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How to Join
Started in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner,
Founder & CEO 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*.
A partial list of the policies of BNI are listed below:
(*) Note: In the event that BNI's general
rules could potentially violate a professional's ethical code,
the professional's ethics code shall govern.
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:
There are one year and two year participation
options. See the Secretary/Treasurer of the chapter you visit
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.
Finding a Local Chapter:
To find a local chapter please visit BNI's main
web site by
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