Established in 1995
One of the earliest BNI chapters in Massachusetts, with members who have been part of the room for years.
A Brookline referral chapter built on trust since 1995
BNI Brookline Networkers is a group of vetted local professionals who meet every Tuesday morning to pass referrals, sharpen their businesses, and look out for each other.
Our Chapter
Our chapter
Since 1995, BNI Brookline Networkers has been a trusted source for professional services across health, home, and business, serving both consumers and local companies throughout Brookline and the surrounding communities. We're one of BNI's original chapters and part of BNI Massachusetts.
We've built a culture of professionalism, generosity, and genuine connection. Our weekly meetings help members build referrals, strengthen relationships, and grow both personally and professionally. The confidence we have in one another is what makes our referrals strong, and the friendships that form along the way are a natural part of our community.
$12,152,279Business referred between members, October 2025 to September 2026
$5.7M+Average referred per year over the past 5 years
1995One of the earliest BNI chapters in Massachusetts
Why Brookline Networkers
What makes BNI Brookline Networkers special
A chapter people stay in for decades, because the results and the relationships both hold up.
Proven results
More than $12.1 million in business referred between members in the October 2025 to September 2026 term.
Top performing
Consistently ranked among the strongest chapters in the region.
Community-minded
Active supporters of local charities and service projects.
Strong relationships
Friendships and collaboration that last for decades, inside and outside the meeting room.
Vetted professionals
Every applicant provides references and is interviewed by our Membership Committee before joining.
Our Philosophy
BNI's Givers Gain® philosophy
Givers Gain® is BNI's primary core value. The idea is simple: by giving business to others, you get business in return.
Members come each week looking for ways to help the people around the table. Over time, that habit of giving builds the trust that makes every referral stronger.
How It Works
How referral networking works
BNI is a structured referral marketing program. Instead of collecting business cards, members build real working relationships with a small group of trusted professionals.
- One seat per profession. Each category is held by one member, so you never compete with someone in the room.
- Contact spheres. Members are grouped into Home, Health, Business, and Marketing spheres: professionals who serve the same clients and refer to each other naturally.
- Weekly presentations. Every member gives a 40-second presentation each Tuesday, plus a longer feature presentation about twice a year.
- "I-haves" every week. After their presentation, each member has 10 seconds to share their "I-haves": referrals passed, TYFCB (Thank You For Closed Business), and 1-to-1 meetings.
Leadership
Chapter leadership
Our volunteer leadership team keeps meetings running, welcomes visitors, and supports new members.
Executive Leadership
Membership Committee
Mentor Coordinators
Education Coordinators
Visitor Hosts
Event Coordinator
Come see the chapter in action
Join us on a Tuesday morning at 100 Centre Street in Brookline. Visitors are always welcome.