BNI Glen-Ed

07/29/2026

Listen in as Brenton Cook with Heartland Bank shares this week’s Education Moment!

Brenton explains how building stronger relationships with our fellow members can lead to greater trust, better connections, and stronger referrals.

07/27/2026

This week’s Featured Speaker is Ben Witte with Renaissance Financial!

Ben works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make sense of their finances and plan for what’s ahead.

Join us this week to hear more about Ben, what he does, and how he helps his clients feel more confident about their financial future.

07/26/2026

Many professionals think they're networking when they're actually prospecting.

Prospecting = finding a customer for today.
Networking = building a referral network for years.

One's a transaction. The other's a relationship.

Visit a BNI Chapter near you and see exactly what relationship-based networking looks like.
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07/21/2026

This week’s Featured Speaker is Anthony Klingsick with Babcock Insurance, our chapter’s Commercial Insurance Agent!

Anthony helps local business owners protect what they’ve worked hard to build with coverage designed for their business, property, employees, and everyday risks.

Join us this week to learn more about Anthony, Babcock Insurance, and how the right commercial coverage can help keep a business moving forward with confidence!

07/18/2026

Check out this Podcast featuring one of our BNI Glen-Ed members!

Kyle McNabb with Air Lion LLC is passionate about making sure that your home doesn't just have clean floors, but clean air! Hear how his local business can serve you.

This episode is has special guest host Jennie Bellinger of Badass D...

07/14/2026

This week’s Featured Speaker is Joshua Buck with Shelter Insurance, our chapter’s trusted Life Insurance Agent!

Josh helps individuals and families protect what matters most by creating life insurance solutions designed around their needs, goals, and future. Join us this week to learn more about how the right coverage can provide lasting financial security and peace of mind.

07/07/2026

This Wednesday, Sam Alender with Alender Insurance Agency will be stepping into the spotlight as this week’s featured speaker. Sam holds the Personal Lines Insurance seat in the group, helping individuals and families navigate the sometimes confusing world of insurance — where prices change, coverage options can feel overwhelming, and knowing what protection you actually need is not always simple.

Sam works to make personal insurance easier to understand while helping protect what matters most.

06/23/2026

🌟 Featured Speaker Tomorrow 🌟

Tomorrow we’re excited to hear from Brenton Cook with Heartland Bank for his 10-minute presentation!

Every business needs more than just a bank account — it needs a trusted banking partner who understands growth, planning, protection, and day-to-day financial needs.

Whether your business is brand new, growing quickly, or well established, Brenton’s presentation will offer helpful insight into making your banking relationship work better for you.

06/09/2026

Congrats to BNi Glen-Ed Chapter for winning an award at the IL RSS this month. Go out and visit other chapters who are doing all the things. We would love to feature your chapter also. We try to post about at least one every week. Tell us in the comments where and when your chapter meets and ONE professional you want to see filled. Let’s grow together.

06/09/2026

☀️ THIS WEEK’S FEATURED SPEAKER ☀️

Join us this week as we welcome Johnathon Fleet of ARF Solar as our featured speaker!

Johnathon will be sharing how solar energy solutions are helping homeowners and businesses:

✅ Reduce energy costs
✅ Increase energy independence
✅ Invest in long-term sustainability

If you’ve ever wondered:

🔆 Is solar right for my home or business?
🔆 What does the installation process actually look like?
🔆 How much can I realistically save?

Then this is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

We look forward to seeing you at BNI Glen-Ed this week.