About this Event
Ready to transform your "word of mouth" into a predictable sales engine? Our BNI Gurnee chapter is where local professionals meet to trade high-quality referrals and sharpen their business edge.
Here is what you can expect when you walk through the door:
The Meeting Agenda
- Structured Networking: No awkward standing around. We follow a proven, results-driven format designed to maximize your time.
- The 45-Second Pitch: You’ll get the floor to introduce your business, explain your "ask," and tell us exactly who your ideal client is.
- Featured Presentation: Deep dive into a specific industry as one member showcases their expertise.
- The Referral Exchange: The "money" round where members pass verified leads and thank each other for closed business.
- Tell Us What You Thought: We ask visitors to share what they thought of the meeting.
Event Logistics
- When: Thursday Morning | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Gurnee, IL
- What to Bring: At least 20-30 business cards and a clear goal for what you want to achieve this month.
- Who should attend: Accountant/CPA, Electrician, Photographer/Videographer, Painter, Graphic Designers, Sign Company Owners, Print Advertisers, Embroidery Professionals, and owners of unique businesses that serve the Gurnee area and beyond.
- Who you will meet: Real estate lawyer, IT consultant, residential real estate agent, small business consultant, commercial HVAC pro, financial advisor, non-profits, digital marketer, residential mortgage specializing in divorce, Aflac pro, residential roofer, local printer, and more!
Why Attend?
Unlike casual mixers, BNI is built on Givers Gain®. This means we want to activily give referrals, the more you give, the more you can gain. We only allow one person per professional classification (e.g., one realtor, one carpenter, one lawyer of specific speciality), meaning once you’re in, you’ve effectively locked out your competition from our referral network. Our chapter has seats open, visit us then decide to apply to capture your seat!
Come for the coffee, stay for the connections.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Open Networking
Info: Grab a coffee and some treats while you mingle and talk to member and other visitors. Introduce yourself to members and visitors to learn about each other's businesses. Have your business cards ready!
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
BNI Core Values and Networking Skills
Info: Hear from current members about networking skills to help you make the most of your time.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Member and Visitor Introductions
Info: Prepare your elevator speech! Each member and visitor has 45-60 seconds to explain their business and how they help their customers. Visitors are free to pass out business cards and other information about their business during their speaking time.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Featured Speaker Presentation
Info: Hear from our Featured Speaker that rotates weekly. Learn about their business and how you can work together!
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:55 AM
Member Successes, Visitor Thoughs and Announcements
Info: Hear from current members about the successes they've had in the previous week, as well as upcoming events we should know about. Visitors will be asked to share something about the meeting.
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:00 AM
Raffle Drawing and Closing Quote
Info: If you choose to participate, you may walk away with a little extra cash!
Event venue & nearby stays
36153 Brookside Dr, 36153 Brookside Drive, Gurnee, United States
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