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

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Michiana BNI
Join us this Thursday as our special 10-minute speaker is Jerry Yoder of Yoder Home Services! 7am breakfast at Chicory in downtown Mishawaka! ... See MoreSee Less
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Michiana BNI
Are you looking for a way to promote your business? Interested in adding about 30 salespeople to your team that you meet with on a weekly basis, without the responsibility of payroll, commissions, taxes? BNI is the worlds largest networking organization. Our local chapter meets every Thursday at 7am at Chicory Cafe Event Center in downtown Mishawaka. Come join us as our guest and learn how we can help change your business overnight!#BNI #networking ... See MoreSee Less
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We are excited to be back to normal at BNI! Are you looking for a way to improve the visibility of your business or brand? Come visit us at Chicory Event Center in Mishawaka Thursday’s at 7am! ... See MoreSee Less

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