Business networking in the Redlands is strongest when it reflects genuine care for the community. For Pal, owner of local IT business PCPals, supporting community organisations has always been part of contributing to the place he has lived and worked in for decades.
For more than ten years, Pal has been actively involved with Redlands Organic Growers Inc. (ROGI), offering time, technical support and practical assistance to help the organisation continue serving the local community.
A Longstanding Commitment to ROGI
Redlands Organic Growers Inc. is a well‑respected community organisation that shares knowledge around organic gardening, sustainability and food production. Through workshops, events and popular garden expos, ROGI helps residents develop skills while strengthening community connection.
Pal’s involvement is steady and ongoing. Through PCPals, he provides technical and IT support at no or greatly reduced cost, helping ensure systems run smoothly behind the scenes. This type of support allows ROGI volunteers to focus their energy on education, events and community engagement.
Service First, Always
Supporting ROGI is not about promotion or return. It reflects Pal’s belief that local businesses have a responsibility to contribute their skills where they are needed. Community organisations depend on people who are willing to quietly show up, solve problems and support continuity.
Over time, relationships naturally form through shared effort and mutual respect. Any business benefit that arises does so as a by‑product of trust, not as a motivation.
How BRBN Supports This Way of Doing Business
Pal has been a member of the Bayside Redland Business Network for over fifteen years. BRBN is a not for profit business networking group that encourages members to remain connected to their local community, both inside and outside the weekly meeting.
The BRBN environment supports a culture where contribution is valued and recognised, without expectation. Members are encouraged to support causes aligned with their values, reinforcing the idea that business and community coexist.
Community‑Centred Business Networking
Pal’s ongoing support of Redlands Organic Growers Inc. reflects the broader values shared by many BRBN members across the Redlands.
BRBN Member Community Spotlight
This article is part of the BRBN Member Community Spotlight series, sharing stories of how local business owners support community organisations across the Redlands and Brisbane Bayside.
These contributions are not driven by promotion or commercial outcomes. They reflect a shared belief that small businesses play an important role in supporting the communities they live and work in.
As a not for profit business networking group, the Bayside Redland Business Network encourages a culture where members contribute their time, skills and experience in meaningful ways, both inside and outside the BRBN group.
