(L-R) Hemu Suvarna, BNI India National Director, Dr Ivan Misner, BNI’s Founder & Chief Visionary Officer and Mac Srinivasan, Global Markets President, BNI.
DIMAPUR, JUNE 21 (MExN): Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest referral marketing organisation has surpassed 50,000 members in India. This significant milestone comes alongside BNI’s ‘groundbreaking initiative to empower small businesses in Tier 3 and 4 cities nationwide.’ A press statement received from BNI informed that Dr Ivan Misner, BNI’s Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, visited India to commemorate these achievements.
Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, BNI said it has continued to thrive and drive exceptional growth in India. With 50,830 members across 1080 chapters in 121 cities, BNI believed it has firmly established its presence in the country.
The power of BNI’s referral-based network is evident in the staggering 31, 93,874 referrals passed, contributing to an impressive business volume of 30,516 crores in the last 12 months. The average value of the seat in BNI stands at an impressive 65.54 lakh per annum, it stated.
With this milestone, BNI said it recognises the immense potential and entrepreneurial talent in Tier 3 and 4 cities. The ongoing initiative aims to unlock this potential by fostering collaboration and providing opportunities for exponential business growth in these cities along with tier 1 and tier 2 cities. BNI believes that empowering small businesses and promoting cooperation can contribute to the economic development of both local communities and the nation.
Expressing his pride and gratitude, Dr Ivan Misner, said, “I am truly humbled by what BNI has become. Its impact on the world of business and individual lives continues to spread. I feel great pride as the Givers Gain® philosophy expands worldwide.”
Hemu Suvarna, BNI India National Director, expressed his enthusiasm for the organisation’s remarkable growth and the prospect of an even more significant impact in the future. He said, “India is the most exciting growth story for BNI.
Mac Srinivasan, Global Markets President, emphasized BNI’s crucial role in connecting entrepreneurs globally and facilitating business growth through referrals.