Why Am I a CT Valley BNI Member

I joined the CT Valley BNI team almost 3 years ago.  One of my co-workers had joined another BNI group and suggested that I look into joining one myself.  I remember walking through the door for my first meeting.  I wasn’t too sure what to expect and I was a little nervous about talking to … Read more

How to leverage Linkedin

Joe Petrowsky, owner of Right Trac Financial Group, gave his 10 minute member presentation on October 1, 2014. The topic was “How to leverage your Linkedin identity.” The purpose of the 10 minute presentation is to educate, motivate, or train the other members of the group and Joe did a great job with that, thank … Read more

My experience as a new CT Valley BNI member

Since beginning my career as a Real Estate Agent I have been told by several people that I “needed” to join a BNI group. “BNI” I thought??? I honestly didn’t know enough about it to form an educated opinion on whether or not it would be worth my time and the commitment. The night before my first “visit” I must’ve … Read more

Schneider’s Flooring America new commercials

CT Valley BNI member Paul Deschenes from Schneider’s Flooring America in Vernon shared the new commercials promoting the store’s home shopping services. Thanks Paul, they’re great! We especially like the “Couch Potato” – wait… isn’t that Mark Resko (another BNI member) on the couch eating a drum stick?

2014 Leadership Training

CT Valley members participating at the Connecticut BNI Leadership Training. This is essential training for everyone on the leadership team and provides the support to make our chapter successful.

Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle, When 24 Hours in a day are not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class And had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, He picked up a very large … Read more

Budget Printers honored

The 52nd annual Branch 86 of the National Association of Letter Carriers Retiree’s Banquet recognized Budget Printers/Bristol Lettering of Hartford. Pictured, from left, are: Michael L. Willadsen, president Merged Branch 86, N.A.L.C.; Carole Becker, account representative; and Daniel Falotico, vice president, Budget Printers/Bristol Lettering.