Chicago Power Lunch Network

Meetings cancelled this week, stay tuned for updates. Business still occurs! Take care

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Viewing da Cubs!

Special thanks to Tom Thorson who single handedly prepped our networking party in his backyard. The food and ice cream (which he makes himself) were amazing and he did not even kick us out after his umbrella got cut in two. Thanks!

See you in a few hours for a bite to eat & great networking!

Today Steve Turinsky, Senior Mortgage Consultant from Blue Leaf Lending spoke today about how having equity can be a valuable financial asset. Do you know how to use it to your advantage? Blue Leaf Lending is strong enough to manage every loan in house, but small enough to be flexible and work their clients. It is a mix that Steve love's as he is able to help most every client with up front information and low rates. He can do refinances and loan in all 50 states so referrals from anywhere are acceptable and he will do what he can do get the job done!

Building Equity Making upgrades around the house or paying your mortgage in shorter intervals can contribute significantly.

Curtis Rangel, our networking group President, owner of the IT company GetSmart-IT is back from the Florida Keys where he often stays and did some heavy lifting helping with the recovering effort. We are all grateful for his service and with the best to those in need there ~ Think of Curtis anytime something digital, computerized or software based needs help. He discussed the importance of using VPN (private networks) to protect yourself when you are online. If Curtis cannot fix your problem, he does not charge to inspect it. He is a good reflection of the type of quality person who makes up our group.

Brenda Bridges, our financial advisor from National Life Group, discusses how to she enjoys financial jargon for the common person. Her company's long standing philosophy is maintain a broadly diversified and conservatively managed investment portfolio. What makes them unique is their values. Simply put is it: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. No reason to over-complicate things. What is most important to their client's is their top concern. https://www.nationallife.com/

Life Insurance Company | Financial Services Company | National Life Group

Richele Branin fro State Farm spoke about owners and condominium insurance and what loses you may be liable for if your insurance is not covered in full. Richele has been a successful member of our networking group for 8 year sand is a multiple award winner for her offices customer service. Homeowners and personal articles policies. She can also help out with auto policies backed by State Farm well known insurance system.

Richele Brainin - State Farm Insurance Agent in Chicago, IL

Carlo Ruth Architect showed us some of his projects he had managed and created. Carlo Ruth has been practicing architecture for 15 years, primarily in the Chicago area. He is licensed in Illinois and Washington, a LEED-accredited professional and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture.

Prior to starting out on his own in 2010, Carlo worked for the award-winning firms of Farr Associates and VOA. His work has focused on residential and small commercial projects, emphasizing client collaboration as well as on-time and on-budget project delivery. Check out his work and reach out to him here for a consultation: http://www.cr-architect.com

Home - Carlo Ruth Architect

Curtis Rangel from GetSmart-IT, who spoke about the importance of backup of data and how it can save you $$$$$. A reminder that your data is more important than the hardware you purchased so PROTECT it, protect yourseld, GET SMART!

Mike Goode from Goode Plumbing LLC gave us a free Q & A to answer any of our household questions about good plumbing. This included asking about sump pumps, hot water access in facets, and how long the power works for an emergency power load to a shallow basin pump...! Mike knows his stuff! Always a good referral source for our group.