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Start a New BNI Chapter
Expand your leadership, lock in your industry category early, and bring a powerful new business networking network to your local community.
Why Launch a New Chapter?
The Advantages of Being a Founding Member
Accelerated Growth
New chapters experience rapid momentum as founding members pull from their combined local spheres of influence to pass high-volume initial referrals.
Shape the Chapter Culture
Help build the foundation, establish local leadership roles, and set the standard for networking excellence in your area.
Exclusive Category Monopoly
Position your business ahead of the market. As an approved founding member, you gain sole ownership of your specialty seat within the chapter as soon as your membership is accepted.
The Journey to Launch
From Coffee to Chartered Chapter
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Pre-Core Coffee Sessions
Informal, low-pressure morning meetups where interested local professionals gather to explore the vision, share ideas, and gauge community interest.
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Official Core Group
A committed team of founding members coming together to build the initial structure, lock down categories, and practice weekly structured networking.
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Fully Chartered BNI Chapter
The official launch of a fully operational chapter, holding regular weekly meetings and generating sustainable, predictable referral streams for all members.
Ready to Bring BNI to Your Area?
Fill out the form to connect with our regional team. Whether you want to join an emerging Pre-Core group or spearhead a brand-new chapter launch, we will guide you through every step.
Starting a new business network can feel like a big step, but you will have full support from our experienced regional director team every step of the way. From initial coffee sessions to your official charter event, we provide the training, marketing materials, and structure needed to guarantee your success.
What Happens After You Submit?
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Initial Outreach: A regional director will reach out within 24 to 48 hours to discuss your goals and local area.
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Find Your Fit: We'll help match you with an upcoming Pre-Core coffee meetup or connect you with other local professionals looking to build a group.
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Build Momentum: We help you map out your invitation strategy to lock down your core group categories quickly.
