The BNI Cambridge Chapter is a good example of what can happen when exceptional individuals work together.
And as a team, the Cambridge Chapter is formidable
Not content with merely focusing on their own businesses, there is a real sense of camaraderie and support amongst members of the Cambridge Chapter.
When Nikki and Andy Anderson purchased Cambridge Fine Wines and filled the shelves with fabulous wines, budget restraints meant they were stuck with dated décor. That was until Margaret Verkroost from Red Red Red Interiors had a vision and sold it to the Cambridge BNI members.
Brian Homewood from Homewood Kitchens donated time and materials to create a stylish front counter and to reframe the existing shelving.
One Friday evening the rest of the group started renovating – digging up flooring, and cleaning, sanding and painting ceilings, shelves and walls. By Sunday evening, bottles were returned to the shelves, donated furnishings were in place and the shop looked stunning.
It was exhausting, but the best team builder ever!
Everyone got stuck in
A stunning end result
Cambridge Chapter living proof that referrals work
During the tough financial year, one member in particular was struggling. In his absence – but with his approval – we discussed his situation.
At the next meeting we were able to pass on about 11 good referrals. Some meant immediate cash for him and got him through his crisis. Other leads were ongoing, but the fact that everyone was supporting him lifted his spirits and his company is now completely back on track.
“We may be an unorthodox BNI chapter, but the group is strong and vibrant and good things happen, often!” says Sandra Webb from the Cambridge Chapter.
High achievers in their own right
Several members of the chapter were recipients of awards during 2010:
- Alison Storey from Storey Sport was NZ Personal Trainer of the year
- Coralie Minnee, owner of Simply Divine Furniture, took the Best Customer Service Award at the Waipa Business Awards
- Phillip Webb’s business, Cambridge Homes, had great success in the 2010 Master Builders Awards. They won gold in the $1-2 million New Homes Category and silver in the Sustainable Homes Category, for a property they built in Cambridge. The company was also a silver and category winner in the James Hardy Show Home Award.
- Lance Harris, owner of Harris Construction, was also at the Master Builders Awards and won a bronze award for a Commercial/Education Project in recognition of his seamless additions and alterations to the 100-year old Cambridge Primary School.
- Lucy Marshall from The Travel Brokers won the Top Regional Business Award for her industry.
- Sandra Webb, owner of Heritage Gallery, won a Certificate of Commendation for Best Customer Service at the Waipa Business Awards.
- Chris Edmeades from The Olde Creamery won Certificates of Commendation for Excellence in Hospitality and Excellence in Innovation and Knowledge at the Waipa Business Awards.
Chris also organized another very successful “HighTea – High Fashion” fundraiser for the new Lions Cancer Hostel in Hamilton. - Gareth Jones from Cambridge Chiropractic Clinic won Certificates of Commendation for Excellence in Training and Education and Excellence in Marketing.
His business also won Best Customer Choice at the Waipa Business Awards. - Graeme Hopkins owner of Ground Cover Landscape won gold in the “Night Light Award” NZ Landscape Design Awards at the Waikato Home and Garden Show.
- Jayne and Morgan Verhoeven from Automotive Solutions were winners of the MTA/ Waikato Times 2010 ‘Peoples Choice Awards’ for the best automotive repairers in the Waikato/Thames Valley area.
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The real secret of this chapter is caring… they care for each other, they care for their business and they care about the community… Givers Gain is alive and thriving in Cambridge BNI.
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