Our Mission
Our Core Values
BNI is built on a set of guiding principles which form the foundation on which members interact, conduct themselves and fulfill their goals. At BNI, we’re Changing the Way the World does Business®.
Givers Gain®
Givers Gain is the underlying philosophy of BNI. We exemplify that by giving business to others; you will get business in return.
Lifelong Learning
We believe in the continuous improvement of personal and professional skills. BNI provides a variety of opportunities to support lifelong learning.
Traditions + Innovation
Tradition in an organization tells us where we come from and lays the foundation of who we are, but we must always be looking for ways to innovate.
Positive Attitude
BNI provides an environment that enables you to surround yourself with people who want to help you succeed.
Building Relationships
Networking is more about farming connections with new contacts than hunting for them. People want to do business with people they know and trust. It’s about cultivating those relationships.
Accountability
If you want to have a powerful personal network, you must have accountability. Otherwise, it becomes a social group.
Recognition
It’s important to recognize those who are contributing.
The Latest From BNI
So Much More Than Just a Tick! (BNI Foundation)
Wed, 09 April 2025
Is your business genuinely “giving back” or are you just ticking a checklist? There is rightly an expectation that successful businesses will contribute to the well-being of those less fortunate and, in the war for talent, one of the questions asked most often by sought-after candidates at job interviews is “What CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) […]
How Building Relationships is a Game Changer for Business Success in 2025 (BNI Global)
Mon, 17 February 2025
Are you a business owner deciding on the best strategy for growth in 2025? After analysing what worked and didn’t last year, you want to focus on the right things without wasting time in areas that don’t deliver results, right? Well, the key lies in evaluating who you’re connecting with every day and how meaningful […]
The Art of Transforming Connections into Business Value (BNI Global)
Tue, 10 December 2024
Imagine you’re at a networking event. You’ve done this many times—mingle, shake hands, exchange business cards, and make a mental note of who seems interesting. But what often happens after the handshakes fade and the small talk ends? For most, those promising connections never turn into clients or even valuable contacts. Sound familiar? You’re not […]
5 Reasons We Meet Weekly (Ivan Misner, Ph.D.)
Tue, 19 November 2024
One of the questions I am often asked is: “Are weekly chapter meetings really necessary?” Meeting every week is a serious commitment, and I get it—some people aren’t thrilled about showing up week in and week out for their business networking meeting. In 1986, I decided to experiment with this and launched seven BNI chapters […]