Active business networking groups in Passaic County, New Jersey — chambers of commerce, BNI chapters, LeTip chapters and others — with when each one meets and a link to its own site.
Business Is Still a People Business
By Tiffany Slowinski
I’ve never really loved the word “networking.”
It makes me picture a room full of name tags, awkward small talk and people trying to figure out how quickly they can hand you a business card.
The good stuff doesn’t work like that.
About the publishers
Tiffany Slowinski is co-publisher of Garden State Circle. She is Membership Chair of EO New Jersey (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for 2026–27, a past president of the BNI Patriots chapter, and the host of Garden State Circle’s Circle events for local business owners.
Jake Slowinski is co-publisher of Garden State Circle. He served on the board of the Somerset County Business Partnership in 2023–24.
Together they publish four City Lifestyle magazines in New Jersey.
Networking groups in Passaic County
Chambers of Commerce
- Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce · Paterson · not stated on site
BNI Chapters
BNI Growth Partners · Wayne · Tue 7:00 AM In-Person
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Karl Grebe | StormEnt Inc. dba PuroClean of Wayne | Not published |
| Vice President | Kate Celestino | Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Ramki Sankar | Berger CPAFirst | Not published |
| Membership contact | Carmen Diaz | Goodgold, West & Bennett | 973-672-7300 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Brett Lehman | Chase Bank NMLS # 142413 | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Carmen Diaz | Goodgold, West & Bennett | Family Law | — |
| Chris Pickhardt | Firelight Digital | Videographer/Film Producer | — |
| Christian Misa | Directional Benefits | Insurance Broker | — |
| Dennis Bonagura | Professional Business Strategies | Business Advisor | — |
| Diana Smith | Ace Handyman Services North Jersey | Handyman | — |
| Didem Endaz | Icon Title Agency LLC | Title Services | — |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Always Best Care Senior Services | Senior Service Provider | — |
| Ignacio Garcia | IG sewer and Drain | Plumbing | — |
| Jack L. Famularo | Jack J. Famularo Contractor | Mason | — |
| Jeffrey Falduto | Jeffrey M. Falduto DMD Dental Practice | Medical Services | — |
| Jennifer Wylie | Floor Coverings International Metro NJ | Flooring Retail | — |
| John Cicillini | Wells Fargo Advisors | Asset Finance | — |
| John Watson | Solutions42morrow | Web Design | — |
| Karl Grebe | StormEnt Inc. dba PuroClean of Wayne | Restoration | — |
| Kate Celestino | Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC | Personal Injury Law | — |
| Louis Chapman | Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman | Real Estate Law | — |
| Matthew Singer | Chiropractic Wellness Solutions | Chiropractor | — |
| Matthew Sontag | Eagle Adjustment | Insurance Adjuster | — |
| Mike Kupriyenko | Amazon Air Duct Cleaning | HVAC – Heating & Air | — |
| Monte Nicholais | MN Painting | Painter & Decorator | — |
| Ramki Sankar | Berger CPAFirst | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | — |
| Richard Mann | Gallagher & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc | Insurance Broker | — |
| Robert O’Rourke | Holmes Inspection Service | Home Inspection | — |
| Robin Wilson | Megangela Graphics LLC | Graphic Designer | — |
| Ron Pruiksma | Mission Realty | Residential and Commercial Real Estate | — |
| Rushika Patel | Analyt Solutions Inc | Digital Marketing | — |
| Scarlett Michaud | M&T Bank | Banking Services | — |
| Sheldon Shterengarts | Expert Rehabilitation Group | Physical Therapist | — |
| Sizar Barsbay | On the level remodeling LLC | Builder/General Contractor | — |
| Syed Sajjad | Fully Promoted Wyckoff NJ | Promotional Products | — |
All upcoming business & networking events in New Jersey
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