BNI - Business networking International

Wednesday Morning Breakfast Chapter | 8:00 - 9:30 am | 413 Hayne Avenue, Aiken, SC


M'AIKEN CONNECTIONS
LEADERSHIP TEAM

President
Chris Fulmer
Chris Fulmer & Associates
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Vice President
Karen Tempel
Everyday Gourmet
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Secretary/Tearsurer
Ashley Dyches
Jim Hannas Promotional
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Membership Committee
Karen Tempel
Everyday Gourmet
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Visitor Hosts
Alice Crotwell
DayBreak Adult Care Srvs.
Email Alice

Heather Brazell
Trinity On Laurens
Email Heather


BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and, most importantly, qualified referrals. Our ongoing educational programs help members build their business through “word of mouth" marketing.

With over 5,000 chapters worldwide, BNI is the world’s largest networking organization. Last year, members of BNI passed over three million referrals.


Our Members Include:
(Click on a business category below to view that member's business details.)

  • Accountant
  • Assisted Living
  • Attorney
  • Banking
  • Bartender
  • Caterer/Personal Chef
  • Computer Services
  • Camp & Conference
  • Chiropractor
  • Credit Card Processor
  • Graphic/Web Design
  • Financial Planner
  • Home Health
  • Hospice Care
  • Hotel
  • In-Home Adult Care
  • Junk Removal
  • Life Insurance
  • Massage Therapy
  • Pet Fitness & Rehab
  • Photography
  • Promotional Products
  • Stained Glass Designs

Trent Arnold, MA, CPA
President/Owner

Arnold Advisors, LLCArnold Advisors, LLC.
914 Dougherty Road
Aiken, SC 29803

Phone: 803-649-9147
Email: Trent
Web: www.aiken-cpa.com

Accountants | Tax Consultants | Advisors

If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise, you have come to the right place! We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and we're friendly. Please call us for a free initial consultation.

Heather Sessions Brazell
Trinity On LaurensCommunity Outreach Director

Trinity On Laurens
213 Laurens Street
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803-643-4202
Email: Heather
Web: www.trinitylutheransc.org

Independent & Assisted Living

At Trinity Lutheran Home in Aiken, South Carolina, older adults have the unique opportunity to live a full and independent lifestyle in a quaint, small town environment.  With the post office, shops and restaurants all within walking distance, residents can enjoy all the charm and ambiance that a vibrant downtown offers.

Brian A. Katonak
135 Chesterfield Street
AIken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.644.5535
Email: Brian
Web: www.AikenLawyer.com

The Law Office of Brian Katonak has established itself as a leader in family and criminal law, aiding clients with legal issues such as divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, estate planning, criminal court, DUI, and general civil litigation.

When you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation, and not some fly-by-night attorney who is only interested in settling your case as soon as possible, trust the experts at the Law Office of Brian Katonak to do everything in their power to get the best possible ruling on your case.

Mary Christensen

Security Federal
Richard Young Assoc.205 Hudson Trace, Suite A
Augusta, GA 30907-3222

Phone: 803-641-3006
Email: Mary
Web: www.securityfederalbank.com

Banking

Security Federal Bank offers a full line of services including online banking, checking, savings, lending, and financial planning.

 

Mike FulmerPOurfessionals

POURfessionals
Aiken, SC

Phone: 888-607-6698
Web: www.POURfessionals.com

Private Party Bartending

South Carolina's professional beverage catering service, where our focus is helping you provide an unforgettable experience for the guests at your special event. Your celebration is special and it's our aim to provide a bartending service that will compliment your event and leave your guests impressed.

POURfessionals are not your everyday bartenders. We are an organization of professionals with incredible social skills that will bring a smile to the face of each guest who visits the bar.

Karen Tempel
USPCA Certified Personal Chef

Everyday GourmetEveryday Gourmet
Personal Chef Service
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803-644-7004
Email Karen
Web: www.LetKarenCook.com

Everyday Dinners OR Dinner Parties.
It's your "What's for Dinner?" Solution!!

Whether you're looking for everyday dinners customized to meet your family's tastes and needs or a fine dining experience that is sure to impress, let me turn your home into your favorite restaurant! 

Everyday Gourmet Personal Chef Service, is a unique service providing you affordable meals that are customized and prepared just for you in your home.

Serving Aiken, SC, Augusta, GA, and surrounding areas around the CSRA in South Carolina and Georgia

Don't Eat Out. Let Karen Cook!

G&S ComputingJosh Rains

G&S Computing
P.O. Box 5091
Aiken, SC 29802

Phone: 803-474-2986
Email: Josh
Web: www.gscompinc.com

Software | Hardware | Networking

When you have computer problems —
Don't Freak, Call the Geeks

Lauri SoJourner Yeargin
Executive Director

Gravatt Camp & Conference Center
1006 Camp Gravatt RoadCamp & Conference Center
Aiken, SC 29805

Phone: 803.648.1817
Email: Lauri
Web: www.bishopgravatt.org

The Gravatt Camp and Conference Center is an Episcopal summer camp and conference center located outside of Aiken, South Carolina.

Gravatt is sanctuary for the ministry of Christian formation and hospitality. We offer an outdoor Christian youth camp and host conferences, meetings, training, and retreats. We serve churches and other not-for-profit organizations and groups whose purposes include human-development, character-development, education, or training.

Christopher Ethridge, DC

Living Well Family Chiropractic
104B Florence Street, SWChiropractor
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.226.0051
Email: Chris
Web: www.livingwellaiken.com

Living Well Family Chiropractic, THE CSRAs full service chiropractic care facility. Our top priority is to provide you with the highest quality chiropractic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. To ensure that you receive the most effective care possible, we utilize the latest technological advances in the industry, including:

Spinal Decompression, Digital Imaging, Ultrasound,
Cold Laser, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Hydromassage,
Intersegmental Traction

Dana L. Cook
Sales Consultant

VeracityVeracity Payment Solutions
1690 W. Richland Avenue
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.335.2673
Fax: 803.617.0943
Email: Dana
Web: www.veracitypayments.com

Payment Processing

With decades of executive-level industry experience, we offer a refreshingly new approach to merchant services programs that make the acceptance of electronic payments easier and affordable.

Veracity is founded on the belief that its continued growth and success is dependent upon the development of a merchant services platform that is wholly focused on customer success. To this end, Veracity is creating the most complete, secure and customer-driven electronic processing system; one that’s simple, transparent and built to deliver results.

Jill L. Gainer
JLG&AOwner & Creative Director

JLG&A Marketing Communications
226 Boxwood Road
Aiken, SC 29803

Phone: 803-270-2215
Email: Jill
Web: www.jlgadirect.com

Graphic Design | Website Design | Exhibit Design

Graphic design is not just drawing pretty pictures. It's an essential part of building your company's brand and communicating your message.

At JLG&A Marketing Communications we provide innovative, creative, and cost-effective marketing solutions to help your business grow.

We are a full-service marketing communications agency providing turn-key creative services including design, art production, copy writing and image preparation for print and Internet marketing. Our creative team has more than 30 years of experience in graphic design, marketing and project management providing our clients a vast array of resources.

Put JLG&A to work for you.
NO fancy overhead. NO expensive retainers.
Just the resources you need when you need them.

John Travis, MBA

Richard Young Associates, LTD.
Richard Young Associates205 Hudson trace, Suite A
Augusta, GA 30907

Phone: 706-739-0725
Email: John
Web: www.moneymd.net | www.your-advisor.comDave Ramsey Provider

Your Financial Prescription
Investments & Financial Planning

Richard Young Associates is a comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve their dreams with financial freedom and security. Our personalized service and strategy is designed to help grow, protect and conserve our clients’ wealth through the use of sound planning and Nobel Prize winning investment strategies. Our investment management services are based on strategic diversification and asset allocation designed to help protect your hard-earned money while still achieving your goals and objectives.

Advisory services offered through Richard Young Associates, a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities and additional advisory services offered through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. OSJ Branch: 1407 Main Street Hays, KS 67601. An Endorsed Local Provider is an endorsement of customer service only and does not reflect quality of investment decisions and is not connected to investment returns. Richard Young Associates, IFG, and Dave Ramsey are separate and unrelated entities.

Kara Flandershome health
Account Executive

Tri County Home Health
2130 Woodside Executive Ct.
Aiken, SC 29803

Phone: 803.641.1127
Email: Kara
Web: www.MedicalServicesofAmerica.com


Tri County Home Health manages numerous aspects of our patients' medical needs including: Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aides, and Disease State Management programs. We are committed to exceeding national clinical standards while focusing on patient self care management through Disease State Management programs such as; Cardiac, Diabetes, Orthopedics, and Pulmonary, to name a few. Our on-going commitment to quality and advanced medical care, assures patients receive the most comprehensive treatment programs available.

Providing quality home health care, one patient at a time.

Brenda Taylor, R.N., BSN
Hospice Care Consultant

Regency HospiceRegency Hospice
105 Summerwood Way, Suite D
Aiken, SC 29803

Phone: 803-645-2523
Email: Brenda
Web: www.regencyhospice.com

Regency Healthcare Group is a community based provider who operates five established hospice brands, Regency Hospice, with locations in Georgia and South Carolina, Regency Hospice of Northwest Florida with locations in the panhandle of Florida, New Beacon Hospice and Faith and Grace Hospice with locations in Alabama and Avalon Hospice with locations in Tennessee and Missouri.

We are committed to being a world class organization that provides the highest quality care to our patients. Our philosophy and culture are built around having highly experienced hospice professionals, who are experts in pain management and in providing support and counseling for patients and families.

Regency Hospice — When Life Matters Most

Denise Turner
Director of SalesCountry Inns

Country Inn & Suites
3270 Whiskey Road
Aiken, SC 29803

Phone: 803.649.4024
Email: Denise
Web: www.countryinns.com

Located just off US Hwy 19 in the heart of the city's rich historical district near several area attractions, the Country Inn & Suites Hotel Aiken offers a variety of exceptional amenities as well as a rewarding location. Our value-added services include a Business Center, complimentary high-speed Internet access, an outdoor pool, on-site parking, Fitness Center and a daily complimentary breakfast. Our Aiken, SC hotel's convenient location provides guests with easy access to historic downtown Aiken, Hopelands Gardens, Augusta National Golf Club and the University of South Carolina Aiken. Whether you're planning to visit for business or leisure, make your reservation online today and experience the quality and convenience that sets Country Inn & Suites apart from other hotels in Aiken, SC.

Alice Crotwell
Branch Manager

DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc.
1028 Hayne Avenue, SWAdult Care
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.226.0288
Email: Alice
Web: www.daybreakcare.com

DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc. is a locally owned company providing quality, affordable adult sitting, companionship and non-medical services in the Midlands. Services are provided not only in the home, but also in nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and hospitals. DayBreak also offers respite care. Other services offered in conjunction with sitting may include light housekeeping, light cooking, errands, bathing assistance and more.

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our clients by providing compassionate, dependable and reliable assistance at affordable and reasonable rates. With skilled and professional caregivers, our senior homecare service is designed to help individuals function to the best of their abilities for a better quality of life.

Dee Dee Vaughters
Franchise Partner

1-800-GOT-JUNK?
1022 South Boundary Avenue
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.439.5701
Email: Dee Dee
Web: www.1800gotjunk.com

Your Full-Service Junk Removal Company

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is your full-service junk removal company. We offer junk removal services for your home or business including offices, retail locations, construction sites, and more. We’re the junk removal company that handles the tough stuff – and we ensure that your junk gets recycled, donated, or disposed of responsibly.

Got old furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, construction debris, or yard waste you need to make disappear? 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can take away almost any material we can fit in our trucks, without you ever lifting a finger. We’ll remove junk from wherever it’s located, and we won’t leave a dent or speck of dirt behind.

Chris Fulmer
Chris Fulmer & Assoc.Licensed Agent

Chris Fulmer & Associates
P.O. Box 849
Aiken, SC 29802

Phone: 803-270-7050
Email: Chris

Heath Insurance
Group & Individual HSA's; Short Term Plans
Life Insurance
Term, Universal & Whole Life; Buy/Sell Agreements; Mortgage Protection
Disability Insurance
Group — STD & LTD; Indivdual
Senior Products
Long Term Care Insurance; Med Supplements; Asset Protection

Kristen Sojourner, CMT

My Aiken Body | Restorative Massage
109 Laurens Street, NWMassage
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803-761-1127
Email: Kristen

What every Aiken
body needs!

Therapuetic, Relaxation, Orthopedic, Sports and Hot Stone massage treatments.

Sybil Davis, DVM CCRP
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practioner
Pet Rehab

Aiken Pet Fitness & Rehabilitation
307 Willow Run Road
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803.226.0012
Web: www.petfitnessandrehab.com

Take your Staffing Needs to a Higher level!

HSS is a privately owned company and proven leader in the Staffing Industry. We offer a full line of recruitment services and resources necessary to realize your recruitment goals. We stand above the crowd of traditional recruiting firms because we deliver the services and results that our clients demand.

HSS offers High Quality, Low Cost and Rapid Response to its clients. We focus on the details so you can focus on the needs of your Organization and we’ll make sure the transition is a smooth one.

Our unique team of professionals will earn your TRUST and EXCEED Your every Expectation.

PhotographyHeather Sargent

Phone: 803.221.8951
Email: Heather
Web: www.hsargent.com

Capture Your Beautiful Life.

High quality portrait photography in the studio or on location. Family and individual portairts, weddings and everyday events to remember.

Ashley Dyches

Jim Hannas
Custom Apparel & Promotions

Jim Hannas160 Rutland Drive, NW
Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803-341-8834
Email: Ashley
Web: www.jhsportswear.com

Jim Hanna's Screenprinted and Embroidered Apparel specializes in custom designs for your company, team, group or event. We have a professional graphic artist to assist you with screenprinting designs and we also have professional digitizers to assist you with embroidery designs. Our business assists in marketing your apparel designs locally in the Central Savannah River Area, as well as worldwide!

Please contact us with any comments or questions you may have.

Gary LambStained Glass
Owner

Ewe-nique Crafts

Phone: 803-292-8848
Email: Gary
Web: www.eweniquecrafts.com

Custom stained glass designs, sun catchers, and
special occasion quilts

We specialize in custom made stain glassed pieces ranging from transoms, panel windows to sun catchers. We also make hand made special occasion quilts.

 


M'Aiken Connections is currently has opening for membership in the following professions.

If your profession is not listed, then your category may be open as well.
Call today to inquire about membership in M'Aiken Connections!

• Appraiser
• TV Advertising
• Cleaning Company
• Commercial Printer
• Electrician
• Hair Stylist
• Heating/Cooling
• Home Inspector
• Insurance (P&C)
• Landscaping
• Mortgage Firm
• Newspaper Advertising
• Personal Trainer
• Pest Control
• Plumbing
• Property Management
• Real Estate Sales
• Self Storage
• Veterinarian

If you are interested
in joining or visiting M'Aiken Connections, contact Karen Tempel at 803.644.7004
or email Karen.

 
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