BNI USA

09/28/2026

Happy, Global Visitor Week!

⭐ September 27 to October 3, 2026 ⭐

BNI Members around the world are encouraged to share the power of networking by inviting Visitors to their Chapter meetings during Global Visitor Week.

Do you know a business professional looking to grow their business? Invite them to join you at your Chapter meeting this week to experience BNI firsthand. It's a great opportunity to make new connections, build relationships, and discover the value of BNI.

Spread the word and start inviting your guests today!

08/21/2026

Every business has a different priority right now. What’s yours?

🔹 Finding new customers
🔹 Standing out in your market
🔹 Getting more referrals
🔹 Finding more time to focus on growth

Which one is at the top of your list? Share yours below. 👇

08/21/2026

𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: The Small Business Administration (SBA) highlights practical strategies for building meaningful business relationships through intentional networking, follow-up, and consistent engagement. These principles closely align with the BNI philosophy that business growth happens through trust and long-term relationships, not just transactions.

For BNI Members, the article reinforces how regular Chapter participation, One-to-Ones, and staying visible within your network can lead to stronger referral opportunities and lasting business success.

https://legacy.sba.gov/blog/build-your-business-through-networking

07/29/2026

We are excited to share that 𝗕𝗡𝗜+ has been honored with a 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, recognizing the platform's impact in helping Chapters around the world run stronger, more consistent, and more engaging meetings.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙉𝙄 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨?
This award is recognition for BNI continuing to invest in tools that make Meetings more effective, consistent, and engaging. For Members and Chapter leaders, that means a better Meeting experience, stronger Chapter performance, and a platform designed to help generate more business.

Designed specifically for BNI, BNI+ provides a purpose-built meeting experience that supports Member engagement, Chapter operations, and consistency across the organization. This award highlights BNI's ongoing commitment to innovation and delivering tools that help Members and Chapters succeed.

This recognition is more than an award - it's a reflection of how technology is helping Chapters create better Member experiences and stronger referral results every week.

https://www.franchising.com/news/20260610_bni_wins_franchise_innovation_award_for_purposebuilt_meeting_platform.html

06/30/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Ivan Misner!

Thank you for inspiring generations of entrepreneurs to build meaningful relationships, lead with generosity, and support one another. Your vision continues to change lives around the world.

We wish you a birthday filled with joy and a year ahead filled with continued inspiration and success.

06/30/2026

06/22/2026

Over the past 12 months, BNI Members have generated an incredible $26.9 billion USD in business through over 17.8 million referrals. Take a moment to think about what that truly means. These aren’t just impressive numbers - they reflect real connections, real opportunities, and real success stories happening every day through the power of our global network.

This is a powerful message, and it deserves to be shared widely. Together, we can amplify the impact of BNI and inspire others to see what’s possible.



𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘕𝘐 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 3, 2026, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘕𝘐 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 12 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴. 𝘌𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴 (𝘜𝘚𝘋).

06/02/2026

From conversations to new clients, the 2026 BNI US & Canada National Conference delivered real results, new connections, and exciting growth ahead for Randy Rosales with Freelance Latin America. We are grateful for the incredible Exhibitors who help make our conferences a success!

BNI Canada

05/19/2026

Meeting people is easy.

Building relationships that lead to value takes intention.

The difference is what happens after the conversation.

Try this:
Leave every conversation with a clear next step: a follow-up, a referral, or a connection you can make.

That’s how relationships turn into real growth.

05/14/2026

Check out this BNI USA Member testimonial.

🌟 Member Testimonial Spotlight 🌟

For 16 years, Tamra Lenz with Closet Factory has been a dedicated part of BNI Coastal Virginia and her story says it all.

BNI taught her that networking isn’t about handing out business cards… it’s about building real relationships. And because of that, her company has seen over 300% ROI on her membership investment. Even more meaningful? The lifelong connections she’s built along the way.

Thank you, Tamra, for your leadership, loyalty, and the impact you continue to make in our Region. We’re grateful to have you in the BNI Coastal Virginia family!