# Forest City Allies

> Forest City Allies is an independent business referral network in London, Ontario. Business owners and business development specialists meet in person every other Wednesday at 8:30 AM to help one another through education, skills development and business referrals, with one member per business category.

## Quick answers

### What is Forest City Allies?

Forest City Allies is an independent business referral network in London, Ontario. Business owners and business development specialists meet to help one another through education, skills development and business referrals. Each business category has one member.

### When and where does Forest City Allies meet?

Every other Wednesday at 8:30 AM, in person, usually at the Idlewyld Inn & Spa, 36 Grand Ave, London, ON N6C 1K8. From time to time the group meets at a member's business location, so contact the group ahead of time to confirm the venue.

### Can I attend a meeting online?

No. Meetings are held face to face and there is no virtual option.

### What happens at a meeting?

Each meeting has an educational theme in business management, salesmanship, marketing or customer service, a member spotlight where one member explains who they serve and what a strong referral looks like, and time for members to share relevant business introductions.

### How do I join Forest City Allies?

Request meeting details through the form on the Join page and visit as a guest. Guests are welcome for up to two meetings. To continue after that, submit a membership application; every member reviews it together. Each business category has a single seat.

## Pages

- [Home](https://forestcityallies.ca/): overview of the group, meeting time and place
- [About](https://forestcityallies.ca/about/): mission, approach, membership structure and quick answers
- [Meetings](https://forestcityallies.ca/meetings/): schedule, location, format and what guests can expect
- [Members](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/): directory of member businesses in London, Ontario
- [Visit or join](https://forestcityallies.ca/join/): how to visit as a guest and apply; request meeting details at https://forestcityallies.ca/join/#contact

## Members

- [David Bruno](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#david-bruno), Sold By Bruno (Real Estate Agent): David represents Sold By Bruno in the real estate category. Links: https://soldbybruno.ca
- [Len Motuzas](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#len-motuzas), Thrive Business Consulting (Business Consulting): Len represents Thrive Business Consulting in the business consulting category. Links: https://thriveservices.ca
- [Chris Mathewson](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#chris-mathewson), Alarmtech (Security Systems): Chris represents Alarmtech in the security systems category. Links: https://alarmtech.ca
- [Craig Martin](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#craig-martin), Bluelephant Promotional Marketing (Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise): Craig represents Bluelephant, focused on branded merchandise, promotional products, and design-led brand support. Links: https://www.bluelephant.ca
- [Greg Langford](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#greg-langford), Buss Business Solutions (Employee Benefits & Group Pensions): Greg represents Buss Business Solutions, focused on employee benefits and group pension services. Links: https://bussbusinesssolutions.ca
- [Bassam Lazar](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#bassam-lazar), Lazar Law (Legal Services): Bassam is a lawyer with Lazar Law, whose public service areas include real estate, wills and estates, family law, and civil matters. Links: https://lazarlaw.ca
- [Evan Dawson](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#evan-dawson), CIBC Wood Gundy (Wealth Management): Evan is a client associate with CIBC Wood Gundy, focused on investment, insurance, and wealth management needs.
- [Mary Marentette](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#mary-marentette), Desjardins Financial Security (Life and Health Insurance Advisor): Mary represents Desjardins Financial Security, with a focus on life and health insurance advice.
- [Mike VanderWeide](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#mike-vanderweide), Trillium Bookkeeping Inc (Bookkeeping): Mike represents Trillium Bookkeeping Inc in the bookkeeping category. Links: https://www.trilliumbookkeepingaccounting.com
- [Paul Garrett](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#paul-garrett), Garrett Mortgages (Mortgage Specialist): Paul represents Garrett Mortgages as a mortgage specialist.
- [Paul Bershatsky](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#paul-bershatsky), AuntieGen (Mold Remediation): Paul is the chief executive officer of AuntieGen, focused on mold remediation and healthier indoor environments. Links: https://auntiegen.com
- [Becky Myers](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#becky-myers), Artcal Graphics and Printing Inc. (Graphics): Becky represents Artcal Graphics and Printing Inc. in the graphics category. Links: https://www.artcal.com
- [Simon Mayne](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#simon-mayne), Mayne on Homes (Home Inspection): Simon represents Mayne on Homes as a home inspector and also inspects light commercial properties. Links: https://mayneonhomes.com
- [Steffan Carlos](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#steffan-carlos), ManagePoint Technologies (Managed IT & Cybersecurity): Steffan represents ManagePoint Technologies, focused on managed IT, cybersecurity, software, network support, and VoIP services. Links: https://managepoint.ca
- [Matt Henderson](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#matt-henderson), MCH Projects (Websites and Lead Generation): MCH Projects builds websites and lead-generation systems that help local businesses turn visitors into real enquiries. Links: https://www.mchproj.com
- [Dodie Wright](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#dodie-wright), Wright Hair & Co. (Hair and Beauty): Dodie represents Wright Hair & Co. in the hair and beauty category. Links: https://wrighthairandco.com
- [Shirley Smith](https://forestcityallies.ca/members/#shirley-smith), Memories Photography Studio (Commercial / Portrait / Wedding Photography): Shirley represents Memories Photography Studio, focused on commercial, portrait, and wedding photography.