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BNI Phoenix Rising meets every Wednesday -9:30am on Zoom and in person (every 1st meeting of the month at Christ Lutheran Church (1701 Arroyo Chamiso).

We love visitors! Join us if you seek connections and referrals for your business! BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for business people to grow their businesses through Word of Mouth Marketing. Since 1985 BNI members have exchanged millions!

02/28/2026

Our next in-person meeting is on Wednesday, March 4th! DM to join us! Our meeting starts at 8 am till 9:30 am,the at Christ Lutheran Church.
We welcome all visitors, but specifically looking for grant writers, non-profit and charitable organizations to meet with and hear OUR SPEAKER:
Audacity Nadler is the founder and lead evaluator of Authentic Evaluation. They specialize in creative, culturally responsive approaches that honor community voice and generate meaningful insights. With experience across nonprofits, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and philanthropic foundations, Audie brings a grounded, relational style to evaluation, one that prioritizes people, lived experience, and trust.
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Audie partners with organizations locally and nationally to design evaluations that reflect community voice, lived experience, and values.

02/03/2026

Looking for more clients and business? We are looking for business owners and professionals to connect with and give weekly referrals to!! This month, we are looking for an , a , and a , among others!
Come join us at our monthly VISITORS DAY this Wednesday, February 4 @8 am at the Christ Lutheran Church (1701 Arroyo Chamiso) in Santa Fe, NM! Reserve your spot NOW at: bit.ly/3JZ9Hwb
Our presenters this week:

HANNAH NOWERS, UnionHome Mortgage
Hannah truly loves home-ownership, crunching numbers, and making dreams come true for her clients whether first time home-buyers or veteran home-purchasers. Every mortgage transaction is unique and requires its own intentionality. She strives for that with an intentional customer experience that’s heart first and competency driven. She has been in the business since 2018 and has served multiple client scenarios. Her family calls New Mexico home, and she shares a deep love of our beautiful state, its mountains, our culture, and of course our delicious chile. You can find her hiking on the weekends or taking an adventure somewhere in the beautiful four corners with her fiancé/ She has an academic background in International Studies specifically related to Latin America the Caribbean, but when she is not delving into the cultures of this world or in the outdoors you can find her crunching numbers & working to get the best loan product in her client’s hands.

EARL ORTEGA, SolSister Solar
“Exceptional customer service and quality products. I was able to get a free solar panel estimate for thousands of dollars less than anything else I had previously been quoted. The personal touch and general understanding of community made me feel as though I could absolutely trust the products and services offered, and that this company would be around for years to back up their promises.”
"Trustworthy, highly competent, and very customer-focused. They know the business, and they hustle. We are delighted with the solution they made possible, and how they took care of everything on our behalf."

01/05/2026

Join us THIS Wednesday, January 7 for our first in-person meeting in 2026! Come hear our two featured speakers and meet 20+ dedicated business professionals who build connections and get and receive weekly referrals. We meet at 8 am at the Christ Lutheran Church (1701 Arroyo Chamiso) in Santa Fe, NM.

KADE WALENTA
Kade is our newest and youngest member. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kade owns and runs Kade’s Kleanup LLC, a company in Santa Fe. In the past he did the labor himself, now he focuses on building systems, branding, and turning this simple service business into a real operation. Find him online at KadesKleanup.com

NECHAMA MINKOWICZ
After a dynamic law career as a judge and litigation attorney, Nechama found her true calling in , which she believes is essential to creating a strong foundation for a secure future. Through her thoughtful law practice that provides direction, clarity, and peace of mind, she helps her clients navigate a process that can otherwise be overwhelming. She specializes in designing sophisticated planning techniques for individuals and families with trusts and estates. Learn more at Lasting-Legacy-Law.com

12/07/2025

Referral opportunities are all around us, every single day. Are you paying attention?
Learn how your Reticular Activating System can help you recognize all the referral opportunities that surround us, which can open a whole new world of doing business and helping others. https://tinyurl.com/2vvn6chk

12/02/2025

Join our BNI Day this Wednesday, December 3rd in-person at the Christ Lutheran Church in Santa Fe! Come meet 20+ dedicated business professionals, make great connections and get targeted referrals! Our two featured speakers this month are:

BRAD DAVIS, Farmers Insurance:
Brad is truly an expert in the property and casualty insurance world. He offers a wide variety of policies to choose from in a time when insurance companies are canceling renewals and refusing to provide insurance in high-risk areas.
Here’s what one of Brad’s clients said about him:
“I'll start by saying that I was not an easy customer. I asked a million questions and had Brad and Destany working so hard, giving me quotes and more quotes so I could settle on the right coverage for me and my family. Brad is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to get me what I needed. I was very impressed by his and Destany's professionalism and courtesy. Great company, great customer service!”
Let’s listen as Brad explains how he helps protect his clients with P&C insurance.

LISA KELTNER, The Husband & Wife Law Team:
Lisa Keltner joined the Husband & Wife Team in April of 2025 after working in the healthcare sector for over 10 years. Since joining the team, she has established a strong relationship with Santa Fe Public Schools launching their Teacher Appreciation Program, is closing a deal with the Christus St. Vincent Foundation, to honor an outstanding healthcare worker each month, has successfully completed five HEART restaurant events and launched NM's first Accident Scent Management class in September. In her free time, Lisa enjoys weekend trips to explore the natural beauty of New Mexico that include hiking, nature photography and the peace that comes along with that. She also enjoys live music and trying new restaurants in the Santa Fe area. She also focuses on giving back through her own non-profit called Connor’s Heart, where she works to educate and help local communities struggling with fentanyl poisoning through live music events.

RSVP: send us a message!

10/30/2025

Looking for more clients and business? We are looking for business owners and professionals to connect with and give weekly referrals to!! Come join us at our monthly VISITORS DAY on Wednesday, November 3 @8 am at the Christ Lutheran Church (1701 Arroyo Chamiso) in Santa Fe, NM! Reserve your spot NOW at: bit.ly/3JZ9Hwb

You'll also get to hear two very educational 10-minute presentations on:
1) How self-awareness and relational leadership can transform not only your business, but every part of your life, and
2) The importance of professional copy editing!

Our PRESENTERS:
TYLER WHITE is a transformational coach and facilitator who helps men, couples, and leaders create powerful change from the inside out. Through his practice, Whole Man Mentorship, Tyler guides people to heal patterns of disconnection, build emotional resilience, and lead with greater authenticity, clarity, and heart. With over a decade of experience in personal growth, group facilitation, and relationship work, Tyler’s approach blends depth psychology, somatic awareness, and real-world integration. His clients describe his work as grounding, awakening, and life-changing — a process that brings them home to who they truly are.

JEFF BRAUCHER’s mother taught him how to use a caret when he was in first grade and forgot to include a word in a sentence he had written. He’s been editing ever since. Professionally, he has 40 years of experience editing and proofreading, starting with a small publisher and moving on to ad agencies and freelance work. Currently he focuses on editing books, fiction and nonfiction, and still loves working with words after all these years.

02/01/2024

CHOCOLATE & PARADISE

Come indulge in Valentine's chocolate and learn how to preserve the legacy you built.

February 13, 2024
6:00 - 7:15p
Kakawa Chocolate House

Brought to you by Lasting Legacy Law LLC

09/07/2023

Join us NEXT week to see our two featured speakers:

Asa Shalom - Great Health Insurance Agent - If you are using ACA or as many know as ObamaCare, reach out to Asa immediately! Asa helps you learn how to use your healthcare correctly. 99% of consumers don't know how! He will help you shop around for the best prices on doctors, specialists, surgeries and more. Healthcare is the only industry in America that provides a service upfront and doesn't disclose the cost. However, you are forced to pay whatever they bill you. Asa helps you trust healthcare like everything else you buy!
https://www.greathealthagent.com/

Tom Dickerson - BNI Chapter Success Coach & Property Management Company - Tom is not only a Chapter Success Coach for our chapter but Tom runs his own business called PMI 4U. This is a full-service real estate asset management company that provides professional Residential services. They utilize state-of-the-art technology that allows their property owners to know how their investments are doing, while providing tenants real-time access to maintenance requests and billing.
https://www.albuquerquepropertymanagementinc.com/

BNI Phoenix Rising meetings are 8a-9:30a on Wednesday's via Zoom.

Sign up TODAY and reserve your spot for the next meeting - bit.ly/3JZ9Hwb

09/05/2023

COME ONE, COME ALL!!

Are you ready to take an amazing journey into the world of plant medicine?

Have you ever been curious about essential oils and how you can use them?

Essential oils provide a profound connection to the natural world around you and your own healing powers.

In this workshop you will learn how plant essences are made, what essences really are, the unique properties of over 90 essential oils, the most effective application methods, chakra systems and their relationship to essential oils and how to anoint and elevate your meditation with essential oils. As Susan Bender guides you through this transformational workshop you will experience the true art of aromatherapy.

September 22, 23 & 24, 2022
Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sign up TODAY! Sign up with a friend! Make it a weekend of fun, education and connection!

https://healingessenceoflight.com/certification-class/

09/04/2023

Join us THIS week to see our two featured speakers:

Mark Harmon - Harmon Pest Control - Mark aims to beat his competitor’s pricing while providing the most efficient and cost-effective integrated pest management program for your home, business, or community. He strikes at the targeted pests alone without impact to the ambient environment and strive to save our clients money by future-proofing the work done with cutting-edge materials that preempt the ever-tightening restrictions by regulating authorities. For over fifteen years he has conquered the challenges that property managers and residents face, such as cockroach infestations that spread to adjacent units, lingering bed bugs that affect new tenants, and relentless trails of ants that disturb the peace of mind of the most discerning occupant. Got bug problems, Mark has a license to kill. Call Mark today at 505.595.2468.

Dr. George Mandel - Elemental Healing Arts - Dr. George is a trained practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has studied facial rejuvenation at the International acupuncture Training Center, located in Beijing, China. He is knowledgeable with a variety of healing modalities that together constitute Oriental Medicine. This includes acupuncture, Chinese and Japanese diagnostic techniques, moxibustion, tuina (Chinese medical massage), herbal formulas, and Chinese nutritional therapy. https://www.drgmandel.com/

BNI Phoenix Rising meetings are 8a-9:30a on Wednesday's via Zoom.

Sign up TODAY and reserve your spot for the next meeting - bit.ly/3JZ9Hwb

08/30/2023

Investing & Medicare: Two very important subjects!

Everyone is welcome to attend a public presentation on your future - learning more about Medicare and the ways to get the most out of it AND understanding investing and how it can shape your future!

Thursday, August 31st at The Montecito, 500 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe.

Once you're in the parking lot, take the second driveway on the right, look for the circle drive. Sign in at the front desk and say you're there to see Rachel in the conference room.

Julee LaMure, Edward Jones Financial Advisor will give some great advice and answer any questions on investing. If you are trying to understand how you can live into the future while protecting your assets, this is a MUST attend presentation!

Asa Shalom, our Great Health Agent will give you LOTS of information on Medicare. If you are 65 or turning 65 soon, this is a MUST attend presentation.

08/28/2023

Join us this week to see our two featured speakers:

Liz Jaramillo-Lopez - Endurance Nutrition, LLC - As a registered dietitian, Liz focus' on coaching you to choose foods that will provide you the stamina for a healthy, active lifestyle. Two of Liz's passions are food and running. As a runner, she understands first-hand the importance of eating healthy and balanced to achieve optimal performance. Her goal is to help you find YOUR nutrition stamina and balance to live a healthy active lifestyle. Liz believes in a mindful approach when it comes to eating, movement, and your lifestyle. This means it's ALL ABOUT YOU and getting you back to your roots to find an eating style that works for you! Her goal is to guide you through an individualized, non-judgemental, non-diet approach when it comes to eating. She will coach you to pace yourself, be present, and have patience with yourself when making changes. Want to get healthy, contact Liz today!
https://www.endurancewithliz.com/

Elena De Molina - Transamerica Life & Disability Insurance - Elena helps families and individuals protect themselves and insure that their families continue to move forward even without them. She calls life insurance, love insurance. Long Term Care is a hot topic these days, the cost of Health Insurance is going up with no end in sight. LTC is the one of the main reasons a financial plans fails. Elena helps families avoid this financial pitfall. https://financialprofessional.tfaconnects.com/elena-demolina

BNI Phoenix Rising meetings are 8a-9:30a on Wednesday's via Zoom.

Sign up TODAY and reserve your spot for the next meeting - bit.ly/3JZ9Hwb

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Santa Fe, NM

Opening Hours

8am - 9:30am

Website

http://bninewmexico.com/nm-new-mexico-bni-phoenix-rising

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