BNI HAPPENINGS — Italy
Italy Launches First Chapter
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| The Leadership Team members are Silvio Tomastis (President), Roberto Panicola (Vice President) and Eugenio Barbetti (Secretary Treasurer). |
Italy's first chapter has been successfully launched in Lainate. The mayor of Lainate attended the launch and showed great support for the group. Seventy people attended the launch and eight signed up on that day.
During their first 40 days, they exchanged 95 referrals and continue to grow stronger.
Italy's next chapter launched at the end of April in Milan.
Submitted by Laura Hurren.
BNI HAPPENINGS — Sweden
Sweden Launches New Website
BNI-Sweden recently launched a new website, complete with new layout and many new features. It's easier to navigate and to update. It's a great tool and support for members, visitors and our directors.
Even if your Swedish is not 100 percent, please feel free to surf around, look at some new pictures and try to figure out what the Success Stories are all about! The address is: http://www.bni.nu.
Submitted by Carl-Magnus Hedin.
BNI HAPPENINGS — United Kingdom
Marathoner Member Raises Money
A Wirral solicitor raised over £800 for children's charity Barnardo's after taking part in the prestigious Flora Half Marathon.
Simon Gibson, 26, a partner with Wirral-based Kirwans Solicitors and a member of the Liverpool chapter of BNI, ran the 13-mile event at Silverstone Grand Prix race track in Northamptonshire on March 7.
Simon completed the race in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
He said: "This is the first time I've ever run in a half marathon and I felt very proud to do it on behalf of Barnardo's."
Submitted by Lucy Mason.
BNI HAPPENINGS — The Netherlands
Holland Launches Third Chapter
On March 9th, the Netherlands launched their third chapter. The chapter is called Golden Key (BNI being the "Golden Key" to success, but also referring to the city, which has a key in its city banner).
BNI is really taking off in the Netherlands. With three chapters, there are four more core groups working towards launching shortly.
Submitted by Jos Essers, BNI Regional Director, The Netherlands.
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