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BNI Rise & Thrive Connectors

Rise & Thrive Connectors is a BNI chapter where local professionals build relationships, exchange referrals, and help each other grow.

Join us every Wednesday at 8:00 AM at the Guilderland YMCA. Visitors are always welcome! Grow your business with the BNI Rise & Thrive Connectors. We lock out your competition and pass high-quality referrals to help you scale. Join our next meeting and start thriving! 📈

08/04/2026

🍪 You never know what you'll find at Rise & Thrive Connectors!

Last week, our amazing VP Manasi surprised everyone with homemade chocolate chip cookies (and yes... they were incredible! 🤤).

But that's what makes our chapter special. It's not just about referrals—it's about building genuine relationships, supporting one another, and creating a community you actually look forward to seeing each week.

✨ If you've been thinking about checking out BNI, this is your sign!

📍 Rise & Thrive Connectors
🏢 Guilderland YMCA
🗓️ Tomorrow
⏰ 8:00 AM

Come meet local business professionals, make meaningful connections, and who knows... there might even be another delicious surprise waiting for you. We'd love to have you as our guest!

07/31/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Rise & Thrive Connectors for our networking mixer last night! ❤️

We loved seeing new faces, sharing great conversations, making meaningful connections—and, of course, enjoying some incredible pizza! 🍕 Thank you to Pizza Gram for hosting us and to everyone who helped make the evening such a success.

Business grows stronger when relationships grow. We can’t wait to connect with you again soon!

07/29/2026

Thank you to Iram Nelson for being our featured presenter this morning! 🎉

Iram shared her wellness journey and her approach to health coaching—rooted in science, sustainability, and real accountability. We enjoyed learning more about how she helps people create realistic, lasting changes that support their health and well-being.

Our weekly presentations allow us to better understand our members, their expertise, and the people we can confidently connect them with. That’s how strong relationships turn into meaningful referrals!

Thank you, Iram, for a wonderful presentation! ❤️

07/15/2026

✨ Leadership Spotlight: Manasi Dutta ✨

Please join us in celebrating Manasi Dutta, our Vice President of BNI Rise & Thrive Connectors! 👏

Manasi believes that before anyone invests their money, they deserve someone willing to invest their time. That simple philosophy has guided her career as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, where she helps individuals, families, and small business owners build personalized strategies for their long-term goals.

Her journey is one of resilience and determination. After moving from India to the United States in 1994, Manasi embraced the challenge of learning a new financial system and turned that experience into a passion for helping others feel informed, confident, and empowered about their financial future.

Beyond her professional expertise, Manasi is someone who believes in giving back. Whether she's volunteering in the community, teaching others to bake homemade bread, tending to her garden, or supporting fellow business owners through BNI, she leads with generosity, curiosity, and heart.

And if that wasn't impressive enough, she recently visited Mount Everest! 🏔️ Her adventurous spirit, determination, and willingness to take on new challenges are just a few of the qualities that make her such an inspiring leader.

We're incredibly fortunate to have Manasi serving as Vice President of our chapter, and we can't wait to see the impact she'll continue to make.

Congratulations, Manasi! Thank you for helping our chapter—and our community—Rise & Thrive. ❤️🌅

07/14/2026

🎉 Leadership Spotlight: John Mariani 🎉

Please join us in congratulating John Mariani, President of BNI Rise & Thrive Connectors! 👏

If you've spent any time in the Capital Region, chances are you've crossed paths with John. As a trusted mortgage professional with Trustco Bank, he's built a reputation over the past decade for putting people first and making the homebuying process approachable, understandable, and successful.

Whether you're purchasing your first home or your forever home, John is known for going the extra mile—taking the time to educate, advocate, and guide his clients from the first conversation all the way to closing.

Those same qualities make him an incredible leader for our chapter. His commitment to supporting local businesses, building meaningful relationships, and helping others succeed embodies exactly what BNI is all about.

Congratulations, John! We appreciate your leadership and are excited for what our chapter will accomplish under your guidance. 🚀

💼 Looking for a mortgage expert who genuinely cares about your goals? Connect with John and see why so many in the Capital Region trust him.

07/13/2026

Welcome to BNI Rise & Thrive Connectors!

We're excited to officially welcome you to our page!

Rise & Thrive Connectors is a group of local professionals who believe that business is built on relationships, trust, and helping one another succeed. Every Wednesday morning, we come together to share ideas, support fellow business owners, and create meaningful referrals that strengthen our community.

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or simply curious about networking, this page is for you!

Here you'll find:
🤝 Member spotlights
📅 Upcoming events
💼 Small business tips
🌟 Success stories
☕ Visitor information
❤️ Community highlights

📍 Guilderland YMCA
🗓 Wednesdays
🕗 8:00 AM

We're always happy to welcome visitors! If you'd like to experience a meeting or learn more about BNI, send us a message—we'd love to connect.

Because when one business rises, our entire community thrives.

Address

250 Winding Brook Drive
Guilderland, NY
12084

Website

https://bniupstateny.com/en-US/index

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