Founded in 1985, BNI is a global, proven business networking organization. Our members are business professionals who help each other grow their businesses through their commitment to our principal core value, Givers Gain.
Each week, in thousands of communities across the globe, members meet with other trusted business leaders to build and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals.
Membership in BNI offers access to business training, peer learning and opportunities to network and do business with hundreds of thousands of BNI members around the world.
On Arrival:
The main entrance is the large wooden door. Enter it and past reception you will see the BNI Desk and our Visitor Host ready to help you sign-in.
What to Expect
BNI meetings are vibrant, structured, and built for meaningful business connections. Here’s how to prepare:
Preparation
Bring a 60-second introduction covering:
- Who you are
- What you do
- The kind of referrals you’re looking for
The Meeting
- Meetings last approximately 90 minutes
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early (16:15) for valuable networking time
- Please help yourself to the snacks and coffee section
- After the main meeting, you’ll be invited to a breakout session where all your questions about BNI will be answered
BNI is built on a set of guiding principles which form the foundation on which Members interact, conduct themselves and fulfill their goals.
Givers Gain®
Be willing to give first, before you expect to gain. Giving unconditionally creates a better world for everyone and creates important opportunities and lasting relationships.
Recognition
We appreciate that recognition fuels the growth of successful organizations. The person who masters the art of recognition attracts success, meaning, and happiness.
Accountability
We keep the promises we make, especially when it is hard to do so. This creates trust and supports strong relationships.
Building Relationships
Building strong relationships creates an environment of trust and support that yields happiness, opportunity and meaning.
Lifelong Learning
Your value grows as you develop your knowledge and skills. Create a curriculum based on the person you want to become and follow that curriculum to get yourself there.
Traditions + Innovation
We honor our traditions and look to a brighter future fueled by innovation, optimism, and excitement.
Positive Attitude
We find the good in everything that happens to us, and that propels our lives forward. Finding the good in every person enables us to attract terrific people, opportunities, and wealth.
Business Network International
