Serving Northeast Ohio Since 2001
BNI Northeast Ohio

Independence Chapter

Dedicated business owners. One mission. Pass referrals to people you trust. Every Thursday at 7 AM in Parma. This is how business grows in Northeast Ohio.

20+
Members
7AM
Every Thursday
1
Seat per Profession
25+
Years Running
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When
Every Thursday at 7:00 AM
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Venue
Overlook Venue · 5313 Hauserman Rd, Parma OH 44130
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Directions
Located behind Parma Armory
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Format
In-Person Meeting
Why the Independence Chapter

This Is Not a Networking Event.

BNI is a structured referral organization. Every member is vetted, accountable, and actively looking to send business your way. When you walk in as a guest, you're not just collecting cards.

01
One seat per profession
No competition inside the room. One attorney. One roofer. One marketer. If your category is open, you have exclusive access to every referral that comes through this group.
02
Referrals, not just leads
These are warm introductions from people who know you, trust you, and have vouched for you. That's a different conversation than any cold call will ever be.
03
Come see it first
Guests are welcome before committing to anything. Show up Thursday, see how it runs, meet the members. No pressure, no pitch at the door.
Chapter Leadership

The People Running the Room

Questions about visiting or joining? Reach out directly to our leadership team.

President
DK
Drew Kairis
Northwest Bank
📞 216-314-4737
Vice President
JK
Justin Kazmierczak
KAZ Company
📞 216-338-9922
New Member Coordinator
JC
John Carpenter
Winston Media
📞 234-380-3103
Membership Committee
JS
Jim Staron
Keller Williams Ed Huck Team
📞 440-656-5333
Membership Committee
JP
Jodi Pollack
Insurance Consultants Group
📞 440-356-2055
Membership Committee
KH
Kyle Holdsworth
Lakeside Financial Partners
📞 216-407-0541
Chapter Support Staff
TS
Tony Stastny
Tony Buys Houses LLC
📞 440-346-4056
Member Spotlights

People Worth Knowing

Real members. Real businesses. People actively looking to earn your referrals and send them back.

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Brittany Fitzgibbon
DiCaudo Pitchford and Yoder LLC
Litigation Attorney · 216-347-0408

When your clients are in a legal battle, they need someone aggressive and prepared. Brittany handles litigation. The kind of work where being in the right room with the right referral partner matters most.

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JC
John Carpenter
Winston Media
Social Media & Content · 234-380-3103

If your clients need to build visibility online, John runs the content engine. Video, social media, and digital presence for small and mid-sized businesses ready to stop being invisible.

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Richard McMillan
CrossCountry Mortgage
Residential Mortgages · 440-666-0395

Every real estate deal in this room flows through a mortgage. Richard is who you want your buyers talking to. Responsive, experienced, and locked in to close on time.

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Carlos Sanchez
Elite Exteriors CLE
Roofing & Gutters · 440-305-0081

Northeast Ohio roofs take a beating. Carlos and the Elite Exteriors team are who you send homeowners and property managers to when it's time to get it done right without the runaround.

Referral Directory

Our Members

Drew Kairis
Northwest Bank
Commercial Bank Services
Justin Kazmierczak
KAZ Company
Medicare
Charlie Erbs
Equitable
Life & Disability Insurance
Jodi Pollack
Insurance Consultants Group
Property & Casualty Insurance
Kenneth Meyer
Navigate Risk Advisors
Commercial Insurance
Kyle Holdsworth
Lakeside Financial Partners
Wealth Management
Richard McMillan
CrossCountry Mortgage
Residential Mortgages
Carlos Sanchez
Elite Exteriors CLE
Roofing & Gutters
Charles Burke
Burke Installs LLC
General Contractor
Daniel Davies
Property Crafters
Residential Painter
Patrick Hayes
Mechanical Air Systems, Inc.
HVAC
Zsolt Varga
GutterZ LLC
Roofing & Gutters
Jim Staron
Keller Williams Ed Huck Team
Residential Real Estate
Johnna Weldon
All County Generations Property Mgmt
Property Management
Tony Stastny
Tony Buys Houses LLC
Real Estate Investments
Paul Rochette
EBC Inspections
Home Inspection
Chris Blumfeldt
Ohio Junk Force Inc
Waste Disposal
Jackie Feliciano
Cardinal Home Care Services
In-Home Care
Sandy Lazarowicz
Mastering the Art of Living
Health & Wellness
Brittany Fitzgibbon
DiCaudo Pitchford and Yoder LLC
Litigation
John Carpenter
Winston Media
Social Media & Content Marketing
Joan Moran
Preferred Security, LLC
Security Systems
Colleen Cunningham
C + C Journeys
Travel Agent
Warren Donaldson
Westside Toyota
Auto Sales
Open Categories

Is Your Seat Available?

BNI allows only one member per professional category. If your profession isn't represented, your timing could not be better.

Category
Accounting / CPA
Open Seat
Category
Chiropractor
Open Seat
Category
IT / Tech Support
Open Seat
Category
Dentist
Open Seat
Category
Flooring
Open Seat
Category
Photographer
Open Seat
Ready to See It in Person

Come Thursday.
No Commitment Required.

Guests are always welcome. Show up at 7 AM, meet the members, see how referrals actually get passed — then decide if it's right for you.

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