BNI Business Exchange | 2023-24 Info

We support businesses by increasing referrals.

We support businesses by increasing referrals.

"The Narragansett Chapter"

And we look forward to

welcoming you as a guest!

Who We Are

Our Mission

We are a local membership driven networking group, who strive to create a consistent source of referrals and increased opportunities for growth for each other's businesses, by adhering to a proven system for success.

Our mission is to grow our chapter to 30 qualified members by 2025, increase our annual revenue to $1,000,000 by October 2024, and improve the overall vitality and success of each of our members and clients.

Tuesday's | 7am

1 Beach Street Narragansett, RI 02882

Aqua Blue Hotel

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The Power of 1

The Power of 1

is a proven system for success.

is a proven system for success.

Executive Leadership Team

1x Weekly Success Meeting

1x Weekly Member 1-2-1's

1x Weekly Referrals Given

1x Weekly Continuing Education

1x Monthly Visitors Welcomed

Merridythe Rogers President

Elyssa Bouressa Vice President

Cait CLement secretary/treasurer

+ members

Est. 2002

Our CHapter has been connecting business professionals for over 20 years.

Let's talk about

the referral effect...

+$11M

Referral Networking

OUTSIDE REFERRALS

closed business since inception. That's an average of $525K per year.

As you increase your visibility and credibility, you will have more opportunities to increase your profitablility. By showing up weekly, educating your like-minded referral partners, and earning testimonials, you gain the trust of your referral partners, leading to more connections and potential revenue.

REFERRAL PARTNERS

+$585K

YOU

Closed business 10/1/22-9/30/23

Still have questions?

Still have questions?

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Our Visitor Hosts can help!

Sherri Arnold visitor host

Rob Lello visitor host

Defining a Referral

It's not a lead...

Referrals require at least 3 points of contact. Leads are not counted in the BNI system.

• Prospect is seeking your service
• Your referral partner told them about you
• The prospect wants to meet you.

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Monthly Visitors

Sharing is caring

BNI is a networking organization, and that means we want to connect with as many like-minded professionals as possible. Our members are asked to contribute to our groups expanding network by bringing guests to meet our members.

• Members are all asked to bring 1 Visitor every month
• Anyone can visit, only non-BNI members and first time guests qualify for members score.
• Visitors may only attend twice before needing to apply

Attendance Policy

The first layer of accountability.

You know what they say, showing up is at least half the battle. Want to stay top of mind? Show up early, stay late, and stick to the attendance policy.

• Allowed to send 3 substitutes in 6 months
• Allowed to be absent without representation 3 times in 6 months

If you exceed these allowances, the Membership Committee will vote on your membership status.

Continued Education

CEU's for short...

One of our Core Values is Lifelong Learning. Our members are expected to spend at least 1 hour each week educating themselves.

• Attending Outside Networking
• Listenning to business minded podcasts.
• Taking industry assesments/courses

Weekly 1-2-1

Where the real work happens...

In order to refer each other, we have to know how to spot a good referral. We do this by getting to know our referral partners. 1-2-1's are the 30-60 minutes and should happen regularly for maximum outcome.

• Know
• Like
• Trust

This is the key to getting referrals!

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Located next to the gorgeous Narragansett Beach and there is plenty of parking available in the main parking lot. Walk into the Main Lobby and head up the stairs. We will be waiting for you in the Banquet Room!