Q – What is the purpose of BNIT?

A – We are a group of businesses in the Santa Rosa, CA area who meet weekly, helping one another grow our businesses through referrals and networking.

Q – Who can visit BNIT?

A – Anyone can visit our group twice as a guest. Following that, we ask that you discuss your membership options with our membership committee.

Q – Who can join BNIT?

A – We only allow one member per business category. If you do not see a company representing your category in our member directory, you are welcome to apply! We have a screening and interview process that each prospective member must go through before approval. This process ensures that we have high caliber professionals, and the best group possible!

Q – What are the benefits of joining BNIT?

A – Each person in our group is encouraged to get to know you and your business when you join. We do this each week during general networking and also throughout the week with individual one-on-one meetings. You will be encouraged to get to know all the members. The more we know and trust each other, the more business we can refer to each other. We are guided by our core belief, “givers gain”: The more you give, the more you receive.

Q – What are the costs of joining BNIT?

A – The annual membership dues are $330. We also have quarterly dues of $190. There is a  one-time application fee of $100 (this fee is refundable if your application is not accepted).

Q – Do I have to pay the full membership fee before joining?

A – Yes. We do not have a payment plan option. But we do accept credit cards.

Q – Why do you meet weekly? Do I have to attend every week?

A – We meet weekly because we are serious about growing our businesses and supporting one another. Meeting each week shows commitment. You are allowed to miss three meetings in a six-month period, but after that your classification may be opened back up. We encourage members to engage a substitute (someone to fill in for you during your absence) when you must miss a meeting. If you send a substitute, the absence is not counted against you.

Q – I see my category is taken in this group, are there any other BNI chapters in our area?

A – Yes, there are currently several other BNI chapters that meet in the Santa Rosa area. It’s possible that one of them will have a vacancy for your classification. Please check the BNI SFBay chapter directory to find more chapters near you.