History

Over 35 Years Of Innovation

See how we’ve grown from a handful of friends in California to an international network with over 270,000 members.

1984

An Idea Is Born

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, created a plan.

1985

First Official Meeting

The first official meeting of The Network was held by Dr. Ivan Misner and friends in January 1985 in Arcadia, California.

1984

An Idea Is Born

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, created a plan.

1989

The Board of Advisors is Established

The Board of Advisors, made up of members from well-performing regions throughout BNI, had been established. This group has since reviewed or written every BNI policy that impacts the member experience.

1984

An Idea Is Born

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, created a plan.

1985

First Official Meeting

The first official meeting of The Network was held by Dr. Ivan Misner and friends in January 1985 in Arcadia, California.

2015
Opened LA Tap Room

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1984

An Idea Is Born

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, created a plan.

1985

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An Idea Is Born

Dr. Ivan Misner is looking for ways in increase clients for his personal consulting business. He and friends Carolyn Denny, CPA, Lee Shimmin, insurance agent, and Mike Ryan, financial planner, created a plan.

2015
Opened LA Tap Room

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