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Business Impact Group, Meet at Summit Leadership/3515 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN (2026)

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10/01/2026

At our recent Business Impact Group (BiG) meeting, we had the privilege of welcoming Ben Booher, Executive Director of Unicoi County Care & Share Ministry, as part of our non-profit spotlight to give back to our local community! 🤝❤️

Ben delivered an eye-opening presentation on the real, urgent needs facing our neighbors right here in Unicoi County—and how Care & Share is stepping up every day to serve them with dignity, compassion, and hope.

📊 The Reality in Unicoi County:
• 1 in 2 neighbors is housing burdened
• 1 in 4 is a senior citizen
• 1 in 5 experiences food insecurity
• 1 in 5 has a disability
• 1 in 7 lives in poverty

🌟 Remarkable Community Impact:
Serving Unicoi County since 1983, Care & Share maximizes every single resource to make a direct impact:

✨ 2,600+ households served (that represents 1 in 3 county households!)
✨ 9,500+ volunteer hours powered by over 100 dedicated servants
✨ $1.1 Million+ in benevolence value delivered to our neighbors since 2025
✨ Incredible financial stewardship: an expense-to-benevolence ratio of just 3%, returning 33x value on their operating budget!

Care & Share provides a full spectrum of care—from immediate essentials like food, baby formula, clothing, home goods, and utility bill assistance, to long-term solutions including case management, flood recovery, spiritual counseling, and housing initiatives through CHUC (Compassionate Housing of Unicoi County).

🙌 How You Can Support Our Neighbors:

🙏 Pray – For the families walking through hardship and the team working to lift them up.

🤝 Participate – Lend your hands and heart by volunteering your time and skills.

🗣️ Promote – Spread the word to friends, family, and churches so more people know help is available.

📦 Provide – Make a financial contribution or donate non-perishable food, baby supplies, and clothing.

📍 Location: 344 Carolina Ave., Erwin, TN 3765

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: (423) 735-0770

🌐 Get involved or donate online: https://uccareandshare.org/

Let’s come together to support the incredible organizations strengthening our region! 💙

09/30/2026

🛡️ **Member Spotlight: Debbie Taylor with Fleenor Security Systems** 🛡️

At our meeting this week, the spotlight was on **Debbie Taylor**, Residential & Commercial Sales and Customer Service Specialist at **Fleenor Security Systems**!

Since joining Fleenor in May 2013, Debbie has served thousands of local clients, built lasting customer relationships, and guided over $3.5M in equipment and installations to help secure homes and businesses across East Tennessee.

Locally owned and operated since 1972, Fleenor Security Systems lives by the motto: *"Giving you one less thing to worry about."* With offices in Johnson City and Knoxville, they deliver end-to-end security and life-safety solutions:

🔒 **Comprehensive Protection:**

* **Commercial & Residential Security:** Intrusion detection, 24/7 UL-certified central station monitoring, and smart home automation.
* **Life Safety & Environmental Monitoring:** Fire alarms, smoke detection, carbon monoxide, temperature/freeze alerts, and water leak detection.

* **Intelligent Surveillance & Access Control:** Video health check monitoring (guarding against camera failures, hard drive issues, or network loss) and enterprise door access.

🤝 **Great Referrals for Debbie:**

* Small business owners with single or multiple locations

* Homeowners moving into new neighborhoods or remodeling

* Anyone unhappy with their current out-of-town security provider

* General contractors, commercial builders, non-profits, and churches

Whether you are looking for an on-site walkthrough for your business or peace of mind for your family at home, reach out to schedule a 1-to-1 with Debbie!

🌐 Learn more: [fleenorsecurity.com](https://fleenorsecurity.com/)

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09/30/2026

A big thank you to our spotlight speaker, **Nichole Huff**, Payment Solutions Consultant with **Elavon**! 💳✨

Nichole delivered an eye-opening presentation packed with valuable strategies to help business owners protect their bottom line, streamline transactions, and navigate modern payment processing. Backed by the strength and reliability of Elavon—a global top-six payment processor and U.S. Bank company—she showed us how the right payment setup can directly drive business growth! 📈💼

Here are a few major takeaways from her presentation:

🔍 **Free Merchant Statement Analysis**

Stop guessing what fees you are actually paying! Nichole breaks down hidden markups, identifies extra downgrade costs, and uncovers real cost-saving opportunities directly in your statements.

📊 **Commercial Card Optimization**

Accepting B2B or corporate payments? By capturing enhanced transaction data (Level 2 & Level 3 data), businesses can qualify for substantially lower interchange rates, saving serious money on high-volume transactions.

⚖️ **Smart Surcharging & Compliant Fee Programs**

Learn how to compliantly offset the overhead cost of accepting credit card transactions while remaining fully transparent and fair to your customers.

🔒 **Security & Tailored Solutions**

From countertop terminals and mobile payments to secure eCommerce gateways and PCI DSS compliance, Elavon provides end-to-end payment platforms built for businesses of any size.

If you haven’t reviewed your merchant processing statements recently, you could be leaving hard-earned revenue on the table 💰. Reach out to Nichole Huff today for a complimentary statement review and discover how Elavon can optimize your payments! 🤝

🌐 Learn more at: [https://www.elavon.com/](https://www.elavon.com/)

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09/10/2026

🌟 BIG Networking Spotlight: The Rooter Guys Plumbing! 🌟

Today, our BIG Networking group had the privilege of hearing from our spotlight speaker, Devyn Mathis with The Rooter Guys Plumbing! 👏✨

Devyn may only be 18, but she brings years of true, hands-on field experience to the table working alongside her dad, Marc! 💪 She isn’t just talking about the work—she’s in the trenches doing it, from jackhammering concrete and digging exterior lines to toilet replacements, water heaters, and commercial eye wash stations. 🚜💥

During her presentation, Devyn gave us a look behind the scenes at their history, capabilities, and some incredible project before-and-afters:

🛠️ About The Rooter Guys:

• Over 10 years in business (originally founded in California in 2013, where they still operate, and now proudly serving the Tri-Cities and Southwest Virginia!)

• Free estimates on jobs

• Full-service residential & commercial repairs

📸 Real Work Shown in the Spotlight:

• 40-Foot Sewer Line Replacement & Concrete Repair: Cutting through concrete walkways, trenching, replacing lines, and restoring the concrete cleanly.

• Wax Ring Restorations: Fixing hidden leaks beneath toilets before subfloor damage spreads.

• Standard & Tankless Water Heater Upgrades: Full replacements and code-compliant installations.

💡 Pro Tip Shared Today (Tankless Water Heaters):

Devyn highlighted that while tankless units provide endless on-demand hot water and save massive floor space, they should be descaled every 6–12 months to clear out mineral deposits and protect the heat exchangers! 🚿

❄️ Winter Plumbing Checklist to Keep in Mind:

1️⃣ Insulate exposed pipes
2️⃣ Seal cracks and openings
3️⃣ Disconnect & drain outdoor hoses and faucets
4️⃣ Know where your main water shut-off valve is located
5️⃣ Schedule regular preventative plumbing inspections

🎯 Great Referrals for Them:

Drain cleaning (sinks, tubs, disposals, floor drains), hydrojetting, camera line inspections, water heater repairs/descaling, sewer line replacements, and full bathroom remodels!
If you want an honest, experienced, family-run team that tackles the tough jobs head-on, reach out to Devyn and Marc! 🤝

📞 Call: 423-430-5877

🌐 Website: https://therooterguys.net

09/03/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: David Erickson with Tri-Cities Insurance 🛡️💼

At this week’s meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing an eye-opening presentation from David Erickson!

When it comes to protecting your home, business, and family, David and his team do things differently. Instead of high-pressure sales tactics, their producers are salaried—meaning their focus is 100% on a consultative approach to ensure you’re truly protected, not just sold a policy. 🤝✨

Here are a few highlights David shared with us:
🔹 Deep Industry Expertise: With 4 licensed team members bringing over 65+ years of combined experience, David holds top designations including AAI (Accredited Advisor of Insurance) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) and is licensed across multiple states!

🔹 Uncovering Common Coverage Blind Spots: From actual cash value vs. replacement cost on roofs and dwellings to diminished auto value and flood zone misunderstandings, they ensure no costly surprises when a claim happens. 🚗🏠

🔹 A Stellar Local Team: A big shoutout to Amanda Hope (Office Manager), Kelley McCray, and Lori Bailey (Licensed Producers) who help keep the Tri-Cities area covered! 👥

🔹 Rooted in Community: David and the agency actively give back locally through organizations like the Kiwanis Club, United Way of Unicoi County, Second Harvest Food Bank, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ❤️

💡 Great Referrals for David:

Whether you’re buying a home, running a business, managing commercial/residential properties, or working as a contractor (HVAC, electrical, landscaping), David is here to review your coverage and make sure you’re truly protected.

Ready to see how insurance should be done? Reach out to David and the team:

🌐 https://tricitiesins.com/

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08/27/2026

A huge thank you to Curt Henry, Managing Director at Summit Management, for being our spotlight speaker today! 🚀💼

Curt shared powerful, practical insights on what it truly takes to scale, optimize, and build sustainable value in a business. Whether you are dialing in the numbers, setting up operational systems, or looking ahead to succession planning, Curt helps business owners transform their operations to increase profitability and prepare for long-term growth (or a future sale) 📈💰.

Key Takeaways from Curt’s Presentation:

🎯 Vision Sets the Ceiling: You will only become as big as your vision.

⚡ Energy & Results: Track what matters and direct your energy toward the most rewarding high-impact tasks.

👥 Team Strength: You are only as strong as the team you build and empower.

🛠 Scalable Systems: Avoid the "Founder's Curse"—a business that relies entirely on the owner is harder to scale and less valuable to sell. Building an operating system creates real, lasting value.

Who is a Great Referral for Curt?

🏢 Business owners, managers, and non-profits in the Tri-Cities area

👥 Teams of 3 to 50 employees | $500K+ in annual revenue

🎯 Leaders ready for more income, fewer hours, less stress, or structured succession planning
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." — Maria Robinson ✨

Ready to see how to take your business to the next level? Connect with Curt Henry to set up a 1-on-1 strategy session! 🤝

08/13/2026

📢 Spotlight Speaker Alert! 🐜✨

Today at BIG Networking Group, we had the pleasure of hearing from Cliff Brooks, co-owner (along with Joe Berry) of Pest in Class Exterminating!

Founded in February 2023, Pest in Class delivers "Pest Protection Perfection" across the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas in TN and VA! 🏔️🛡️

Here are a few key takeaways from Cliff’s presentation:

🟢 Safety First: Their treatments are safe for all environments—including homes with humans, pets, daycares, and busy restaurants! 🐶👶🍽️

🟢 Extensive Expertise: The team undergoes rigorous training on chemical applications and proper techniques so the job is always done right.

🟢 Comprehensive Services: Whether it’s termite treatments, general pest control, rodents, bedbugs, mosquitoes, or ticks, they've got you covered! 🐜🐭🦟

Need top-tier pest protection for your home or business? Give them a call or check out their website:

📞 Phone: 423-282-1358
🌐 Website: pestinclass.com

Thank you, Cliff, for keeping our community safe and pest-free! 🙌🎉

08/06/2026

🌟 BIG Spotlight Speaker Highlight! 🌟

A big thank you to Bill Ruppert with B&R HVAC Service-Repair for presenting at our recent BIG Networking Group meeting!

Bill brought over 32 years of mechanical HVAC experience to the table, showing why B&R HVAC is "A Degree Above the Rest" across the Tri-Cities area! As a family-owned and operated local business built on a strong foundation of 660+ clients, they provide complete, reliable heating and cooling solutions for both commercial and residential needs.

🛠️ Services Offered:
❄️ Residential & Commercial HVAC: Installations, planned maintenance, and replacement service

🌀 Ductless Mini-Splits: Perfect solutions when space and budget are top priorities

💨 Dryer Vent Cleaning: Annual cleaning to keep your home safe and efficient

🔥 Boiler, Oil Burner, & Ductwork Services

🏊 Pool Heater Service

📋 Complimentary Evaluations & Advice

Whether you need routine maintenance or a custom setup, Bill and his team work with top partners like Ferguson, Carrier, Trane, York, and Ruud to keep your property running smoothly year-round.

📞 Get in Touch:

📱 Phone: 423-880-5556

🌐 Website: https://www.bandrhvacservice.com/

Drop a comment to support Bill or reach out directly to schedule your complimentary evaluation! 👇

07/30/2026

💡 How well do you really know your business’s payroll?

Today’s BIG Networking Group spotlight speaker, Andy Scheu from Time & Pay, put our knowledge to the test with a hands-on Q&A session! 📊

From calculating Social Security (6.2%) and standard vs. additional Medicare tax withholdings to keeping track of essential new hire paperwork like W-4s and I-9s, Andy reminded us just how complex payroll compliance can be. Missed deadlines—like getting W-2s mailed by January 31st—or missed tax updates can mean severe penalties for business owners. ⚠️

That’s where Andy and the team at Time & Pay shine:

✅ Guaranteed Tax Compliance – Keep the IRS at bay while staying completely compliant with federal and state regulations.

✅ Custom Payroll & HR Solutions – Tailored workflows and integrated timekeeping designed for your business needs.

✅ Real, Personal Support – No call centers or generic runarounds; just real professionals dedicated to protecting your time and peace of mind.

Thank you, Andy, for giving us a clearer picture of workforce management and showing us why leaving payroll to the experts is one of the best investments a business can make! 🙌

🔗 Learn how Time & Pay can simplify your payroll at timeandpay.com

07/23/2026

🚀 **Huge thanks to our Spotlight Speaker today, Roger Hutchins with Rate!** 🏠✨

Roger delivered a fantastic, value-packed presentation for our **BIG Networking Group**! Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, expanding your investment portfolio, or exploring options like reverse mortgages and VA loans, Roger and the team at Rate have the solutions to make it happen smoothly and fast.

Here are a few major takeaways from Roger’s presentation today:

* ⚡ **Same Day Mortgage & FlashClose™:** Get pre-approved in as little as 1 day and skip the traditional long closing table with fast, digital eClose options!

* 💪 **PowerBid Approval:** Compete in today's market with homebuying horsepower—submit fully underwritten credit approval in as fast as 24 hours to make your offer stand out!

* 📊 **24/7 Real-Time Tracking:** Keep complete clarity over your loan status from appraisal to closing right from your phone.

* 🤝 **Flexible Financing Options:** From Conforming & Jumbo loans to Government options (FHA, VA, USDA, and VA renovation loans) with down payment and closing cost assistance programs available.

* 🔒 **Stress-Free Preapprovals:** Soft credit pulls for preapprovals—available 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays!

With over 27+ years of mortgage lending experience, Roger makes the process easier, faster, and completely transparent for buyers and real estate agents alike.

Looking to buy, refinance, or partner up? Connect with **Roger Hutchins** today to experience the difference!

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