BNI-NE Ohio

BNI-NE Ohio BNI® is the world's leading referral organization that focuses on building business and changing lives. Visit our website to find a local chapter.

In Northeast Ohio, our members have passed referrals resulting in over $45 million. Welcome to the page of the BNI Northeast Ohio Region where we help promote the purpose of BNI and each of our region's chapters. With over 200,000 members in 65 countries, BNI is the leading referral organization in the world. We bring like-minded business owners and professionals together to help grow the

ir businesses through qualified referrals in local communities. Through these interactions, members grow professionally and personally, while creating lifelong relationships.

06/23/2026

Invent Your Time Building Trust for Referrals

To receive referrals from your network, you need to cultivate trust and rapport with your referral partners. It is a process that takes time and cannot be rushed. It usually takes between 90 and 200 hours of meaningful interaction to foster the trust necessary for regular referrals from a networking partner.https://tinyurl.com/2wb77mn4

🚨 We’re ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨You asked for more cross-chapter networking opportunities—and BNI NEO is making it happen! ☕🤝Joi...
06/22/2026

🚨 We’re ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨

You asked for more cross-chapter networking opportunities—and BNI NEO is making it happen! ☕🤝

Join us Monday, June 29th for BNI NEO Cross-Chapter Coffee & Connections happening at SEVEN locations simultaneously across Northeast Ohio!

This is your opportunity to connect with members from surrounding chapters, build relationships, and grow your referral network in a relaxed, informal setting.

No agenda. No pressure. Just great conversations with like-minded business professionals.

📍 Choose the location that works best for you:

☕ Heritage Coffee *- Solon
☕ The Snug *- Chagrin Falls
☕ Beautiful Whirl'd *- Warren
☕ Panera Bread- Brooklyn
☕ Café Bereka *- Akron
☕ CM BEEZ Tea & Honey Haven *- Amherst
☕ Panera Bread- North Olmsted
(*BNI member-owned locations)

Bring your business cards and come ready to connect! A BNI Director or Ambassador will be at each location to welcome you.

No registration required—just show up and network!

Let’s continue building stronger connections across BNI NEO! 💙

06/20/2026

Trust Matters in Business Networking

These are the three questions I ask myself before I refer someone to another person I know. Why? Because trust, experience, and reputation all matter.
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You asked for more cross-chapter networking opportunities—and here they are!☕ BNI NEO Coffee & Cross-Chapter Connections...
06/18/2026

You asked for more cross-chapter networking opportunities—and here they are!

☕ BNI NEO Coffee & Cross-Chapter Connections is happening Monday, June 29th from 8-10am at SEVEN locations simultaneously across Northeast Ohio!

This is your chance to build real relationships with members from surrounding BNI chapters in a relaxed, informal setting. No agenda. No pressure. Just meaningful connections over coffee.

📍 Join us on Monday, June 29th at one of these locations:
Heritage Coffee * (BNI member-owned location)
The Snug * (BNI member-owned location)
Beautiful Whirl'd * (BNI member-owned location)
Panera Bread
Café Bereka * (BNI member-owned location)
CM BEEZ Tea & Honey Haven * (BNI member-owned location)
Panera Bread

Bring your business cards, show up ready to connect, and expand your network beyond your chapter. A BNI Director or Ambassador will be on site at each location to welcome you.

No registration required—just show up and connect! ☕🤝

06/18/2026

When you become a customer with one of your networking members, they may be more inclined to do business with you and give you referrals for your business. Get my 6 tips to decide if, and how, you want to support the members of your business network.
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Congratulations to our Club 100 members!Archana Nayer (Allstar Business Exchange)Catrice Williams (I-480)Ed Koenig (West...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to our Club 100 members!

Archana Nayer (Allstar Business Exchange)
Catrice Williams (I-480)
Ed Koenig (Westside Connections)
Ginger Cook (Crooked River)
Jason Andler (THE 8 a.m. Chapter)
Jeanne Henderson (I-480)
Dr. John Livingston (Greater Cleveland)
Kathleen Bergansky (Gateway to Success)
Kim Kitchen (True North Networkers)
Marie Banks (Allstar Business Exchange)
Michael Lombardi (Forest City)
Michelle Burke (Chagrin Business Connectors)
Michelle Greenert (Success Squared)
Miranda Sharpnack (Business Accelerators)
Nycole Kane (330 Connect)
Shawn Wilson (Elite Professionals)
Sway Cooper (Allstar Business Exchange)
Tanay Hill (Premier Business Builders)
Terri Healey (True North Networkers)
Yolanda Albergottie (I-480)

(Based on the June Power of One Report, reflecting PALMS data from December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)

06/15/2026

15Jun2026 Build, Educate, Motivate, and Activate Your Network One of the biggest misconceptions about networking is that it is about making a sale. It is not. Networking is about building relationships that naturally lead to opportunities over time. I was reflecting on a conversation and podcast wit...

06/14/2026

Networking is all about CONNECTING with people.

If you want business networking success, it is important to establish relationships with referral partners and get to know them personally to learn about them and their business. BNI.com

What a fantastic morning at the inaugural BNI NEO & EO Extravaganza! 🎉We were thrilled to see such a great crowd of BNI ...
06/12/2026

What a fantastic morning at the inaugural BNI NEO & EO Extravaganza! 🎉

We were thrilled to see such a great crowd of BNI members coming together to learn how to get the most from their membership, build new connections, and create more referral opportunities. From cross-chapter networking and Roadmap to Referrals activities to exciting raffles and valuable educational resources, the energy in the room was incredible!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Venue 81 Eleven and helped make this first-ever event such a success. The relationships built today will continue creating opportunities long after the event ends.

Missed out this morning? There's still time to expand your network! Join us for Coffee & Cross Chapter Connections on June 29th and discover even more opportunities to connect with fellow professionals.

Visit our website to find one of our 7 networking locations and start building meaningful business relationships today.

06/07/2026

Are you “walking the talk” for your business?

When your professional message or your professional image is not congruent with your personal situation, it impacts the effectiveness of your business networking efforts. Be congruent in your words and your actions with potential referral partners. https://tinyurl.com/bd9ehcxj

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Cleveland, OH
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