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BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment to exchange quality business referrals.

BNI, the largest business networking organization in the world, is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter.

Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of sales people working for you because all the other members carry several copies of your business cards around with them. When they meet someone who could use your products or services they hand your card out and recommend your services. It's as simple as that!

BNI Military Limited Time Offer - 3 Extra Months Free

Todd Hallinger and Michael Brathwaite, our Executive Directors, announce a Military Limited Time Offer for the Manhattan BNI region.

US Veterans and the immediate relatives of Active-Duty Service Members who purchase a new 1-year or 2-year BNI membership will receive an extra 3 added months free when they join a chapter.

Chapter Leadership Teams will follow this process for redemption:

• The Applicant must provide proof of service or status. For Veterans, it must be a redacted DD214, government-issued ID with distinction listed, or honorable discharge certificate. For Active-Duty Service Members, it must be a military paystub, records brief, or reserved activation order.

• The Leadership Team will submit the information for redemption on a new 1-year or 2-year BNI membership.

Manhattan BNI - 26 Years Strong!

Manhattan BNI is the Largest Networking Organization in the Entire Tri-State Area

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Manhattan BNI Evening Chapters:

(Hybrid chapters meet In Person on the 1st week of every month, and online on Zoom on the other weeks)

Manhattan BNI Lunch Chapter:

Manhattan BNI "In Person" Chapters:

(In Person chapters meet together every week at a venue in Manhattan)

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BNI is Offering a Membership for a
Nonprofit Business at No Cost for the First Year.

Reach out to any of our Director Consultants to apply for a
Nonprofit Membership in Manhattan BNI:

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Manhattan BNI added more New Members during COVID than any other region in the United States.

The Meaningful Communication Show: Michael Brathwaite and BNI in Manhattan

Mike Brathwaite, Manhattan BNI’s Co-Executive Director, invites Manhattan BNI members to take a look at his video interview that ran on “The Meaningful Communication Show.”

Mike was interviewed by Chad Eaves and Michael Gansl. The discussion touched upon how networking has changed over time, the impact of the pandemic, and adapting to changes in technology. He covered some networking tips and spoke about the value – even the validity – of using business cards today.

Here’s the link to the YouTube Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvxAS6Mhijc

Manhattan BNI Co-Executive Director Michael Brathwaite helped bring BNI to Manhattan 20 years ago.

Dr. Ivan Misner speaks about BNI's Core Value - Givers Gain

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Givers Gain

For over 30 years, BNI has used a simple but elegant philosophy that exemplifies membership, "Givers Gain," or in other words, "what goes around comes around." Based on what members reported in BNI Connect, the organization passed millions referrals that generated an amazing $16.7 billion worth of business for our members last year! In Manhattan, we currently have more than 1300 members in 52 Chapters.

More than 20 years ago, Manhattan BNI Executive Directors Mike Brathwaite and Todd Hallinger had a vision few recognized at that time. They shared a belief and passion that Manhattan could support a referral marketing platform like BNI and thrive. It has been a great journey for many and we continue to learn and innovate as we grow.

We have a highly talented team of Directors available to coach and mentor all aspects of networking within Manhattan BNI. We pride ourselves on providing a state of the art website where you can now explore our community and see what we can offer you. But, only seeing is believing, and we encourage you to visit a chapter near you soon, for as some sales expert noted, "you can't give a haircut over the phone." We look forward to meeting you at a Chapter event in the near future.

Happy networking and good luck!

Mike Brathwaite
Todd Hallinger
Executive Directors
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Executive Director Todd Hallinger,
BNI Founder and Chairman Dr. Ivan Misner,
Executive Director Mike Brathwaite.