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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Manhattan BNI’s 2023 “Sponsor One” Contest

For 2023 there will be Two Contests:

April - May
October - November

Every Member Who Sponsors a New Member is Entered in a Drawing for a Free 1 Year Renewal.

Any Chapter That Adds 5 New Members themselves During One of the Contest Periods Will Have their own Chapter Drawing to Win a Free 1 Year Renewal.

All qualifying applications must be new members to BNI.
Transfers from other chapters or regions will not be counted towards the contest.

Join the Networking Revolution - Launch of New IN-PERSON BNI Chapter!

Attention Professionals! Are you looking to grow your business and make valuable connections? Then come join us for the launch of our new BNI (Business Networking International) chapter.

BNI is a global networking organization that helps professionals like you increase their business through referral marketing. Our new chapter is open to diverse professionals who are looking to take their careers to the next level.

What to expect:

• Network with like-minded professionals in a supportive and welcoming environment
• Learn about the benefits of referral marketing and how BNI can help you grow your business
• Discover the power of teamwork and collaboration

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to expand your professional network and take control of your career.

RSVP now to reserve your spot at the launch event. We can't wait to meet you and help you succeed!

For more info please contact Jeff Detweiler at
[email protected] or by phone at (646) 408-9952.

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 September (mid-COVID!) than any other region in the United States.

Are you ready to Visit a BNI Chapter?

Now, more than ever, business people need to
network to stay in business.

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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!

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.