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We arent just a networking group, we’re friends. BEST FRIENDS (FOREVER).
BNI’s core values help to establish our culture. It’s never too late to think about your core values—or too early.
Givers Gain is the underlying philosophy of BNI. We exemplify that by giving business to others; you will get business in return
Tradition in an organization tells us where we come from and lays the foundation of who we are, but we must always be looking for ways to innovate.
Networking is more about farming connections with new contacts than hunting for them. People want to do business with people they know and trust. It’s about cultivating those relationships.
BNI provides an environment that enables you to surround yourself with people who want to help you succeed.
If you want to have a powerful personal network, you must have accountability. Otherwise, it becomes a social group.
If you want to have a powerful personal network, you must have accountability. Otherwise, it becomes a social group.
Each BNI® chapter designates several leadership positions that are filled by members of the chapter. These positions include President, Vice President, Education Coordinator, Visitor Host, Secretary/Treasurer, Mentor Coordinator, Event Coordinator, and Social Media/Marketing Coordinator. Some chapters may have additional roles, depending on the size of the chapter.
Our Leadership team Ensures that visitors are properly registered in BNI Connect, arrives early to each meeting to set up the visitor table and BNI signs, welcomes visitors, screens for professional overlap with current members, introduces visitors to members, and follows up with visitors post-meeting.
Meet our President, Vice President, and Secretary Treasurer!
Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other.
There are many factors that make the Business Forum of Fairfax amazing, here are our top 8.
The whole notion of BNI® is to sell through others, vs. to them. While you may get many referrals directly from other BNI® members, the ultimate goal is to train your “team” of BNI® members to easily refer more and more customers/clients – outside of your chapter and BNI® – to you.
Yes, BNI® is all about networking with other businesses to get referrals for your business. However, it also becomes a network of service and product providers that you can tap into for yourself, your friends, family, and other members of your community. As your network grows, you will not only see an increase in referrals, but you will also gain access to some of the most talented and quality service and product providers out there.
Knowing how to communicate effectively allows you to form stronger connections, both personally and professionally. It also helps you to influence and motivate others, which is particularly important when it comes to selling your business. Whether you use traditional sales methods, work only by referral, or a combination of the two – communication is the common thread that must be mastered in order to succeed.
Your BNI® chapter will become a source of support for your professional endeavors, as you will get to know and trust a group of people who genuinely want you to succeed. The core principle of BNI® is givers gain®. Your fellow chapter members want to see you succeed, not only because they are nice people, but because they believe that when you succeed, they succeed.
As a BNI® member, you are required to participate in at least one hour of chapter education units (CEUs) each week to help you succeed in BNI®, as well as in your business. BNI® has built a massive online educational resource platform, BNI® University, where you can easily access BNI® podcasts, articles, training modules, videos, and more. In-person training is also available periodically.
The leadership positions allow members to take on important roles within their chapter, from which individuals often learn new things about themselves and their strengths. There are also committees that members can join if they prefer a less demanding role within the chapter.
Holding a leadership role significantly increases your visibility within the group. It can also further strengthen your connection to your chapter as a whole and help you form stronger relationships with other individual members of the group.
The first meeting of the month takes place in person. The rest of the month, the chapter meets online. 51% of BNI members surveyed in July of 2021 preferred a hybrid meeting format. Another 16% of Members prefer to stay with BNI online™ permanently.
Visit for the bacon, stay for the networking. Our in person meetings happen at the Country Club of Fairfax, and the breakfast is sure to keep you fueled through your morning. Wondering what else is on the menu? Contact us for an invitation!
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We meet in person on the first Thursday of every month at the Country Club of Fairfax.
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