A - We are a group of businesses in the Greenville, South Carolina area who meet weekly to help one another grow our businesses through referrals and networking.

Q - Who can visit the Greenville Referral Group?

A - Anyone can visit our group twice as a guest. After that, we ask that you discuss your membership options with our membership committee.

Q - Who can join the Greenville Referral Group?

A - We only allow one member per business category. So if you do not see a company representing your category in our member directory, you are welcome to apply! We have a screening and interview process that each prospective member must go through before approval. This process ensures that we have the best group possible! If you have questions, please contact Jame Anderson, head of our membership committee or anyone on our leadership team.

Q - What are the benefits of joining the Greenville Referral Group?

A - Each person in our group is encouraged to get to know you and your business when you join. We do this each week during general networking and also throughout the week by having one on one meetings with one another. You will be encouraged to get to know all the existing members, as well. The more we know and trust each other, the more business we can refer to each other. We believe in "givers gain" - the more you give, the more you receive.

Q - What are the costs of joining the Greenville Referral Group?

A - The first year's membership dues are $455. We also have a weekly meeting cost of $9.50 which is invoiced on a quarterly basis. Your second year's membership fee will be $355.

Q - Do I have to pay the full membership fee before joining.

A - Yes. We do not have a payment plan option. But we do accept credit cards. Please talk to someone on the membership committee if you have questions regarding payment.

Q - Why do you meet weekly? Do I have to attend every week?

A - We meet weekly because we are serious about growing our businesses and supporting one another. Meeting each week shows committment. You are allowed to miss 3 meetings in a 6 months period, but after that your classification may be opened back up. We encourage the use of substitutes (someone to fill in for you during your absence) when you must miss a meeting. If you send a substitute, the absence is not counted against you.

Q - I see my category is taken in this group, is there any other BNI groups in our area?

A - Yes, there are currently several other BNI groups that meet in our area. It's possible one of them will have a vacancy for your classification. Please feel free to ask anyone on our leadership team for information on the other area meetings.