ABOUT BNI - GLOBAL NETWORK 

With over 355,000 members in 11,800 plus chapters worldwide, BNI is the world’s leading referral organization. 

BNI 12 YEAR TO DATE $3.2m closed business (july 2026)

BNI® is a global professional networking organization that provides a structured environment for local referral marketing.

Started in January of 1985 by Founder and CEO Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., is the longest running and most successful networking organization of its kind. 

What makes BNI® different from other networking organizations is that each member represents an individual profession. The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.

We provide a formal environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other qualified business professionals. 

Our Leadership

BNI 12's leaders continuously work to make our chapter the best it can be.

President: Jackie Frank

Vice President: Kelley Joyce

Secretary / Treasurer: Joshua Spiegel

Membership Committee: Jason Barash, Brian Dusseau, Kelley Joyce, Robert Weinberg, Concetta Raz, Keith Emmer, Sharon Crowley

Orientation Coordinators: Jac Zagoory, Bobby Weinstein, Albert D’Angelo

30 Second Judge Coordinator: Aga Sydor

Quote Coordinator: Sharon Crowley

Visitor Host/CRM: Mark D Friedman, Dennis Riley

Educational Coordinators: Randi Karmel, Dr. Christina Ippolito, Morgan Pepper, Michael Blumenfeld

Events Coordinators: Daniel VanHall

Command Center: Jason Barash

Attendance: Elizabeth Eiss

Mentor Coordinator: Deborah Donenfeld

Themes Coordinator: Deb Liljegren

Song Coordinator: Alex Drake

Web Master: Claudia Hernandez

Stat Master: Robert Weinberg

Zoom/Slideshow Master: Melanie Fox

Membership Questions / Applications:
Contact: Kelley Joyce
E-mail Applications to: Kelley@thetruthatwork.com

Manhattan's Flagship Chapter

BNI is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain®".

By giving business to others, you will get business in return.