Professional Exchange Networking (PEN) was founded more than 34 years ago by Bob Kadan, who believed that strong relationships are the foundation of business success. His vision was to create a community where professionals could support one another, exchange quality referrals, and build lasting connections based on trust and integrity.

Over the years, PEN has grown into a network of dedicated business professionals who work together to help each other succeed. More than just a networking group, PEN is a community where members share knowledge, support one another, and build meaningful relationships that extend beyond business.

Today, we continue to honor Bob's vision by fostering collaboration, professionalism, and genuine connections. Together, we help our members grow their businesses while building a stronger local business community.

At Professional Exchange Network (PEN), our mission is to build a trusted community of professionals who support one another through meaningful relationships, consistent referrals, and shared growth.

We are committed to creating a space where members feel connected, visible, and valued—both personally and professionally—while helping each business expand through collaboration rather than competition.

Our goal is to strengthen each member’s success by increasing opportunities, developing leadership, and building a network that grows together with intention, integrity, and purpose.

When PEN grows, every member grows with it.

The goal of PEN is to help every member grow their business through trusted relationships, consistent referrals, and increased professional visibility within the community.

As we expand our membership, each person gains access to a larger network of referral partners, more opportunities to present their expertise, and stronger positioning as the preferred professional in their category.

We create a structured referral environment where every member benefits from increased connections, collaboration, and measurable business growth.

PEN is designed so that when the group grows, the opportunity for each individual member grows with it.