BNI Business by the Bay - Sarasota FL

We are a Business and Professional Networking organization of over 50 Business Professionals whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Business by the Bay, Sarasota is one of over 5,000 BNI chapters throughout the world. Like all chapters, we allow only one person per professional classification to join. Follow the Member Listings tab to see our current members. We meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM in the Grand Foyer at the beautiful Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Florida Office of Supplier Diversity


The state of Florida is holding a 2009 Matchmaker Conference and Trade Show Nov 18th - 20th in Orlando. The goal is to match up minority, women and disabled veteran-owned small businesses with Florida state purchasing departments and large business…
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What services does GSSI provide ?


Global Shareholder Services Inc, specializes in locating missing assets, claimants, heirs, beneficiaries, etc worldwide and in recovering assets/money for the rightful owners/heirs.Each case requires claim specific, customized research and search…
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Virtual Rick!


I had the shock of my life the other day, which being a good BNI member, I think I have a duty to share with everyone - so that you're all prepared!When getting ready for my one-to-one with Rick Mottern, I looked up his website for more details on…
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James D Calvert is now a member of BNI Networking
Sep 19, 2023
Yulanda Wolfe is now a member of BNI Networking
Sep 5, 2023
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Aug 22, 2023
Christina Florand updated their profile
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Cherri Kessler is now a member of BNI Networking
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Herbert Sauer updated their profile
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Dr. Juan Caceres is now a member of BNI Networking
Dec 21, 2022
Rachel Toomim updated their profile
Jun 20, 2021
Daryl Schmucker posted a blog post
In today’s online world, social proof is everywhere in the form of testimonials and reviews.  These can be good or bad for a business. Social proof can be very influential to a business’ potential customers and is simply something that helps people…
Feb 22, 2021
Daryl Schmucker updated their profile photo
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Daryl Schmucker updated their profile
Feb 4, 2021
Daryl Schmucker posted a blog post
I know it can be discouraging trying to keep up with all the changes that Google puts in place as you try to reach that elusive top spot on the search engine.  You think you finally have things figured out and then the goal posts move again.
Today I…
Feb 4, 2021
Daryl Schmucker created BNI Networking
Feb 27, 2020
Daryl Schmucker posted a blog post
A secure (SSL) certificate is recognized by a single letter that appears in a web browser’s address bar: “s”. That “s” — which either appears or doesn’t appear at the end of “http” and before a specific website — certifies that the website is…
Dec 14, 2018
Daryl Schmucker posted a blog post
When it comes to creating content, businesses aren’t looking to win creativity awards: they’re looking to generate sales. This doesn’t mean that all content should be overtly sales driven, like one of those late-night infomercials.  Instead, it…
Jun 12, 2018
Daryl Schmucker posted a blog post
Every business wants to connect with potential local customers but figuring out how to do that effectively can be a bit overwhelming.  Generally speaking online advertising efforts have been great at providing an excellent return on investment but…
May 15, 2018
Peter J Anderson left a comment on Financial Services
"Glad to be part of this elite group of financial professionals!"
Oct 28, 2013
Carol Hartz posted a blog post
The state of Florida is holding a 2009 Matchmaker Conference and Trade Show Nov 18th - 20th in Orlando. The goal is to match up minority, women and disabled veteran-owned small businesses with Florida state purchasing departments and large business…
Oct 11, 2009
Rick Mottern left a comment on Financial Services
"I'm currently patting myself on the back for figuring out how to join. Is this kind of like facebook?"
Aug 28, 2009
Johan Boakes posted a blog post
Global Shareholder Services Inc, specializes in locating missing assets, claimants, heirs, beneficiaries, etc worldwide and in recovering assets/money for the rightful owners/heirs.Each case requires claim specific, customized research and search…
Aug 17, 2009
Claire Handley-White posted a blog post
I had the shock of my life the other day, which being a good BNI member, I think I have a duty to share with everyone - so that you're all prepared!When getting ready for my one-to-one with Rick Mottern, I looked up his website for more details on…
Mar 31, 2009
Sarah Schweiger left a comment on Membership Committee
"I have also looked over the handbook."
Mar 31, 2009
Claire Handley-White left a comment on Membership Committee
"Hi Everyone! I have downloaded the handbook and will take a look at it over the weekend.
I mentioned to Bart, but I am not at the next few BNI meetings because I am traveling back to the UK and Germany. However I have briefed my stand-in "Ian…"
Mar 25, 2009
Patricia Tan left a comment on Financial Services
"So nice to be invited to be part of the group. I am teaching a class at the time of the first meeting, so please forgive me if I don't attend. That does not give you permission to volunteer me for things in my absence!"
Mar 4, 2009
Johan Boakes left a comment on Financial Services
"Hi Bart, Thanks for setting this group up on the BNI site."
Mar 4, 2009
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