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Inside BNI News July-December 2005
Jack Canfield, Author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and Friend of BNI, Offers FREE Teleseminar

Sign up for a FREE teleseminar with best-selling author of The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, and a success expert, Jack Canfield. As a friend of BNI's, Jack is offering this FREE teleseminar and BNI Members from around the world are invited to participate.

On this no-cost call, Jack will teach you how to be more successful in all aspects of your life: personally, financially, and professionally. Jack will spell out the timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history, and how you too, can get from where you are to where you want to be!

Announcing BNI's New Online Strategic Alliance with Ecademy!



BNI is very excited to announce an ONLINE Strategic Alliance with Ecademy, the leader in ONLINE Networking!!!

Using Ecademy's advanced online networking tools will give you new contacts, fresh ideas and valuable connections to the market - creating a wealth of opportunities!

Join BNI's Trusted Network at Ecademy today, for a FREE trial, and find out what this incredible tool can do for you and your business!

Winning by Sharing

BNI is very happy to promote -- and be a part of -- "Winning by Sharing," by Leon Benjamin!


Winning by Sharing is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how to prosper in a network economy. A section of the book tells a true story about BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner, and the real power of networking!


BNI-Misner Foundation Awards Annual Leadership Award

The BNI-Misner Foundation is very happy to announce that the 2005 winner of the Misner Leadership Award is Blanca Rincon, from Gladstone High School in Southern California.


The Misner Leadership Award is awarded to one student each year who is heavily involved in student leadership activities, carries a strong GPA, and has solid college, career, and family plans.

Networking at Conferences and Trade Shows

Make the most out of your time when attending and participating in Trade Shows and Expos!!!

Learn four tips, from BNI's Founder & CEO, Dr. Ivan Misner, in his latest article written for Entrepreneur.com.

Terror Attacks in London

BNI and Founder & CEO support the UK after the horrible attacks of July 7, 2005. This is a great chance for the BNI Community to come together and support the UK and its BNI Members, as they did after 9/11/2001.

BNI's Founder & CEO Visits BNI London and BNI Paris

Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder & CEO of BNI, recently attended phenomenal BNI Events in both London (pictured here) and Paris!

Hundreds of BNI Members and guests attended events, featuring Dr. Misner, to network and develop NEW relationships!!!

Dr. Misner Attends Another Great Event in Europe, hosted by BNI Berlin!

BNI's Founder & CEO, Dr. Ivan Misner, along with his wife, Beth, recently attended another great BNI Event in Berlin, Germany!

"It was an excellent event with over 150 members present!"

The No. 1 Way to Grow Your Business

Forget the fancy advertisements and expensive PR campaigns. The best way to build your business is still through good ol' word of mouth!

Learn more from Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI's Founder & CEO, in his latest article written for Entrepreneur.com.

BNI Launches in Suriname!

BNI is very pleased to announce the formal launch of the first Chapter in Suriname - BNI's newest Country!

Thanks to great dedication and a lot of hard work, BNI Suriname has kicked off with the BNI United Chapter, pictured here with Curtis Belgrave, National Director for BNI Barbados.

Happy 10th Birthday BNI Canada!

BNI Headquarters is very excited to announce that during the summer of 2005, BNI Canada celebrated its 10th birthday!

Pictured here are Canadian Directors around BNI Canada's 10th birthday cake, which was presented at the National BNI Director's Conference, held in Winnipeg.

Announcing Next "Masters" Book

Announcing the next book in the "Masters" Series by Dr. Ivan Misner, Ph.D. and Don Morgan M.A., Best Selling Authors!

YOU are invited to submit an article for consideration in their upcoming book, Masters of Sales, the sequel to Masters of Networking and Masters of Success (Pictured here). Don't miss this!!!

5 Ways to Break Into Online Networking

Entrepreneur's "Networking Expert," Dr. Ivan Misner, shares his tips for promoting your business online with this hot new arena for word-of-mouth marketing.

Learn about 5 great ways to break into online networking in Dr. Misner's latest article for Entrepreneur.com.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort


Urgent Notice:

The BNI Foundation will be making a contribution to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort.

Please assist in any way possible to help out those that have lost their homes, businesses and loved ones!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts (cont.)

ATTENTION: A challenge has been issued to ALL BNI Members from around the World to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina in the Southern United States!

PLEASE HELP during this horrible DISASTER!

New Travel Plans for U.S. Membership Extravaganza Winners


ATTENTION:

The travel plans for the Winners of the 2005 BNI U.S. Membership Extravaganza have CHANGED!!!

Instead of New Orleans, BNI has arranged for the Winners to go on a 3-day Cruise to the Bahamas!

BNI Launches in Dubai!


BNI is very pleased to announce that BNI Dubai UAE held its official kickoff on September 14th, 2005, with the launch of the Falcon Chapter!

Bijay Shah, National Director for BNI Middle East, is doing a remarkable job and is already working on the second BNI Chapter in the area.

School Being Built in BNI's Name!


October '05 UPDATE:
Thanks to BNI Members, and the BNI Foundation, Two Preschools are being built in BNI's name in Sri Lanka following the horrible devastation of the December 2004 Tsunami!

The BNI-Misner Foundation is thrilled to report that, thanks to all of your help, we have raised more than $57,000 (so far) during our Tsunami Relief Fund Campaign!

BNI Launches in Portugal!

BNI is very excited to announce the formal launch of the first BNI Chapter in Portugal - BNI's newest Country!

The BNI INVICTUS Chapter has officially launched and is already looking to grow to more than 30 Members!!!

$81,000 and Counting!!!

BNI is pleased to announce that the BNI Foundation has raised more that $81,000 (so far) to benefit those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Thanks go to all of you who have contributed to this worthy cause.

In addition, BNI and the BNI Foundation are ANNOUNCING the ADOPT-A-CHAPTER PROGRAM to help the more than 500 BNI Members that were directly effected by Hurricane Katrina.

BNI Members are Invited!!!

BNI is very proud to announce the Sponsors for the 2005 BNI International Conference, which is being held in Long Beach, California, next month!

BNI Members are invited to participate with Directors from around the World on Friday, November 11th, 2005. Seating is limited, sign up today!

Scorched-Earth Networking

Are you burning the very people you're trying to impress?

Find out how NOT to be the Networker no one wants to do business with in the latest article by Dr. Ivan Misner for Entrepreneur.com.

Announcing This Year's Founder's Circle

BNI and Dr. Ivan Misner are very happy to announce the Member's of this year's BNI Founder's Circle!

Each year the Founder's Circle members are nominated by BNI Directors from around the World!!! This year's Team was announced at BNI's Int'l Conference in Long Beach, California!

BNI Hosts 2005 International Director's Conference

The 2005 BNI International Director's Conference has concluded and was another very successful Event - with 26 Different Countries being represented by more than 725 BNI Directors and Members!

BNI Continues Record Growth
Growing by Leaps and Bounds! BNI continues to increase in countries, chapters and members worldwide.

At the recent BNI International Directors' Conference, Dr Ivan Misner shared BNI's outstanding growth statistics in his CEO report.

Building Trust in the Business Community

What is the Key to building business in the future?

BNI's Founder & CEO, Dr. Ivan Misner, was recently asked this question by California's Central Valley Business Times. To increase business in the future you need to turn to a proven method from the past. Hear Dr. Misner explain more in this unique article and recorded interview!

The 8 Levels of Referrals

Not all referrals are created equal. Learn how to identify weak referrals and mold them into sales-generating referrals.

Learn more about "The 8 Levels of Referrals," from BNI's Founder and CEO, Dr. Ivan Misner, in his latest article written for Entrepreneur.com.

"The Miracle Man" -- Morris Goodman

Morris Goodman, a featured speaker at BNI's International Directors' Conference, is making a special holiday offer just for BNI members!

Order Morris' best-selling book at a special holiday price for BNI -- read his true story of motivation and courage -- and share his inspiration with others during this holiday season.    "This is a book that everyone needs to read," says BNI Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner.

The Passions of Real-Life Legends


What is the one factor that can make a difference in your life? -- Passion!

On January 24, 2006, Healthy Wealthy nWise online magazine will be conducting a live Tele-Interview with BNI's Founder, Dr. Ivan Misner, as part of its "Passions of Real-Life Legends" series.   Learn how you can enroll for FREE and listen in to this exciting Tele-Interview.

BNI Dubai Launches Second Chapter

BNI is building a solid foundation in the Middle East, and is pleased to announce the launch of the second chapter in Dubai, UAE.

Called the "Early Bird Chapter," this is the second chapter launched by BNI Dubai within three months!


Click here to be the first to see all of Dr. Misner's articles, blog posts & quotes on your facebook wall!

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