Comments on: Episode 85: “Why Join a Chamber of Commerce?” http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/ The Official BNI Podcast is a weekly audio discussion with Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ray Johnson http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-368 Ray Johnson Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:38:53 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-368 Hello from the UK! I am the Chairman of the Channel Chamber of Commerce. This covers, amongst other towns, Folkestone, that is near to Dover in Kent that you may well be aware of due to the famous White Cliffs of Dover! I have been a member of the Chamber for over 15 years and BNI over 10 years. Both groups compliment each other very well. Once I had a client within my profession as an Insurance Broker who needed a service and as we did not have anyone within our BNI group, I in turn recommended a Chamber member, who then later joined BNI. Therefore, both groups can work well together, particularly in interests of clients/friends needs. By also inviting guests to respective networking groups is a great way to help other businesses within the community. Best wishes, Ray Johnson Independent Insurance Services 0044 303 221188 Hello from the UK!

I am the Chairman of the Channel Chamber of Commerce. This covers, amongst other towns, Folkestone, that is near to Dover in Kent that you may well be aware of due to the famous White Cliffs of Dover!

I have been a member of the Chamber for over 15 years and BNI over 10 years. Both groups compliment each other very well. Once I had a client within my profession as an Insurance Broker who needed a service and as we did not have anyone within our BNI group, I in turn recommended a Chamber member, who then later joined BNI.

Therefore, both groups can work well together, particularly in interests of clients/friends needs. By also inviting guests to respective networking groups is a great way to help other businesses within the community.

Best wishes,

Ray Johnson
Independent Insurance Services
0044 303 221188

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Thank you,

Eileen Bachkabakian
Dir. of Business Development
Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce
7120 Hayvenhurst, Suite 114
Van Nuys, CA 91406

]]> By: Mark Anthony, PortraitEFX of Middlesex http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-366 Mark Anthony, PortraitEFX of Middlesex Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:35:44 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-366 Couldn't have said it better. I'm a member of two chambers as well as being on the membership committee of one. The mixers are terrific networking events. Couldn’t have said it better. I’m a member of two chambers as well as being on the membership committee of one. The mixers are terrific networking events.

]]> By: Tom Doiron http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-365 Tom Doiron Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:12:58 +0000 http://www.bnipodcast.com/2008/12/17/episode-85-why-join-a-chamber-of-commerce/#comment-365 Dr. Misner, In the past I have been an Ambassador for our local Chamber. It was an excellent experience for me. The Chamber events are fertile fields to find guests to attend a BNI chapter meeting. They are pro-networking and usually eager to visit. Happy Holidays to all, Tom Doiron Atlanta Dr. Misner,

In the past I have been an Ambassador for our local Chamber. It was an excellent experience for me. The Chamber events are fertile fields to find guests to attend a BNI chapter meeting. They are pro-networking and usually eager to visit.

Happy Holidays to all,
Tom Doiron
Atlanta

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