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WHY BNI?
BNI (Business Network International) San Francisco Bay's purpose is to help businesses, large and small, grow their business and make more money!
BNI is the world’s largest business networking and referral organization and its culture, which is built upon the philosophy of Givers Gain®, is unique. This is a culture of caring about giving business, professional development and building consistent, proactive and reciprocal business relationships. BNI helps members develop a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program which provides them opportunities to:
BNI San Francisco Bay region is actively building business referral and networking groups in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara counties. Click here for information about our chapters.
More Information. The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Please call (707) 242-7010, click here to send an email or complete the form on this page for assistance with visiting and/or joining a BNI San Francisco Bay chapter.
First Time Visitors
The best way to find out about BNI is to visit a chapter. Click here to find out more about how to visit. You may also complete the form on this page.
Attend a meeting and see why BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organization.
Givers Gain
Click here to watch a brief video about how Business Network International (BNI) and Givers Gain® work.
BNI Works
In 2024 BNI San Francisco Bay region members reported income in excess of $80 million!
The members of BNI worldwide passed over 16.8 million referrals which resulted in more than $25.3 billion in business.
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