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BNI Manhattan Chapter 53

Business Networking International (BNI) is the world's largest business networking organization whose mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program. This enables members to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. Manhattan BNI 53 is one of the largest and most productive chapters in the region, based on number of members, amount of referrals passed, and total business closed.

Chapter Stats – Rolling Year

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58

Members

2,485

One-to-One Meetings

733

Referrals Given

8,140,449

($) Closed Business
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Who Are We?

The World's Largest Referral Organization

BNI provides an environment in which you develop business relationships with qualified business professionals. This relationship provides you with the opportunity to build your network and substantially increase your business visibility, credibility and profitability.

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BNI's philosophy is built upon the idea of Givers Gain. Being a member of BNI is like having sales people working for you every day who market your product or service.  If referrals are an important part of your business, then BNI is the organization for you.

BNI Regional Awards for 2025

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Outstanding
Leadership Team

Our Leadership

William Bolls Business Networking Manhattan

William Bolls

President

Brigitte Zeitlin Business Networking Manhattan

Brigitte Zeitlin

Vice President

Safiya Swan

Safiya Swan

Assistant Vice President

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Lana Wear

Membership Committee

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Joe Dec

Membership Committee

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Brian Murphy

Membership Committee

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Sherene Strausberg

Membership Committee

Alex Mahgoub

Alex Mahgoub

Membership Committee

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Timm Ryan-Young

Membership Committee

Meeting Information

Our Virtual Meetings each week are on Zoom
Meeting Time: Tuesday Mornings 7am - 8:30am

Click Here to Register

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Desired Member Categories

We’re currently interviewing for the following open seats…​

  • Dermatologist

  • Event Planner

  • Employment Law Attorney

  • Expediter

  • Handyman

  • Home Inspector

  • Life Coach

  • List Provider

  • Massage Therapist

  • Podcast Producer

  • Property Manager

  • Worker's Comp Attorney

Upcoming Speakers

We’re excited to feature our members during our next meeting...

  • Nov 10 - Bhavesh Shah & Brigitte Zeitlin

  • Nov 17 - Kevin Ebrahimoff

  • Nov 24 - Dawn Spaulding & Andreas Shyta

  • Dec 03 - Afreen Huq

  • Dec 08 - Jaclyn Ionin & Michelle Thompson

  • Dec 15 - Brian Murphy & Lana Wear

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