BNI Central Florida

08/28/2025

Great day today, celebrating BNI Works! As the winners of the 2025 Member Extravaganza!

Congrats Works!!!

08/20/2025

Hey, FL Central! 🎉 We Just wrapped up an amazing BNI FL Central chapter success training meeting this morning. We hit a HUGE milestone with 800 members joining! So excited to see our network growing and thriving. Plus, we know everyone entering leadership will bring fresh ideas and energy to help their chapters excel. Let's keep the momentum going!

08/13/2025

Big news, FL Central! 👋 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Area Director, Tom Jacob! 🎉 Tom will be working alongside Michelle to support and grow our active chapters and amazing region! Get to know Tom better- His bio is below! 👇

Tom Jacob grew up in North Georgia and earned His degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. The year He graduated was a whirlwind—he got married, welcomed his first daughter, commissioned into the Marine Corps, and shipped off for training. He spent four years as an Engineer Officer, traveling all over the world before returning to Georgia to work as a shift supervisor at a recycling plant.

After about a year, He decided to continue his education and was accepted into Emory’s MBA program. Upon graduation, he was recruited into Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Leadership Development Program, which brought him to Orlando. After 10 years with Liberty, another daughter, a few dogs, and tons of life experiences, he decided that he wanted to do something closer to his community. He had several friends who were members of BNI and recommended him for this role once it opened.

On the personal side, He plays in an adult soccer league on weekends and love adventure-focused hobbies. Most of his free time is spent at his daughters’ gymnastics meets, band concerts, and other shenanigans.

He is very excited to use his experience, relationships, and passion for connecting people to help our region thrive.

To connect with Tom and learn more about how he can help grow your business through BNI, reach out at Tom@bniorl.com

06/16/2025

Finally got the official awards photos from conference. BNI Central Florida is doing amazing. It is an honor to be on this team and to support this region! Best region in the country! ❤️

06/16/2025

Hello BNI!
You asked and one of our awesome members DELIVERED! I am happy to send out the information for a family friendly BNI Social event! BNI Central Florida Splash and Connect is a Summer fun event at a local resort. Pool time for you or the kids to relax and cool off and lots of opportunities to connect and get to know each other and each other's families. Really excited about this FREE event! . Below is the eventbrite, please rsvp so organizers can plan accordingly. I have my RSVP in already and can't wait! See you all there! (Sat July 12th from 2:00-6:00pm) For more questions please contact organizers on the eventbrite.

A fun, family-friendly pool party at a luxury hotel, perfect for networking, swimming, and enjoying good food.

05/13/2025

Coastal Cross chapter is amazing! Great venue @ Urban Prime!
All these amazing members networking and throwing up that #1 to celebrate being the #1 ranked region in the country!
Tim Roberts Heidi Vold Michelle Rhea Jamie Stein

05/09/2025

BNI Orlando Cross Chapter Social. Thursday June 5th @ 5:00pm- 7:00pm .

Curious Cork
14383 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando Fl 32832

05/09/2025

Hey BNI Central Florida . Coastal Cross Chapter is this week! Tuesday May 13th from 5:00pm- 7:00 pm ! See you there!

Urban Prime
2435 Metfield Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940

04/10/2025

Let's all welcome Ilene Shurtluff to BNI®. Ilene is a new member in BNI Referral Rockstars and we are so happy to tell you all more about her!

🤝1: Why did you join BNI?
To calibrate with like-minded business professionals to grow our businesses.

🗣️ 2: Who is your ideal referral?
Anyone who would like an honest hard-working Realtor with outstanding negotiations skills

📱3: Social media:
Instagram: ilenebeachsideliving/
Facebook: facebook.com/ilene.shurtluff.3/
Facebook.com/ileneBeachsideliving/

💡4: Tell us more about your business!
Proud to be a member of BNI Rockstars of Palm Bay, active Realtor with Space Coast MLS, active volunteer in Brevard Community. Relocated to Brevard in 2020 and pursued my business here in Brevard. Love what I do, and it truly brings me joy whether I am helping folks relocate to another area or finding their dream spot here in Brevard.
Making memories and good friends along the way! I contribute the keys to my success good old hard work and integrity.

Congratulations on your membership, Ilene! We are so glad to have you in the BNI® Network!

04/07/2025

AS PROMISED!! HERE IS THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

04/06/2025

Be watching tomorrow… man I can’t wait!

04/05/2025

Amazing news coming!