BNI - The World's Leading Business Networking and Referral Organization

Networking is the Foundation for Business Growth

Founded in 1985, BNI® is a global, proven business networking organization. Our members are business professionals who help each other grow their businesses through their commitment to our principal core value, Givers Gain ®. Each week, in thousands of communities across the globe, members meet with other trusted business leaders to build and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals.

Membership in BNI® offers access to business training, peer learning and opportunities to network and do business with hundreds of thousands of BNI® members around the world. BNI ®. Changing the Way the World Does Business ®.

The World’s Largest Referral Networking Organization

Formed in January 1985, BNI is the largest and most successful business networking organisation in the world, helping SME businesses from 76 countries across more than 11300+ chapters scale their business over the last 40 years.

How does it work?

A BNI Membership provides the right environment, training, and support to build trusted relationships that help grow business. Weekly local chapter meetings follow a structured agenda that is proven to maximize referrals.

602 Members	2 Cities
Ugx 82bn Closed business in the last 12 months	41,306 Referrals passed

Benefits of Joining BNI

Grow Your Business Through Referrals

BNI helps you get new customers through trusted, structured referrals. Members actively look for business opportunities for each other. Our Givers Gain philosophy makes it easier for you to reach clients you wouldn’t have met on your own by turning your fellow members into a dedicated team that promotes your business wherever they go.

Visiting a chapter allows you to see how our meetings work and experience the value of connecting with serious business professionals in your area.

Build Strong Business Relationships

BNI gives you a structured environment to connect with reliable, growth-focused business owners. Over time, these relationships become a powerful support system that can lead to repeat referrals, partnerships, and new opportunities.

The more trust you build, the more your network works for you.

Improve Your Networking and Business Skills

As a member, you gain access to practical training, mentorship, and tools that help you become a more confident and effective networker. Through the BNI Business Builder platform, you can learn how to present your business better, build stronger connections, and stand out from your competitors.