Join BRN for a Happy Hour this Wednesday, January 13!

Our local Business Referral Networking Group would like the chance to get to know you! Referral networks are a great way to expand your business and get connected with new clients. We work together to make sure our friends, family, and customers receive quality services from reputable businesses. Come check us out!

Business Referral Networking Happy Hour:

When: Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

Where: 5:30PM at Monti’s La Casa Vieja 100 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

Here are minutes that were discussed at the BRN Meeting on January 6, 2010

New Officers for 2010 were voted
President Mike: D’Elena
Vice President: Brandi Walsh
Treasurer: Bill Barchilon
Secretary: Gary Miljour

Discussion was made around the meeting to have all members sign up for the RSS feed to BRN website. Gary Miljour will be sending out instructions on how to accomplish this.

Reminder was made that we have our BRN Mixer event next week at Monti’s at 5:30pm. Please make sure that all members invite at least 1-3 guests. Remember these events are to increase our membership of the group.

Our moderator for our meeting this week was John Burke.

John’s had us share how we help people most effective and give a story to share our message.

In Attendance:

Gary Miljour
Chuck Wennerlund
Lydia Wietsma
Bill Barchion
John Burke
Julia Norton
Andrew Petersen
Michael D’Elena
Brandi Walsh
John Ficorilli
Josh Wolpinsky
Chris Hunt
Judy Russell

Referrals were passed meeting was adjourned

I wanted to let you all know that I have officially moved to Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC. My new office is already up and running and I am excited about the new opportunity!

I will still be originating loans in Arizona, California and New Mexico and can help you with all your mortgage needs. I am looking forward to this exciting move and the new year! Here is my updated information:

Gary Miljour
Loan Officer
Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC
1910 S. Stapley Drive Ste. 202
Mesa, AZ 85204
Mobile: 480.251.0002
Email: gmiljour@sunstreetmortgage.com

Believe it or not, the holidays are almost here. It’s now time to start thinking about others (dang it!) and what better person to think of then your customers. As the title suggests, giving Tees to your customers is a great way to say “thank you” for their business and keep your company fresh in their mind. Even better, when they wear it, other people will be exposed to your company too!

But enough of my ranting…here’s what’s new with us. We just completely revamped our office with a sweet T-shirt wall, a mural, and hundreds of fresh samples. I personally constructed each box, painted, and built the wall rack. My buddy Shad stepped in and did an amazing job on the mural. Also new here is Rhea, my new assistant. My old assistant Julie left me for grad school, but Rhea has done an amazing job replacing her.

For all of you I haven’t spoke with in a while, come by to see the new shop and say hi!

Michael D’Elena
Owner
Reckless T-Shirts
485 West Carmen Street
Tempe, AZ 85283

Here’s what we discussed on Wednesday, November 11:

Moderator: Richard
Topic: Power Referrals

*We need to start doing dance cards!

Possible power referrals for the group:
- Architect
- Bankruptcy Attorney
- Business Coach
- Catering Company *
- Chiropractor
- Commercial Printer *
- Divorce Attorney *
- Estate Planning Attorney
- Event Coordinator
- Family Attorney
- HVAC/ AC company
- Marketing company
- Payroll company
- Photographer
- Property Manager *
- Relocation company
- REO Broker
- Web Designer

In Attendance:
- Jonathan
- Andrew
- John
- Gary
- John F.
- Bill B.
- Kelly
- Brandi
- Josh
- Brian
- Julia
- Bill
- Mike
- Richard
- Lydia

See everyone next week!

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Dear BRN Members,

Due to the holiday season approaching us soon, we will not be having our normal scheduled meetings on November 25th, December 23rd and December 30th of this year.  Please have a great holiday season with your family and friends.

Thank you to all BRN members that participated in this years paint a thon.  Attached are some of the pictures captured from the event.  Helping a family in need can be so rewarding.

The Business Referral Network will be involved again with this years 2009 Rock N Roll Paint a Thon. The event will be held this Saturday October 24, 2009 and we start work at 8:00am. A home has been chosen, and information has been sent out to all members. If anyone else would like to participate for the day with our group and charity, please contact Gary Miljour at (480) 251-0002.