What is BNI?
What are the benefits of joining the Grand
Rapids BNI Chapter I?
Can anyone join?
How is a BNI meeting structured?
Can I be a guest before I join?
How do I become a member?
Where does the chapter meet?
Who can I contact for further information?
What is
BNI?
BNI stands for Business Network Int'l. The sole purpose
of BNI is to increase your business through a structured system
of giving referrals. The philosophy of "Givers Gain" is evident in the number of referrals passed each week.
The San Diego region currently has 28 chapters with more in
the planning stages. Our local business community benefits
greatly from the structured organization of this professional
networking model established in 1985 in San Dimas, California.
There are 3050 BNI Chapters in 16 countries with over 60,000
members. In 2003 members passed approximately 2.8 million
referrals generating over $1.2 billion dollars in business
for members.
What
are the benefits of joining the BNI Grand Rapids Chapter I?
As a GR Chapter I BNI member you receive many benefits:
- Receive a BNI orientation audiotape/CD entitled the "Formula
for Success."
- Receive a personalized BNI name badge and carry all your
chapter members' cards in your BNI business card holder
for easy reference.
- Get referrals and participate in 50 networking meetings
per year.
- Attend Grand Rapids Region All-Chapter events.
- Place a link from our chapter website bni.what-if.com
to your organization's web site (at no additional charge).
- Go to local chapter socials, such as parties, picnics
and holiday receptions.
Can anyone
join?
We only take one person from each profession. So, for example,
if you are a residential real estate professional and we already
have one, we can refer you to another BNI chapter, or we may
help you open another chapter.
How
is a BNI meeting structured?
The sole purpose of BNI is to increase your business through
a structured system of giving referrals. One person per profession
can be a member of a chapter. Our meetings are held weekly
on Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at University of Phoenix.
A leadership team is in place to keep the meeting on-track
and on-time. An education topic is covered each week. Members
give a 60-second commercial incorporating a memory hook. Members
actively pass referrals or give testimonials. Meetings feature
two member speakers each week. Individuals are recognized
for networking achievements.
Can I be
a guest before I join?
We invite you to attend a Grand Rapids Chapter I BNI meeting.
You may visit as a guest any chapter twice before being required
to join in order to continue. Meetings are held at University
of Phoenix every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 a.m. Arrive early
at 6:45 a.m. to network before the meeting start time.
How do
I become a member of BNI Grand Rapids Chapter I?
We carefully check references of new members and are confident
referring our members to family, friends, peers, clients and
associates. The process is easy. At each meeting members use
a 3-part carbonless form to refer business to one another.
The chapter retains a copy. Both the referring member and
the business provider have copies for follow-up and tracking.
Where does
the chapter meet?
Meetings are held at University of Phoenix every Tuesday from
7:00-8:30 a.m. Arrive early at 6:45 a.m. to network before
the meeting start time.
Directions: From I-96, exit Alpine Ave North, turn right (east)
at Center Dr. Follow this as it winds back past the Crackerbarrel
restaurant and a couple hotels. Turn right on River Ridge
Dr. and continue all the way to University of Phoenix, 318
River Ridge Drive. There is plenty of free parking available.
Who can
I contact for further information?
For further information, visit our contact
section or visit the BNI
- National or BNI - Regional
websites.
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