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

1 week ago

Michiana BNI
Our speaker today was the incredible Casey Patrick, a talented and experienced photographer. From maternity and new born shots to weddings and senior photos, she can do it all! Want to learn more? Come visit us at BNI! ...

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Michiana BNI

3 weeks ago

Michiana BNI
Huge numbers here! We are proud that Michiana BNI is among the top producers in all of Northern Indiana! Are you ready to be part of the next big impact? Come visit us Thursday mornings at Holiday Inn on Douglas Road in Mishawaka! 7am!What a great year for us! Lets keep up the good work! ...

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3 weeks ago

Michiana BNI
Our speaker today is Matt with VacMan! Vents and dryers are his go to, because if it's in your air ducts it could be in your lungs! Want to learn more? Come visit us at Holiday Inn on Douglas Road! ...

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