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BNI Power Lunch Referrals, 15 West Street, Mineola, NY (2026)

09/09/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Joel Blitzer, Vice President of Brooks-Waterburn Corp.

In his featured presentation, Joel shared why homeowners insurance is much more than a requirement from your mortgage company. The right policy protects your home and belongings, but can also cover temporary living expenses after a covered loss and personal liability if someone is injured on your property.

Joel explained that getting the right coverage starts with understanding what it would actually cost to rebuild your home, not simply its market value. He also discussed the many variables that affect insurance costs and why two homeowners may not receive the same quote, even for the same house. His advice: the cheapest insurance policy isn't necessarily the best insurance policy. What's actually covered matters just as much as the premium.

He also highlighted some common gaps homeowners may not realize they have. Flood insurance generally requires separate coverage, water backup may not be included in a standard policy, and home-based businesses can create exposures that require additional protection.

Joel's advice was simple: review your coverage regularly, answer application questions honestly, and call your agent when you have questions or a potential claim. The goal isn't simply to find the lowest price. It's to make sure you're properly protected when you actually need your insurance.

If you'd like to learn more or discuss your personalized insurance needs, email Joel at [email protected] or visit brookswaterburn.com.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Joel? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

08/17/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Kevin Kessler, Attorney at Kessler Law Firm.

In his featured presentation, Kevin shared how New York vehicle and traffic law can have consequences beyond simply paying a ticket. Points on your license, speeding violations, and other infractions can affect your driving privileges and potentially your insurance costs, making it important to understand your options before simply pleading guilty.

Kevin explained how an experienced traffic attorney can help clients navigate the system, work with prosecutors when appropriate, and pursue outcomes that may reduce the impact of a violation. He also discussed tools such as point and insurance reduction courses, along with practical steps drivers can take to protect their record and avoid unnecessary problems.

With traffic matters, Kevin’s focus is on making a confusing process easier to understand and helping clients make informed decisions about the best way forward.

If you have an urgent traffic or vehicle issue, call Kevin directly at (516) 578-4160 or email [email protected].

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Kevin? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

07/29/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Alexander Acker, Founder of Website Medic.

In his featured presentation, Alex asked business owners a simple question: 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥?

He shared the practical framework every successful website needs, from clearly communicating what a business does to building trust, standing apart from competitors, getting found in Google and AI search, and maintaining the technology behind the scenes.

Alex also demonstrated that a successful website isn't just about attractive design. It's about creating a site that helps businesses earn trust, attract qualified customers, and support long-term growth. Through Website Medic, he combines years of agency expertise with AI-powered website analysis to help businesses uncover what's holding their websites back and provide a clear path forward.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (917) 362-8324. To get a free automated website check from Webo, visit: https://webo.websitemedic.com/

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Alex? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

07/21/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Vincent Tamburello, Founder of VTV Valuations.

In his featured presentation, Vincent introduced the Income Approach to commercial real estate valuation, explaining how income-producing properties are analyzed to determine value. He walked us through how factors such as rental income, vacancy rates, operating expenses, and market risk all work together to establish a property's worth. Even small changes in these assumptions can have a significant impact on the final valuation.

Vincent also emphasized that every appraisal must be supported by credible market data, not guesswork. With more than 30 years of certified appraisal experience, VTV Valuations has earned the trust of lenders, attorneys, property owners, executors, and investors throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. Their valuations are built to withstand scrutiny for financing, estate settlements, litigation, tax matters, and real estate transactions.

For more information or to schedule an appraisal, email Vincent at [email protected] or call (631) 864-6600.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Vincent? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

07/17/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Shanea Allen, Claims Manager at MaxOut Public Adjusters.

In her featured presentation, Shanea shared how MaxOut Public Adjusters helps homeowners and business owners recover after major property damage by advocating on behalf of policyholders throughout the insurance claims process. Whether the damage is caused by fire, water, storms, or other covered events, their team works to ensure clients receive the full and fair settlement they deserve.

Shanea walked us through the often complex insurance claims process, explaining how MaxOut documents damages, prepares detailed estimates, negotiates directly with insurance companies, and manages every step of the claim. Their goal is to reduce stress, simplify the process, and help clients recover more quickly while maximizing the compensation available under their policy. As licensed public adjusters, they work exclusively for the policyholder, not the insurance company.

For more information or to start a claim, email Shanea at [email protected] or visit www.maxoutpa.com.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Shanea? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

07/08/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Diane Coluzzi, Mortgage Loan Officer at Four Leaf Credit Union.

In her featured presentation, Diane shared what every homebuyer should expect from a mortgage lender: experience, communication, accessibility, and service. With more than 30 years of mortgage lending experience, she has helped countless individuals and families finance their homes through conventional, FHA, jumbo, adjustable-rate, and low down payment mortgage programs.

Diane explained that buying a home is about much more than securing a loan. She guides clients through every step of the process, from pre-qualification and pre-approval through underwriting, clear-to-close, and closing day. Along the way, she helps buyers avoid common mistakes that can delay or jeopardize a mortgage approval, such as opening new credit accounts, making large purchases, or changing financial institutions.

What truly sets Diane apart is her commitment to personal service. Clients have direct access to her throughout the process, receive prompt, reliable communication, and know she will be there from beginning to end, even attending the closing herself. As Diane put it, "If you can't reach your loan officer, something is wrong. With me, that's never the problem."

For more information, call Diane at 516-310-0988 or email [email protected]. To learn more, visit https://fourleaffcu.com/dcoluzzi.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Diane? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

06/24/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Rebecca Kralj, owner of Tax Crushers, a trusted property tax grievance firm.

In her featured presentation, Rebecca spoke about one of the cornerstones of the American Dream: homeownership. While owning a home brings pride and stability, it also comes with ongoing tax obligations that can place a significant burden on families.

Property tax assessments are not always accurate. Reviewing and challenging an assessment when appropriate is a smart financial decision that can create meaningful long-term savings, putting more money back in your pocket each year.

Rebecca shared how Tax Crushers helps reduce that burden through a simple tax grievance process designed to maximize potential savings. Her team keeps homeowners updated every step of the way, making the process simple, transparent, and personalized. With no home inspection required, it's free, and there's nothing to lose.

To find out more, email Rebecca at [email protected] or visit crushmytax.com to get started.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Rebecca? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

06/18/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Andrea Ram, Operations Manager at NatureWorks Group, Inc.

In her featured presentation, Andrea shared how NatureWorks Group helps residential and commercial customers with plumbing, HVAC, and utility services. Whether it's a new installation, replacement, repair, or major infrastructure project, their team delivers reliable solutions backed by experience and expertise.

Andrea emphasized the importance of proper diagnosis, upfront pricing, and delivering solutions that address the root cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. As a fully licensed and insured company, NatureWorks focuses on building long-term relationships through quality workmanship, responsive service, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Most of their business comes from referrals and repeat customers, a reflection of the trust they have built within the communities they serve.

NatureWorks also offers labor warranties on all work performed and flexible financing options to help make larger projects more manageable for homeowners and businesses alike.

For more information, call Andrea at 516-406-2129 or email [email protected]. To learn more, visit https://natureworksgroup.com/.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Andrea? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

06/10/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Dominick Abbruzzese, Auto Broker at No Limit Auto Leasing.

In his featured presentation, Dominick shared how No Limit Auto Leasing simplifies the car-buying and leasing process by serving as a single point of contact from start to finish. As a full-service auto broker, he assists with leasing, purchasing, financing, lease buyouts, and even vehicle delivery directly to a customer's home.

Dominick discussed some of the challenges consumers often face at traditional dealerships, where the process can feel rushed, confusing, or high-pressure. With access to multiple dealerships and virtually every major brand, he focuses on helping clients explore their options, understand the pros and cons of leasing versus buying, and find a vehicle that fits both their needs and budget. His goal is to make the experience straightforward, stress-free, and centered on building long-term relationships.

To explore options for your next car, email Dominick at [email protected] or visit https://www.nolimitautosales.com.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡. 🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Dominick? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

06/03/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Evenson Laguerre, President of Empire Sign & Design.

In his featured presentation, Evenson shared how Empire helps businesses strengthen their brand through signage that builds visibility, trust, and confidence. A well-designed sign is more than a display. It is an expression of a brand and an effective way to reinforce identity.

Evenson walked through their end-to-end process, from understanding client needs and permits to selecting materials, colors, and styles, creating mockups, production, and installation. Clients stay involved throughout the process to ensure a smooth experience with no surprises.

Empire creates everything from storefront, directional, and ADA-compliant signs to wall graphics, lobby signs, vehicle wraps, digital signs, awnings, light boxes, and custom lettering. Serving industries from medical and retail to construction, restaurants, commercial real estate, and community organizations, their focus is on quality work, customer service, and satisfaction.

To bring your brand to life, call Evenson at (516) 434-9229 or email [email protected]. Visit https://empiresignanddesign.com/ for ideas and inspiration.

🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡.🍔
Looking to expand your network and connect with professionals like Evenson? We meet every Tuesday for lunch in Mineola, NY, and would love to have you as our guest.

👉 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
https://bni-newyork.com/ny-long-island-and-suffolk-bni-power-lunch-referrals/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1699

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