BNI Preferred Business - Bakersfield, CA USA

10/21/2025

08/28/2025

We're turning 20! You're invited to come celebrate with us next week. Thursday, September 4, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Tina Maries. Register at https://bniccc.com/en-US/eventdetails?eventId=JDEkS3rl35Ga3VVWr%2FoQgw%3D%3D

07/02/2025

Bring a guest (or two!) to join in on networking, community service, and connecting.
If you’re able to donate blood, please use Code B63N when you give.
🩸 Donation Days:
Monday, July 7 – Wednesday, July 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Let’s show Houchin Blood Bank how BNI supports our community — give the gift of life and make a difference together.

12/07/2024

Wow! Congrats

We are thrilled to share that BNI has officially surpassed 333,000+ Members in more than 11,000 Chapters across the globe! This milestone highlights the incredible strength and reach of our network and the unwavering commitment of our Members to the philosophy of Givers Gain®.

09/04/2024

Meet us this Thursday, September 5, 11-12:30 at Wiki's Wine & Dive, Bakersfield! Lunch, Networking, Presentation by Carlynn Tammy Bandy. Register at https://bni.app/bc1565. $25 pay at door.

Helping businesses grow and thrive!

08/09/2024

Yes, an impressive global impact on local communities through networking!

People ask me if BNI works. It sure does!

In the rolling last 12 months, BNI members gave each other 16.2 million referrals that generated over $24.2 billion USD for fellow BNI members. Wow! That’s an impressive global impact on local communities through networking. BNI.com

08/05/2024

How does the recent NAR settlement impact you as a buyer or a seller in a real estate transaction? Aram Zorian with The Zorian Group Real Estate and My Realty Company can help you navigate the new regulations and negotiate your way to a better deal and a quick closing.

Aram was our featured speaker this week and shared valuable insights into the current real estate market with our BNI Chapter and our visitors.

Call Aram today for a 1-2-1. He is local to Bakersfield and serves all of Kern County!

(714) 743-8422

07/31/2024

Do YOU have a Lead Magnet on your company website? If you don't, you may be missing valuable opportunities to grow your business. A lead magnet is a call to action, such as a free download or PDF, or anything of value you offer the viewer in exchange for their contact information and opt in selection. Leverage your Lead Magnets to engage your viewers and follow up with visitors to your page.

Jessica Bloom with Jessica Bloom Creative can help YOU select and implement the Lead Magnet that will help you to turn casual website viewers into valuable clients.

Connect with Jessica today to find out more: [email protected] 661-588-5089

06/17/2024

Are you currently in the market to buy a home or are you considering home ownership? Are the current interest rates keeping you from moving forward with your home search?

This week Omar Ortiz with My Mortgage Company will be helping us to navigate the current real estate mortgage options. What are rates looking like? How do differences in interest rates and programs impact monthly payments? What programs can make your home purchase more affordable?

Come hear Omar speak and meet like-minded professionals at our next meeting. Thursday 6/20/24 from 11:00-12:30 on Zoom. Register to visit and receive your link to attend!

https://bniccc.com/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=1565

06/06/2024

What a great BNI meeting we had today! Roberta Nilsson, the Bakersfield Branch Manager for Banc of California taught a workshop on Maximizing the Effectiveness of Networking. We were given valuable tips on pre-planning, setting specific goals, as well as continuing follow up to deepen relationships.

Come meet us! Preferred Business is the only BNI Chapter in Bakersfield that has a convenient hybrid schedule! We meet in person at Wikis the first Thursday of every month, and via Zoom the remaining Thursdays of each month. Register to visit our next meeting!