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Hot Openings
We are in need of people who are experienced in more than 60 professions
and services such as:
- Optometrist
- Auto Detailing
- Mechanic
Our chapter's vacancies can change at any time. Please contact
us about our current need for someone in your profession if
you have any question at all. We will gladly refer you to another
chapter if a vacancy does not exist in ours.
How to Join
We encourage all prospective members to visit our group before joining.
You can visit our group by attending any of our weekly meetings.
We meet every Wednesday from 7:00 am to 8:30 am at
Greek Village.
A membership application will be given to you at the meeting. If
you decide to join simply complete the application and submit it
to the membership committee along with proper payment. Your application
will be reviewed by the membership committee, and you will be notified
of the status before the next meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact our Chapter President.
What Makes BNI Work
- Only one person from each professional specialty is permitted
to join a chapter of BNI.
- All participants must represent their primary occupation, not
a part-time business.
- Attendance is critical. If you cannot attend a meeting, you
may send a substitute.
- Participation in the chapter by members is a key to the success
of a group. Members participate by bringing referrals and/or visitors
to their BNI chapter and actively pursuing the referrals given
to them by other members.
Cost
There are one year and two year participation options. For current
fees please contact our Secretary/Treasurer before or after one
of our meetings. For reference, the cost of membership to BNI is
less than $1.00 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can anyone join a chapter?
A: We only take one person per professional specialty. So
if you are a residential real estate person and we already have
one, we can refer you to another chapter, or allow you to open
another chapter. Of course, if you are a commercial real estate
person, you could be eligible to join this chapter.
Q: How do you know new members are reputable?
A: The application process involves checking of references
which is done by our membership committee. Additionally, everyone
is required to have a sponsor in order to join. If you don't have
a sponsor one can be assigned to you after a short interview.
Q: What occupations benefit the most from networking?
A: It is not the occupation, it is the individual. If you're focused
and dedicated to growing your business you are a person we want
in our group.
Q: Are members supposed to bring visitors?
A: You're encouraged to bring visitors for those occupations
that are open.
Q: Do ethical rules for certain professions prohibit participation
in BNI?
A: BNI understands the importance of the ethical concerns governing
certain professions and acknowledges that rules can differ by
location. As such, BNI requires its members to uphold the rules
of their respective profession so as not to violate any ethical
obligations. In the event that BNI’s general rules conflict
with a professional ethical code, BNI’s rules are superseded
by the dictates of the professional ethics code.
Q: If I specialize in a field within my profession am I expected
to be an expert in all aspects of my profession?
A: BNI understands that many professions are broad and that
people often specialize within their profession. BNI does not
expect, nor does it encourage, any professional to participate
in an area in which the professional does not have expertise.
On the contrary, BNI prohibits professionals from acting outside
of the scope of their abilities.
Q: My profession does not let me directly solicit business.
Is BNI still right for me?
A: BNI’s primary objective is to assist its members in
ways to improve their business and to educate them concerning
how they can effectively network. Business people get business
when their expertise is known by those that trust them. BNI provides
a forum that cultivates this philosophy.
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