BNI Meeting

At my internship with Panther, a sales representative asked if I would like to accompany her to a BNI meeting to connect and learn from other professionals in the area. BNI stands for Business Network International. It is a meeting of people in different professions who come together to make connections, ask for referrals, and request assistance for jobs. It was a really cool experience to hear from business owners and employees from different companies I had no idea about. Each person went around the room, introduced themselves and the company they represented, and were able to talk about their wants and goals. They each had “asks”, which is when they ask if anyone in the group could help them with a service or connect they with others to achieve their goals. At the end, two people gave presentations about their businesses and work. I learned a lot and was also able to apply my knowledge from class on a presentation about web design. I really enjoyed the whole experience!