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Firecrackers BNI

What to Expect
at Our Meetings

A structured, welcoming and purposeful networking experience for business professionals in Meridian, Idaho.

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Meet

Local business owners and professionals.

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Learn

Practical networking skills you can use.

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Connect

Build relationships with complementary businesses.

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See Results

Pass referrals and grow your business.

Our Meeting Agenda

Here’s what you can expect during a Firecrackers BNI meeting.

Professionals introducing themselves over coffee
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A small group exchanging ideas at a networking meeting
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    Open Networking

    Arrive, grab a coffee, introduce yourself and exchange business cards with members and guests.

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    Welcome & Introductions

    Meet the leadership team and hear a quick overview of the meeting. Guests have an opportunity to introduce themselves.

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    Networking Education

    Learn a practical networking tip you can apply to your business.

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    Member Introductions

    Hear what members do and the customers or referrals they are looking for.

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    Featured Member Presentations

    Selected members share their expertise and explain specific referral opportunities.

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    Referrals & Testimonials

    Members share referrals, success stories and thank-yous for business generated through the chapter.

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    Door Prizes, Positive Quotes & Closing

    Recognition, a positive quote and door prizes wrap up the meeting at approximately 9:30 AM.

The BNI Slips — A Quick Guide

Each slip has a purpose. Here’s who can use it and what to do.

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Visitor Slip (Blue)

For visitors

Fill out your slip and place it in the BNI bag when it is passed around during testimonials. Your slip gives you a chance to win a prize after testimonials.

Thanks for visiting!
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Givers Gain Slip (Green)

For Firecrackers members

If you passed a referral this week, fill out one green slip. Use just one slip, regardless of how many referrals you passed.

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1-to-1 Slip (Yellow)

For anyone at the meeting

Pass this slip to someone you would like to meet with to learn more about their business.

Visitors can use these too!
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Referral Slip (White)

For anyone at the meeting

Have a referral for someone in the room? Use this slip to share the connection with them.

Visitors can give referrals too!
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Weekly Numbers
(Members Only)

For Firecrackers members

Report referrals, 1-to-1 meetings, visitors, CEUs and Thank You for Closed Business.

Visitors do not complete weekly numbers.

Questions About Visiting the Firecrackers?

Plan your first BNI meeting in Meridian, Idaho.

When do the Firecrackers meet?

The Firecrackers meet Tuesdays at 8:00 AM in Meridian, Idaho. The meeting wraps up at approximately 9:30 AM.

What happens during a meeting?

You’ll experience open networking, introductions, networking education, member presentations, referrals and testimonials, followed by closing announcements.

Do I need to be a member to visit?

Visitors are welcome. Request a visit so the chapter can prepare to welcome you and help you understand the meeting.

What should I bring?

Bring business cards and be ready to briefly introduce yourself and explain what your business does.

Can visitors pass referrals and arrange 1-to-1 meetings?

Yes. Visitors can use the white referral slip and the yellow 1-to-1 slip to make connections with people at the meeting.

Do visitors report weekly numbers?

No. Weekly numbers are for Firecrackers members. Visitors can use the blue visitor slip for a chance to win a prize after testimonials.