Our History

The BNI Timeline

A New Location - 2025

Michiana BNI moves to Holiday Inn and Conference Center on April 17th, 2025

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 weeks ago

Michiana BNI
Our speaker today is David Mwangi, a licensed financial professional. Today David talked about the importance or life insurance. Did you know that if you pass away, your bills still need to be paid? Want to learn more? Come visit us at Holiday Inn on Douglas Road! ...

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Michiana BNI

3 weeks ago

Michiana BNI
Big shoutout out to our own Jen Moore, who was crowned the DNA team winner for being recognized for a job well done with chapter visits, completion of paperwork and an all around great asset to the team! Congrats Jen! ...

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Michiana BNI

4 weeks ago

Michiana BNI
Our speaker today is Steve Stogdill from Victorian Pantry! Along with being the number one coffee maker in Michiana, he ships his custom made award winning focaccia bread all over the world! Want to learn more? Visit us at BNI on Thursdays! ...

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