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JANUARY 10, 2012

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BNI Center City "Where givers, gain"

ABOUT

WHO IS BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL (BNI)?

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WHERE is your chapter meetings held?

At the Holding Company at Embarcadero Center in downtown San Francisco

WHEN is your weekly chapter meeting?

Every Tuesday morning from 7:30A - 9:00A. Networking starts at 730A and the Meeting starts at 7:45A

WHY do you meet?

To help grow each others businesses, by passing referrals.

WHAT is the cost to visitors?

$20.00 tax-deductible breakfast fee.

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No RSVP is necessary. If you would like further information, please email us.

Who is BNI?

Business Network International (BNI) was started in January 1985 by Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., as a way of expanding his business. Fast forward to today and BNI is the world's largest business referral organization. In 2010, BNI's 145,000 members located in 47 countries, passed over 6.2 million referrals resulting in more than $2.8 billion U.S. dollars worth of business!

BNI is comprised of one of each business professional, who want to increase the volume of their businesses through personal referrals. Our chapter; Center City BNI is one of the oldest in San Francisco.

What is BNI?

BNI is a marketing program based on the philosophy of “Givers Gain” – by giving business to others, you will get business in return. The sole purpose of the organization is to increase business through a structured system of giving referrals.

How does BNI work?

“Word of Mouth” is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible. BNI provides a structured environment for the development and exchange of these quality business leads. By meeting once a week, chapters are able to learn about each other’s businesses, creating an environment where members are comfortable referring their family, friends, and clients to one another. There is only one person allowed per profession per BNI chapter, so there’s no built-in competition.

Check out our chapter’s current Hotlist to see if your profession is open.

Why visit and join BNI?

In business as in life, what goes around comes around. People who give business referrals get business referrals. Being active in BNI is like having up to 40 sales people working for you because they’ll be carrying your information and referring your business.

LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Paula Mattisonsierra

President

Scott Fong

Vice President

Jeff Brown

Treasurer

MEMBERS

Abbe Day-Merchant
Chris Jew
Clay Weins
Cristina Lopez
James Oneil
Jay Sofnas
Jeff Brown
Joel Westle
Katherine Randall
Mike Lewis
Mike Onufer
Paula Mattisonsierra
Roxana Miranda
Scott Fong

Abbe Day-Merchant

Broker Associate License #01217051RealtorHerth Real Estate(415) 602-5037www.abbedaymerchant.comabbe_abbedaymerchant.comAbbe has assisted homebuyers and sellers make wise lifestyle and financial decisions since 1996. As a truly full-service real estate broker associate, she considers clients’ personal and financial situations, and then educates them about how the entire real estate process works. With strong negotiation skills from over 30 years of sales experience, Abbe is an expert on the complexity of contractual clauses, timeframes, and contingencies, allowing her to maximize each client’s bottom line. Her background in construction and design helps clients envision a home’s possibilities regarding remodeling and improvements. Most of all, Abbe is resourceful and creative. With her complete understanding of financing and sale options, Abbe can assess a client’s situation and current market conditions to find properties that, otherwise, would be impossible to attain. And true to her “full service” ethic, she offers practical and creative ideas to maximize her client’s investment when it comes time to sell or trade the property. Rather than an agent, clients view Abbe as a friend and advisor. Indeed, she always serves her clients best interest.

Chris Jew

Christopher Jew

Business AttorneyDe La Housaye & Associates(415) 391-7291www.delahousayelaw.comchris_delahousayelaw.comDe La Housaye and Associates is a business transactional and civil litigation firm that provides strong, reliable and experienced advocacy. We analyze our clients’ businesses to identify vulnerabilities and strengths to sustain long-term success for their companies. By offering a global and entrepreneurial approach to business law we are able to look beyond the current legal challenge to the long-term impact a legal decision could have on a client’s business. We then strategize with our clients on all legal fronts to optimize growth and minimize liabilities.

Clay Weins

Insurance BrokerPennbrook/CAIB Insurance Services(415) 820-2212www.pennbrookinsurance.comcwiens_pennbrookins.comPennbrook writes coverage for businesses and individuals. We provide personal, professional service at competitive prices. Pennbrook represents many national insurance carriers and has access to a host of specialty markets and programs.

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Cristina Lopez

Chief Executive Officer, Managing PartnerLopez-Iwata Associates(415) 715-8632www.lopeziwata.comclopez_lopeziwata.comLopez-Iwata & Associates is a full service financial accounting and management firm dedicated to the development of corporate accounting policies and procedures for the purposes of providing timely and accurate financial statements.Our mission at Lopez-Iwata and Associates is to build a trusted personal relationship with our clients in order to meet and exceed the needs of a growing business.

James Oneil

James O'neil

PartnerO'Neil & Rueppel, LLP(415) 992-3123www.oarllp.comjoneil_oarllp.comPractice Areas:Real Estate LawLandlord/TenantEstate PlanningCivil LitigationO'Neil and Rueppel, LLP is a full service law firm providing excellent legal services for a wide range of legal needs. We work to understand our clients' needs, focus on their goals, and provide judicious counsel and practical advice. Our practice areas include, among other things, landlord/tenant, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration and trust litigation.

Jay Sofnas

MortgageFirst Capital Group(415) 440-5626www.fcgmortgage.comjay_fcgmortgage.comFirst Capital Group, Inc. has been serving homeowners, buyers, and real estate professionals since 1978. Jay’s expertise extends to every area of mortgage lending, including purchase transactions, refinancing, investment properties, commercial loans, and private money. As a broker and banker, First Capital Group, Inc. has access to a wide range of mortgage investors and resources including FHA financing. Jay is dedicated to finding the ideal loan solution to fit each client’s individual needs.

Jeff Brown

Certified Public AccountantJeff Brown P.C.(415) 644-5300www.jeffbrownpc.comjeff_jbcpa.netJeff Brown, P.C. is a full service public accounting firm that specializes in tax compliance and planning for small businesses. We understand the challenges that face small business owners. Whether you are in the early stages of starting a company or have been in business for several years, we know that your time is valuable. Your focus is on growing your company. We provide business taxation expertise developed from over 20 years of tax planning experience with offices in Lafayette and San Francisco. Spending less time on taxes means more time for your business. We specialize in working with businesses like yours. Call us today for a consultation.

Joel Westle

Vice President, Private LendingKearny Capital Partners 415 248 1141 www.kearnycapital.com joel_kearnycapital.comJoel Westle joined Kearny Capital Partners, as Vice President focusing on Private Lending covering the Northern California. Kearny Capital Partners is a leading commercial mortgage brokerage firm that provides an array of strategic advisory services to help our clients meet their real estate finance and investment goals. He will be leading the Private Lending business in California & Northern Nevada. My eleven years of experience in the local real estate market are an ideal foundation to support the exciting Marin & Sonoma real estate period that is now upon us. Sellers are now more realistic about pricing and buyers are “starting to get off the fence”. The only part of the equation that is missing is the banks. Bank’s lending requirements are as stringent as ever and this is creating a great opportunity for companies like Kearny Capital Partners.He looks forward to discussing his new venture with you and if you have specific questions, or know someone who could benefit from his experience, please contact him.

Katherine Randall

Dr. Katherine Randall

ChiropractorEmbrace Health(415) 440-4494www.embracehealth.orgkatharine_embracehealth.org Sports InjuriesLifestyle Management & Wellness Chronic Issues“The most significant reason why I chose to become a chiropractor over another health care provider is because I wanted to see people as they were getting better, not only when they were at their worst," Dr. Randall said. "The non-invasive, yet effective care provided by chiropractic treatment allows for a specific, patient-centered approach that is rewarding for both the patient and the doctor.”Dr. Randall graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then made a cross-country venture to San Jose, California where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer West in December, 2008. As of October 2008, she became certified in Graston Technique, an instrumented-assisted soft-tissue therapy. She also attends continuing educational seminars in the field of Nutritional Medicine.

Mike Lewis

Chief Financial OfficerBBC Construction, Inc.(415) 760-0475www.bbcconstruction.netmlewis_bbcconstruction.net BBC is to approach each and every job we do, no matter how simple or small with the same integrity that we would if we were building our own homes or businesses. In fact, when we work for a client we are aware that we ARE building our own future. Our next job is likely to come from a referral by our present client. Our goal is to leave each client with the highest opinion of our work, our crew and our management staff.

Mike Onufer

Commercial Real Estate Leading and SalesRockwell Properties Inc.(415) 517-3359www.rockwellproperties.com mike_mikeonufer.comMike Onufer specializes in Commercial Real Estate / Restaurant and Business Sales / Management / Leases / LOIs / Negotiations / Contracts / Tenant and Landlord Services / Title Insurance / Escrow• Commercial Real Estate Leasing and Sales with emphasis in leasing transactions.• Business sales with emphasis in restaurant transactions.• Real estate transactions with emphasis in negotiating new leases and lease renewals.• Landlord, Tenant relations – preparing LOIs / outlining all essential elements within lease agreements including Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements.• Coordinates marketing and leasing of properties, pre-qualify prospective tenants• Facilitate closeout integration with Sellers and Buyers, Landlords and Tenants leases, Legal and Finance, title insurance and escrow company(s).• Leases, abstracts, and service contracts of prospective acquisitions.

Paula Mattisonsierra

MarketingP. Mattison Consulting (415) 320-2873www.pmattisonconsulting.compemattisonsierra_gmail.comPaula Mattisonsierra is your one woman marketing department - planning and execution. Assisting business owners to create a strategic marketing implementation plan and develop a tactical timetable in order to meet a business’ sales and marketing objectives. PMC does not offer a turn-key solution. I work with you to develop a customized action plan that deploys long-term strategies, but with tactics you can start to implement when you walk out of the door.Most importantly, our services concentrate on getting to know who your customers are and creating personal interaction; the most effective way to market products and services.

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Roxana Miranda

OwnerMiranda Janitorial Services(415) 571-1043 mirandasjanitorial_gmail.comLet our staff customize a cleaning service program to suit your individual needs and your budget. Whether you require daily, weekly or monthly service, or just one-time only service, you can count on Miranda's Janitorial Services for top-notch cleaning at unbeatable rates.We do both residential and commercial.
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Scott Fong

Scott C. Fong

Real Estate Investment AdvisorSIFF Real Estate Investment Services(415) 954-0808 Ext. 201(415) 601-1051 [mobile]www.siffinvestment.comsfong_siffinvestment.comSIFF Real Estate Investment Services is a boutique consulting firm located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. We specialize in both residential and commercial apartment buildings in the areas of Portfolio Analysis, Purchases/Acquisitions, Sales, 1031 (tax deferred) exchanges, and Asset Management Services.Whether you are looking to buy a single family home or a 20 unit complex, SIFF can provide analysis and information to help you make a wise decision. We help existing investors by projecting their net returns so they can decide if their properties are performing.

Tammy Haygood

Financial AdvisorAccount Vice PresidentUBS Financial Services Inc.(415) 954-6725www.ubs.comtammy.haygood_ubs.comTammy provides investment counsel to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. Her practice focus is her clients' dreams during their lives and thier legacy in the hereafter. She seeks to understand the difference between what her clients work for and what they live for. Tammy specializes in politically and socially sensitive investing. UBS is the second largest wealth management firm in the world and has the expertise to management every aspect of investing whether it is your companies stock option plan, 401K plan or your personal IRA and investment account. Tammy brings this expertise to organization and individuals alike to help aligh investment needs with core mission and beliefs without sacrificing performance and/or service.

CONTACT AND LOCATION

CONTACT and LOCATION

To contact BNI Center City directly please fill out the Contact Form and hit send.

WEEKLY MEETING PLACE

Every Tuesday at 730A

The HOLDING COMPANY

2 Embarcadero Center

Promenade Level

San Francisco CA 94111

FOR GENERAL INFO - CALL

BNI Center City San Francisco

TEL: (415) 602 - 5037.

EVENTS

WEEKLY NETWORKING

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FEATURED SPEAKER

WHEN: Every Tuesday

TIME: 730A - 900A

WHERE:

The Holding Company

2 Embarcadero Center

Promenade Level

Downtown San Francisco

COST: $20 Breakfast, Tax Deductible

January 10, 2012

CHIROPRACTIC 101

Katherine Randal

Embrace Health

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THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP ARE MANY

WORD OF MOUTH ADVERTISING

BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or service they hand out your card and recommend your services.* It's as simple as that!

It's simple because it's based on the proven concept of "Givers Gain." If I help you, you'll help me and we will both benefit as a result. Some participants have added as many as 50 new clients in the first 2 years!

Successful businesses depend on word of mouth. Word of mouth advertising is the best advertising there is. BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business.

1. Increased exposure to many other people and businesses;

2. Building solid business relationships that will last for the rest of your life;

3. Tools to network more effectively, including educational workshops and mentoring;

4. Visibility, Credibility and Profitability for each of our members;

5. And much, much more!!!

BECOME A CHAPTER MEMBER IN 5 EASY STEPS

HOT LIST

These are some of the professionals that we are interested in networking with.

1. Call or email us and let us know that you will be visiting

2. Meet our group

3. Fill out an application

4. Membership will be process by Membership Team

5. New Member will be notified

*Some professionals, specifically attorneys and certain health care professionals, may not be permitted to seek direct referrals through in person solicitation through the use of business cards pursuant to their ethical code. Members of BNI that belong to these professions are directed to follow their profession's own ethical guidelines.

Banker

Business broker

Family lawyer

Electrician

Plumber

Copy Writer

Printer

Personal trainer / Pilates instructor

Event planner

Call to discuss other open professions...