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The Words Largest Referral Organization
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BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.
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BNI's Founder & Chairman
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 Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chairman of BNI, as well as a New York Times best-selling author.
Called the "Father of Modern Networking," Dr. Misner is one of the world's leading experts in business networking and referral marketing.
He contributes monthly articles to Entrepreneur.com as the online magazine's networking expert, he is a featured blogger on the NetworkingNow Blog Network, and he hosts the weekly BNI Podcast!
Click HERE to read Dr. Misner's Biography and to find out more about the numerous books and articles he has written.
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Started in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, Founder & Chairman of Business Network Int'l., BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for men and women to further their business through word-of-mouth marketing.
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
- Only one person from each professional specialty is permitted to join a chapter of BNI.
- All participants should 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.
- Participation in the chapter by members is a key to the success of a group. Members can participate by bringing bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to their BNI chapter.
Cost
here are one year and two year participation options. Get in touch with our Secretary/Treasurer for prices.
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.
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