What we’re about
WELCOME!
BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. At the We Mean Business Chapter, we mean business! We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7:15 AM, and ends promptly at 8:30 am, at the Daily Grill in Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 the FIRST Thursday of every month. All other Thursdays meet virtually on Zoom. See below. Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles.
NOTE! CURRENTLY, DUE TO COVID, WE ARE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM EVERY WEEK EXCEPT THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, WHICH WILL BE IN PERSON AT THE DAILY GRILL IN BURBANK AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE! PLEASE JOIN US ON ZOOM AFTER YOUR REQUIRED REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND PASSCODE. SEE BELOW!
IMPORTANT!! PLEASE NOTE!! TO PREVENT UNWANTED INTRUDERS FROM ACCESSING OUR MEETING, YOU MUST REGISTER HERE FIRST TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND PASSCODE. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED OR HAVE ACCESS TO JOIN OUR VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING WITHOUT THE PASSCODE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIRTUALLY VISIT US ON ZOOM AND RECEIVE THE LINK AND PASSCODE, PLEASE REGISTER HERE! https://sfvbni.com/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=6466
NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE MEETING AFTER 7:30 OR ANYONE NOT REGISTERING FIRST TO RECEIVE THE LINK AND PASSCODE! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE AND REGISTER TO JOIN US!
We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions:
Graphic Designer, Immigration Attorney, Banker, Plumber, General Contractor, and many more. We know we can help find your business! Visitors are always welcome! If you visit us and your business category is filled, we will assist you in finding a Chapter that has an opening for your profession.
We are not a "Leads group", the referrals we pass are qualified, and are expecting to hear from you.
We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts, and most importantly, exchange business referrals. BNI is based on the philosophy of “Givers Gain” - those who give the most referrals typically receive the most referrals. Word of Mouth is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible, and BNI provides a structured environment that allows the development and exchange of quality business referrals to flourish.
Current Chapter Leadership:
President: Gus Rodriguez - State Farm Insurance
Vice President: Bruce Waterman - "The Mailbox Wizard"
Secretary/Treasurer: Tamar Kousherian, United Alignment Tire Center
Membership Committee: Mark Polak, Lemark Insurance & Naz Torossian - Naz Motorsport
Education Coordinator: Jennifer Gamaro - Rodeo Realty
Visitor Host - Jennifer Farmer - Jennifleurs Floral Design
Mentor Coordinator - Mark Polak - Commercial Insurance
Event Coordinator - Jennifer Farmer - Jennifleurs Floral Design
Current Membership Roster:
Jean Boyle, Trident Communications - Printing Services
Karen Dry, Northwestern Mutual - Risk Management: Life, Disability, LTC & Health Insurance
Tamar Kousherian, United Alignment Tire Center - Auto Repair Services
Dr. Jorge Montes, Awesome Dental Pro Oral Care Dental Offices
Derek Tabone, Law Offices of Derek Tabone - Criminal Defense Attorney
Shervin Saedinia - Merrill Lynch - Investment Advisor
Bruce Waterman - "The Mailbox Wizard" Customer Engagement With Direct Mail Platform For Business
Jennifer Farmer - Jennifleur - Florist
Nazaret Torossian - Naz Motorsport Body shop
Gus Rodriguez - State Farm Insurance
Mark Polak - Lemark Insurance
Jennifer Gamero - Rodeo Realty
David Massak - Tip Top Restoration
Ani Pakhanyan - A+ Bookkeeping & Tax
Deidre Cohen - Home Style Builders
Joshua Mayor - Next Door Solar - Solar Energy Consultant