Join us to hear Kenna Bromley from Devry Smith Frank LLP, give a lecture on the importance of contracts in family law and how to proactively protect yourself from a messy divorce. Listen to Kenna shed some light on the property laws in Ontario and the importance difference between common law and married people’s rights.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

UPCOMING SPEAKER Jan 22, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Roger L’Ecuyer from The Mortgage Wellness Group, educate us on the state of the mortgage industry in Ontario. Learn how is the current economy affecting the mortgage industry.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

Congratulations to Cassandra Weatherston from Weatherston Paralegal Services who became a new member in BNI Business Matters. We are excited to work with Cassandra Weatherston. Thank you for making BNI part of your marketing plan.

UPCOMING SPEAKER JANUARY 15, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Greg Reaney from Simcoe County Electric, share stories of his electric experiences. To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

Small business? Want to showcase your products?

Our amazing business network is looking to support local artisans & holiday gift businesses in Barrie. Join us December 11th for our vendor market. This is a FREE opportunity to showcase your products and services for the holidays and beyond. If you'd like to be a part of it, please follow this link to register for our online networking event. bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

Join us this Friday, Nov 27, to hear Christine Hubley from Juice Plus, educate us on the Tower Garden. Christine will explain just how easy it is to grow your own vegetables 24-7 365/days a year indoors or out with the Juice Plus Tower Garden. Christine is also supporting Rainbows For All Children Canada with each Town Garden sold from now until Christmas, she will donate $50 to this amazing local charity.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

UPCOMING SPEAKER NOV 13, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear David Balen from Integrated Woodlot Management, examine the pitfalls of Homeowners trying to do their own tree work. Is it worth risking causing property damage or serious injuries to save a few bucks? To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

We’re looking to give referrals to your trusted Mechanic in Barrie. Tag your Mechanic in the comments and tell us why you take your car there for service. We’d love to invite them to our upcoming Visitor's Day event---so we can help them grow their business! Learn more: https://fb.me/e/2ZTIdkjDt... #TimeforWinterTires #BNIbusinessmatters #VisitorDay #FreeOnlineNetworking

UPCOMING SPEAKER - NOV 6TH, 7:00AM Join us Friday Nov 6th at 7am to hear Crystal Taylor owner of Wig Boutique & Hair Prosthesis chat with us about hair loss, options, solutions and where to start. Learn about a hair mineral analysis what it is for and what you can learn about your health through your hair?... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

Do you know a General Contractor that does amazing work? Are they looking to grow their business? Tag them in the comments so we can invite them to our upcoming Visitor's Day event---We have referrals we want to share with them. Learn more: https://fb.me/e/2ZTIdkjDt #BNIbusinessmatters... #VisitorDay #BusinessGrowth #FreeOnlineNetworking See more

We’re looking to meet your favourite Florist in the Barrie area. Tag your Florist in the comments and tell us why you feel they make the best bouquets and arrangements in Barrie. #BNIbusinessmatters #VisitorDay #BusinessGrowth... #FreeOnlineNetworking See more

We’re looking to meet your favourite Personal Trainer, Gym Manager or Fitness Instructor in the Barrie area. Tag them in the comments and tell us why you love their facility or why their training style is awesome. #BNIbusinessmatters #VisitorDay #GrowYourBusiness... #Just3MoreReps See more

We’re looking to meet your favourite Mechanic in the Barrie area. Tag your Mechanic in the comments and tell us why you trust them to take care of your wheels. #BNIbusinessmatters #VisitorDay #BusinessGrowth... #FreeOnlineNetworking See more

We’re looking to give referrals to your favourite HVAC Technician in Barrie. If you know an HVAC Tech that is looking to grow their business tag them in the comments---we have business to share with them. We're hosting a Visitor's Day on Nov 6, learn more: https://fb.me/e/2ZTIdkjDt #BNIbusinessmatters... #VisitorDay #BusinessGrowth #FreeOnlineNetworking See more

We’re looking to give referrals to your trusted Hair Stylist in Barrie. If you get complements on your hair, we’d love to connect with your Stylist. Tag them in the comments as we want to help grow their business. We're hosting a Visitor's Day on Nov 6, learn more: https://fb.me/e/2ZTIdkjDt #BNIbusinessmatters... #VisitorDay #BusinessGrowth #FreeOnlineNetworking See more

Here's why Mink of Tip Top Thai Wellness loves our group: "Joining BNI has helped me to grow my business, help other members grow theirs, meet wonderful professional people and make great friendships." Korapin Adlam (Mink)... www.tiptopthaiwellness.com #giversgain #fridaymorninglaughs #businessgrowth > Come visit our chapter Friday mornings from 7:00-8:30am Traditions at Sheba Shrine --- message us if you'd like to meet our team of professionals.

Great news! Thank for renewing, Dr. Pete!

Welcome to the team, Bill Jacques - Safeguard!

UPCOMING SPEAKER - OCT 30, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Dr. Pete Douros from Awakened Heart Naturopathic, educate us on the magic of Vitamin D -- a super vitamin that has powerful effects on your hormones, bone density, mental and emotional balance, joints and inflammation, restful sleep and so much more. Learn the common signs of deficiency, easy ways to check your levels and the best way to stay in a healthy range.... To attend our meeting, sign up for free as a visitor. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters

As a long standing member of our chapter, Heather Hill from Noble Insurance says, "I joined BNI in 2008 to get to know other business people in Barrie and to grow my business. I have done that as well as made some of the best friends I could ask for. There is nothing like getting support for your business and your life from a group of people doing and looking for the same!" Heather Hill... [email protected] #giversgain #fridaymorninglaughs #trustedreferrals #businessgrowth > Come visit our chapter Friday mornings from 7:00-8:30am at Traditions at Sheba Shrine - message us if you'd like to meet our team of professionals.

UPCOMING SPEAKER - OCT 23, 7AM Join us this Friday to hear Jen Smethurst from Flying Squirrel Creative Studio educate us on "How to grow your email list." "A quality list of email subscribers is probably one of the most important things a business can have. The key lies in attracting the right kind of people and build a list of subscribers who regularly engage with your business."... If you're looking for insights on how to grow your mailing list, you can sign up for free as a visitor to our meeting. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters #continuouslearning #freeonlinenetworking #bnibusinessmatters

Wooo Hooo! Great to have Tamara on our team for another year!

UPCOMING SPEAKER OCT 16, 7AM Join us tomorrow to hear Jeremy Eigenhuis, CPA educate us on "Common HST mistakes made by small businesses". Sign up for free as a visitor, learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters ... #continuouslearning #freeonlinenetworking #BNIbusinessmatters https://www.jeremyeigenhuis.com/

Wonderful news!

Great to have you on board for another year, Jen!

We’re pleased to welcome a new member to our group, Kenna Bromley! Kenna holds the Family Law seat in our chapter. Kenna is a part of the Devry Smith Frank LLP team where she practices Family Law. Kenna has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and although her practice is taking her to the courtroom often for conferences, summaries, motions and trials, she also uses collaborative and alternative processes to reach agreements that are mutually beneficial for all parties... involved. Outside the court, she spends much of her spare time practicing yoga, exploring healthy cooking and playing golf. Learn more about Kenna and her team at: https://devrylaw.ca/meet-our-team/

A testimonial for Melinda/Mindy who will be speaking today!

Wow!! Even through challenging times, our networking group supported each other by passing quality business referrals! During the last term we passed 838 referrals which resulted in $1,620,228!!! Way to go team! If you’re looking to grow your business, come out and visit our chapter. We meet online every Friday morning. Learn more: bit.ly/BNI-BusinessMatters ... #businessgrowth #referrals #freeonlinenetworking #BNIbusinessmatters

Here's what Stacey Kost-Dimitry of Simply Design has to say about our amazing team of business professionals. I joined BNI to get connected with reliable trades people for my Design & Renovation projects and got so much more from it! BNI accounts for 20% of my business and I get a 15x R.O.I. Stacey Kost... www.simplydesign.ca #fridaymorninglaughs #giversgain #businessgrowth

Welcome on board, Mike!

Here's why Crystal loves our chapter: "I joined BNI to be able to connect my clients with reliable business professionals that can help in their journey, I have been able to connect 152 people." Crystal Taylor, Owner... Wig Boutique Barrie | Hair Prosthesis Centre www.wigboutiquebarrie.ca | www.hairprosthesis.com #giversgain #trustedconnections

Welcome to another year with our team of Allstars, Christine!

What do you think of our new Branding?

A strong member of our Team of Allstars! Thanks for renewing, Bev!

Fantastic news! Thanks for staying with us, Heather!

Our 12-year Anniversary is approaching! Since our launch in May 2008, we have passed 12,997 referrals to our fellow members, completed more than 14K 1:1’s, and generated $12,866,158 (yes, almost $13M!) in gross member sales revenue... that’s worth celebrating!