BNI Miami-Dade Welcomes 30th New Chapter

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Members of BNI Miami-Dade, a regional chapter of the largest networking organization in the world BNI, recently held a kick-off meeting for its 30th new chapter, BNI Revival, at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort.

The 21 founding members of the chapter led by Founding Member Kim Ben-Shalom greeted more than 100 local business community and demonstrated how business growth can be achieved through word-of-mouth marketing and referrals.

“BNI offers a wealth of opportunities for those looking for creative and effective ways to promote their businesses,” said Ben-Shalom. “We look forward to helping new members by serving as and essential part of their marketing team to find fresh business leads and referrals.”

BNI Revival’s weekly meetings are scheduled every Thursday at 7:00 a.m at:
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

The formation of BNI Revival signals continued growth for BNI-Miami Dade. The organization now boasts more than 950 members and hosts weekly meetings for its other chapters in Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Kendall, Coconut Grove, Aventura, North Miami, Doral, Dadeland, Pinecrest, South Miami and Homestead. Last year, BNI Miami-Dade passed 53,000 qualified referrals generating $40 million in member-to-member business.

“We are thrilled to welcome BNI Revival,” said Adam Max, Director of Training. “BNI’s business referral model works because our members are commitment to the ‘Giver’s Gain’ philosophy. The word is spreading about BNI and the demand is growing.”

Two more chapters, BNI Advantage in Miami Beach and BNI Momentum in downtown Miami, are expected to launch soon.

About BNI
BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world with more than 140,000 members in 47 countries all doing business under the philosophy of "Givers Gain®": By giving business to others, you will get business in return. With more than 950 members, BNI Miami-Dade hosts weekly meetings for its 30 chapters in Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Kendall, Coconut Grove, Aventura, North Miami, Doral, Dadeland, Pinecrest, South Miami and Homestead. Last year, BNI Miami-Dade passed 53,000 qualified referrals generating $40 million in member-to-member business.

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