FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

To join, you typically need to visit a meeting, submit an application, and be approved by the chapter’s membership committee. We need to make sure that we’re a good fit for you and that you’re a good fit for our chapter.

BNI Business Elite has a diverse range of business types. There’s room for almost any type of business within our chapter.

Like most BNI chapters, BNI Business Elite likely holds weekly meetings for members to network and exchange referrals. We meet weekly at 7am in the Executive Meeting Room at the Bradford Leisure Centre: 471 West Park Ave 2nd Floor, Bradford, ON L3Z 0J3. To attend be sure to schedule a visit first.

Membership fees are very reasonable investment, however, it’s best to attend a meeting where we’ll share all the information you need to make an informed decision.

Yes we are. However, this can depend on whether existing members occupy certain business categories. Contact us to learn if your category is available.

Member numbers can fluctuate; however, at BNI Business Elite in Bradford, we’ve generally had between 20 and 35 members.

Meetings generally involve open networking, member presentations, passing of referrals, and professional development educational segments. The whole point is to grow relationships and share who your ideal referral is to a group dedicated to finding you referrals.

Meetings usually last about 90 minutes.

When you join BNI Business Elite you’re joining a team of dedicated professionals who hold each other accountable. As such we have high attendance standards. The reason for this is that if you’re not active and visible, you’ll cease to be top of mind.

Of course! Schedule a visit and come out. Meet the members and experience the ‘vibe’ of the group and the unique aspects of how a BNI meeting works. Then determine if joining is right for you… but it all starts with your first visit.

Tracking referrals electronically is vital for keeping each other accountable, for tracking our own progress, and for determining the quality and value of membership for our members. In 2023 we were Chapter of the Year and shared over $1 Million in referrals.

BNI offers various training resources to members, which may include networking education, business development programs, and mentorship opportunities. Professional development is very important and BNI offers some world-class professional development, training and education series that are an important member benefit.

Typically, BNI chapters allow only one member per business category to avoid competition within the chapter. However, sometimes specific professions can be split into multiple chapter seats where it makes sense to the chapter and the members; for example: Legal seats can be split into: real estate law, corporate law, family law, immigration law, bankruptcy law etc.

Our culture, member composition, and specific networking strategies set it apart. Attending a meeting or speaking to members can give insights into what makes it unique. Visitors are always commenting on the incredibly positive, professional, and energetic vibe they feel when attending the meetings.