How to Join

Started in January 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and 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:

1. Only one person from each profession is permitted to join a chapter of BNI.

2. All participants should represent their primary occupation, not a part-time business.

3. Attendance is critical. If you cannot attend a meeting, you may send a substitute. This will not count as an absence.

4. Participants are required to bring bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to their chapter of BNI.