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History of BNI

  • Founder: Dr. Ivan R. Misner of San Dimas, CA


  • Established: 1985


  • Motto: Givers Gain


  • Purpose: Networking in order to generate business for fellow members


  • Unique Feature: Only one person from a profession is eligible to join a chapter; Run by full-time professionals; Members are bound together by a common Code-of-Ethics.


  • Number of Chapters: Approximately 5,300 in 50 countries, and growing


  • Number of Members: Approximately 112,000 and growing


  • Number of Referrals: 5,600,000 (2008)


  • Total Value of Referrals: HK$18 billion (2008)