Peoria, IL – March 21, 2013 —in 2012, BNI members in central Illinois passed over $15 million dollars of business referrals in their chapters. $9 million of that — nearly 2/3rds — was done in Peoria chapters. In recognition of that success, Jeff Ensinger, BNI’s Central Illinois Executive Director, is starting a new East Peoria BNI chapter, which will meet in Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl and Grill Restaurant at the Bass Pro Shop in East Peoria. An informational meeting has been scheduled for the new East Peoria Chapter at Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl and Grill Restaurant on March 28 at 7:30 a.m.

Each BNI chapter allows only one person per professional classification, but the East Peoria introductory meeting is open to all interested business professionals. The average BNI chapter has 23 members and passes business leads between members, for sales opportunities both inside and outside the group. Interested business owners should RSVP by calling 309 453-2463 or emailing jeff@bni-il.com .

“BNI has created a formula for success for small businesses,” Jeff Ensinger said. “If you are a reputable and trusted business owner or sales person, we would like to show you how BNI delivers business results for small business owners like yourself. Our numbers stand for themselves – if you are willing to do the work, BNI can deliver business opportunities.”

As the largest and most successful referral organization in the world, BNI has more than 6,200 chapters worldwide. BNI is a driver of success for its member companies in central Illinois.