 Membership
FAQs
What is BNI?
What are the benefits of joining the Del
Mar BNI chapter?
Can anyone join?
How is a BNI meeting structured?
Can I be a guest before I join?
How do I become a member?
Where does the chapter meet?
Who can I contact for further information?
What is BNI?
BNI stands for Business Network Int'l. The sole purpose
of BNI is to increase your business through a structured system
of giving referrals. The philosophy of "Givers Gain"
is evident in the number of referrals passed each week.
The San Diego region currently has over 34 chapters with more in
the planning stages. Our local business community benefits
greatly from the structured organization of this professional
networking model established in 1985 in San Dimas, California.
There are over 4600 BNI Chapters in 39 countries with over 92,000
members. In 2006 members passed approximately 4.9 million
referrals generating over $1.2 billion dollars in business
for members.
What are the
benefits of joining the BNI Del Mar chapter?
As a Del Mar BNI member you receive many benefits:
- Listen and keep your BNI orientation CD entitled
the "Formula for Success."
- Wear your personalized BNI name badge at meetings and
carry all your chapter members' cards in your BNI business
card holder for easy reference.
- Get referrals and participate in 49 networking meetings
per year.
- Attend San Diego Region All-Chapter events.
- Join in free business expo trade show opportunities.
- Place a link from our chapter website www.bnidelmar.com
to your organization's web site (at no additional charge).
- Go to local chapter socials, such as parties, picnics
and holiday receptions.
Can anyone join?
We only take one person from each profession. So, for example,
if you are a residential real estate professional and we already
have one, we can refer you to another BNI chapter, or we may
help you open another chapter.
How is a BNI
meeting structured?
The sole purpose of BNI is to increase your business through a structured system of giving referrals. One person per profession can be a member of a chapter. Breakfast meetings are held weekly on Wednesday from 6:45 - 8:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree hotel in Carmel Valley. A leadership team is in place to keep the meeting on-track and on-time. An education topic is covered each week. Members give a 30-second commercial incorporating a memory hook. Members actively pass referrals or give testimonials. Meetings feature a member speaker each week. Individuals are recognized for networking achievements.
Can I be a guest
before I join?
We invite you to attend a Del Mar BNI meeting. Meetings are held at Tony's Jacal Mexican Restaurant in Solana Beach, located at 621 Valley Avenue every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 a.m. Arrive early at 6:30 a.m. to network and get your breakfast before the meeting start time.
How do I become
a member of BNI Del Mar?
We carefully check references of new members and are confident
referring our members to family, friends, peers, clients and
associates. The process is easy. At each meeting members use
a 3-part carbonless form to refer business to one another.
The chapter retains a copy. Both the referring member and
the business provider have copies for follow-up and tracking.
Where does the chapter
meet?
Meetings are held at Tony's Jacal Mexican Restaurant (621 Valley Avenue) every Wednesday from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Arrive early at 6:30 a.m. to network and get your breakfast before the meeting start time.
Who can I contact
for further information?
For further information, visit our contact
section.
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