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FAQ BNI stands for Business Networking International. This business organization was founded by Dr. Ivan Misner in 1985 as a way for business people to generate referrals in a structured, professional environment. How large is BNI? BNI is the largest international referral network, with tens of thousands of members on almost every continent. Can I visit a meeting to see what goes on? Certainly. You can find your local chapter by going to the BNI Michigan website. Or, a local business person will probably invite you to a meeting. You can visit twice as a visitor. What is the purpose of BNI? The primary purpose of BNI is to pass qualified business referrals to the members. What is the philosophy of BNI? The philosophy of BNI is "Giver's Gain". If you give business to people, they will give business back to you. Members develop long-term relationships and build trust among themselves. How many persons from each profession can join BNI? BNI only allows ONE PERSON from each profession to join in order to lock out the competition. |
