Where the Right Professionals Meet.
NENC is a curated referral networking community built on trust, accountability, and one exclusive seat per profession. Membership isn't open enrollment — it's earned.
"Strong alone, Unstoppable together."
WHY NENC
Built Different. By Design.
Most networking groups are open doors. We're not. Here's what sets us apart.
One Seat Per Profession
No competition inside the room. When your seat is claimed, it belongs to you exclusively — no other member in your professional category while you're active in good standing.
Accountability-First Culture
Attendance is tracked. Referrals are counted. Meet-Ups matter. We don't just network — we hold each other to a standard, because that's what makes referrals worth giving.
Relationships, Not a Leads List
We meet every Wednesday at 7:00 AM — 42 times a year — because real trust is built over time, not over a business card exchange. The professionals in this room know you, and they send business to you.
Selective by Design
A smaller, curated membership produces better referrals than open enrollment. Every applicant is reviewed for seat availability, professional fit, and community alignment before an invitation is extended.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
See When We Meet.
Click any highlighted date to see details. Blue dates are weekly meetings. Gold dates are special community events.
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
THE PROCESS
Your Path to Membership
Visit
Attend a Community Meeting as a Prospective Member — no obligation, just experience firsthand what makes NENC different.
Apply
Submit your application. We review your profession for seat availability and alignment with the current community.
Interview
A Director or Membership Committee member connects with you one-on-one to discuss fit, expectations, and goals.
Join
Membership is extended by invitation. Claim your seat and commit to the community's standards of attendance and contribution.
EVERY WEDNESDAY · 7:00–8:30 AM
90 Minutes. No Wasted Time.
Every Wednesday morning, NENC members gather for 90 minutes of structured, purposeful networking. Each session follows a consistent agenda so your time is always well spent.
Members come prepared. Every Elevator Pitch is timed. Every referral is tracked. This isn't casual coffee — it's a professional system built around generating real business for the people in the room.
MEETING AGENDA
ABOUT NENC
We Don't Believe in Transactional Networking.
Nor'Easters Networking Community is a TNC Licensed Community serving professionals across the North Shore. We meet every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 AM — 42 meetings a year — in Marblehead, MA.
We believe in building the kind of relationships where you know exactly who to call — and they already know to call you. That doesn't happen at a mixer. It happens over 42 Wednesday mornings a year, with the same professionals, building the same trust.
"Our model is simple: one trusted professional per category, structured referral exchange, and a culture where showing up means something."
Meetings / Year
Seat / Profession
Referral-Focused
Meet Our Members
21 dedicated professionals committed to mutual success and community growth.
Alison Williams
Landscaping-owner
Lassana’s Landscaping, Inc
Blake Sherwood
Residential Real Estate Team Lead
Sherwood & Company Team @ Compass
Charles Floeckher
Financial Planner
Commonwealth Financial Group
Christopher Atwood
Assistant Sales Manager
Wayne Alarm Systems
Dana Walsh
Painter
A&A Painting and Handyman
David McGeney
Sales
American Lazer CommSat
Dawn Gilliland
Bookkeeper
Savvy Financial Solutions LLC
Emily Jordan
P&C Insurance
Zellik Insurance
Emma Rengel
Acupuncturist
Edelweiss Acupuncture & Wellness LLC
Eric Watson
Plumber
Hot & Cold Plumbing & Heating LLC
Gina Filippo
Geriatric Care Manager
Aging with Grace
Jacob Simon
Estate Planning Attorney
Touchstone Law Offices
Jesse Debenedictis
Design Build Construction Business Owner
WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC
Jesselynn Barber
Kathy Genis
Owner
Salem Wine Imports
Kurt Fleming
Home Inspector
Hawkeye Inspectors
Laurene Wessel
Commercial Lending, deposit accounts, auto and personal loans.
Community Credit Union @ Arise FCU
Lexie Koutsos
Residential Lending & Mortgages
CrossCountry Mortgage
Lisa Weisman
Real Estate Attorney
Adelson, Loria & Weisman a division of Ligris
Philip A. Mann, Esq.
Landlord/Tenant Law
Law Office of Philip A. Mann
Tiana Celesia
Dietitian
Tiana Celesia RD Inc
READY TO JOIN?
Think You Belong Here?
If you're a trusted professional in your field, you give referrals regularly, and you're ready to commit to a community that holds you accountable — we want to hear from you.
Applications are reviewed by the NENC Membership Committee for seat availability, professional fit, and community alignment. Submission does not guarantee membership.