Hello BNI Members across our Northern New Jersey Chapters โ here's the news for this week. We're keeping it to three things (and yes, it's a struggle ๐).
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Newest Stats โ The Numbers Are In
In the past 12 months, BNI members have generated an extraordinary amount of business through our referral network โ impacting not just members, but their families, employees, and communities. Every dollar of business you create is a stone in the water... it has many ripples.
$27B
Business generated by BNI members in the past 12 months (US dollars)
18M+
Referrals exchanged among members โ nearly 18 million connections made
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Congratulations โ Tim Houston Earns His 30-Year Pin
At the BNI US/Canada Conference in Orlando, Tim Houston walked across the stage to receive his 30-year membership pin. Tim is now our Director of Market Development, actively helping develop three new BNI chapters this year.
And here's something worth celebrating:
๐ Highest Member Retention in the US โ 82%
BNI NJ Northeast received the award for highest member retention in 2025. That's Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties โ your chapters, your community. Congratulations to every member who showed up.
3
Worth a Look โ Chamber of Commerce Sales Resource
The North New Jersey Chamber of Commerce sends out regular emails with business announcements and practical how-to content. This week they shared a US Chamber resource on smart ways to increase sales โ there may be a nugget or two in here that applies to your business.
Read: Smart Ways to Increase Sales โ
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Welcome โ BNI Panthers Chapter Joins Our Community
The BNI Panthers Chapter has relocated from Morris County to the NJ Newark region and we're glad to have them. They meet in person every Thursday at 7am in Budd Lake. Head over to their chapter page to say hello.
Welcome the Panthers Chapter โ
Bonus This Week
BNI Podcast โ Episode 959
Make Yourself Referrable
Listen Now โ