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BNI Villanova Chapter 1 KickOff

Business Networking International (BNI) is pleased to
announce a special meeting of its newest Delaware Valley chapter, Villanova 1.  The chapter is growing. Visitors are invited to learn about BNI on Tuesday October 18th at 11:15 at the YangMing Restaurant at 1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

“This meeting is geared toward helping local business people gain insight into how BNI works,” says current member Donna Duncan of B-SeenOnTop LLC.  "J. R. Chick Gallagher, Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of BNI Delaware Valley Region, will join us to share his views on how to build a successful referral-based business through a structured “word of mouth” BNI marketing program.

BNI is the world’s largest and most successful business and professional referral organization. It was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan R. Misner, and currently has over 5,000 chapters. What makes BNI unique is full time word-of-mouth marketing professionals run each region, and they operate on the “Givers Gain” philosophy. "What goes-around comes-around"! If I help you, and you help me, we will all do far more business together as a result of that cooperation.

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BNI chapters follow a proven meeting agenda that keep the meetings focused on their primary purpose of generating new business. They have sound policies, proven procedures, and a strong Code of Ethics. Also, they allow only one person per profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you have been accepted, none of your competitors can participate.

BNI chapters in the Delaware Valley Region have each averaged well over two million dollars in new business
referrals for their members each year. They also enjoy the added benefit of repeat business and spin-off business from these referrals.

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For information about getting involved, or to get directions to this event please visit the "Calendar of Events" section of “http://www.BNIDVR.Com" or call Donna Duncan at 484-437-7977.

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