BNI - Franklin County Chapter

The Business Referral Organization

7 School Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

Phone: 413-625-2525

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Franklin County chapter meeting time and location:

* Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 AM

* St. James Conference Center, 8 Church St., Greenfield, MA 01301 (The Conference Center is located at the rear of the Church.  Take the alley behind the church and park in the parking lot opposite the back door.)

BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, referrals. The Franklin County Chapter of BNI was chartered in July 2003. Our members meet each Wednesday morning to network and pass qualified referrals.

If you would like to increase your business through a structured, positive and professional word-of-mouth program, we invite you to visit our chapter.

We are nineteen members strong and growing:

Amherst Insurance Company (Linda Herdiech) "The Right Insurance With the Right Agency Is No Accident."

An independent insurance agency, providing property and casualty products for individuals and businesses. We do not work for an insurance company, we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair and prompt payment.

Website: www.nathanagencies.com

ValleyLists Page:  Amherst Insurance Company

Bela Breslau, Shintaido Instructor

Website:  www.farm.shintaido.org

ValleyLists Page: Shintaido Farm

Carriage House Designs (Eileen Dowd & Jack Nelson)

Jack & Eileen have a wonderful studio overlooking the canal in historic Turners Falls. We work in many mediums, primarily, though, in marble, slate, field stone and others, to incorporate your design sensibilities into something very special for you.  We design things for the garden, or etch a design in the path leading to your garden.  We can make a special memorial marker for a loved one or a pet memorial for a fallen companion; inscribe a stone bench or inscribe a crock to hold some flowers on your porch!  We also etch glass and combine glass and stone for some very unusual sculptural pieces.  Come by and visit, or give us a call.

Website: www.signedinstone.com

ValleyLists Page: Carriage House Designs

Casimira Hypnotherapy & Soul Journeying (Trish Casimira)

Hypnosis is one of the most natural ways to change behaviors, annoying habits, resolve past issues, create new and healthy thought patterns. 

Past Lives & Life Between Lives

Hypnosis allows you to access your subconscious to remember who you were in past lives, what you did, and understand your soul patterns.

Website:   www.souljourneying.com

ValleyLists Page:  Casimira Hypnotherapy & Soul Journeying

Donald E. Graves, CPA, LLC "It's Not What You Make, It's What You Keep."

Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison. 

We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success.

We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.

Website:  www.donaldegravescpa.com 

ValleyLists Page:  Donald E. Graves, CPA, LLC

Earthwork Programs (Frank Grindrod) "Nature Mentoring,Wilderness Education,and Living History programs.  Immersed in nature we reconnect you with the Earth."

We offer people experiences in nature that will introduce them to a new awareness of themselves and the natural world around them. We achieve this by immersing people in nature through Adventure Experiences, Wilderness Living Skills, Nature Awareness, Tracking, Communication and Community Building Skills, and by bringing forth Native teachings from Elders around the world. It is our hope that these experiences act as a reminder of how beautiful and sacred nature is and how good it feels to be connected to it and to the people around us.

Website:  www.earthworkprograms.com 

Greenfield Savings Bank (Lisa McKenna, Branch Manager) "Our Superior Service Extends Beyond Our Front Door."

Website:  www.greenfieldsavingsbank.com

ValleyLists Page: Greenfield Savings Bank

Charles Lappan, the SOHOrganizer

Melaleuca, The Wellness Company (Bree Kehmeier)

Please allow me to help you get connected to high-quality, safe and effective nutritional, personal care, cosmetic, and household cleaning products available via catalogue and the Internet.

In addition, I can help you set up your own home-based business similar to mine for a very low initial investment. Read my story with the Company below. 

ValleyLists Page:  Bree Kehmeier

Melissa M. Loiodice, Attorney at Law "I Concentrate on Real Estate. I Focus on You."

Loiodice & Associates (pronounced: "Lō - yō - dee - chay") is a law practice focused in the areas of Real Estate law, Business and Contract law, Consumer Protection/Product Liability law, Criminal law, and simple Estate Planning. We handle matters in Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire counties.

ValleyLists Page: Melissa M. Loiodice, Attorney at Law

James Martineau, Skilled Carpenter

James Martineau is available for almost any remodeling construction project.

He has installed many new kitchens and bathrooms and similar remodeling projects, as well as rain gutters, boot and shoe shelves, cat stairs and many other specialized projects.

Fully insured. 

ValleyLists Page:  James Martineau, Skilled Carpenter

National City Mortgage (Clay Herbert) "Clay's the Way When It Comes to Home Mortgages"

National City Mortgage is a bank which lends nationwide through local mortgage loan originators. Clay Herbert is one of these local originators. He serves the people of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Worcester Counties in Massachusetts, Windham County in Vermont, and Cheshire County in New Hampshire.

Website:

ValleyLists Page: National City Mortgage

Lisa Oxboel, Professional Organizer and Life Coach "Because Order Calms!" 

I’ll help you get rid of clutter – both external and internal, create order out of disorder, create systems that work for you, simplify and breathe easier. I work with you to transform your space, whether it is your home or office, closets, attic or basement and sort through papers and all that miscellaneous. You know where you need it.

ValleyLists Page: Lisa Oxboel

The Olde Computer Guy (Roger Patt) "I Clean Windows."

The Olde Computer Guy at the Computer Resource Workshop has more than 36 years in the service of business machines specializing in computer systems, software, and peripherals.

Computer Resource Workshop with the Olde Computer Guy offers a wide range of computer repair, computer tech support, and other assistance geared to both the home user with a single computer or household network and to the small business owner who needs a well run computer, application, network, or web system (intranet or internet) to meet demands in either a business or home office. 

Website:   www.theoldecomputerguy.com

ValleyLists Page: The Olde Computer Guy

Tranquil Realm Massage Therapy (Beth Adams) 

Website:  www.tranquilrealm.com

ValleyLists Page: Tranquil Realm

Valley Acupuncture & Healing Arts (Jenny Chapin, L.Ac., CZB, CYT) “Choose Optimal Health and Transform Your Life”

Are you looking for pain relief, increased mobility, more energy, less stress?  Are you struggling with chronic health issues that haven’t responded to other forms of care, and looking for alternatives to conventional forms of treatment?  Are you ready to take responsibility for your health, to make the changes that will create and support a life of greater balance and purpose?

Addressing each individual’s needs through a variety of modalities, I strive to treat not only the symptom, but also the root of illness or disharmony, to restore the balance upon which holistic health is based.  Using a combination of safe, natural, and effective therapies, I can assist you in overcoming health concerns that stem from physical and emotional causes.  Instead of just suppressing symptoms, my goal is to help you heal at the core and make genuine, long-lasting changes that will benefit you forever.

Website: www.valleyaha.com

ValleyLists Page: Valley Acpuncture and Healing Arts

ValleyLists.com (Will Flanders) "We Help You Get Connected Where You Live!"

ValleyLists.com is an on-line community bulletin board serving the entire Connecticut River watershed from Canada to Long Island Sound.  It combines a comprehensive listings of area business, non-profit organizations, and informal groups, with free classified ads, a very precise calendar of events and activities, a list of all government officials and agencies which serve each ZIP Code, and much more

Website: www.ValleyLists.com

Debra Winn, Cohn and Company Realtors

I would love to help you through the process of buying or selling your home. I promise to be there with you through every step of your real estate transaction and I will be available to you for all of your questions and concerns.

Website:   www.cohnandcompany.com

Here is a list of businesses we'd like to join our BNI Chapter:  

House Cleaner, Hairdresser, and more

About BNI Generally

Last year, members of BNI passed over two million referrals - which generated over a billion dollars' (U.S.) worth of business for the members! BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classification or specialty to join a chapter.

Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all of them carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services, they hand out your card and recommend you*. It's as simple as that!  It's simple because it's based on a proven concept by BNI Founder, Dr Ivan Misner, called "givers gain." If I give you business, you'll give me business and we'll both benefit as a result.

Would you like to increase your business by 20%, 30%, 50% or as much as 100%? You can see results like this! Many have. Some participants have added as many as 50 new clients in the first 2 years!!! Successful businesses depend on word of mouth. Word-of-mouth advertising is the best advertising there is.

BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other people, you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.

For more general information about BNI in Western Massachusetts, visit www.bniwmass.com.

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