Global Activities 2011


Global events to celebrate International Networking Week® are currently being finalized and are announced as details are known. Please check back here for upcoming events in 2011.

» SYDNEY, Australia
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Rotary Means Business – An informal Networking Night arranged by the Rotary Club of Sydney to mark International Networking Week. Rotary Means Business is a series of regular meetings organised to provide Rotarians and guests with the opportunity to meet for the specific purpose of business networking, an activity that was one of the original founding purposes of Rotary. Refreshments may be purchased from the bar area. Some speed networking and lucky door prizes. For details on this event, contact Tony Benner, Rotary Club of Sydney

For details on this event, contact Tony Benner, Rotary Club of Sydney

Phone: +61 292 791 194
Email: rotarymatters@people.net.au
Website: www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=4814

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» MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia
Thursday, February 11, 2011 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm
BNI Back to Business 2011 – evening drinks with two other local chapters BNI Boroondara and BNI Everest, so we can get to know each other and spread the BNI network and love even further!For details on this event, contact Meike Suggars

Phone:
Email: meike@suggarsassociates.com
Website:

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» SYDNEY, Australia
Sat. Feb. 12, 2011 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
An International Networking Week Yum Cha (Chinese Dim Sim) has been organised by the BNI Asian Connection Networking Group, also celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rabbit. Location: Rhodes Phoenix Restaurant, Rhodes Shopping Centre, Rhodes, Sydney, 2138. Street, Haberfield Sydney 2045. For details on this event, contact Richard Poi, Area Director, BNI Sydney Inner WestFor details on this event, contact Richard Poi

Phone: +612 9279 1194
Email: richard.poi@bni.com.au
Website: www.bnisydneyinnerwest.com.au

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» SYDNEY, Australia
Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 | 7:15 am
To mark International Networking Week for 2011, BNI has arranged for Social Media Communications Specialist and Author, Iggy Pintado, to give a presentation on “Business Connections – Social Networking in 2011.” He is a ‘super-connected’ networker and is in the Top 25 most connected business networkers in Australia with over 12,000+ direct connections on Linkedin, 16,000+ Twitter followers and 2,300+ Facebook connections. Fun and lucky door prizes. Location: Torque Bar & Grill, 153 Parramatta Rd, Concord, Sydney, 2137 Cost: $25.00, includes breakfast.For details on this event, contact Tony Benner, Executive Director, Sydney Inner West

Phone: +612 9279 1194
Email: tony.benner@bni.com.au
Website: www.bnisydneyinnerwest.com.au

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» VIENNA, Austria
Monday, February 7, 2011 | 7:00 to 10:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Gerhard Kriszt

Phone: +43 664 4152406
Email: gerhard.kriszt@challenge.co.at
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» SAO PAULO , Brazil
February 9, 2011 | 8:00h – 12:00h am
Palestra O Sucesso a partir das Atitudes Palestrante: Tom CoelhoFor details on this event, contact Zuleika

Phone: +55 11 3532-3015
Email: bni@bnibrasil.com.br
Website: www.bnibrasil.com.br

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» TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Networking Event FastLane: Health, Wellness & Beauty Re-energize your business network and body with FastLane: Health, Wellness & Beauty. Young professionals from across the greater Toronto area will gather to network, maximize their business potential and improve their overall well-being. Join FastLane for our first event of the year as we set out to discover new health, wellness and beauty approaches and learn tips and tricks from the pros. Take advantage of great conversations, trade tips, and make contacts in a variety of industries. Hosted by City Events and Gatherings Event PlanningFor details on this event, contact Deb Lewis

Phone: (416) 619-0596
Email: deborah@torontocityevents.ca
Website: www.fastlaneevents.ca

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» ONTARIO , Canada
Tues. Feb. 08, 2011 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
13th Annual BNI NetSki Day — Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. To celebrate International Networking Week® 2011, BNI Ontario Central North in Canada is collaborating with neighboring regions: BNI Golden Horseshoe and BNI Ontario Southwest/Windsor Essex to co-host BNI NetSki Day. On February 8 2011, come network, learn and play with members, guests and directors from across the province. The regions’ executive directors, Deborah Foster-Stahle, Christel Wintels and Bruce Elliott, will provide valuable insight, tools and techniques via a series of exercises and learning sessions on effective networking and referral generation. Ski and Lounge Learner packages are available. Whether you plan to be out on the slopes or lounging and learning in the lodge, there will be plenty of networking activities to connect you with others!For details on this event, contact Kurt Stahle

Phone: (705) 730-6648
Email: kurt@bni-ocn.com
Website: www.bni-ocn.com

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» ALBERTA, Lethbridge, Canada
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 7.30 am – 9.00 am
Visitor’s Day with Media coverageFor details on this event, contact Peter Etches

Phone: (403) 328-0111
Email: studio@aecross.com
Website:

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» ALBERTA , Southern , Canada
Friday, February 10, 2011 | 7:30 to 9:30 pm
International Networking Week Seminar — “Building an Effective Team” Looking to build an effective team in your business? Come hear from the Chick-fil-A® team about effective ways to build your team. Chick-fil-A® has more than 1,500 restaurants throughout the US and had sales over $3.2 billion. Their approach to business is based on leadership with a “SERVE” approach to business. You will hear proven strategies of team building and growing your business to new levels. Tickets: $10 each Limit of 2 tickets per person This event is sponsored by BNI Southern Alberta as part of International Networking Week. Location: Cardel Theatre, 180 Quarry Park Blvd SEFor details on this event, contact Julie Crawford, Assistant Director

Phone: (403) 276-2886
Email: juliecrawford@bnialberta.ca
Website: www.cardeltheatre.com/event.bpsx?EventID=670

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» TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 8:30 am Registration / 9 am to 8 pm
Join up to 500 small business people throughout the day. A mix of speakers presenting: online social networking, referral marketing, Networking 101 and how to leverage your networks. There is a networking and business trade show and the afternoon speakers close to a business networking social from 5 – 8:00 PM. Always interactive, always fun, always new contacts to be made. This is our fifth International Networking Day, partnered with Unleash PR.For details on this event, contact Cindy Mount

Phone: (416) 652-9098 X 116
Email: cm@bnicanada.ca
Website: www.prtoronto.com/referrals

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» VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada
Tuesday February 8th 2011 | 7.00 am to 11.00 am
Networking Extravaganza Event — ● Networking opportunity with other networkers ● Learn strategies to enhance their referral marketing techniques. ● Recognise the master networkers on the lower mainland ● Speakers: Don Morgan and Ian Scott ● Hear and see, via simulcast, Dr Ivan Misner, the founder of BNI. He is also the author of more than seven books on networking. He has been called the “networking Guru” by Entrepreneur magazine. HE WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Come prepared. ● Meet Don Morgan, CEO of BNI Canada and author of more than four books, including “Masters of Networking” ● Get social media strategies from local expert Owen Clark. Venue: Italian Cultural Centre, VancouverFor details on this event, contact Ian Scott

Phone: (604) 689-0553
Email: ian@bnicanada.ca
Website: www.bnibc.ca/TM_Training_Event_details.asp?cal_id=13789

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» MISSISSAUGA, Ontario , Canada
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am
International Networking Week — BNI Business Builders Chapter Awards Breakfast Event — Honouring our various chapter leaders in the following categories: ● Best Attendance ● Most Referrals Given ● Most Visitors / Guests ● Most BBI’s ● Highest Thank You Value Received ● Rookie of the Year (Top Networker in their 1st year with the chapter) ● Networker of the Year –The Networker of the Year is voted upon by all chapter members. Other winning categories are selected by the leadership and membership teams from data from the PALMS report for the calendar year. Our winners will be receiving award certificates and gifts. Since this is a special occasion to celebrate our various top networkers, we are asking our members to bring a family member and / or special guest to help celebrate.For details on this event, contact Charles Sandor

Phone: (416) 419-0322
Email: csandor@cogeco.ca
Website: www.thebusinessbuilders.ca

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» LIMASSOL, Cyprus
Thursday, February 3, 2011 | 7:30 to 10:30 am
Visitor Day — Speed Networking Event in Limassol BNI Metis Chapter. Sam Schwartz is going to grace us with his presence and fabulous motivational key note speeches and breakout sessions.For details on this event, contact Christina Maddocks

Phone: +357 97 655 078
Email: christina@bni-cyprus.com
Website: www.bni-cyprus.com

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» LARNACA, Cyprus
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | 7:30 to 10:30 am
International Networking Week — New Chapter seminar in LarnacaFor details on this event, contact Christina Maddocks

Phone: +357 97 655 078
Email: christina@bni-cyprus.com
Website: www.bni-cyprus.com

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» PAPHOS, Cyprus
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 | 7:30 am to 10:30 am
Visitor Day in the BNI Speiron Chapter Paphos. Sam Schwartz is going to grace us with his presence and fabulous motivational key note speeches and breakout sessions.For details on this event, contact Christina Maddocks

Phone: +357 97 655 078
Email: christina@bni-cyprus.com
Website: www.bni-cyprus.com

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» HELSINKI, Finland
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 7:30 – 10:00 am
Big Networking Breakfast with estimated 150 – 200 participants. Mingling event.For details on this event, contact Jussi Rasa

Phone: +358 451313814
Email: jussi.rasa@bni.fi
Website: www.verkostoidu.net

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» PARIS, France
Thursday, Februarv 10th, 2011 | 7.30 to 11.00 pm
BNI France has organised a Networking Dinner (200 people expected) for the Members and their professional contacts. It will be an opportunity to: Meet professionals from various professional sectors, Develop networking, Find new clients, Establish Partnerships, Share experiencesFor details on this event, contact Philippine Crucis

Phone: +33 1 43 77 18 80
Email: philippine.crucis@bnifrance.fr
Website:

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» HAMBURG, Germany
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | 07:00 – 10:00 pm
International Networking WeekFor details on this event, contact Perdita Habeck

Phone: +49 40-97071579
Email: habeck@bni-hamburg.com
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» WǗRZBURG , Germany
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 7:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Wolfgang Thoma

Phone: +49 -931-4070376
Email: wolfgang.thoma@bni-unternehmernetzwerk.de
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» FRANKFURT, Germany
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 07:00 – 10:30 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Bernd Möller

Phone: +49-661-928100
Email: info@bni-hessen.de
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» DÜSSELDORF , Germany
Thursday, February 3, 2011 | 07:00 – 09:30 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Gerhard Honsbein

Phone: +49 2152-959585
Email: gerhard.honsbein@bni-system.de
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» DRESDEN, Germany
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 07:00 – 10:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Jens Fielder

Phone: +49 351-89690213
Email: fiedler@bni-sachsen.de
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» MUNICH, Germany
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 | 07:00 – 10:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Michael Morgott

Phone: +49 89 – 54 03 06 40
Email: michael.morgott@bni-munich.com
Website: www.www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» AUGSBURG, Germany
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 06:00 – 10:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Oliver Trustaedt

Phone: +49 711-16916175
Email: oliver.trustaedt@bni-augsburg.com
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» HESSDORF, Germany
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 07:00 pm
International Networking Week EventFor details on this event, contact Armin Rupp and Christiane Zahn

Phone: +49 9126-2909859
Email: info@bni-42.de
Website: www.internationalenetzwerkwoche.de

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» COUNTY LIMERICK, Ireland
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 | 5.30 – 8.00 pm
International Networking weekSpeaker: Ewan Sturman Location: Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Co LimerickThis year, in conjunction with the Limerick County Enterprise Board, we are delighted to welcome Ewan Sturman to Limerick for an exciting Networking event. Ewan will be presenting on Networking for Profit. This interactive & fun event will show local businesses how to get more business through networking & referrals. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties form all levels of government and business.For details on this event, contact Charlotte Gargan

Phone: 094 9021553
Email: info@bni.ie
Website: www.networkingweek.biz

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» COUNTY WATERFORD, Merchants Quay, Ireland
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 | 5.30 – 8.00 pm
International Networking week Speaker: Ewan Sturman Location: Treacy’s Hotel, Merchant’s Quay This year, in conjunction with the Waterford City Enterprise Board, we are delighted to welcome Ewan Sturman to Waterford for an exciting Networking event. Ewan will be presenting on Networking for Profit. This interactive & fun event will show local businesses how to get more business through networking & referrals. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties form all levels of government and businessFor details on this event, contact Charlotte Gargan

Phone: 094 9021553
Email: info@bni.ie
Website: www.networkingweek.biz

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» COUNTY CORK, Little Island, Ireland
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 | 7.00 – 10.00 am
International Networking week Speaker: Ewan Sturman Location: Radisson Blu, Little Island This year, in conjunction with Cork Women in Business, we are delighted to welcome Ewan Sturman to Cork for an exciting Networking event. Ewan will be presenting on Networking for Profit. This interactive & fun event will show local businesses how to get more business through networking & referrals. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties form all levels of government and business.For details on this event, contact Charlotte Gargan

Phone: 094 9021553
Email: info@bni.ie
Website: www.networkingweek.biz

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» COUNTY GALWAY, Ballybrit, Ireland
Tuesday Feb 08, 2011 | 5.30 – 8.00 pm
International Networking week Speaker: Ewan Sturman Location: Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit This year, in conjunction with Network Galway, we are delighted to welcome Ewan Sturman to Galway for an exciting Networking event. Ewan will be presenting on Networking for Profit. This interactive & fun event will show local businesses how to get more business through networking & referrals. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties form all levels of government and business.For details on this event, contact Charlotte Gargan

Phone: 094 9021553
Email: info@bni.ie
Website: www.networkingweek.biz

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» COUNTY MAYO, Swinford , Ireland
Tuesday Feb 08, 2011 | 07.00 – 10.00 am
International Networking week Speaker: Ewan Sturman Location: Gateway Hotel, Swinford This year, in conjunction with Mayo County Enterprise Board, Mayo Open Coffee Club, Network Mayo, Mayo Chambers & Mayo Ideas Lab to celebrate International Networking Week, we are delighted to welcome Ewan Sturman to Mayo for an exciting Networking event. Ewan will be presenting on Networking for Profit. This interactive & fun event will show local businesses how to get more business through networking & referrals. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of networking organisations, students, press representatives and interested parties form all levels of government and business.For details on this event, contact Charlotte Gargan

Phone: 094 9021553
Email: info@bni.ie
Website: www.networkingweek.biz

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» DUBLIN, Ireland
Friday Feb 11th 2011 | 9.00 – 11.30 am
Big Breakfast Event with International speaker Hazel Walker. Topic: “Networking & Sex! — How Women and Men do it Differently” To celebrate this major global business event, BNI Ireland North East is proud to present a not-to-be-missed networking event – based on the world’s first significant survey on this topic – and featuring one of the world’s leading trainers and presenters in the area of referral and word-of-mouth marketing: Hazel ‘The Queen’ Walker Location: Lucan Spa Hotel, Dublin. For BNI members – Bring plenty of Business cards, your BNI Name Badge, and if you are unable to attend, please ensure you have a substitute available so your business is promoted. Invitations to attend are open to the wider business community, members of other networking organisations, students, press representatives & interested parties from all levels of government and business.For details on this event, contact Alan Bell

Phone: 00353 87 235 1070
Email: Alan.bell@referralinstitute.ie
Website: www.bni-irelandnortheast.com/AnnouncementRetrieve.aspx?ID=63956

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» MILAN, , Italy
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | 5:00 pm
International Networking Week Event –Networking Time Conference: increase business by developing the network of relationships. Conference and Happy Hour Networking in collaboration with Gruppo Giovani Imprenditori Assolombarda (Young Entrepreneurs Association) and the special appearance of Speaker University. Location: Auditorium Gio Ponti Assolombarda, via Pantano 9For details on this event, contact BNI Italia National Office

Phone: + 39 02 67 38 01 19
Email: bni@bni-italia.it
Website: www.internationalnetworkingweek.it

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» IKEJA, Lagos State, Nigeria
Friday February 11, 2011 | 10 am. – 03:00 pm
Visitors Day and Networking Extravaganza. We shall have special speakers from NIMN, Rotary Club, IDMN, ICMR and NESG. We have reached out to other professionals namely: Nigerian Insitute of Public Relations NIPR, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria NIMN, Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria IDMN and Institute of Capital Market Registrars ICMR. We have also invitede the Rotary Club, Lions Club abd Junior Jaycees, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Network of Entrepreneural Women NNEW and Ikoyi Club 1038 and Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). BNI Nigeria joins the rest of the BNI global family in celebrating this year’s event.For details on this event, contact Chimaobi James Agwu

Phone: 234-7034554494 and 234-7026259590
Email: info@bni-ng.com
Website: www.bni-ng.com

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» LODZ, Poland
Thursday, 10th February 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Restaurant Cammino, ul. Karski 5, CH ManufakturaFor details on this event, contact Sławomir Balicki – Assisting Director

Phone: 603 727 702
Email: slawomir.balicki.g300@plusnet.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» LUBLIN, Poland
Tuesday, 8 February 2011 | 7:00 – 9:00 am
The meeting of leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Restaurant “Essence”, ul. Nadbystrzycka 38HFor details on this event, contact Krzysztof Marcinkowski, Assisting Director

Phone: 501 768 800
Email: k.marcinkowski@bnipolska.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» KRAKOW, Poland
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
The meeting of leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Monopoly, ul. St. Gertrude 6For details on this event, contact Ryszard Chmura – Assisting Director

Phone: 512 355 415
Email: r.chmura@promoagency.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» KATOWICE, Poland
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of Leaders of Organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Hotel System Premium Katowice, ul.Szybowcowa 1For details on this event, contact Ewa Salomon, Assisting Director

Phone: 604 266 966
Email: ragos@ragos.com.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» GDANSK, Poland
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week — Location: Hotel Amber, ul. Powstancow Warszawskich 45For details on this event, contact Maria Kompanowski, Assistant Director

Phone: +44 77 33 08 66 12
Email: kompanowski@aol.com
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» BYDGOSZCZ, Poland
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of the Leaders of organizations participating in International Networking WeekFor details on this event, contact Artur Sójka, Regional Director

Phone: +48 691 952 888
Email: sojka@bnipolska.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» OLSZTYN, Poland
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Meeting of leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week.For details on this event, contact Jacek Marszewski – Assisting Director

Phone: 602 382 369
Email: jacek.marszewski@zmiana.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» WROCLAW, Poland
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of Leaders of Organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Restaurant “Cesarsko-Krolewska”, Rynek 19For details on this event, contact Wojciech Bednarek –Assisting Director

Phone:
Email: wojciech.bednarek@homebroker.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» WARSAW, Poland
Monday, February 7, 2011 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm
International Networking Week Event — lecture and Panel Discussion –“Careers and Networking — How Does it All Really Work?” Guest speaker: Chris Mazur — The Coach Location: Warsaw, Affinity 79, School of Business, University of Warsaw, ul. Koszykowa 79 — FREE ADMISSIONFor details on this event, contact Grzegorz Turniak, President BNI Poland

Phone: 501 15 22 20
Email: grzegorz@turniak.pl
Website:

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» POZNAN, Poland
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of Leaders of Organizations that are taking part in International Networking Week. Location: Restaurant in Hotel Meridian Park Solacki, ul. 22 LitewskaFor details on this event, contact Sławomir Skorupski – Assisting Director

Phone:
Email: skorupski@gmail.com
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» BYDGOSZCZ, Poland
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Business Mixer and Lectures Location: The Eagle Hotel, ul. Gdanska 14For details on this event, contact Artur Sójka, Regional Director

Phone: +48 691 952 888
Email: sojka@bnipolska.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» WARSAW, Poland
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:00 am
Meeting of Leaders of organizations taking part in International Networking Week. Location: INSIDE Restaurant, ul. Marszalkowska 64For details on this event, contact Artur Sójka – Assisting Director

Phone: 691 952 888
Email: sojka@bnipolska.pl
Website: www.tydziennetworkingu.pl/

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» SINGAPORE, Singapore
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 7:30 to 10:00 am
Big Breakfast Event (BNI Eastern) Location: YMCA Orchard, 4th FloorFor details on this event, contact Michael Tey, Executive Director

Phone: +65 938 40030
Email: miketey@bnisingapore.com
Website:

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» SINGAPORE, Singapore
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 8:00 am to 12 Noon
BNI Big Breakfast Event (BNI North-East) Venue: Hersing Hub, 743 Lor 5 Toa Payoh (319457) Highlight of event: Business MatchingFor details on this event, contact Alfee Goh, Executive Director

Phone: +65 96433368
Email: alfee@bnisingapore.com
Website: http://bnisingapore.com/?p=265

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» , Singapore
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 | 7.30 to 10 am
Big Breakfast Event (BNI Far East) Venue: Quality HotelFor details on this event, contact ONG KUAN KUAN (Executive Director)

Phone: +65 96337820
Email: kuan@bnisingapore.com
Website: http://bnisingapore.com/?p=265

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» , Singapore
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 | 12 Noon to 6.30 pm
BNI Masters of Networking 2011 Venue: The ARTS House (old Parliament House) Time: 12noon to 6.30pm Afternoon Seminar: 12 to 5pm * 3 Presentations + 2 Networking Activities * Speakers: Heather Hansen, Leonard Song, Frederick Marcoux Evening Networking Session: 5 to 6.30 pmFor details on this event, contact Bill Quek

Phone: +65 96757106
Email: bill@bnisingapore.com
Website: www.bnisingapore.com/mastersofnetworking

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» , Singapore
Wed. Feb. 9, 2011 | 7:30 to 10:00 am
Big Breakfast Event (BNI Northern) Venue: YMCA OrchardFor details on this event, contact TONY TENG (Executive Director)

Phone: +65 98458305
Email: tony@bnisingapore.com
Website: http://bnisingapore.com/?p=265

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» JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng, South Africa
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 7:00 to 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast– Welcoming by Mike Levin Consumer Act: Cheree Gray Build you Power group: Jeremy Dannheiser Speed Networking sessionFor details on this event, contact Marilise du Preez

Phone: +27 84 603 1111
Email: marilise@bni-online.co.za
Website:

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» CAPETOWN , Western Cape, South Africa
Friday, February 4, 2011 | 7:00 am to 9:30 am
International Networking Week Event — Breakfast with Clem Sunter as Key Note Speaker, followed by Speed Networking SessionFor details on this event, contact David Holtzhausen

Phone: +27 82 780 2010
Email: davidh@bni.co.za
Website: www.bni.co.za

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» EAST LONDON, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Friday February the 4th 2011 | 07:00 – 10:30
Big Breakfast Event with special speakersFor details on this event, contact Butch Coetzee

Phone: 082 891 9508
Email: butch@fab.co.za
Website:

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» KWA ZULU NATAL, South Africa
Tuesday 1 February | 08:30 – 11:00 am
Big Breakfast Event: Big breakfast with lots of networking activities, speakers, testimonials, 5 other networking groups will present their focus, chapter display, goodie bags and loads of prizes to be won!For details on this event, contact Ansie Nieuwenhuis

Phone: 082 923 7850
Email: ansie@bni.co.za
Website:

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» PRETORIA, Gauteng, South Africa
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 07:30am – 01:00pm
Pretoria Celebrating International Networking Week — Workshop and Mini-Expo A. Networking workshop from 08:00 – 10:30am with 2 main keynote speakers: 1. Mr Carl Bates founder of SIRDAR Global Group will share on “The law of extreme business success” 2. Mr Bruce Larsen – a very successful South African businessman, known as “Mr Network” will share on “Practical Business Networking” B. A Mini Expo from 10:30am – 01:00pm will follow the workshop with a variety of businesses and networking groups exhibiting and sharing their fields of expertise. One on one networking discussions will be promoted while guests mingle amongst the various exhibits and nibble on delicious snacks and drinks. Goodie bags on arrival with lots of exciting prizes to be won! RSVP by Feb. 2ndFor details on this event, contact Karin Metz

Phone: 082 458 6104
Email: karin@bni.co.za
Website: www.bnipretoria.mobi/w-pretoria-celebrating-international-networking-week.php

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» ÖSTERGÖTLAND, Motala, Sweden
March 2011 |
Open Networking Event and Expo — Tie new business contacts in Motals. Motala Expo sets out the municipality’s business in Team Sportia Hall to meet with each other and find new business opportunities. Co-organizer for the event is Motala and you will find more information through their website: www.motala.seFor details on this event, contact Eva Bergsten

Phone: +46 708 343467
Email: eva.bergsten@bni.nu
Website: www.mittbni.se

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» NORRKÖPING, Östergötland, Sweden
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 8:00 to 9:30 am
Big Breakfast Mingle and Open Networking Event — creating an arena for people who want to create business opportunities and contacts, we want to support in the fight against the recession. Growth comes from people who want and dare, people who look forward when others stand still. The gathering theme is “I network for success” and you are invited to a big breakfast mingle with contacts and new partnerships and where business can be created. At Norrköping Mingle on February 8, 2011 YOU get the chance to meet new business contacts from many different companies. Miscellaneous industries, operations, property, networks and activities. Bring plenty of business cards and a great mood. It will be people invited by the various networks –take a chance and meet new people you might never meet otherwise.For details on this event, contact Eva Bergsten

Phone: +46 708 343467
Email: eva.bergsten@bni.nu
Website: www.norrkopingsmingel.se

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» ESKILSTUNA, Södermanland, Sweden
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 8:00 to 9:30 am
Open Networking Event — Opportunity to meet new business contacts from many different companies. Miscellaneous industries, operations, property, networks and activities. Bring plenty of business cards and a great mood. It will be people invited by the various networks – take a chance and meet new people! See Other Events in Sweden Here: www.sverigemingel.seFor details on this event, contact Eva Bergsten

Phone: +46 708 343467
Email: eva.bergsten@bni.nu
Website: www.eskilstunamingel.se

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» LINKÖPING, Östergötland , Sweden
Friday, February 10, 2011 | 8:00 to 9:30 am
Big Breakfast Mingle and Open Networking Event — creating an arena for people who want to create business opportunities and contacts, we want to support in the fight against the recession. Growth comes from people who want and dare, people who look forward when others stand still. The gathering theme is “I network for success” and you are invited to a big breakfast mingle with contacts and new partnerships and where business can be created. At Linkoping Mingle February 11, 2011 YOU get the chance to meet new business contacts from many different companies. Miscellaneous industries, operations, property, networks and activities. Bring plenty of business cards and a great mood. It will be people invited by the various networks –take a chance and meet new people you might never meet otherwise.For details on this event, contact Eva Bergsten

Phone: +46 708 343467
Email: eva.bergsten@bni.nu
Website: www.linkopingsmingel.se

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» NYKÖPING, Södermanland, Sweden
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Visitors Day EventFor details on this event, contact Eva Bergsten

Phone: +46 708 343467
Email: eva.bergsten@bni.nu
Website: www.mittbni.se

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» BANGKOK, Thailand
Friday, February 25, 2011 | 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thailand Business Connection Day – Get Connected – Diversify Your Network – Build new Relationships At Chaophaya Ballroom, Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, Charoennakorn Road Co-Partners : Franchise and Lisence Association, Internations.. Chamber of Commerce (America, Canada, Denmark etc.) Lions Club, Rotary ClubFor details on this event, contact Daoruang Sarakham

Phone: 6686 324 8037
Email: support@bnithailand.com
Website: www.bnithailand.com

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» BELFAST, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Monday 7th February 2011 | 9.30 am – 12.00 pm
International Networking Week Big Breakfast Event — BNI Northern Ireland is celebrating International Networking Week with a special Big Breakfast for members and guests from across the region. With lots of networking opportunities, a chance to create new business building relationships and our very special guest speaker Ewan Sturman flying in to share his own secrets on networking, this is an event not to be missed! Ewan is one of the UK’s few referral marketing specialists, with a track record of over 10 years in the “word of mouth” marketing arena. He is widely recognized as one of the UK’s leading word of mouth marketing consultants. Using his previous business experience he helps business people to develop a referral marketing strategy and obtain more business from people they know.For details on this event, contact Simon Smith

Phone: 07838 149729
Email: simon@business-ni.com
Website: www.business-ni.com/trainingevents.php?region=37

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» LONDON, North East, United Kingdom
Monday 7th February 2011 | 6.15 am to 12.45 pm
International Networking Week Event — Location: Marriot Hotel, Waltham Abbey Key business benefits you will gain on the day will include: • Live web cast with our Founder and Chairman Dr Ivan Misner – a very rare opportunity • 2 great seminars aimed at helping you develop yourself and your business to an even higher level • Talk to 3 different experts and discover: “How to get £100,000+ per year from your membership” “How to Double your contacts and Quadruple your income” “How a game of golf has turned into £40,000 of business” • Pre booked 121 meetings to develop your relationship with members across the region • Open Networking opportunities Then choose to attend ONE of the following sessions: • BNI CHAPTER MEETING with a little twist or 2! A great opportunity to present your 60 seconds, to members across the region and some visitors. Doors will be locked at 50 members. • NETWORK BINGO – more than just the 2 fat ladies! Network away and generate referrals and potential business on the day. • SPEED NETWORKING – Red Bull not included! You are guaranteed to make business contacts in a fun, energetic and lively way. Great value for money! All this for only £20 for members & including refreshments throughout the event. Visitors are also welcome to attend and will be charged £40, so get it in your best clients’ diaries too! Also Inquire about Exhibitor Opportunities! Please avoid disappointment. Book your place now and don’t miss out on this great way to kick start your success in 2011 !!For details on this event, contact Michael Cuschieri, Regional Director

Phone: 44 (0) 7930 131921
Email: michael@mcsquare.co.uk
Website:

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» MANCHESTER, Lancashire South Pennines, United Kingdom
Friday, 11th February 2011 | 8.30am-5.45pm
Members Day 2011 — Location: Premier Suite, Reebok Stadium/Conference Centre, De Vere White’s Hotel Bolton BL6 6SF Iain Whyte –Executive Director for Scotland talking about “Business Generation” Andy Bounds – Communication – “Going for Green in Your Business” Mark Rhodes – “Massive Success with little or no extra effort” Mike Holman –Executive Director for Lancs & South Pennines – “Its All About The Coffee” – delegates are asked to bring their diaries as they will leave with appointments to do business. Dr Ivan Misner ( by live webcam link) Cost: £49.99 Opportunities to do business with like minded people: £”priceless”!!For details on this event, contact Nicola Taylor

Phone: 01772 718592
Email: nicola@bnionline.co.uk
Website: www.bnionline.co.uk/training-event-booking.php?region=24&event=6003

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» AVON & MONMOUTH, United Kingdom
Monday 7th February 2011 | 7:00am to 10:00am
Facilitated Big Breakfast Event where all attendees get to meet people that will be really beneficial for them, as opposed to possibly wasting 2-3 hours of their time.For details on this event, contact Phil Brumfitt

Phone: +44 7880 518909
Email: phil@bni-am.com
Website: www.bni.eu/training-event-booking.php?region=15&event=6593

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» DERBY, Pride Park, United Kingdom
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | 7:00 – 11:00 am
When our clients hear the word networking, many of them often cringe. Thankfully in BNI we know that Networking if used properly can gain introductions to great business opportunities. The Big Breakfast in February will give your clients and contacts the opportunity to find out what Networking really is by associating with the region’s top networkers and benefitting from their experience. With lots of opportunities to open network, we will also be running an Interactive Referral Strategy Workshop on the day that we promise to generate Hundreds of Thousands of pounds in potential business. Location: Pride Park Stadium Open networking with trade stands followed by a seminar and workshop and then further networking opportunities.For details on this event, contact Kate Smith

Phone: 0845 3890670
Email: kate@bnimidlands.co.uk
Website: www.bnimidlandsevents.co.uk

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» HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
Wednesday 9th February 2011 | 10am-2pm
International Networking Week Event — Location: Ware Priory The event will feature; • Formal & informal networking opportunities •A networking wall for exchanging opportunities •Tea & Coffee •Buffet lunch •Prize Draw •Presentation from internationally renowned speaker Bernie De Souza & Penny Power. Bernie is one of the UK’s leading motivational speakers whose stimulating ideas have inspired and influenced business leaders and sports stars around the world. As a personal performance coach, he is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, businesses and sports celebrities, who have discovered the key to success thanks to his multi-dimensional insight. Penny Power is a published author, a highly engaging speaker and one of the UKÂ’s most inspirational and successful female entrepreneurs. Penny founded Ecademy in 1998 with her husband Thomas Power. The next ten years have seen Penny successfully grow Ecademy into the global operation it is today.For details on this event, contact Joanne Lyons

Phone: 01923 891 999
Email: joanne@eurobni.com
Website: www.bni.eu/viewregion.php?region=11

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» LONDON North West, United Kingdom
Tuesday 8th February, 2011 | 6:30 pm Boarding
The 2nd Annual BNI LNW Networking Boat Trip on The Thames An invitation-only event – limited to just 100 people. A networking event for BNI members, other networking groups and local business Time: 6:30 pm Boarding, depart @ 7:00 pm and return at 9:30 pm Location: Turk’s Pier, Kingston, SurreyFor details on this event, contact David Wimblett

Phone:
Email: david@7training.co.uk
Website: www.bni.eu/viewregion.php?region=6

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» ALLISON PARK, Pennsylvania , United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 5:30 to 7:00 pm
BNI North Hills Int’l Week Mixer — All BNI Members and guests are welcome International Networking Week celebrates the importance that networking plays in our lives. Come and enjoy a night of networking! Bring fellow members, employees/co-workers, and guests. All are welcome. $5.00 Menu–Appetizers: Hummus, Calamari, Bruschetta $5.00 Martini List or $5.00 House Wines Location: Blue Dining restaurant, 1701 Duncan Avenue, Allison ParkFor details on this event, contact David Simon

Phone: (412) 257-6005
Email: davids@ajmmortgage.net
Website: www.bni-westernpa.com/cgi-bin/calendar/mainEvent.cgi?idnum=2702

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» EASTHAMPTON, Massachusetts, United States
Friday, February 10, 2011 | 5:30 – 8:30pm
BNI Western Massachusetts’s International Networking Week event will feature an evening of networking with educational presentations geared to help attendees boost their networking skills and businesses in 2011. This event is open to all BNI members, friends of the community and clients. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The cost to attend is $5.00. Guest speakers include: ● Tim Roberts, Executive Director for BNI Western MA, NH and ME Presentation: The Top Ten Mistakes People Make When Networking ● Eric Letendre, The Marketing Pitbull Presentation: Network and Grow Rich – How to Use Napoleon Hill’s Proven Success Principals to Grow Your Business, Get Referrals and Make Money ● Jason Turcotte, President of Turcotte Data & Design Presentation: How to Integrate Social Media Into Your Existing Marketing and Networking Efforts The event is sponsored by the following local businesses; Executive Forum Magazine, Dog Pals, Alias Solutions, Turcotte Data & Design, The Marketing Pitbull, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc., Quality Ink & Toner and the following BNI Chapters: Greater Amherst, Wilbraham, Mill River BNI and Business Builders. Location: Eastworks Building, EasthamptonFor details on this event, contact Lindsay Roberts

Phone: 603.893.5853
Email: lroberts@bninh.com
Website: www.bniwmass.com/eventdetails.html?eventId=2

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» WORCESTER, Massachusetts, United States
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 | 5:30 tl 8:00 pm
BNI Mixer at the Perfect Game sports Grill & LoungeFor details on this event, contact Brett Malofsky

Phone: 508-791-1300
Email: bmalofsky@malofsky-schwartz.com
Website: www.bnimass.com

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» ATLANTA, Georgia, United States
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
International Networking Week Event– One-day event – seminars with Business Expo Guest speakers: Amy Kilpatrick – Nspired Networking/BNI Doug Grady – High Achievers Network Greg Welch – CVP Marketing David Alexander – BNI – Georgia/North Carolina Chad Massaker – Carceron Topics: Networking / Social Media / SalesFor details on this event, contact Anita York

Phone: (678) 888-0200 x 228
Email: anita.york@referrals4life.com
Website: www.referrals4life.com/ind

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» McMURRAY (PETERS TOWNSHIP), Pennsylvania, United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm
BNI South Hills Int’l Networking Week Mixer– International Networking Week celebrates the importance that networking plays in our lives. Come and enjoy a night of networking! Bring fellow members, employees/co-workers, and guests. All are welcome. Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar, 102 McDowell Road, McMurrayFor details on this event, contact Carrie Dunmyer

Phone: (412) 884-4100
Email: CLDunmyer@yahoo.com
Website: www.bni-westernpa.com/cgi-bin/calendar/mainEvent.cgi?idnum=2701

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» LOS ANGELES/ BEVERLY HILLS, California, United States
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | 7:00 am
BNI Power Breakfast with Special Guest Connie Hinton, BNI National Director West. The BNI4Success, BNI’s Greater Los Angeles region proudly hosts our 8th annual Power Breakfast. Taking place during International Networking Week, a world wide initiative, the 8th annual BNI Power Breakfast in Beverly Hills, CA welcomes Special Keynote speaker, BNI US National Director West, Connie Hinton, at El Torito Grill, 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. This is a fabulous opportunity to network with BNI members from our entire region of BNI members and guests. You won’t want miss out on this giant BNI meeting and the open networking prior to the event. Put on your blue suede networking shoes and join in!For details on this event, contact Cys Bronner, BNI Executive Director

Phone: (866) 889-3466
Email: cys.bronner@BNI4Success.com
Website: www.bnipowerbreakfast2011.eventbrite.com

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» GREENVILLE, South Carolina, United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 5:30 pm
International Networking week 2011 at the Bi-Lo Center at the Greenville Road Warriors Hockey Game in Greenville, South Carolina. Cross Chapter Netowrking Event, Member Testimonials, 121’s, Door Prizes, FUN and Networking with lots of Hockey Fans. 5:30 pm — Open Networking 7:05 pm — Hockey Game Begins South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Road WarriorsFor details on this event, contact Abe Silos, Asst. Director

Phone: (864) 325-6989
Email: abebni@gmail.com
Website:

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» CHARLESTON, South Carolina, United States
Wednedsay, February 9, 2011 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
International Networking Week Event — Featuring David Crumbaugh, CPA – Co-Founder of Nspired Networking Enterprises, LLC — “HOW TO CONNECT THE DOTS.” This presentation will demonstrate a very effective technique to grow your referral network by building strategic alliances around common target markets. Build amazing strategic referral partnerships with a wide variety of business professionals by the learning the best game in town, NETWORKING, and watch your business explode! Location: Holiday Inn, Mt. Pleasant $25 per person, includes Lunch. RSVP by Feb. 4For details on this event, contact Tracey DeLong, Asst. Director

Phone: (843) 364-8106
Email: tracey@bni-scga.com
Website:

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» WORCESTER, Massachusetts, United States
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm
International Networking Week Mixer Location: Jillians of WorcesterFor details on this event, contact Brett Malofsky

Phone: 508-791-1300
Email: bmalofsky@malofsky-schwartz.com
Website: www.bnimass.com/cgibin/calendar/mainEvent.cgi?idnum=3110

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» WORCESTER, Massachusetts, United States
Friday, March 4th, 2011 | 7:30 pm
Networking Event — BNI Night at the Boston Celtics Basketball game! Location: TD Banknorth GardenFor details on this event, contact Brett Malofsky

Phone: (508) 791-1300
Email: bmalofsky@malofsky-schwartz.com
Website: www.bnimass.com

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» PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania , United States
Thursday, February 10 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm
BizMix Networking Mixer — Make connections at BizMix. Join the Pittsburgh Business Times, the Heinz History Center and our partners to mix, mingle and network with Pittsburgh business professionals at BizMix, an evening networking event presented by the Business Times. This is also a great opportunity to meet and visit with Business Times editors, reporters and staff in an informal setting. Now is the time to reach out and expand your base of professional contacts. BizMix is a way to make those connections that will help you grow your business. Bring your business cards and get ready to make new acquaintances. Most of this open-house style event will be informal networking. Reservations are $35 for Business Times subscribers ($45 for nonsubscribers) and include hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. Location: Heinz History Center, first floor Grand Hall. Early registration is strongly encouraged since space is limited and we anticipate this event will sell out quickly. Payment for BizMix must be received prior to the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the event.For details on this event, contact Kelli Komondor

Phone: (412) 208-3845
Email: kkomondor@bizjournals.com
Website: www2.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/event/34421?mp=1

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» RENO, Nevada, United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 7:30 to 10:30 am
5th Annual Int’l Networking Week Event — “Live Your Dream” Location: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Grand Ballroom. Guest Speakers include: Jordan Adler of SendOutCards, Molly Gail, Ph.D. and O.C. Gillham Tickets are $25 until 2/8 and $30 at the door.For details on this event, contact Willeta Christensen

Phone: (775) 847-7260
Email: willeta@pyramid.net
Website: www.bninevada.com/

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» OXNARD, California, United States
Monday, February 7, 2011 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
BNI Pizza Party to Celebrate Int’l Networking Week! Great time for sharing and fun returning due to Popular Demand. Shawn & Linda McCarthy will be giving their famous “Dolphin Networking Talk” You will want to hear this tremendous presentation whether you are new to networking or a seasoned pro! Location: Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria, 1601 S. Victoria Ave., OxnardFor details on this event, contact BNI Ventura County Office

Phone: (805) 850-0157
Email: memberservices@bni-vc.com
Website: www.bni-venturacounty.com/current_event7.htm

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» CAMARILLO, California, United States
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
BNI Pizza Party to Celebrate Int’l Networking Week! Great time for sharing and fun returning due to Popular Demand. Shawn & Linda McCarthy will be giving their famous “Dolphin Networking Talk” You will want to hear this tremendous presentation whether you are new to networking or a seasoned pro! Location: Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria, 23990 Las Posas Rd., CamarilloFor details on this event, contact BNI Ventura County Office

Phone: (805) 850-0157
Email: memberservices@bni-vc.com
Website: www.bni-venturacounty.com/current_event7.htm

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» MOORPARK, California, United States
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
BNI Pizza Party to Celebrate Int’l Networking Week! Great time for sharing and fun returning due to Popular Demand. Shawn & Linda McCarthy will be giving their famous “Dolphin Networking Talk” You will want to hear this tremendous presentation whether you are new to networking or a seasoned pro! Location: Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria, 144 W. Los Angeles Ave., MoorparkFor details on this event, contact BNI Ventura County Office

Phone: (805) 850-0157
Email: memberservices@bni-vc.com
Website: www.bni-venturacounty.com/current_event7.htm

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» MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm
True North Int’l Networking Week Mixer — International Networking Week celebrates the importance that networking plays in our lives. Come and enjoy a night of networking! Location: Stacini’s Restaurant, MeadvilleFor details on this event, contact Wayde Nelson

Phone: (724) 282-8769
Email: bsolutions@zoominternet.net
Website: www.bni-westernpa.com/cgi-bin/calendar/mainEvent.cgi?idnum=2700

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» TURLOCK, California, United States
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Are you ready for an evening of fun and networking? Then please join us for our annual Wine and Chocolate festival with the Turlock BNI Breakfast Club! Over a dozen vendors, The Turlock Police and Fire Bagpipe Band Gourmet Chocolate and California Wine tasting, Door prize gifts for everyone! There will be refreshments, music and vendors…a great day to buy gifts for your Valentine! Ticket prices $15.00 pre-purchase or $20 at the door. Vendor Booths will be $25.00…contact Cynthia Flesher to reserve your booth 209-402-4884.For details on this event, contact Al Seaton

Phone: (209) 585-9508
Email: al@bnicentralvalley.com
Website: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173939369313642

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» SAN DIEGO, California, United States
Monday, Feb 7, 2011 | 7:00 am to 1:30 pm
Join BNI for the International Networking Week Conference — The purpose of our Regional event is to bring you ideas, strategies and insights you can learn and apply right away for increasing the strength of your network to get improved results. BNI’s Founder & Chairman, Dr. Ivan Misner will be helping us launch our event with a live web feed to interact with our San Diego members at the event that day. Dynamo Keynote speaker, Katrina P. Campau, will help you break through barriers that hold you back from better results with your networking with her presentation: “Is Your Network Not Working?” Includes Presentation of the new BNI database and social media system. Chapter awards and recognition. Location: The Handlery HotelFor details on this event, contact Kathryn Lodal

Phone: 619-491-9936
Email: kathrynlodal@bni.com
Website: www.eventbrite.com/event/1191885963#m_1_100

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» SACRAMENTO, California, United States
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | 8:00 to 9:00 am
Celebrate International Networking Week! FREE EVENT — Find out how to start your own BNI chapter. Location: Jackson Catering, 1120 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento Come to this brief meeting to learn from Executive Director, John Lisle and your local BNI Directors the 5 easy steps to starting your own BNI chapter. Open to everyone, current BNI members or those always wanting to become one. Great place to network with others and form a NEW pre-core chapter in your area RSVP to — chapter@bnicentralvalley.comFor details on this event, contact Brian Bentzen, BNI Area Director

Phone: (916) 879-4611
Email: Brian@SacChef.com
Website: chapter@bnicentralvalley.com

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» NAPLES, Florida, United States
Friday, February 4, 2011 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Celebrate International Networking Week — Networking Evening Location: Inn on Fifth Hotel At this event last year in Naples Fl, Networkers closed $557,001.34 in business. How did they do this? By not participating in the down-turned economy. Come join us and choose not particpate in the slowed down economy!!! 1) Remember your Business cards 2) Bring a friend, it’s more fun that way 3) Advertise your business with a Door Prize 4) RSVP space is limited we can’t close the street… 🙁 5) Attendance is $10.00 6) If you want to market your Business more call us about a table top, reservation fee is $100.00 7) Networking Cheat SheetFor details on this event, contact Coach Denise Brimmer

Phone: (239) 404-9261
Email: coachdenise@bniswfl.com
Website: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179774805395032

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» MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, United States
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 9:00 to 10:30 am
International Networking Week — Breakfast for Friends & Family during the regular BNI Chapter Meeting.For details on this event, contact Kathy Moore

Phone: (304) 671-9517
Email: kmoore@franklinamerican.com
Website:

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» MARTINSBURG, West Virginia , United States
Thursday, February 10, 2011 | 5:00 to 6:30 pm
International Networking Week Event — BNI and Inner Space Floor to Ceiling Mixer. Location: 805 E. Molar Avenue, Martinsburg, WVFor details on this event, contact Kathy Moore

Phone: (304) 761-9517
Email: kmoore@franklinamerican.com
Website:

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» WORCESTER, Massachuetts, United States
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm
BNI Mixer at Destaré Cafe in Fitchburg Join us for one of our great BNI mixers at beautiful Destaré in downtown Fitchburg. Come network with BNI members and non-BNI members and find those potential business partners!! There is only a nominal $5.00 charge for this event. Invite your colleagues, referral sources and those people that you want to become colleagues or referral sources. Everyone MUST register & pay online at the event websiteFor details on this event, contact Brett Malofsky

Phone: (508)791-1300
Email: bmalofsky@malofsky-schwartz.com
Website: www.bnimass.com/cgi-bin/calendar/mainEvent.cgi?idnum=3111

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» PASADENA, California, United States
February 10, 2011 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
International Networking Week Event will take place at the Womens’s City Club of Pasadena, 160 N. Oakland Avenue in Pasadena. The cost is $22.00 and includes food and beverages. Reservations must be made by February 5th. Please email lonie@bni.com for information on how to rsvp for this excting event! The guest speaker is Dr. Ivan Misner. Presentation: “Networking Like a Pro”For details on this event, contact Lonie Misner-Feigerle

Phone: 909-608-7575
Email: Lonie@bni.com
Website: www.bnievents.com

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» JACKSONVILLE, Florida, United States
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 4:30 – 6:30pm
The BNI Northeast Florida event is part of simultaneous events that are held globally to celebrate International Networking Week®. Attend the event and meet likeminded professionals. Enjoy appetizers, a one hour gaming card and cash bar. The “Networking Experts Panel”, consisting of five notable networkers that will share their tips and offer advice and information on how businesses can grow and succeed through maximizing networking opportunities. The cost to attend the event is $35.00 and attendees can purchase tickets at the door or register online in advance for a discounted rate of $25.00 Location: Latitude 30 Entertainment Center, Jacksonville, FLFor details on this event, contact Lynne Coggin

Phone: 603. 893. 5853
Email: lynnecoggin@bninefl.com
Website: www.jaxnetworkingweek.yolasite.com/

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» UPLAND, California, United States
February 4, 2011 | 7am-9am
International Networking Week Event will take place at Imagine That!- Victorian Room,1318 W. 9th Street in Upland. There will be a full buffet breakfast and the cost is $20.00 per person if you pre-reserve or $25.00 at the door. The guest speaker is Dr. Ivan Misner. Presentation: “Networking Like a Pro”For details on this event, contact Upland Chamber or Lonie at lonie@bni.com

Phone: 909-204-4465 Chamber#
Email: realpeople@uplandchamber.org
Website: www.uplandchamber.org

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» LaFAYETTE, New Jersey , United States
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 | 7:00 to 9:30 pm
International Networking Week Event — International Networking Week® is about celebrating the key role that networking plays in the development and success of business around the world. It’s about creating an awareness of the process of networking. Not just any kind of networking, but “relationship networking”—an approach to doing business based on building long-term, successful relationships with people through the networking process. Join us to meet local business people and enjoy presentations by Chamber and BNI leaders. Location: Farmstead Golf & Country Club Hosted by: BNI Business Builders NW NJFor details on this event, contact Dr. Kim Stetzel

Phone: (973) 948-5556
Email:
Website: www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=128150393921314

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» BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Join us for an area-wide Networking Happy Hour Mixer to celebrate International Networking Week. $12 per person at the door includes 1st beverage and appetizers. Location: 7 West Bistro Grille, Towson MD — Please RSVPFor details on this event, contact Lowell Sheets

Phone: 410-692-5550
Email: rsvp@Baltimore-Networking.com
Website: www.Baltimore-Networking.com

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» PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 | 5:30-7:30 pm
International Networking week –informal happy hour evening mixer for everyone to mingle.For details on this event, contact Carrie Dunmyer

Phone: (412) 780-6446
Email: cldunmyer@yahoo.com
Website: www.bni-westernpa.com

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» ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Social Networking Event & Top Chapter Members of the Year Awards Location: Nativo Lodge 6000 Pan American Freeway NE Albuquerque, NM Cost is $ 20For details on this event, contact Ronda Zaragoza

Phone: 505-550-2621
Email: ronda@bnimountainswest.com
Website:

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» CINCINNATI, Ohio, United States
Wednesday, Feb 2nd 2011 | 8:00 to 10:00 am
Networking for Profitability in the New Economy — Celebrate Networking 2011 FIRST. Network. SECOND. Hear from keynote speaker, Frank De Raffele, host of Entrepreneurial Excellence radio show. THIRD. Apply De Raffele’s new tips and advice in your future networking experiences. Attendees will walk away with: • An expanded circle of influence and new contacts • Best practices and networking strategies • Potential service providers, business investors and partners • New business products and customers About the speaker: Frank De Raffele Jr. is the Executive Producer and Host of the syndicated Entrepreneurial Excellence Radio Show and the Founder and President of the Entrepreneurial Excellence Worldwide, Inc., a worldwide personal and professional development firm. He has been speaking professionally since 1990 and is considered an International Master Speaker as his presentations have been translated into French, German and Japanese. Known as, “The Voice of the American Entrepreneur” Frank is recognized as one of the top entrepreneurial experts in the USA, Europe and Asia.For details on this event, contact Brennan Scanlon, BNI ED Greater Cincinnati

Phone: (859) 655-9434
Email: brennan@bni.com
Website: www.cincinnatichamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?menu_id=144&EventCode=N1102INT&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Queue+12-21-2010

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» HOUSTON, Texas, United States
February 4-6, 2011 | 3 day conference
BNI Houston East & West, will be hosting Get Connected 2011, a 3 day Conference in celebration of International Networking Week. Creating Connections that Drive Results to your business. 25 experts from around the world will come together to deliver business education on Networking, Referral Marketing, Word-of-Mouth Marketing and much much more… Join us and Get Connected to Your Referral Marketing resources to drive your future success!For details on this event, contact LuAnn Buechler

Phone: (507) 951-1468
Email: luann@pmcevents.com
Website: www.GetConnected2011.com

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» RICHMOND, Virginia, United States
Friday, February 11, 2011 | 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
International Networking Week Event– One-day event – Be a part of the largest speed networking event ever during International Networking Week! This event is sponsored by Ignite Speed Networking and BNI Central Virginia and is a World Record attempt for the “most ever participants at a speed networking event”! The goal is to set the World Record at more than 300 participants! It’s the perfect way to get some guaranteed business contacts. Open to everyone looking for an easy and fun way to extend their business networking. Topics: Networking / Speed Networking / Sales / Marketing / AdvertisingFor details on this event, contact Dawne Brooks Gulla

Phone: (804) 612-2891
Email: dawne@bniva.com
Website: www.INWVA.com

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» LONG VALLEY, New Jersey, United States
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Open Networking Event for International Networking Week — Grow your business — Expand your network. Don’t miss out on your first big opportunity this year to meet and mingle with area entrepreneurs and professionals from local chambers, BIDs, and business associations. Enjoy some delicious food and the historic ambiance at NJ’s most award-winning brewery. Bring your business cards and colleagues. Location: Long Valley Pub & Brewery at Restaurant Village $15 in Advance, $20 at the Door, Cash Bar. Snow Date is Feb. 9thFor details on this event, contact Thom Torode

Phone: (862) 219-6890
Email: thomtorode@actioncoach.com
Website: www.eventbee.com/event?eid=706087375

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» WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, United States
10 February 2011 | 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
The Business Network International Rainmakers Chapter is pleased to announce that their Chapter will be hosting a special Visitors Networking Meeting at The Papa Razzi Restaurant, 16 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA A complimentary buffet will be served. “This special meeting is geared toward helping local business people gain insight on how BNI works,” says Rainmakers Chapter President, Jim Martin of Armada Consulting Group of Westwood. How to build a successful referral based business through a structured word-of-mouth marketing program will be the focus of this meeting. We are inviting all businesses ranging from contractors, electricians, elder law attorneys, bankers, chiropractors, photographers, graphic designers, printers, etc., who are looking to grow profits.” The Rainmakers are hosting this free evening event for business people who are interested in building their SALES through word of mouth referrals. You will have a chance to introduce your business to a lot of others at our friendly, supporting, and fun event for free!For details on this event, contact Jim Martin

Phone: (781) 967-8521
Email: jmartin@armadagrp.com
Website: www.bnirainmakers.org

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