The BNI West & South-Central Texas region serves Permian Basin Texas (Abilene, Midland/Odessa, San Angelo, Stephenville, Brownwood and Big Spring), Northwest Texas & the Texas Panhandle (Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Plainview, Canyon, Hereford and Lubbock) and South-Central Texas (Corpus Christi, Laredo and Victoria), and the surrounding areas.
You can use the Region Chapter Map below to zoom in to your city and locate the BNI Chapters local to you. If you still can't find one close to you, fill in the form below and I'll get right back with you.
If you can't find a BNI Chapter in your city, find out how we can start a local chapter just for you. Click here to find out what it would take.
What To Expect
To help you get the most out of your first BNI meeting, here are some things to know before you go:
- Be Prepared: Visit a chapter prepared to talk about your business. Members are interested in getting to know how connections with visitors can be mutually beneficial. Also, don't forget to bring your business cards. If the meeting is held online, try to remove any distractions and test your technology in advance.
- Meetings: As a visitor, remember to use this time to get know the chapter personality, and its members. Meetings are high energy and run according to a structured agenda. They last around 90 minutes with time for additional networking before and after each meeting. Arrive around 15 minutes early so you don't miss out on any opportunities for networking, and be sure to register in advance.
- You're the Expert: Only one person from each professional specialty is allowed to join a chapter of BNI, eliminating the possibility of competition among our members. When you become a member of a chapter, you are the sole representative of your field and can develop relationships with others in the chapter as their go-to person for your services.
- Respect Your Craft: The businesses our members represent are their full-time occupations, ensuring they are able to position themselves as resources and experts in their field.
A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's new action, you haven't truly decided. - Tony Robbins