Rise and Grind BNI West Hartford

09/08/2025

Some inspiration for the week ahead!

09/03/2025

Business consultant and owner of Barlow's Consulting LLC, Kelsey Barlow, introduced us to how she runs a SWOT analysis for her clients. It was an enlightening group exercise as we brainstormed our own top Weakness and Opportunity and how to craft a succinct action item to address them. Thank you, Kelsey!

08/27/2025

Shoutout to our chapter member Jill M. Kovalich for her TV interview this week on WFSB - Channel 3 Eyewitness News that brought attention to the growing number of people aging alone called Solo Agers, the focus of her business Solo Agers Connect. She's using all her great marketing skills to fuel this entrepreneurial initiative. Watch her here!

Over 16 million Americans are aging alone. See how two local women are teaming up to fight loneliness and support solo agers. For more Local News from WFSB...

08/18/2025

Some motivation for the upcoming week!

08/14/2025

John McCann, associate advisor with Sonder Wealth Advisors in Farmington, CT, delivered a great presentation to our BNI networking group. He gave us a good understanding of how he works with clients and shared some updates on changing tax laws that affect investment planning strategies. John has been licensed in Life insurance for 6 years and holds the FINRA Series 66 and 7 registrations through Commonwealth Financial Network®. Learn more about John here: https://www.sonderadvisors.com/our-team

08/11/2025

A shoutout to our chapter member Jill Kovalich on the success of her second business!

Thank you, solo agers! In just a few months, SoloAgersConnect.com has grown a lot! We're connecting thousands of people aging alone with resources, trusted service providers, in-person events, and community! https://loom.ly/Xl3Xce0

07/30/2025

Our very own digital transformation consultant, Dina Sakr, will present at 1 Million Cups Greater Hartford on her entrepreneurial journey.

Need a better game plan for your business?

On Wednesday, August 6, we’re thrilled to welcome Dina Sakr, founder of DiTa, to 1 Million Cups Greater Hartford, in Farmington!

Dina is a business growth leader with 20+ years of experience in business consultancy and digital transformation. Her work is all about helping organizations streamline, scale, and succeed—with smart strategies rooted in real-world results.

This is the kind of speaker who’ll leave you thinking differently about what’s next for your business.

📍 Bridge Healing Arts Center, Farmington
🕗 8:00 AM – Coffee & conversation
🕣 8:15 AM – Dina takes the mic
☕ Free to attend. Free coffee. New connections. What more could you want?

Tag a friend, bring a notebook, and get ready to be inspired.
🔗 Learn more or apply to present: https://lnkd.in/eSRRZHnG

07/22/2025

Enjoy coffee and light fare. Register for our Visitors Day here: http://bit.ly/3GcOM9u