RiverEast BNI

03/11/2026

Rob Girard — Owner of Mr. Hardwood has been trusted for years to deliver exceptional craftsmanship across every type of hardwood surface.

From ballrooms and dance floors to professional basketball courts, Mr. Hardwood specializes in precision installation, refinishing, and repair.

Whether you’re restoring floors after flood or fire damage, bringing an old floor back to life, or installing brand-new hardwood, Rob and his team have the expertise to get it done right.

Quality craftsmanship. Proven results.

📞 203-GOT-WOOD
🌐 www.MrHardwood.com

02/25/2026

So proud of my daughter Allison Campbell. Her show will be live streamed at:

https://m.youtube.com/c/URIMusic/featured

12/12/2025

River East BNI Visitor Day – December 10th, 2025

Visitor Day was an incredible opportunity for both our River East BNI members and their guests to come together for an energetic, engaging, and truly valuable networking experience. We were proud to showcase who we are as a chapter—an ambitious community of professionals committed to elevating our businesses, strengthening our skills, and supporting one another’s growth.

This event opened the door for like-minded entrepreneurs to introduce their businesses, share their services, and connect with a room full of dedicated, driven individuals. The conversations, collaborations, and new connections formed today are exactly what make our group so impactful.

Above all, we lead with gratitude—gratitude for our members, gratitude for our visitors, and gratitude for the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed together. Gratitude is not just something we express; it’s the foundation of what we stand for.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to an exceptional Visitor Day. Here’s to continued growth, connection, and success—together.

11/17/2025

🌟 Another Great Week of Networking! 🌟
In person BNI meeting 11/12/2025 at Manchester Country Club.
A huge shoutout to Rob Sylvester, owner of Teleworks Communication, for joining us and sharing his insight. Rob’s mission is all about helping businesses achieve greater efficiency, boost profitability, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. We appreciate the value and perspective he brings to the group!

We were also excited to welcome a few UConn students who attended to learn more about networking and the power of building real-world connections. It’s always inspiring to see the next generation taking initiative and stepping into the business community.

And special thanks to Joe from GV Virtual Tours for visiting. He did an amazing job on the Allegiance promotional video, and it was great having him join the conversation.

Before you go—are you looking to take the next step in growing your business or bringing your business idea to life?
Because one thing is certain: networking works.

11/03/2025

A big shout-out to our president, Eric Dobbie, who leads by example and shares real-life stories — the good, the challenges, and the wins — on what it truly takes to become a successful entrepreneur. If you’re looking to grow your business, sharpen your skills, and surround yourself with ambitious like-minded leaders, join us at our next guest event!

10/29/2025

At RiverEast BNI, we’re more than just a networking group — we’re a community of ambitious entrepreneurs dedicated to helping each other grow, 24/7. We mix professionalism with a touch of fun, building meaningful connections that lead to real business results. Today’s presentation by Jim Keiffer of Keiffer Consulting gave us valuable tools in web design and marketing. Interested in growing your business? Reach out to join us as a guest at our next meeting!

06/22/2025

Come join us at the Juneteenth food and craft festival at the Bloomfield- Blue Hills Fire Department Station 1 from 1pm to 5pm

10/11/2024

One Day More!!! Come out and support Glastonbury Kiwanis

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09/25/2024

Doing a little fall cleaning? We are collecting!!

08/21/2024

04/28/2024

A great presentation by Rob Girard at last week's RiveEast meeting. Rob is the owner of Mr. Hardwood. Known for high quality efficient expert wood floor installations and restorations.

06/16/2023