BNI - Chicago

BNI - Chicago The Largest and Most Successful Referral Networking Organization in the World.

The BNI organization works by creating a group of people from various industries and encouraging regular passing of referrals.

*Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and prospective members must be approved via an application process.
*BNI's philosophy is "Givers Gain" - members are expected to focus on giving referrals to other members to build relationships and

receive referrals in return.
*BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member.
*Chapters have specific rules regarding required attendance in order to cultivate the relationships needed to create a comfort level in referring business.
*Chapters track the monetary amount of passed business in order to prove the value of the financial and time commitment.

International Networking Week is Next Week! We have several great events lined up. First up, we go to Parallel Play in H...
01/31/2026

International Networking Week is Next Week! We have several great events lined up. First up, we go to Parallel Play in Humboldt Park – Check out all of the events here: https://bnichicago.com/en-US/events

BNI Chicago Members - Building strong relationships results in trust which produce referrals ultimately turning into $$ ...
07/14/2025

BNI Chicago Members - Building strong relationships results in trust which produce referrals ultimately turning into $$ for your business.
QUALITY 1-2-1 meetings are the first step in building those strong relationships. Post your 1-2-1 selfies in a COMMENT BELOW and tag both businesses/members.

Happy 40th Anniversary to BNI!!! Today, we celebrate the vision started by Dr. Ivan Misner 40 years ago and all the ways...
01/08/2025

Happy 40th Anniversary to BNI!!! Today, we celebrate the vision started by Dr. Ivan Misner 40 years ago and all the ways that BNI has supported small businesses. Comment in the chat how BNI has helped your business and/or a core value you want to embody today to highlight this milestone!

BNI Chicago Members - Building strong relationships results in trust which produce referrals ultimately turning into $$ ...
07/15/2024

BNI Chicago Members - Building strong relationships results in trust which produce referrals ultimately turning into $$ for your business.

QUALITY 1-2-1 meetings are the first step in building those strong relationships. Post your 1-2-1 selfies in a COMMENT BELOW and tag both businesses/members.


12/28/2023

WHY BNI?

How has BNI helped you and your business?
Who are you inviting to visit your chapter meeting so THEY have that opportunity, too?

Grow your business with the BNI Core Values. Our Chicagoland BNI members love to share their favorite Core Values that h...
08/28/2023

Grow your business with the BNI Core Values. Our Chicagoland BNI members love to share their favorite Core Values that help us all succeed! BNI Members have a mindset to ‘Network With Purpose’. Which Core Value resonates with you and WHY?

Comment Below!

Do you love Learning? Networking with BNI gives your opportunities to expand your MIND! Each week BNI publishes a FREE p...
08/21/2023

Do you love Learning? Networking with BNI gives your opportunities to expand your MIND! Each week BNI publishes a FREE podcast at www.bnipodcast.com

BNI Chicago Members - Leave a comment to share your favorite BNI Podcast! ⬇️ Comment Below ⬇️ Tell us WHY this podcast impacted you

The days you dreamed of being where you are now are a testament to your resilience. They are the building blocks of a life well lived.

☀️Summer Games☀️BNI Chicago Members - Leave a testimonial for a fellow BNI member about their business in a ⬇️ Comment B...
08/14/2023

☀️Summer Games☀️
BNI Chicago Members - Leave a testimonial for a fellow BNI member about their business in a ⬇️ Comment Below ⬇️. Make sure to tag their business, add their website, and post a picture if you have one! Tell us what makes that member AWESOME?

Are you networking solo? You don't have to network alone! Your best referral partners are out there and want to meet you...
07/31/2023

Are you networking solo? You don't have to network alone! Your best referral partners are out there and want to meet you.

BNI Chicago Members build strong relationships that result in trust and produce referrals that ultimately turning into 💲💲 for your business.
☑️ QUALITY 1-2-1 meetings are the first step in building those strong relationships. Our members talk about their goals and help each other succeed!

Hello BNI Chicago Members! Your first BNI Chapter meeting was the beginning of an extraordinary journey. 🚀Join the conve...
07/17/2023

Hello BNI Chicago Members! Your first BNI Chapter meeting was the beginning of an extraordinary journey. 🚀

Join the conversation and share your first Chapter meeting experience. What advice would you give to someone attending their first BNI meeting? Let's support each other and build a network of success!

Do you have a success story?? Share it with Ivan!
03/25/2020

Do you have a success story?? Share it with Ivan!

bni online™ Success Stories

I am asking everyone who has used bni online™ to comment on how it has worked for them. Share below a short success story using bni online™ by Thursday night.

I will be recording a Special BNIPodcast on Friday to play next week and I am looking for bni online™ success stories. If you post something here, you are giving me permission to use it.

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Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+13126299500

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