BNI Mid-County Connectors Chapter

BNI Mid-County Connectors Chapter BNI offers professional networking to members for Word-of-Mouth Referrals, to share ideas, contacts and, most importantly, qualified referrals.

09/16/2026

🚨 FEATURED PRESENTER: Herbert Johnson | State Farm 🚨

What would happen if your business had to file a claim tomorrow?

Most business owners think they’re covered…
👉 until they find out what’s not included.

That’s why this week’s presenter, Herbert Johnson, is someone you want in your network before something goes wrong.

💡 Here’s the truth:
Insurance isn’t just about having a policy—
it’s about having the right protection in place for your specific business.

🛡️ Who should be talking to Herb?
• Contractors & home service providers
• Office & professional businesses
• Retail & restaurant owners
• Anyone with employees, equipment, or liability exposure

💬 Real Talk:
One gap in coverage can cost more than years of premiums.

👉 When’s the last time you actually reviewed your policy?

📅 Join us live this Thursday at 12 PM (Zoom)
and learn how to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.

👉 Comment VISIT and we’ll send you the link!

📞 Connect with Herbert Johnson:
📱 301-681-4450
📞 301-771-1984
📧 [email protected]

📩 Want a direct intro? Drop a comment or message us.

09/11/2026

We love bringing the MoCo business community together! 🤝 The BNI County Connectors Happy Hour at Taco Bar Gaithersburg was filled with laughter, amazing food, and valuable connections. Thank you to all the members and guests who showed up! 🌮🍹

09/09/2026

Know a business owner who could use clearer books and better financial visibility? 📊

Our fellow BNI Mid-County Connectors member, Doneen Frazier of FT Bookkeeping LLCFT, helps growing businesses stay organized with consistent monthly bookkeeping and reliable reporting—so owners can spend less time managing the numbers and more time growing their business.

FT Bookkeeping specializes in supporting:
✔️ Law Firms
✔️ Healthcare & DPC Practices
✔️ Government Contractors

✨ Special Offer: Sign up between August and September and receive 30% OFF your first 3 months of bookkeeping.

Know someone who could benefit? Make the introduction—or book a consultation with Doneen today! 🤝

📞 240-863-8305
🌐 http://www.ftbkkg.com

09/09/2026

🔐 Protect Your Business on Multiple Fronts

Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting your computer. A cyber incident can impact your website, customer data, employees, insurance coverage—and ultimately your bottom line.

Through the Duck Duck Goose Collective, technology and insurance professionals have joined forces to help business owners build stronger protection through:

🌐 Website Protection
💻 Cybersecurity Protection
🛡️ Cyber & Data Breach Insurance
📋 Business Liability Insurance
👥 Employee Indemnity Policies for eligible businesses

The goal? Smart partnerships. Real savings. Stronger businesses. Greater peace of mind.

💡 Business Tip: The best time to identify vulnerabilities is *before* they become expensive problems.

Ready to see where your business stands?

👉 Schedule your complimentary cybersecurity consultation today.
🌐 Visit https://www.duckduckgoose.biz/wp/ and select “Submit Inquiry”**
📱 Or simply scan the QR code in the graphic to get started.

Insurance availability, pricing, security ratings, and potential tax benefits are subject to eligibility, assessment, policy terms, and change.

09/09/2026

🩺 HEALTH INSURANCE BROKERS — WHAT IF MORE OF YOUR NEXT CLIENTS CAME FROM TRUSTED INTRODUCTIONS?

Health insurance is personal—and often confusing.

When a business owner needs coverage for their team, a family needs new options, or someone's circumstances change, they don't just want another insurance quote.

They want someone they can trust to help them understand their choices.

And very often, they start by asking:

“Do you know a good health insurance broker?”

At BNI Mid-County Connectors, we're looking for the Health Insurance Broker we can confidently recommend when that question comes up.

Our members have relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, families, financial professionals, accountants, HR professionals, and other decision-makers—creating natural opportunities for introductions throughout the year.

🤝 Build relationships with professionals who can refer you
💼 Connect with business owners and decision-makers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get introduced to individuals and families needing coverage guidance
📈 Build a referral pipeline beyond traditional prospecting
⭐ Become the health insurance resource our chapter thinks of first

And here's what makes the opportunity especially valuable:

BNI allows one professional per business category.

We're not looking to fill the room with competing health insurance brokers.

We're looking for ONE great broker we can get to know, trust, and confidently refer.

Right now, that seat is OPEN.

Come visit before deciding whether BNI is right for you. Meet our members, experience how referral relationships are built, and see whether our network could become another valuable source of business for you.

📅 Thursdays | 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

👉 Scan the QR code to visit BNI Mid-County Connectors.

Know an exceptional Health Insurance Broker who should be in this room? Tag them below or send them this post.

09/08/2026

🛋️ INTERIOR DESIGNERS — YOU TRANSFORM SPACES. WHAT IF THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS COULD HELP TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS?

Beautiful design gets attention. Trusted recommendations get you invited into the home.

When a homeowner is ready for a renovation, a new home needs finishing touches, or a business wants to completely rethink its space, they often start with:

“Do you know a great interior designer?”

At BNI Mid-County Connectors, we're looking for the Interior Designer we can confidently recommend when that question comes up.

Our members are connected with homeowners, real estate professionals, contractors, builders, painters, movers, home-service professionals, and business owners—people who regularly encounter clients preparing to renovate, move, build, or refresh their spaces.

🎨 Get introduced to homeowners and businesses planning design projects
🏡 Build relationships with professionals involved before, during, and after a move or renovation
🤝 Connect with builders, contractors, real estate professionals, and complementary home-service partners
📈 Create a referral pipeline built around relationships—not just advertising
⭐ Become the Interior Designer our members think of first

And because BNI allows one professional per business category, we're not looking for a room full of competing designers.

We're looking for ONE talented Interior Designer whose work we can get to know, trust, and confidently recommend.

Right now, that seat is OPEN.

Come visit us before deciding whether BNI is right for your design business. Meet the professionals who could become part of your referral network and see what happens when an entire room knows exactly who to recommend when someone says, “I need an interior designer.”

📅 Thursdays | 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

👉 Scan the QR code to visit BNI Mid-County Connectors.

Know an amazing Interior Designer whose work deserves more introductions? Tag them below or send them this post. 🛋️✨

09/07/2026

🌿 LANDSCAPERS — WHAT IF YOUR NEXT GREAT PROJECT CAME FROM SOMEONE ALREADY RECOMMENDING YOU?

Great landscaping is visual—but trust is what gets you onto the property.

When a homeowner, property manager, or business owner needs landscaping help, one of the first questions they ask is:

“Do you know a good landscaper?”

At BNI Mid-County Connectors, we're looking for the landscaping professional we can confidently recommend when that question comes up.

Our members are connected to homeowners, property managers, real estate professionals, contractors, designers, home-service companies, and local businesses—people who regularly see opportunities for landscaping, property maintenance, outdoor improvements, and larger projects.

🌿 Get introduced to potential clients through trusted referrals
🏡 Connect with professionals serving homeowners and properties
🤝 Build relationships with contractors, designers, real estate pros, and complementary trades
📈 Add a consistent referral network to your existing marketing
⭐ Become the landscaper our members think of first

And here's what makes the opportunity different:

BNI allows one professional per business category.

We're not looking to fill the room with competing landscaping companies.

We're looking for ONE great landscaper we can get to know, trust, and confidently refer.

And right now, that seat is OPEN.

Come visit a meeting before deciding whether BNI is right for you. Meet the people who could become your referral partners and see how the relationships work for yourself.

📅 Thursdays | 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

👉 Scan the QR code to visit BNI Mid-County Connectors.

Know an exceptional landscaper or landscaping company that should be in this room? Tag them below or send them this post. 🌱

09/07/2026

🌟 FEATURED PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

This week, BNI Mid-County Connectors is excited to feature Jenna Taheri of Harper & Ryan Real Estate!

🏡🔑 Industry: Residential Real Estate

Buying or selling a home is a big decision, and having the right real estate professional by your side can make all the difference.

Jenna helps buyers and sellers navigate the process with knowledge, communication, and personal attention—from preparing a home for the market to helping buyers find the place that feels like home.

Whether you know someone who is thinking about selling, searching for their next home, relocating, or simply wondering what their property is worth, Jenna is a valuable connection to have.

📍 Bethesda, MD
📞 917-670-7975
📧 [email protected]
🌐 movingwithJenna.com

Join us this week as we hear from Jenna, learn more about her approach to real estate, and discover who makes the perfect referral for her!

🤝 BNI Mid-County Connectors — where relationships turn into referrals.

09/04/2026

🏡 PROPERTY MANAGERS — WHAT IF YOUR NEXT GREAT CLIENT CAME PRE-REFERRED?

As a property manager, relationships are everything.

Property owners and investors don’t just need someone to manage their properties—they need a professional they can trust with one of their biggest assets.

And when someone asks:

“Do you know a great property manager?”

At BNI Mid-County Connectors, we want to have someone we can confidently recommend.

Our chapter already has professionals serving homeowners, real estate clients, investors, landlords, and local businesses—creating a natural referral network for the right Property Manager.

🤝 Build relationships with professionals who can refer you
🏠 Connect with homeowners, landlords, and investors
🔧 Develop relationships with trusted home-service professionals
📈 Create a consistent pipeline of referral opportunities
⭐ Become our chapter’s go-to Property Manager

And here’s an important difference:

BNI allows one professional per business category.

You’re not walking into a room filled with competing property managers. This seat is currently OPEN.

Come visit before deciding whether BNI is right for you. Meet our members, experience how referral relationships are built, and see the opportunity for yourself.

📅 Thursdays | 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

👉 Scan the QR code to visit BNI Mid-County Connectors.

Know an exceptional Property Manager who should be connected to our network? Tag them below or send them this post.

$250 Grand Prize—Register Now!Your next great adventure could begin here—and one registered attendee will receive our $2...
09/02/2026

$250 Grand Prize—Register Now!Your next great adventure could begin here—and one registered attendee will receive our $250 Grand Prize!

Join us for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours and unforgettable destinations. Every registered attendee will automatically receive one Grand Prize entry ticket. You must be present to win.
📅Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰Earlybird Hour: 9:00–10:00 AM
🎤Travel Showcase: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📌BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
Meet representatives from: AmaWaterways, Oceania Cruises, Premier World Discovery, Collette and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
Enjoy informative presentations, visit the travel partner exhibits and bring your questions to our interactive Ask the Travel Experts panel featuring all five experts. ❓❓❓❓❓
You’ll also enjoy a complimentary lunch, travel-themed door prizes and the opportunity to support Comfort Cases, helping children entering foster care. 🍜🍓🍑🍨
Admission is complimentary with a donation to Comfort Cases. Advance registration is required, and seating is limited. Reserve your seat today!
This event is exclusively for consumers and our valued clients. The registration link is below.

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