Bayou Biz BNI - Lafayette La.

11/17/2025

Dr. Brennon Kelly of RISE Chiropractic, Louisiana’s only Gonstead-licensed chiropractic clinic, gave a sharp, engaging, and genuinely insightful talk to Bayou Biz BNI last Thursday.

He walked us through the evidence-based Gonstead approach and how it serves everyone from adults to infants.

He even clarified a common misconception: they do not, in fact, “crack” babies. For infants, it’s gentle, precise movement that can help with alignment, constipation, and even colic.

Short video and photos from his talk are below.

Visitors are welcome any Thursday at 8:30 AM at The Petroleum Club. Message us for details, and we'll save you a seat.

10/30/2025

Bayou Biz knows how to unwind.

This week, Haniel Thibeaux of Hands On Demand Mobile Massage delivered one of the most memorable presentations we’ve seen yet. He brought his table, shared his expertise, and gave a live demonstration that left everyone impressed (and a few people visibly more relaxed).

Haniel’s professionalism, calm energy, and deep knowledge of his craft remind us why we love having him in the chapter.

Big thanks to Kristen for volunteering for the “hands-on” portion. She was brave and relaxed in equal measure.

10/22/2025

If younger generations can patiently show Boomers how to convert a Word document to a PDF, then surely Boomers can show patience to those who didn’t grow up counting change.

Not everything needs to be a generational standoff. Sometimes it’s enough to just be kind, calm, and helpful.

Just be kind to people 😅 Who cares if they can't count it quickly off the top of their heads

10/20/2025

Ready to grow your business with the right connections?

Join us for BNI Bayou Biz Visitors’ Day, a morning of genuine conversation, strong coffee, and local professionals who want to help one another succeed.

Thursday, November 6 | 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Petroleum Club of Lafayette

Coffee and food provided. Door prizes, gift baskets, and an open invitation to share with local business leaders a little bit about what makes YOUR business special.

(*May or may not be a "best mustache" contest. Trying to get that approved.)

06/30/2025

"It's not the crook we fear in modern business;
rather it's the honest guy who doesn't know what he is doing."

Owen Young (General Electric pioneer)

If you are less than 5 years in business you should know you are still learning. We should all still be learning even 25 years into it.

06/29/2025

Self-confidence is the characteristic of someone who keeps promises they make to themselves

Ed Mylett

06/28/2025

Inspect What You Expect

The higher the level of responsibility, the more pierced the veil should be.

The elite find a way to produce what they promise.

A stress-free life is a fallacy, we should welcome the uncomfortable for it is but an unpaid assistant to greatness.

Set your standard so high it has your competitors questioning their entire existence.