BNI Portland Business Advantage

A lot of people think BNI is about collecting business cards or adding contacts to your phone.

It's actually a very different feeling at BNI ☺️

Every great referral starts with a relationship, and every strong relationship starts with a conversation.

This week, a new member Lisa connected with longtime member Ted to schedule a one-to-one meeting. While it may look like a simple exchange of contact information, it's really the beginning of something much bigger.

Ted (Oregon Coast Realty): www.BeachDogRealEstateGroup.com
Lisa: (Business Broker): www.tworld.com/locations/oregon/portland

One-to-ones are where members learn about each other's businesses, discover ways to help, build trust, and often develop friendships that last far beyond a single referral.

The strongest business networks aren't built on transactions. They're built on relationships.

That's what makes BNI different.

If you're a business owner looking to surround yourself with professionals who genuinely want to help each other succeed, we'd love to have you visit our chapter.

📍 In-person meeting: First Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:40am–8:30am
📍 Ironlight, Lake Oswego
💻 All other Wednesdays meet via Zoom

Come visit us before your category fills:
www.bnipdxwest.com/en-US/advancedchaptersearch

Learn more about our chapter:
www.portlandbusinessadvantage.com

On this Memorial Day, we remember...

Congratulations to Don and Sandro on being recognized for five years of BNI membership.

Don (real estate): www.teamclemons.com
Sandro (restaurant merchant services): www.gladiatorexcellence.com

Five years in BNI reflects far more than longevity. It represents consistency, trust, and a long-term commitment to building meaningful business relationships.

Members who stay engaged over time demonstrate qualities that matter in business:
Reliability
Professionalism
Generosity
Accountability
A genuine commitment to helping others succeed

Strong referral networks are built through repeated actions over many years, not one-time introductions.

Thank you, Don and Sandro, for your continued leadership and dedication to our chapter and to the success of fellow members.

What if one meeting could change your business?

On May 6, BNI Portland Business Advantage is hosting Visitor Day, and it’s your chance to step into a room of business owners who are actively generating referrals for each other.

This isn’t casual networking.
It’s a structured system built for growth.

New connections
Real opportunities
A different way to grow your business

Take the chance. Come see it for yourself.

📍 In-person meeting: First Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:40am–8:30am
📍 Ironlight, Lake Oswego
💻 All other Wednesdays meet via Zoom

Come visit before your category fills:
www.bnioregon.com/en-US/visitorregistration

Learn more about the chapter:
www.portlandbusinessadvantage.com

“But wait… there’s more!” 📺

Our chapter turned things up with an “As Seen on TV” infomercial theme and let’s just say… there was no shortage of energy.

Now, infomercials sometimes get a bad reputation…
Over-the-top claims, low-quality products, and a lot of noise.

That’s not BNI.

At BNI Portland Business Advantage, what you see is what you get:
✔ Real businesses
✔ Real relationships
✔ Real referrals

Every week, members show up, build trust, and generate measurable business for each other.

So while the theme was fun… the results are serious.

If you’re looking for a networking group that actually drives business, come visit and see it for yourself.

📍 In-person meeting: First Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:40am–8:30am
📍 Ironlight, Lake Oswego
💻 All other Wednesdays meet via Zoom

Come visit before your category fills:
www.bnioregon.com/en-US/visitorregistration

Learn more about the chapter:
www.portlandbusinessadvantage.com

One Seat. One Profession. Real Referrals.

At BNI Portland Business Advantage, every business category is exclusive once it’s filled, it’s closed.

That means when you join, you’re the only person in your profession receiving referrals from a room of 75+ trusted business owners.

The open categories for our upcoming meeting are shown below.

If your seat is still available, don't miss your opportunity. Join our next meeting.

📍 In-person meeting: First Wednesday of every month
🕕 6:40am–8:30am
📍 Ironlight
💻 All other Wednesdays meet via Zoom

Come visit before your category fills:
www.bnioregon.com/en-US/visitorregistration

Learn more about the chapter:
www.portlandbusinessadvantage.com

Why did you join BNI, and what has it done for your business?

Veille, Owner of Arthur's Automotive, Jolene's Auto Repair, Stellar Auto Repair...

"When I first joined BNI, I had just one location. Today, I own three, and I truly attribute a meaningful part of that growth to the connections and opportunities that came through BNI.

Through BNI, I was also given a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a local 20 group, a peer and mastermind group that has completely changed my life. It has equipped me with powerful tools that I apply daily in my business, and it has allowed me to give back by pouring into others in the industry. The relationships within that group are incredibly strong, and they all trace back to BNI."
~Veille, The Last Honest Mechanic

www.arthursautomotive.com
www.jolenesautorepair.com
www.stellarautorepair.com