Started in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, Founder & Chairman of the Board, BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. It does so by providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. By establishing this “formal” relationship with other people, you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business. Last year, members of BNI passed millions of referrals that generated billions of dollars worth of business for each other! Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people representing your business, and in return you’re representing their businesses. Members carry your business cards around with them. When they meet someone new who could use your product or service, they hand your card out and recommend your services. It’s as simple as that! What goes around comes around. If I help you, you'll help me and we will both benefit as a result. Networking requires commitment. The most successful chapters of BNI are comprised of participants who are sincerely committed to helping one another through networking. They are a team. As a participant in BNI, you are responsible for complying with the policies and guidelines of the organization.

What You Should Know Weekly meetings last for 90 minutes. Members need to arrive on time and stay for the entire meeting. Only one person from each profession is accepted into a chapter of BNI. All participants must represent their primary occupation, not a part-time business. Attendance is critical. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send a substitute. This will not count as an absence. BNI doesn’t set quotas on referrals that members must bring; however, referrals must be bona-fide. Membership Investment There is an initial registration fee. Dues are paid annually or biennially. If you apply to participate in BNI, your application will be reviewed by the chapter’s Membership Committee, and you will be notified of the status before the next meeting. Please note: All returned checks, regardless of original amount, will incur a $25 fee. Benefits Increase exposure to many other business professionals Substantially increase business through referrals Learn to effectively talk about your business Sharpen your presentation skills Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year New Member Packet: Business card book, name badge holder, orientation CD, BNI pin SuccessNet newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business Member Success Program workshop Advanced Education workshops Leadership Team Training Discounts on Certified Networker Program Discounts on Filling Your Referral Pipeline Seminars Participation in business tradeshows Participation in local conferences And much, much more!   Changing the Way the World Does Business!

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