Elaine Merritt, BNI Scenic City president receiving the Founder’s Award from Ed Adams of EBS Consulting and BNI director consultant.
The Scenic City Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) welcomed Ed Adams of EBS Consulting, and BNI director consultant, as guest speaker on Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Express downtown on Martin Luther King.
Mr. Adams presented Scenic City with the Founders’ Award. Founder's Awards are issued to BNI chapters that represent the top ten percent of the organization in terms of performance. They must have a minimum of 20 members, be nominated by the local BNI director, and be approved by the founder.
These chapters are specifically recognized for excellent performance relating to referrals, visitors, new members, commitment, enthusiasm, and - most importantly - attitude.
Directors nominate chapters in their region to receive the Founder's Award. They are provided to no more than ten percent of the chapters in a region in any given year.
The philosophy of this organization is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain": By giving business to others, you will get business in return. This is predicated on the age-old idea of "What goes around, comes around."
Last year alone, members of BNI passed 6.5 million referrals which generated over $2.8 billion worth of business for its members. BNI is a business and professional networking organization that allows only one person per professional classification or specialty to join a chapter.
BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business by providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other people, you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.