BNI Rising Tide - Saco, ME USA

05/15/2026

Welcome Dr. Frank! We are so excited to have you in Rising Tide!

05/13/2026

Guess who? Some of our Rising Tide Members have jumped on the AI trend and we want to know, who did it best? Comment below your vote!

Want to know more about BNI Rising Tide? Send us a DM and we’d love to discuss about how our chapter can GROW your business!

05/06/2026

04/09/2026

This may be your kind of room!

04/01/2026

Congratulations to our March notable networkers! Thank you for your dedication to Rising Tide and our membership! Patrick D. Lawler Atlantic Wealth Planning Group, Robert Cormiea 207 Roofers, Randy Forcier, CMG Home Loans
The Tailored Closet of Southern Maine, Andy Knox All Dry Services of Southern Maine. Not pictured Janet Delgado Brieva & Anca Potvin KMA Property Group CoHosting Services and Real Estate Sales

02/23/2026

Some networking tips from our education moment last week, presented by Janet Delgado Brieva; Your Network is your Net Worth!

Building relationships is not just social activity—it’ a measurable business asset that creates referrals, credibility, and repeat revenue

A smaller group of strong, trusted relationships produces more business than a large, shallow contact list.
Identify your top 20 referral partners and schedule a 15-minute coffee or phone call with five of them this month. Trusted partners refer faster and with higher conversion rates because they understand your ideal client and can speak confidently on your behalf.

People remember those who help them solve problems before asking for anything in return. Each week, send one useful resource, introduction, or client insight to someone in your network without asking for anything back. Track responses and follow up.
A core value of BNI is Givers Gain. Giving builds reciprocity and positions you as a go-to resource, increasing the likelihood of referrals.

Vague requests get vague results. Specific asks get specific referrals. We have all heard the phrase specific is terrific.
When asking for referrals, use a one-sentence profile: industry, problem you solve, ideal revenue or company size, and geography. Practice this 30-second referral script.
Clear referral language helps members visualize the right person and act immediately.

This week pick one of the three actions: schedule five coffee chats, send one helpful resource to a contact, or craft your 30-second referral script and share it with a partner. If everyone here does one of those, our collective net worth goes up.

Remember, your network is not just who you know – it’s the value you create together.

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01/26/2026

Congratulations to our very own, Eric Collins on this exciting new chapter in his legal career! Eric is your go to source if you are thinking about purchasing or selling a business this year!
https://www.sheehan.com/news/sheehan-phinney-welcomes-collins-to-corporate-group/

01/19/2026

Thinking About Growing Your Business in 2026?

If you’re a local professional who values relationships, conversation, and showing up with intention — we’d love to welcome you.

BNI Rising Tide is a group of business owners and leaders who meet weekly to support one another, share insight, and build meaningful connections.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a room of people who take their work seriously and care about how they show up.

This week, we’re specifically hoping to meet:

• Divorce Attorneys
• Car Sales Professionals
• Massage Therapists
• Payroll Companies
• Plumbing Companies
•SEO specialists
•Graphic Designers
•Commercial or Personal Bankers

📍 Run of the Mill Restaurant | S**o
🕗 Wednesdays | 8:15–9:45 AM

Come sit in, listen, and see if it feels like a fit.

Comment VISIT or send a message and I’ll get you the details.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and yours a bright & successful 2026! Happy Networking! Anca Potvin KMA Property Group CoHosting Services and Real Estate Sales Janet Delgado Brieva JDB Accounting & Tax Services Katie Sherman Lyons Agency for Insurance.

12/18/2025

Our Chapter Holiday meeting was full of gratitude, love, and laughter this morning! We are thankful for our referral partners every day, but this time of year it’s always extra special.

If you’re looking to join a networking group that’s more like your second family, come give us a visit! Wednesday mornings from 8:15 - 9:45 at Run of the Mill, S**o.