Active business networking groups in Somerset 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 Somerset County
Chambers of Commerce
- Somerset County Business Partnership (Chamber of Commerce) · Somerville · not stated on site
BNI Chapters
BNI – Patriots · Bridgewater · Tue 7:00 AM in-person at Maggiano’s Little Italy (600 Commons Way)
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | William Gude | Provident Bank | Not published |
| Vice President | Lisa Gilmurray | EPOC Fitness | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Sonja Chartowich | Realtor | Not published |
| Membership contact | Maureen McNally | Travel Magic | 917-880-8591 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Allan Thermitus | Simplicty Title LLC | Title Services | — |
| Amy Rivituso | Strength And Renewal Therapy LLC. | Counselor/Psychotherapist | — |
| Andrew Barresse | Halo Painting Company | Painter & Decorator | — |
| Arpit Jain | D1 Training Bridgewater | Health Facility/Gym/Club | — |
| Bernedette Andersen | AW Drew Environmental | Environmental Services | — |
| Brandon Zarin | Panda Auto Detailing | Auto/Car Detailing | — |
| Brian Arrington | Woodpecker Point Home Services | Handyman | — |
| Candace Kerr | Sunrise Cooling & Heating, INC | HVAC – Heating & Air | — |
| Chenita Harris | Cheetah Cooks LLC | Caterer | — |
| Christy Gannone | Allstate Insurance | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| CJ Fernandez | Carpet Maintenance, LLC | Cleaning – Carpet and Upholstery | — |
| Cristiana Formica | So-Coterie LLC | Massage Therapist | — |
| Curt Boyer | Minuteman Press | Printer – Digital | — |
| Dan Kasman | Kasco Tile | Tile Worker | — |
| Danny Gregoire | JayDan Services | Waste Disposal | — |
| Deb Malaiko | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving | Junk Removal | — |
| Denise Jones | J2 Design Studio | Interior Design | — |
| Donnie R. Miller, Jr | Technical Adventures, LLC | IT & Networks | — |
| Dr. Bree Franko | Rebuild Physical Therapy | Physical Therapist | — |
| Dylan D’Amato | Nextgen Plumbing, Heating & Sewer Services | Plumbing | — |
| Erich Radlmann | Squadron Legal | Recruiter | — |
| Eugene O’Neill | O’Neill Chiropractic | Chiropractor | — |
| Evan Gates | R.I.C.H. Planning Group | Life and Disability Insurance | — |
| Frank Pellegrino | Hercules Septic / Sewer Services, LLC | Septic Systems | — |
| Fred Torlucci | FWT Insurance Services | Health Insurance | — |
| Giancarlo Truppi | Và Fa Napoli Pizza | Food Service | — |
| Giovani Franceschini | Habitat Siding LLC | Renovations/Remodeling | — |
| Greg Hewett | A-1 Basement Solutions | Waterproofing-Weatherproofing | — |
| James Nichols | Halo Home | Builder/General Contractor | — |
| Jane A. Herchenroder | Jane A. Herchenroder, Esq | Real Estate Law | — |
| Jarrett Dewelde | R.I.C.H. Planning Group | Financial Advisor | — |
| Jeff Calvert | Keiling Tree Care | Tree Services | — |
| Jeffrey Weinstein | Ross, Anglim, Angelini & Co., LLP | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | — |
| Jennifer Clark | NJ Advance Media | Digital Marketing | — |
| Joe Ciempola | ADP | Payroll Service | — |
| Joe Morrison | Right 2 Breathe | Health Coach | — |
| Joel Tomlinson | Silbert Realty & Management Company | Commercial Real Estate | — |
| Joey Del Duca | A Capable Eye Home Inspections LLC | Home Inspection | — |
| John Binner | Humphrey’s | Pest Control – Commercial | — |
| Jordan Gajdos | Acrisure | Commercial Insurance | — |
| Julia Homann | Barry’s Appliance | Appliances Retail | — |
| Kevin Brito | Dickens Jewelers & Design Studio | Fine Jewelry | — |
| Kevin Mullins | Yankenfera Cleaning Services LLC | Cleaning – Commercial | — |
| Kristen Stein | Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of N. Central NJ | Restoration | — |
| Kurt Matthews | Midtown Chimney Sweeps | Chimney and Fireplace Contractor | — |
| Leah Cates | Mary Kay Cosmetics | Cosmetics/Skin Care | — |
| Lisa Gilmurray | EPOC Fitness | Personal Trainer – Fitness | — |
| Lori Hager | Kyberia Legal LLC | Intellectual Property Law | — |
| Marc Frederick | Wall to Wall Visuals & Signage | Sign Company | — |
| Marisa Zalarick | MZ Hair Studio LLC | Hair Stylist | — |
| Mark Kramer | Mark Kramer Wood Artisan | Cabinet Maker | — |
| Mark W. Tinder | Mark Tinder Appraisals, LLC | Real Estate Appraisal | — |
| Maureen McNally | Travel Magic | Travel Agent | — |
| Michelle Armato | Pink Zebra Moving Company | Moving Company | — |
| Nirav (Nick) Bodalia | Columbia Bank | Banking Services | — |
| Pamela Bogart | Leave It To Bee, LLC | Marketing Consultant | — |
| Paola Cordoba | Comcast Business | Telecommunications Products/Services | — |
| Patrick Chrustinsky | Perfect Connections, Inc | Security Systems | — |
| Paul Marrero | Bridgewater Motorworks | Auto/Car Repair | — |
| Ralph Tarnofsky | Home Theater Group | Electronics Retailer | — |
| Raymond Kalustyan | Stretch Zone Bedminster | Practitioner Assisted Stretching | — |
| Robert Pouliot | Fully Promoted | Branding | — |
| Robert Rooney | Explore SIMERP | Supplemental Insurance | — |
| Rose Marie Iskowitz | Click Start Biz | Business Advisor | — |
| Sonja Chartowich | Realtor | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Steve Niedzielski | Heart Kitchens, Inc. | Kitchen Construction | — |
| Steve Rhodes | Rhodes & Sons Electrical Contracting, Inc. | Electrician | — |
| Steven Dipollina | Floor Coverings International | Flooring | — |
| Suhash Bhavsar | Office Evolution Somerville | Real Estate Rentals | — |
| Sung Yun Lee | Transworld Business Advisors of Somerset | Business Broker | — |
| Tamryn Valenzuela | NJ Legacy Lawyer | Elder Law | — |
| Theresa Lyons | Lyons & Associates | Family Law | — |
| Thomas Messina | Shift4 Payments | Credit Card/Merchant Services | — |
| Tracy Denholtz | Denholz Criminal Defense LLC | Criminal Defense Law | — |
| Travis Anthony | Lawns and Beyond | Lawn Care | — |
| Tyler Hall | Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo | Personal Injury Law | — |
| Valerie Waterman | Answers Design Group | Web Design | — |
| Valery Miranda | Kraus Restoration | Restoration | — |
| Will Dadouris | Clinton Dental Group | General Dentist | — |
| William Gude | Provident Bank | Residential Mortgages | — |
BNI Community Builders · Basking Ridge · Thu 7:00 AM In-Person
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Vincent Oliveri | Elite Appliance Repair LLC | Not published |
| Vice President | Kieran Ryan | Ed James Insurance Brokerage | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Jonathan Mastrobattista | Mastrobattista Chiropractic, LLC | Not published |
| Membership contact | Leah DeFilippo | DeFilippo & DeFilippo LLC | 908-798-7780 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Anthony DeBiasse | Ant’s Plants | Lawn Care | — |
| Charles Pelesky | Title Masters LLC | Title Services | — |
| Dana Lewisohn | The EmpowHERment Collective | Counselor/Psychotherapist | — |
| Daniel Lane | Lane & Lane, LLC | Family Law | — |
| David Connolly | Elite Green Carpet Cleaning | Cleaning – Carpet and Upholstery | — |
| Denise Mooney | Global Travel Collection | Travel Agent | — |
| Dr. Bill Ratz | Dental Associates of Basking Ridge | General Dentist | — |
| Enmanuel Guzman | Velaz Roofing | Roofing & Gutters | — |
| Garrett Montague | The Montague Agency | Health Insurance | — |
| Gina Huang | VIVID Home Stylists LLC | Interior Design | — |
| Gladys F Harris BS, MBA, CMC, CDP | The Olive Group LLC ® | Care Management / Aging Life Care | — |
| Gustavo Araujo | TrueLeaf Kitchens and Baths | Kitchen Construction | — |
| Jerry Kelly | Cove Carpet One Floor and Home | Flooring Retail | — |
| Jessica Walker | J. Walker Salon Group | Salon/Spa | — |
| Jim Jackson | Prestige Auto Repair, LLC | Auto/Car Repair | — |
| Jim Stamateris | Long Game Health | Personal Trainer – Fitness | — |
| John F. Morrow | Morrow & Associates CPAs, LLC | Accounting Services | — |
| Jon Kerr | Sunrise Cooling & Heating | HVAC – Heating & Air | — |
| Jonathan Mastrobattista | Mastrobattista Chiropractic, LLC | Chiropractor | — |
| Judy Peacock | Humphreys Insect Control | Pest Control | — |
| Justin Lynch | Merrill Lynch | Financial Advisor | — |
| Kelly McHale | Annie Mac Home Mortgage | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Kevin Liguori | Brown Dog Builders, LLC | Builder/General Contractor | — |
| Kieran Ryan | Ed James Insurance Brokerage | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| Leah DeFilippo | DeFilippo & DeFilippo LLC | Personal Injury Law | — |
| Louis Pizzigoni IV | Network Information Technologies | IT & Networks | — |
| Luis Monzon | The Handyman is Luis | Handyman | — |
| Mark Renda | Avatar Telecom and Energy Solutions | Energy Consulting | — |
| Mark Romayo | Sperry Electric | Electrician – Commercial | — |
| Michelle Messarosh | BHHS Fox & Roach | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Nicholas Agnello | Agnello Landscaping | Landscape Services | — |
| Patricia Carvalho | PC Personal Organizer & Cleaning Service | Cleaning Service | — |
| Patrick Miller | Barry’s Appliance | Appliances Retail | — |
| Rich Irving | Insight Property Inspections LLC | Home Inspection | — |
| Ronald L. Wilpon | Thump Local LLC | Web Design | — |
| Sophie Walsh | Garden Statement Candles, LLC | Candles | — |
| Tyler Zaborsky | Basking Ridge Life | Life and Disability Insurance | — |
| Victor Gonzalez | Re-Move-All | Moving Company | — |
| Vincent Oliveri | Elite Appliance Repair LLC | Appliance Repair | — |
| William Almada | Almada Painting & Contracting | Painter & Decorator | — |
| William C. Varian Jr. Esq | Varian Law LLC | Estate Planning Law | — |
BNI Infinite Connections · Somerville · Tue 7:00 AM In-Person
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Alex Monaco | RE/MAX InStyle Realty | Not published |
| Vice President | Martin Nielsen | Nielsen Financial Group, LLC | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Lori Neuhauser | Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Company | Not published |
| Membership contact | Elisha Hendelson | New York Life Insurance | 908-251-3110 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Alex Monaco | RE/MAX InStyle Realty | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Brianna Fiallos | Build on Faith LLC | Interior Design | — |
| Carol Bieda | Eric Wasser Law Office | Real Estate Law | — |
| Derek Garrard | ABC Legal Services | Legal Service Plan | — |
| Elisha Hendelson | New York Life Insurance | Life and Disability Insurance | — |
| Jamie Fiscus-Lewczyk | Allied Title, LLC | Title Services | — |
| Jason Spraggs | Jason Spraggs Insurance Agency Inc (State Farm) | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| Joseph Merino | Fulton Bank | Banking Services | — |
| Kolbe Clark | Aurora Kitchens & Interiors | Kitchen Construction | — |
| Kyle Zeigler | BrightView Electric | Electrician | — |
| Lori Neuhauser | Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Company | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Mark Bradeis | Master Building Inspections | Home Inspection | — |
| Martin Nielsen | Nielsen Financial Group, LLC | Financial Advisor | — |
| Nicholas Bovo | Big Wave Roofing and Solar | Solar | — |
| Steven Fingerhut | Fingerhut Law | Employment/Labor Law | — |
BNI MasterMinds · Bridgewater · Tue 7:00 AM In-Person
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Kevin Chen | KR Legacy Designs | Not published |
| Vice President | Yocasta Perez | Fulton Bank | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Jamie Landsman | Landsman Insurance Services | Not published |
| Membership contact | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Ben Rozenblat | BenGineering Buildings Inspections LLC | Real Estate Inspector | — |
| Christina McConnell | Allstate McConnell & Associates | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| Cooper Ward | Northwestern Mutual | Financial Advisor | — |
| Eric Sandrow | Loan Depot | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Grant Clark | Hidden Warrior | Personal Trainer – Fitness | — |
| Jacqueline Suddeath | RE/MAX Pinnacle | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Jamie Landsman | Landsman Insurance Services | Reverse Mortgages | — |
| Kevin Chen | KR Legacy Designs | Builder/General Contractor | — |
| Paul G. Stappas | BMA Payroll | Payroll Service | — |
| Scott Schnell | Northwestern Mutual – Bedminster/Jersey City | Financial Advisor | — |
| Yocasta Perez | Fulton Bank | Business Financing | — |
BNI Prosperity Partners · Bridgewater · Tue 7:00 AM Permanent Online
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Matthew Moore | Planning Alliance | Not published |
| Vice President | Tiffany Moore | Law Office of Tiffany J. Moore, Esq., LLC | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Tania Giordani | Hawk Insurance Solutions | Not published |
| Membership contact | Andrew Egan | Floor Coverings International | 732-374-3444 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Andrew Egan | Floor Coverings International | Flooring | — |
| Arun Ayyagari | Deep Core Strategies LLC | IT Consultants | — |
| Brian Cooper | Cooper Inspection Services | Real Estate Inspector | — |
| Elise Bavazzano | Lyons & Associates, PC | Wills/Trusts | — |
| Felix Diaz | RE/MAX | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Jhonatan Puerta | EJV Windows LLC | Windows & Doors | — |
| Marissa Del Mauro | Lyons & Associates, P.C. | Family Law | — |
| Matthew Moore | Planning Alliance | Life and Disability Insurance | — |
| Nancy Mullins | East Coast Title Agency | Title Services | — |
| Nicolas Novella | World Insurance Associates LLC | Insurance Broker | — |
| Rajat Dhara | Tax Prep Pro LLC | Tax Advisor | — |
| Tania Giordani | Hawk Insurance Solutions | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| Tiffany Moore | Law Office of Tiffany J. Moore, Esq., LLC | Real Estate Law | — |
| Tyler Cicero | Planning Alliance | Financial Advisor | — |
| Udit Bansal | Lighthouse Lending | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Vishal Daftuar | Citizens Bank | Banking Services | — |
BNI Referral Pros · Bridgewater · Thu 7:00 AM Permanent Online
| Role | Name | Business | Phone |
| President | Lisette Rollins | Spinal Couture | Not published |
| Vice President | Tom Cannizzo | Aspire Strategic Wealth | Not published |
| Secretary / Treasurer | Paul Taubman | Digital Maestro | Not published |
| Membership contact | Andy Barresse | Halo Painting & Maintenance LLC | 908-323-5505 |
Leadership as listed by the chapter, October 2026.
Members
| Member | Business | Category | Town |
| Andy Barresse | Halo Painting & Maintenance LLC | Painter – Residential | — |
| Anthony Gallo | Mariano Press | Printer | — |
| Betty Galvan | My Friend Betty Says Digital Marketing Studio | Social Media | — |
| Brian Reilly | Centric Benefits Consulting | Group Benefits | — |
| Brian Woltman | Embrace Home Loans | Residential Mortgages | — |
| Carol Monaghan | First Bank | Commercial Bank Services | — |
| Daniel Vigilante | Daniel P. Vigilante, CPA | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | — |
| Douglas Stevens | Stevens & Berger, LLC | Estate Planning Law | — |
| Dylan Hallahan | Emmanuel Insurance | Life and Disability Insurance | — |
| EJ Fernandez | Ed James Insurance Brokerage | Property & Casualty Insurance | — |
| Frank Simoncelli | Simon & Son Pest Control | pest control | — |
| Greg Schwartz | GSIT Group, Inc. | IT Consultants | — |
| Gregory Fiorot | Voda Cleaning and Restoration of New Jersey | Restoration | — |
| Jackie Sirianni | Heart Kitchens | Kitchen Construction | — |
| Jane Malecki | Cruise Planners (JAndrew Travel Services) | Travel Agent | — |
| Jeffrey Stier | Shaklee | Health & Wellness Products | — |
| Jenn Deluccia | Paychex | Payroll Service | — |
| Jessica Jenifer | Indelibly You | Cosmetics/Skin Care | — |
| Jessica Serrano | Wipe Away Cleaning Solutions | Cleaning – Residential | — |
| Josef Siddons | J Siddons Home Inspections | Home Inspection | — |
| Katie Dipollina | Floor Coverings International of Somerset NJ | Flooring Retail | — |
| Kirby Kernan | Coldwell Banker Realty | Residential Real Estate Agent | — |
| Kristine Kaplan | Simplicity Title | Title Services | — |
| Kylie Barresse | Halo Home Maintenance | Real Estate Maintenance/Care Taker | — |
| Lauren D’Amato | Nextgen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | Plumbing | — |
| Lisette Rollins | Spinal Couture | Chiropractor | — |
| Mariana Santiago-Jimenez | Humble Foods Guidance | Health Coach | — |
| Matilda Archer | Clean Numbers Bookkeeping LLC | Bookkeeping | — |
| Matthew Sczesny | BrightView Electric | Electrician | — |
| Mike Coscia | TruFlow | Drainage | — |
| Mike Ortiz | Mountaintop Estate Construction & Property Management | Builder/General Contractor | — |
| Mike Keller | MK Roofing Co. LLC | Roofing – Residential | — |
| Pablo Chica | Sunflower Landscaping | Hardscaping | — |
| Patricia A. Carragher | Koerner, Crane & Carragher, LLC | Real Estate Law | — |
| Paul Taubman | Digital Maestro | Web Design | — |
| Rana Gaaffar | RG Interiors | Interior Design | — |
| Roshani Kumar | RS Kumar Advisors | Business Advisor | — |
| Taylor Armato | Hygge Spacemakers | Junk Removal | — |
| Tom Cannizzo | Aspire Strategic Wealth | Financial Advisor | — |
| Veronica Gorzelnik | Sunrise Cooling and Heating | HVAC – Heating & Air | — |
LeTip Chapters
- LeTip of Central New Jersey NJ · Somerset (meets virtually) · Tue 7:01-8:31 AM via Zoom
Upcoming events in Somerset County
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. · Somerset County Business Partnership, 50 Division St., Suite 400, Somerville · Hosted by Tiffany Slowinski, Garden State Circle · $25 early bird through Oct. 1; $35 regular · Lunch is provided. Learn how customers are using ChatGPT to find local businesses and what you can do to help your business get found in AI search. Not a technical AI class. No jargon. No coding. Register on Eventbrite
- September 18, 2026 · 17:30 – 21:30 · 1435 Capital Board Game Social · 1435 Capital · 1435 Capital, 23 Orchard Rd, Skillman · Register
- September 24, 2026 · 11:30 – 18:15 · The Neuroscience of Productivity and Overcoming Distraction · Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) New Jersey · Maggiano’s Little Italy, 600 Commons Way Building E, Bridgewater · Free (RSVP, approval required – complimentary guest seats for qualified prospective members) · Register
- October 28, 2026 · 11:30 – 13:30 · Is ChatGPT Recommending Your Business? AI Lunch & Learn · Tiffany Slowinski, Garden State Circle · Somerset County Business Partnership, 50 Division St., Suite 400, Somerville · $25 early bird through Oct. 1; $35 regular (lunch provided) · Register
- November 12, 2026 · 17:30 – 19:30 · AI Beyond the Hype: AI Workflows (speaker Russ Abdrakhmanov) · New Jersey AI Hub · 23 Orchard Rd, Skillman · Free (dinner provided; reception 5:30, workshop 6:00-7:30 PM) · Register
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