Our History

The BNI Timeline

Our Previous Year - 2019

BNI Michiana continues to grow and last year alone did $4.5 million in referred business just this past year

BNI Michiana Forms - 2001

BNI Michiana begins as a new chapter with the goal of cultivating professional relationships within the Michiana area.

BNI Opens Internationally - Dec. 1993

Canada opened BNI’s first chapters outside the United States in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The Network Is Renamed Business Network International - Dec. 1990

In 1991, Dr. Misner could see the organization was close to launching internationally, and to prepare for the change, rebranded The Network as Business Network International, and shortly after focusing the name as BNI for simplicity and trademark purposes.

The Network Expands to Two Chapters - March 1985

By the end of the first year, 20 chapters were spread across Southern California.

First Official Meeting - Jan. 1985

The first official meeting of The Network was held by Dr. Ivan Misner and friends in January 1985 in Arcadia, California.

An Idea Is Born - Nov. 1984

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, hatched a plan.

Michiana BNI

3 days ago

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Michiana BNI

3 days ago

Our speaker today is Richard Nash of Enrichment Strategies! There are few people on the planet who bring as much energy and passion as Rich and it’s evident the moment you meet him. His focus is YOU. Making YOU a better version of yourself. Intrigued? Visit us at Chicory Cafe in Mishawaka on Thursday mornings! ... See MoreSee Less

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Michiana BNI

1 week ago

Our speaker today is Kelly Wiening of Legal Shield/ID Shield. Not only is Kelly Hall Wiening our chapter legal professional, but she is also our area BNI director! Her passion for helping to protect peoples identification and skill as a business professional are only a couple of the many qualities that make Kelly unique and loved here at BNI. Want to learn more? Join us as our guest next Thursday at Chicory event center in Mishawaka! ... See MoreSee Less

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Michiana BNI is at Chicory Cafe of Mishawaka.

3 weeks ago

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