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Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you…

…because all of them carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services, they take out your card and recommend you.* It’s as simple as that! It’s simple because it’s based on a proven concept by BNI Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, called “Givers Gain(R).” If I give you business you’ll give me business and we’ll both benefit as a result.

Last year alone, members of BNI passed 6.2 million referrals…

…which generated over $2.6 billion dollars (U.S.) worth of business for its members! BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classification or specialty to join a chapter.

Would you like to increase your business by 20%, 30%, 50% or as much as 100%?

You can see results like this! Many have. Some participants have added as many as 50 new clients in the first 2 years!!! Successful businesses depend on word-of-mouth. Word-of-mouth advertising is the best advertising there is.

BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business.

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.

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.
• 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
• Participation in business tradeshows
• And much, much more!

Changing the Way the World Does Business!

(*) Note, some professions, specifically attorneys and certain health care professionals, may not be permitted to seek direct referrals through in-person solicitation through the use of business cards pursuant to their ethical code. Members of BNI that belong to these professions are directed to follow their profession’s own ethical guidelines.