Connection in Action: Referral Teams Power a Strong Start to the Year

Connection in Action: Referral Teams Power a Strong Start to the Year

Our Gilbert Chamber Referral Teams are off to an incredible start this fiscal year! From July through September 2025, our teams generated an impressive $614,748.57 in closed business – a testament to the power of community, consistency, and collaboration.

These results remind us that when members show up for each other, opportunities follow. Every introduction, one-to-one, and referral strengthens not just businesses, but the relationships that define our Chamber.

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements

This quarter, several members stood out for their extraordinary effort and dedication:

  • Top Team – Growing Gilbert (Tuesdays at 8:45 AM)
    With 213 one-to-one meetings, this group proved that showing up and staying engaged drives results.
  • Top Referral Champion – Luann Lenox, TequilaSnobs
    Luann went above and beyond, giving 25 outside referrals—a true connector who exemplifies what it means to lift others through opportunity.
  • Top Networker – M’Chellin Baker, Verena at Gilbert
    With 42 one-to-one meetings, M’Chellin showed remarkable commitment to building authentic relationships and staying connected across the network.

The Power of Partnership

The strength of our Referral Teams lies in their shared missions; supporting one another, celebrating wins, and staying accountable to collective growth. The synergy we’ve seen this quarter reminds us that business success is built through community, not competition.

As we move into Quarter 2, we’re excited to continue this momentum deepening connections, welcoming new members, and watching even more success stories unfold.

Interested in joining a Referral Team or learning more about how these groups can support your business goals? Contact Amber Stricklin at amber@gilbertchamber.com.

Looking to connect with one of our standout contributors or other businesses making an impact? Explore our Business Directory and discover the power of partnership in action.