Shoreline United Networking - SUN

04/28/2026

✨ New Member Spotlight ✨

Please join us in welcoming Peter Renden to Shoreline United Networking! 👏

Peter is an Assistant Vice President & Business Development Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank, bringing nearly 20 years of banking experience to the table.

He specializes in helping business owners understand their cash flow, streamline operations, and build smarter financial systems that actually support growth, not slow it down.

💡 Think of Peter when you hear:
• “My business is growing but my finances are a mess”
• “I need better systems for managing cash flow”
• “I’m expanding and need a banking partner who gets it”
• “I want someone who actually understands business banking, not just accounts”

We’re excited to have him in our community and can’t wait to see the impact he makes!

04/26/2026

🌟 MEMBER OF THE MONTH: TOM KELLY 🌟

We’re excited to recognize Tom Kelly of Open Concept Strategy & Innovation as our SUN Member of the Month 👏

Tom has truly stepped up in his role as Education Coordinator, bringing fresh ideas, thoughtful content, and real value to our meetings.

From leading impactful educational segments to now helping coordinate upcoming lunch & learns, Tom is creating more opportunities for our members to grow, learn, and connect outside of our weekly meetings.

This is exactly what SUN is about.. showing up, contributing, and making the group stronger for everyone.

Tom, we appreciate your leadership, your initiative, and the energy you bring to this group 🙌

03/31/2026

Testimonial Tuesday 👏

This week, Dave Mansulla from Suntastic Solutions is giving a shoutout to Greg Lee.

After installing solar at Greg’s home, Greg was so happy with the experience that he referred Dave to his neighbor… who has now also gone solar.

That’s how it’s supposed to work. One great experience turning into another.

Dave shared how much he appreciates the referral and the trust behind it. That kind of follow-through is what makes this group strong.

If you or someone you know is looking to cut their Eversource bill and explore solar, Dave is a solid resource and someone you can confidently connect with.

03/18/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS to James Patrick O’Grady! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate James for officially completing the SUN Passport Program 👏

This program was created to give our members a deeper look into the leadership of Shoreline United Networking, connecting one-on-one with each role to understand how our group runs, why it works, and what it takes to step into leadership.

Every leadership position within SUN is 100% volunteer-based, and through this experience, James gained firsthand insight, appreciation, and perspective into the commitment behind the scenes.

03/15/2026

So proud to support our fellow SUN member, Sherry Perkins, at the TVCCA 60th Anniversary Gala. She planned the entire event, and it was truly amazing. The gala was sold out, the turnout was incredible, and the whole evening was beautifully done. James Patrick O’Grady was the DJ and helped make it such a fun night. We may not have won any of the raffle prizes, but we were happy to be there celebrating Sherry and such an important milestone for TVCCA 💃🏻💃🏻

02/22/2026

In this video, Greg Lee of Tag Health Benefits shares his experience going solar and why he trusted Dave Dave Mansulla of Suntastic Solutions with the project.

If you’ve been watching Eversource rates climb and wondering whether solar makes sense, this is a testimonial worth listening to.

This is what happens when you surround yourself with vetted professionals you actually know, like, and trust. Come visit us at SUN to meet our members an learn more

02/18/2026

As leaders, we can talk about metrics all day long.

But the real measure of a networking group is this.. member stories.

Rob Warren shared how joining Shoreline United Networking alongside his wife, Stephanie Warren, owner of The Hair Stop & Shop, has impacted their business and their confidence.

Connection creates growth.
Consistency builds trust.
Community changes outcomes.

02/17/2026

A little late posting, but our Super Bowl Sunday was a win all around 🏈

Huge thank you to Shawn Pannone of Hammerhead Roofing for leading our Super Bowl pool and bringing everyone together for a great cause. Because of his effort (and everyone who participated), we were able to raise money for Safe Futures and TVCCA — and a few members even walked away with some extra spending money too!

It was such a fun way to build community, support local nonprofits, and add a little friendly competition to the big game.

We’d love to make this an annual tradition next year!

Are other networking groups doing creative fundraisers like this? We’re always looking for fun ways to connect and give back.

01/25/2026

01/20/2026

John talks in this video about why he keeps coming back to SUN, and it really comes down to consistency. Showing up week after week has helped him feel more confident, more comfortable, and more grounded in his business. When you see the same people, have real conversations, and build relationships over time, it starts to feel natural instead of forced. That’s the kind of environment SUN creates, and it’s why people like John keep showing up. ☀️

01/11/2026

🎀 Big cheers for big growth! 🎀

So proud of Kendall and David on the ribbon-cutting for their second Positive Vibes Pilates studio in Westerly. Watching a small business scale in real time is the whole point of what we do and this one hits extra close to home because Kendall is one of our SUN members.

Seeing our people win in the wild is better than any networking slogan on a trifold brochure.

If you have not checked out Positive Vibes Pilates yet, this is your sign. Stronger bodies, better vibes, and now more space to do it in.

SUN showed up, cameras were rolling, scissors were shiny, and another local business just leveled up.

01/06/2026

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