ENERGY.

ENERGY.

ENERGY.

Face to face every Wednesday. The only NYC chapter still meeting in person.

Face to face every Wednesday. The only NYC chapter still meeting in person.

Face to face every Wednesday. The only NYC chapter still meeting in person.

TRANSFORMATION.

TRANSFORMATION.

TRANSFORMATION.

Over $25 million in closed business in 10+ years. Over $800,000 this year.

Over $25 million in closed business in 10+ years. Over $800,000 this year.

Over $25 million in closed business in 10+ years. Over $800,000 this year.

AUTHENTIC.

AUTHENTIC.

AUTHENTIC.

A real estate core, and the trusted pros who work beside it.

A real estate core, and the trusted pros who work beside it.

A real estate core, and the trusted pros who work beside it.

Over $25 million referrals passed.

BNI Chapter 45 has met every Wednesday morning for more than 18 years. Over $800,000 in business changed hands between our members this year alone (2026).

Givers gain: every member comes to pass business, not just collect it. Visit as our guest. It’s free.

BNI Chapter 45 has met every Wednesday morning for more than 18 years. Over $800,000 in business changed hands between our members this year alone (2026).

Givers gain: every member comes to pass business, not just collect it. Visit as our guest. It’s free.

Testimonials

Testimonials

What members say about Wednesday mornings.

What members say about Wednesday mornings.

  • “Being in the room every week is the difference. You learn exactly who to send business to, and they learn you.”
    Accounting

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

  • “The referrals arrive warm. By the time someone calls me, a member has already told them why they can trust me.”
    Commercial Insurance

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

  • “I came for one breakfast and stayed for the relationships. Most of my best introductions this year started at a Wednesday table.”
    Commercial Real Estate

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

  • “Being in the room every week is the difference. You learn exactly who to send business to, and they learn you.”
    Accounting

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

  • “The referrals arrive warm. By the time someone calls me, a member has already told them why they can trust me.”
    Commercial Insurance

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

  • “I came for one breakfast and stayed for the relationships. Most of my best introductions this year started at a Wednesday table.”
    Commercial Real Estate

    Member, BNI Chapter 45

Achievements

Achievements

What the room has built together.

What the room has built together.

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0

Closed Business

$0M
$0M
0%
0%

Referrals Passed

Referrals Passed

Closed Business

Referrals Passed

Closed Business

Closing Ratio

Closing Ratio

Closing Ratio

Grow your business by

Givers Gain®

Givers Gain®

Givers Gain®

At BNI, we follow a simple principle called Givers Gain®. What is Givers Gain®?
It means that when you give to others, you get back something in return—usually much more than you gave.
As a business network whose members refer business to each other, our members know that when they give, they gain: referrals, business, revenue, valuable connections, and much more.

At BNI, we follow a simple principle called Givers Gain®.

What is Givers Gain®?
It means that when you give to others, you get back something in return—usually much more than you gave.

As a business network whose members refer business to each other, our members know that when they give, they gain: referrals, business, revenue, valuable connections, and much more.

Member Benefits

Member Benefits

What you get from a seat at the table.

01

Warm referrals, every week

Members come to pass qualified referrals, so the business you receive arrives with an introduction and a reason to trust you.

01

Warm referrals, every week

Members come to pass qualified referrals, so the business you receive arrives with an introduction and a reason to trust you.

STEP 02

One seat per profession

Each seat belongs to one profession. When someone in the room needs what you do, you are the person they call.

02

One seat per profession

Each seat belongs to one profession. When someone in the room needs what you do, you are the person they call.

STEP 03

Face to face, every Wednesday

We meet in person every week. Seeing the same people each Wednesday turns contacts into relationships that last.

03

Face to face, every Wednesday

We meet in person every week. Seeing the same people each Wednesday turns contacts into relationships that last.

03

Face to face, every Wednesday

We meet in person every week. Seeing the same people each Wednesday turns contacts into relationships that last.

04

Know who to refer

Each week a member presents their business, so you learn exactly who to send their way and how to introduce them.

01

Warm referrals, every week

Members come to pass qualified referrals, so the business you receive arrives with an introduction and a reason to trust you.

02

One seat per profession

Each seat belongs to one profession. When someone in the room needs what you do, you are the person they call.

03

Face to face, every Wednesday

We meet in person every week. Seeing the same people each Wednesday turns contacts into relationships that last.

04

Know who to refer

Each week a member presents their business, so you learn exactly who to send their way and how to introduce them.

04

Know who to refer

Each week a member presents their business, so you learn exactly who to send their way and how to introduce them.

02

One seat per profession

Each seat belongs to one profession. When someone in the room needs what you do, you are the person they call.

03

Face to face, every Wednesday

We meet in person every week. Seeing the same people each Wednesday turns contacts into relationships that last.

04

Know who to refer

Each week a member presents their business, so you learn exactly who to send their way and how to introduce them.

Actively Seeking

Actively Seeking

Professions we’d love to welcome to the room.

Network - The Sauce

Network -

The Sauce

BNI Chapter 45
Breakfast of Champions.

BNI Chapter 45
Breakfast of Champions.


Each seat in our chapter represents an induvidual profession and there is no overlap. Trust, we build long term relation to last a life time. It is network not “netsit”

We meet 40+ times a year because frequency is the key to marketing

Each seat in our chapter represents an induvidual profession and there is no overlap. Trust, we build long term relation to last a life time. It is network not “netsit”

We meet 40+ times a year because frequency is the key to marketing

290,000 members,
90 Countries.

290,000 members,
90 Countries.

290,000 members,
90 Countries.

Before your visit

Actively Seeking

Everything you need for your first Wednesday morning.

Is visiting free?

Yes. Your first two visits are free. Come as our guest and see how the chapter works.

Where and when do we meet?

Every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning. Until further notice we meet at 220 West 19th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, while our usual Bowery location is under maintenance.

What should I wear?

Business casual.

Is there parking?

Street parking only. Check Google Maps before you leave for open spots near the building.

Register to Visit Us

Register to Visit Us

BNI Chapter 45

Breakfast of Champions

BNI Chapter 45

Breakfast of Champions


220 West 19th Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10011

220 West 19th Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10011

© 2026 BNI Chapter 45, The Breakfast of Champions. All rights reserved.

© 2026 BNI Chapter 45, The Breakfast of Champions.

All rights reserved.

© 2026 BNI Chapter 45, The Breakfast of Champions. All rights reserved.

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