Open visitor event at new BNI group to celebrate International Networking Week

BNI Rochdale

BNI Rochdale is holding an open visitor event on Thursday 9 February to celebrate International Networking Week.

The event will host around 50 Rochdale businesses for networking, refreshments and a hot breakfast.

Starting with just 5 founders, Rochdale BNI has quickly grown to a membership of 30 local businesses and is the most successful BNI group in its region. The group is part of BNI (Business Network International) which is the world’s leading business referral organisation with around 288,000 members in over 10,000 chapters worldwide.

John Fitton, the group’s president and managing director at Office Supplies Now, said: “This is a fantastic group of local people all working together to grow our businesses.

“We’re delighted to be the top performer in our region and since we launched we have passed over £250,000 of business between us.

“We’re looking to welcome even more local businesses who wish to grow and succeed in 2023.”

The breakfast networking group convenes every Thursday and is known amongst visitors for its friendly and welcoming feel.

The open visitor event will be held at Rochdale AFC, 7am - 8.45am on Thursday 9 February and the cost to visitors is £10.

Those who wish to attend can contact John Fitton at John@officesuppliesnow.co.uk.