BUSINESS NETWORKING

Business Network International (trademarked by its abbreviation BNI) is one of the world's largest business networking and referral companies.
It was founded in the USA in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner, who lectures and writes on networking and word-of-mouth marketing. BNI operates internationally and in 2007 has over 5,000 chapters in 36 countries. Its stated principle is "Givers' Gain" - by making business referrals for your chapter members, they will do the same for you. Groups allow only one person per profession to join and meet weekly all around the world