41 North BNI

07/21/2026

Many professionals think they're networking when they're actually prospecting.

Prospecting = finding a customer for today.
Networking = building a referral network for years.

One's a transaction. The other's a relationship.

Visit a BNI Chapter near you and see exactly what relationship-based networking looks like.
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07/21/2026

They failed barn cat school... spectacularly!
Cheddar, Mac & Cheese have officially decided that Beds > Barns.
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07/20/2026

Do you want to be a better networker?

These tips are effective techniques for building a successful business network.
The key is to be consistent and maintain the relationships that you build over time.

Which ones do you use regularly?
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07/17/2026

Last night, 41 North BNI traded business cards for co****le bags and gathered at Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly for our annual Summer Party!

Members, significant others, and kids came together for an evening filled with great food, amazing local brews and beverages, plenty of laughs, and some fiercely competitive co****le games. While networking is what brings us together each week, events like this remind us that the relationships we build go far beyond business.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a fun and memorable evening. It's always great to step away from the office, spend time with our BNI family, and enjoy the incredible community we're fortunate to be part of.

Here's to strong relationships, local businesses, and summer nights well spent!

07/16/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring those who serve 🏡

As a thank you to our veterans, active-duty military members, and qualified VA borrowers, Gateway Mortgage is offering 0.25% off eligible VA loan rates for a limited time.

If you've been considering a home purchase or refinance, now may be the perfect opportunity to explore your options. Contact your local Gateway Mortgage loan originator to learn more.

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07/14/2026

🏢 New Member Alert: Say hello to Tanya Messina! 🏢

BNI 41 North just added some serious real estate firepower to the chapter — please give a warm welcome to Tanya Messina, Commercial Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices out of Mystic, CT!

Tanya joined us bright and early Thursday at 7:15 AM (respect for anyone who shows up that chipper before 8 AM), and she's already talking commercial listings, site selection, and deals like she's been part of the group for years.

So if you or someone you know is looking to buy, sell, lease, or just needs someone who actually knows the difference between a cap rate and a good rate — Tanya's your gal. Commercial real estate in the Mystic area just got a whole lot easier to navigate.

Welcome aboard, Tanya — glad to have you giving (and getting) referrals with us! 🤝

07/13/2026

Three things Google looks at before it decides whether to show your business.

And no, having a website isn’t enough.

1. Relevance.
Does your website clearly communicate what you do and who you serve? Google needs to understand your business before it can match you to a search. Vague copy and generic page titles make that impossible.

2. Authority.
Does the internet trust you? This comes from reviews, backlinks from credible sources, consistent business information across every platform, and how long you’ve been established online. Authority is built over time, which is exactly why starting now matters.

3. Experience.
Does your website give visitors a good experience? Load speed, mobile friendliness, clear navigation, and easy ways to contact you all factor into how Google ranks your site.
Nail all three and Google starts showing you to the people searching for exactly what you do.
Miss any one of them and you’re invisible, no matter how good your business actually is.

Want to know how you score on all three? Free audit — link in bio.



07/13/2026

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07/10/2026