BNI (Business Network International) NW Florida's purpose is to help businesses, large and small, grow their business and make more money!
BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organization and its culture, which is built upon the philosophy of Givers Gain®, is unique. This is a culture of caring about giving business, professional development and building consistent, proactive and reciprocal business relationships. BNI helps members develop a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program which provides them opportunities to:
BNI NW Florida - regions are actively building business referral and networking groups in Tallahassee, Panama City Beach, Seaside, 30A, Fort Walton Beach, Milton, Pensacola, and more. Click here for information about our forming chapters.
BNI Application. You apply for a new membership online. Click here to Find a chapter Click on the chapter you plan to join and then Click the "Apply Now" on the chapter details page.
More Information. The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Please call 850-765-1543 , Click Here to send an email to receive information on joining a BNI NW Florida chapter.
Now more then ever
THE WORLD'S LARGEST REFERRAL ORGANIZATION IS NOW ONLINE. BNI online is a great tool to help BNI Chapters continue to meet when an in-person Chapter meeting is not possible. Keep your business strong and let's us help and provide you with a strong professional network. Please check out and attend a BNI Chapter meeting online.
While bni online is a great short-term solution to maintain connectivity during unique situations, it is not designed to consistently replace Chapter meetings. Our 35 years of success in BNI is directly attributable to the in-person Chapter meeting and unique meeting agenda. This begins with a proven process that will allow a consistent, smooth experience for your Chapter to meet.
BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment to exchange quality business referrals.
BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter.
More Information. The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Please call 850-765-1543, click here to send an email for assistance with visiting and/or joining a BNI NW Florida chapter.
First Time Visitors
The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Click here to find out more about how to chapters that you may visit.
Attend a meeting and see why BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organization.
Questions? Click Here to Learn More about BNI FAQs
Givers Gain
Click here to watch a brief video about how Business Network International (BNI) and Givers Gain® work.
BNI Works
In last 12 months BNI NW Florida's Region reported income in excess of $15 million in new business!
The 270,000 members of BNI worldwide passed over 12.2 million referrals which resulted in more than $16.9 billion in business.
Eight Key Reasons Why You Should Network
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Interested in Finding a Chapter?
The best way to find out more about how BNI works is to visit a local chapter meeting and see for yourself what it's like. Each chapter has a personality of its own, and finding where you fit best helps you to get connected.
Discover all the reasons to join a BNI Chapter in Your Area.
Benefits of Membership
BNI members tend to find value in one (or more) of the following areas:
- Business Generated – Helping you reach your financial goals faster.
- Teamwork and Energy – Working together, supporting each other and having fun!
- Relationships and Trust – The opportunity to develop long-lasting, meaningful relationships.
- Structure and Learning – Staying on-task while growing personally and professionally.
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The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. |
We're building a thriving community of professionals who believe that investing in others' success is the path to prosperity. This community together with the global BNI community "Is changing the way the world does business." |
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