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BNI Business Exchange | 2023-24 Info
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Created on November 21, 2023
BNI Business Exchange is a referral networking group based out of Narragansett, Rhode Island. This is an overview of who we are and what we are about.
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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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+ COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
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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?
51+
visitors and guests connected10/1/22-9/30/23
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!