Networking Group - BNI

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 am to Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am UTC-05:00

City Pork Highland | Baton Rouge

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Networking Group - BNI
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BNI (Business Network International) is the world’s largest and most successful referral networking organization.
About this Event

🗓️ Typical BNI Weekly Meeting Agenda (90 Minutes)
⏰ 1. Open Networking (15 minutes)
  • Members and visitors mingle
  • Exchange business cards and build rapport
  • Light refreshments (if applicable)

🎤 2. Welcome & Introductions (5 minutes)
  • Chapter President opens the meeting
  • Welcomes members and visitors
  • Reviews the purpose of BNI: “Givers Gain”

📋 3. Purpose & Overview (5 minutes)
  • Brief explanation of BNI’s mission and structure
  • Visitor orientation reminder
  • Housekeeping announcements

🧠 4. Education Moment (5 minutes)
  • Educational Coordinator shares a tip or insight
  • Focus on networking, referrals, or business growth

🗣️ 5. Member Weekly Presentations (30–45 minutes)
  • Each member gives a 60-second update:
    • Name, business, ideal referral
    • Recent wins or specific asks
  • Visitors may also introduce themselves briefly

🎯 6. Featured Speaker (10 minutes)
  • One member gives a deeper dive into their business
  • Educates the group on services, ideal clients, and how to refer them

🔁 7. Referrals & Testimonials (10 minutes)
  • Members pass referral slips
  • Share thank-you’s for closed business
  • Give testimonials for other members

📈 8. Membership & Chapter Updates (5 minutes)
  • Vice President shares stats:
    • Referrals passed
    • Closed business
    • Attendance
  • Membership Committee updates

🧾 9. Visitor Feedback & Invitations (5 minutes)
  • Visitors share impressions
  • Members invite guests to future meetings

🏁 10. Closing & Networking (5 minutes)
  • President wraps up
  • Reminders for next meeting
  • Informal networking continues


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

City Pork Highland, 18143 Perkins Road East, Baton Rouge, United States

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