About Rose City BNI

about us

Business Network International (BNI) is the world's largest professional business networking organization. It started in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, Founder & CEO of Business Network International. BNI works through word-of-mouth advertising by providing the opportunity to share referrals with qualified business professionals you know and trust. BNI allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Once you become a member “you lock out your competition”. Last year, members of BNI around the world passed thousands of referrals, generating millions of dollars worth of new business for one another. Meeting on a weekly basis in a structured, supportive environment allows all members the opportunity to improve their networking and communication skills.

The Rose City Chapter of BNI was founded in Norwich, CT in April 2007. Since then, we have grown to become the largest and fastest growing chapter in CT. Our chapter's motto is "Givers Gain." We all share a passion for our businesses and believe that by helping others succeed, we in turn, will succeed.

Belonging to Rose City BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because we all carry several of your business cards around with us. When we meet with someone who could use your products or services, we hand them your card and recommend your business. It's as simple as that! It's simple because it's based on the proven concept that “what goes around comes around”. Networking requires commitment. The most successful BNI chapters are comprised of participants who are sincerely committed to helping one another by building lasting relationships through continued mentoring and teamwork. For more information about BNI, please visit the BNI website for Connecticut: http://www.bnict.com.


Name Position Telephone Email
Matthew Biggins President 334-3876 matthewbiggins@cthm.com
Mike Anderson Vice President 886-8845 mla@andersonlaw.org
Carol Klammer Secretary 887-3388 hathayoga@snet.net
Ed Muenzner Treasurer 892-1040 ed@edmcpallc.com
Chris Colter Education 608-5978 madsciencect@aol.com
Tim Murphy Mentor 437-8219 info@perkinsmurphy.com
April Woodcock Public Relations 591-4118 awoodcock@touchingclients.com
Len Wallach Membership 848-3554 wallachsflooring@yahoo.com
Fred Allyn Membership 892-1335 fred3@allynrealtors.com
Brandon Hyde Membership 859-2141 info@hydeparklandscape.com
Susan Mattern Membership 639-4873 susan_camp@sbcglobal.net
Susan Sullivan Membership 889-1999 ssullivan@computermanagement.com
Kelly Whipple Visitor Host 537-0082 sales@copiesplusmorect.com
Marissa Miller Visitor Host 464-1066 marissamattos@yahoo.com
Nigel Sealy Visitor Host 334-0452 nigel.sealy1@gmail.com
Steve Muller Visitor Host 889-2344 stevenjmuller@gmail.com
Melissa Biggins Event Planner 608-7453 melissa@innerbalancect.com
Jim Daly Event Planner 889-8075 james.daly@nmfn.com
Tim Murphy Scholarship Fund 437-8219 info@perkinsmurphy.com
Jim O'Shea Chapter Director 334-2031 j.oshea@sbcglobal.net

Our Latest Roster

Rose City BNI Meeting RosterClick the picture to view a copy of our meeting roster in PDF

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