Started in January of 1985 by Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D.,          
BNI-Business Network Int'l. provides a positive, supportive and structured environment to further business through word of mouth marketing. BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. 
Empower Your Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing.

The BNI philosophy is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain".        
By giving business to others, you will get business in return.  This is predicated on the age-old idea of "what goes around, comes around".

Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services, they hand that person your card and recommend your services. It's as simple as that! Last year, members of BNI passed over 2 million referrals which generated over 1.2 billion dollars worth of business for each other.

It's simple because it's based on the proven concept of "If I help you, you'll help me and we will both benefit as a result".

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 advertising. It is the best and most cost-effective form of advertising possible.
• BNI provides a 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.
• If referrals are an important part of your business, then BNI is the organization for you.