Aspire BNI, a new business group in Gardendale that works on referrals, hosted its launch event on Tuesday at the Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center. Above, Aspire BNI founding president Haley Hobart addresses the crowd.

Aspire BNI, a new business group in Gardendale that works on referrals, hosted its launch event on Tuesday at the Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center. BNI founding president Haley Hobart addressed the crowd.