Lizabeth Saunders-Agent

05/29/2026

BNI Member Spotlight 🏢💼

Whether you are launching a brand-new business venture or happily scaling a company you’ve built from the ground up, our commercial insurance expert, Miles Lowman with Burton & Company, is the partner you need to ensure your hard work, assets, and employees are fully protected.

Backed by an independent agency that has been protecting Virginia businesses since 1891, Miles doesn't believe in cookie-cutter insurance. He looks at a business the way an auditor looks at a balance sheet—identifying hidden liabilities, eliminating costly coverage gaps, and shopping top-rated carriers to find the best possible rates.

How Miles Can Help Your Network:

For Established Businesses & Fleet Managers: Comprehensive evaluations of your current commercial risk profile. Miles specializes in commercial auto, property, and general liability, ensuring your business stays resilient against the unexpected.

For Specialized Industries & Contractors: You don't have to navigate complex compliance alone. Miles provides standalone and bundled specialty lines to protect your operations and keep your crew on the job:

Workers' Compensation: Ensuring your employees are covered and your business stays compliant with Virginia regulations.

General Liability & Umbrella Policies: Protecting your business from third-party claims, lawsuits, and catastrophic financial exposure.

Errors & Omissions (E&O): Tailored professional liability coverage for service providers, consultants, and specialized industries.

We are looking for ALL referral opportunities for Miles this week! Look out for:

Local Business Owners & Fleet Managers who haven't had their commercial insurance policies reviewed in the last year and might be overpaying or underinsured.

Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, and Builders gearing up for a busy season who need fast, reliable certificates of insurance (COIs) to win big bids.

Owners of restaurants, retail shops, gyms, and the like.

Growing Companies that are adding new commercial vehicles, moving into new warehouse/office spaces, or hiring their first employees.

Let’s give Miles a huge boost this week! Tag a business owner friend below, or comment to schedule a complimentary coverage review to protect your business sanctuary. 👇

📞 Connect with Miles today at 276.226.3950 or [email protected]

05/29/2026

🤠🔥 GRAND OPENING DAY! 🔥🤠

Alright everybody, it’s Friday, the skies are clear, and it’s finally time!

The Chuckwagon by Big Daddy’s BBQ is officially rolling into Hanging Rock Tavern for its Grand Opening tonight!

We’ll be serving up authentic Texas-style barbecue from 4 PM to 8 PM, bringing all your favorites straight from the smoker to the tavern.

🍖 Brisket
🍖 Pulled Pork
🍖 Sausage
🍖 And all the smoky goodness you’ve come to expect from Big Daddy’s BBQ

Come grab dinner, enjoy the beautiful weather, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter.

📍 Hanging Rock Tavern
⏰ 4 PM – 8 PM Tonight

Come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest.

05/29/2026

NETWORKING EVENT! 📢Roanoke area businesses:

This Thursday, join the BNI - Business First - Roanoke, VA chapter for their Visitor Day event. Enjoy quality networking and learning about the what structured networking through quality referrals can do for your business! 💪

Reigster with the QR code or by clicking the link below! We'll see you there this Thursday at 8:15 AM!

📍Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1948 Franklin RD SW, STE 200 , Roanoke, 24014

05/28/2026

The Town of Vinton and Everblue are training a cohort in Vinton to become certified home energy auditors through our EECBG program.

Participants earn BPI credentials and complete real audits in their communities — field experience built in from day one. The first cohort begins June 22.

Details and applications: eecbg.everbluetraining.com/virginia

05/28/2026

🌭🔥 Come hungry to BOCO Wild! 🔥🌮

From smoky BBQ to sweet treats, we’ve got something for everyone at this year’s event! Grab a hotdog from Hot Bunz, mouthwatering BBQ from The Wiggly Pig BBQ, authentic tacos from La Shunca, fresh squeezed favorites from The Local Lemon, and don’t forget dessert from Grandpa Ike’s Mini Donuts! 🍋🍩

Whether you’re fueling up between activities or just coming for the food alone, BOCO Wild is serving up a full day of flavor, fun, and community. Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your appetite!

📍 BOCO Wild
📅 June 13
🎉 Outdoor fun, games, education, and amazing local food vendors all in one place!
learn more: https://vist.ly/553fs

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Their sacrifice is greater than words, and their courage will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on those who made it possible.

With gratitude, we remember. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

A few months ago, my mom had to have a piece of her lung removed. This morning when I talked to her, she sounded congested. With a history of bronchitis that led to the condition requiring part of her lung to be removed, I was worried. Like many moms, she tends to wait until she has absolutely no choice but to go to the doctor because things have gotten so bad.

I suggested AgenaCare, telling her how kind, efficient, and effective they are. She took my advice.

A little while later, both of my parents called me on speakerphone excited to tell me how right I was. Not excited because I was right (they’re used to that by now 🤪), but because in about 30 minutes they had checked in, been seen, gotten everything she needed, and were already on their way home.

They couldn’t stop talking about how exceptional the staff was. Safe to say, they’ve found their new go to for urgent care needs and will absolutely be using Agenacare again.

Thank you Agenacare for giving me the comfort of knowing my parents are truly being taken care of when they’re sick. That peace of mind means more than you know. 💙

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

10/16/2025

If you know our bosses, you know today is made for celebrating leaders like them. They put their clients first and show up not just at the beginning of a policy, but time and time again throughout the year. It’s not business, it’s personal.

They build genuine connections and lasting relationships with the people they serve. Even better, they extend that same care and support to their team, constantly encouraging us to grow and succeed. It’s never just about them, we’re family.

To our amazing leaders: thank you for everything you do. It’s not business, it’s personal. I’m proud and grateful to be part of the BSI family.

Happy Boss’s Day to two of the best! Drew & Tracy Thank you!