Somewhere on Long Island tonight, somebody is asking a friend, "you got a good house cleaner?"
The only question that matters is whether anyone in that conversation knows your name. BNI Coastal Connections meets every Tuesday evening for exactly one purpose: to put each other's names in the mouths of people who are ready to buy. One seat per industry. While you hold yours, nobody in your field can take it.
Closed business passed between members, last 12 months
$-434K+
Warm referrals handed across the table
-72
Industries already locked
-18
Under a minute to register. Someone from leadership calls you before the meeting to hear about your business and confirm your category is open. No pitch. If it isn't a fit, we'll be the ones to say so.
September 22nd @ 6:30 PM
The next meeting starts in
Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM EST · In person at Shandon Court, East Islip
Shandon Court
115 E Main St.
East Islip, NY 11730
Have questions first? Call or text our visitor hosts: (631) 859-7871
What's Happening in the Room
Member features, upcoming events, and chapter news — updated by leadership as the week changes. New here? Scroll the hub below, then register for a visit.
See something that fits? Register for a visit and someone from leadership will reach out before the meeting.
Ten minutes on the phone first. Then decide about the meeting.
You already know what a networking event is worth. This isn't one.
You've done the mixer. Paid for the ticket, worked the room, shook forty hands, came home with eleven business cards and a cold chicken dinner. Two people called. Neither one bought.
That's what most business owners mean by networking, and it's exactly why the good ones stopped doing it.
Here's what's different about a Tuesday with us. Nobody in this room is just thinking about selling you things — we're all working together to drive qualified referrals and share business together. We give, before we gain; that's our motto.
We call you first.
Before you give up a single evening, someone from leadership gets you on the phone for ten minutes. What you do. Who your best customer looks like. Whether your seat is even open. If it isn't, you'll know before it ever hits your calendar.
You show up, and mostly you listen.
Members give a sixty-second rundown of their business. One member presents for ten. You get sixty seconds too, if you want them. Get ready to pick up public speaking and presentation skills!
You watch work change hands.
This is the part that changes minds. Not talk about referrals — actual business, with a name and a phone number and a job attached, passed across the table while you sit there.
Then you decide. Or you don't.
Nobody will chase you. If we don't think it's a fit, we'll tell you before you tell us. And if it is, you'll get the real numbers — what it costs in dues and what it costs in Tuesdays — before anyone asks you to sign a thing.
Under a minute to register. Someone from leadership calls you before the meeting. No pitch, no obligation.
Find your industry below. If it's there, you're too late.
Each member holds a specific category — one seat per specialty. A kitchen remodeler, a roofer, and a siding company can share a table; two kitchen remodelers cannot. For as long as someone holds that seat, every referral in that exact category goes to them alone.
Look for yours. Most people don't find it. That's the good news.
Find your industry
Michael Patti
Tradescale Ventures
Construction Sales & Estimating
“Co-owner of a design and build remodeling firm with over 20 years of custom kitchen, bath, and full home renovation expertise. Developed in-house estimating software to scale from $1.5M in annual revenue to $10M+ in under 2 years. Watch my video to learn more; you know where to find me on Tuesdays!”
Shawn Klotsche
The Wealth Alliance
Finance & Insurance
“Comprehensive wealth manager creating customized retirement strategies, portfolio allocation, and legacy wealth protection.”
Joseph Vultaggio
Cardinal Financial Company
Finance & Insurance
“Dedicated mortgage consultant matching buyers with fast approvals, optimal rates, and seamless closing experiences.”
Raffi Ohanian
Max Pull Marketing
Advertising & Marketing
“Growth marketing strategist helping small businesses dominate local search, lead generation, and social ad campaigns. We build websites that convert and drive engagement (like this one!) Visit our chapter, and let's connect.”
Matt Rubino
Law Offices of Matthew A. Rubino
Real Estate Services
“Meet Matt Rubino, a passionate real estate attorney who calls Long Island, New York, his home. With a strong affinity for sports and a deep-rooted love for the law, Matt has established himself as a trusted advocate in the field of real estate law. Having earned his JD from the prestigious Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Matt possesses a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of real estate transactions. His expertise extends to various aspects of the field, including property acquisitions, sales, leasing, and contract negotiation. Whether it’s assisting clients in residential or commercial matters, Matt is dedicated to ensuring their interests are protected and their goals are achieved. Born and raised on Long Island, Matt’s intimate knowledge of the local real estate market gives him a unique advantage in serving his clients. His familiarity with the region’s dynamics, regulations, and trends allows him to provide tailored solutions that address the specific needs of each individual or business. Beyond his legal prowess, Matt is known for his enthusiasm for sports. As an avid fan, he understands the importance of teamwork, strategy, and perseverance—traits that seamlessly translate into his approach to representing his clients. With a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Matt strives to deliver exceptional legal counsel and guidance throughout every step of the real estate process.”
Max Jacobs
Selective Remodeling
Construction
“Active member of BNI Coastal Connections.”
William Simone
Cornerstone Leadership Edge, LLC
Training & Coaching
“Transformational leadership mentor helping executives and business owners scale operations and build high-performing teams.”
Traci Zizza
Root Cause Wellness
Health & Wellness
“Traci Zizza, FDN-P | Root Cause Wellness Traci Zizza is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and the founder of Root Cause Wellness. With a background in biology, education, and functional wellness, Traci helps clients uncover the root causes behind symptoms such as fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and low energy. Rather than simply managing symptoms, Traci uses advanced functional lab testing and personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies to create individualized wellness plans that address the whole person. Traci is passionate about empowering busy professionals, moms, teens, and families to understand their bodies, take control of their health, and build sustainable habits that help them feel their best.”
Meredith Schwamb
Keller Williams Points North
Real Estate Services
“Strategic representation for buyers and sellers across Long Island - responsive, hands-on, and committed from start to close.”
Mark Trucios
Mark D. Trucios, Esq.
Legal & Accounting
“Experienced attorney protecting seniors and family legacies through trusts, Medicaid planning, and probate guidance.”
Mahmoud Khamis
TeamLogic IT
Computer & IT
“Enterprise-grade cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and cloud IT support for growing businesses on Long Island.”
Dylan Racaniello
Sundack CPA
Legal & Accounting
“Proactive CPA offering business accounting, tax mitigation planning, and fractional CFO advisory services.”
Nadege Normil
On Pointe Travel
Travel & Hospitality
“Luxury travel advisor designing bucket-list vacations, corporate retreats, and unforgettable international getaways.”
Dr. Victor Gremli
Victor C. Gremli, Family Chiropractor
Health & Wellness
“Gentle, result-driven family chiropractic care restoring spinal alignment, mobility, and pain-free living.”
Sally Young
The Home Mag
Advertising & Marketing
“Direct-mail publishing specialist placing premium home improvement brands directly into upscale suburban homes.”
We'll confirm before you spend an evening on us.
The uncomfortable part is the part that works.
Attendance is taken. Referrals are logged. Members who stop showing up stop being members. That sounds harsh right up until you've sat in a group where nobody's held to anything and watched the referrals dry up by March. Our leadership team volunteers for the job of making sure that doesn't happen here.
Michael Patti
Tradescale Ventures
Consultant for Trades
Shawn Klotsche
The Wealth Alliance
Financial Advisor & Wealth Management
Joseph Vultaggio
Cardinal Financial Company
Residential Mortgages
Raffi Ohanian
Max Pull Marketing
Digital Marketing & Lead Generation
Matt Rubino
Law Offices of Matthew A. Rubino
Real Estate Attorney
Max Jacobs
Selective Remodeling
Home Remodeling
William Simone
Cornerstone Leadership Edge, LLC
Executive Business Coaching
Traci Zizza
Root Cause Wellness
Health & Wellness Services
Meredith Schwamb
Keller Williams Points North
Residential Real Estate Agent
Nobody invented this over coffee.
Coastal Connections is a chartered chapter of BNI — the largest business referral organization on earth, running in 70+ countries for forty years. Two regional directors train our leadership, audit our standards, and open doors well past Long Island. We didn't design the machine. We just run it, on Tuesdays, in East Islip.
Christian Novissimo
Chapter Director Consultant
Schooley Mitchell • (631) 935-9412
Joseph Gentile
Chapter Area Director Consultant
BNI Global • (516) 578-7254
Reading about it does nothing. Sitting in it does.
Member presentations, visitor days, chapter socials. Guests are welcome at every one of them. Pick a date that works and we'll call you before it.
We want to hear about your business.
Every month we sit down with one local Long Island business owner and let them talk about the thing they're actually good at.
It's a 30-minute virtual interview, no prep, no pitch — we ask the questions.
You get a written feature on our site and a video we both post. No cost, no obligation to join anything.
A guest feature on our blog — written up properly, yours to share, ranks for your name and your trade.
A shared video interview — posted to both our audiences, you keep the raw file.
An introduction, not a pitch — you'll meet the room. Whether that goes anywhere is up to you.
One business a month. A person reads every application.
We're especially looking for these trades.
These categories have nobody in them right now, so if this is your trade, we have room to talk. Not on the list? Apply anyway — we'll tell you straight.
One professional per category. We confirm your category is open before we schedule anything.
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Meeting recaps, member spotlights, and the work we pass across the table every Tuesday.