Your business grows
A proven business referral system, paired with BNI Online, helps businesses pass referrals to each other and explore new opportunities.
BNI Western Pennsylvania
Business networking groups for Pittsburgh and Western PA
BNI Western PA gives local business owners and sales professionals a structured, supportive place to exchange qualified referrals. Visiting a meeting is free, and there are in-person, online and hybrid options.
By the numbers
The world's largest referral networking organization
Be part of a local network with a global reach. BNI has members and chapters in more than 70 countries and describes its tagline as Growing Forward Together™.
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Figures as published on bni-westernpa.com. Results vary by member.
What BNI Western PA offers your business
Your business grows, your relationships deepen, your skills sharpen
You build relationships
Long-lasting relationships grow through the core value of Givers Gain®. Each member contributes to your success and you to theirs.
Sharpens your skills
Mentors, peers and courses in the BNI Business Builder learning center support you, backed by a global support team.
Three ways to experience BNI
Pick the meeting type that fits your schedule
BNI In-Person
A very personal way to meet, connect and grow.
BNI Online®
Meet from the comfort of your home or office.
BNI Hybrid
The best of both: meet in person the first week of the month and online the rest of the time.
Where we meet
Chapters across 20 counties
BNI Western PA manages referral networking groups in cities and towns across the region. Not sure which chapter fits? Complete the form and a member of the Regional Team will match you with a chapter or a forming chapter that fits your goals and schedule.
- Allegheny
- Washington
- Westmoreland
- Fayette
- Greene
- Beaver
- Butler
- Erie
- Mercer
- Lawrence
- Indiana
- Crawford
- Armstrong
- Venango
- Jefferson
- McKean
- Warren
- Clarion
- Elk
- Forest
Getting started is easy
- Find a chapter
Search by location and meeting type. - Submit a request
Complete the Get Invited form below. - Complete the registration
Visit, then apply when you are ready.
Get invited
Visit a chapter for free
Submit the form and the Regional Team will reach out with details about attending an upcoming meeting.
AIforBNI Masterclass
Learn how BNI members use AI to build referral networks
The AI for BNI Masterclass, sponsored by your BNI Region, shows how Higgins AI researches your business, identifies likely clients and referral partners, and prepares outreach for you.
AI for BNI: how Higgins AI supports BNI members and chapters.Masterclass details
What BNI leaders say
Reactions from Western PA and beyond
“It looks like what we should have: a tool that allows members to track their stuff, do their follow-up, do their inviting and know the marketplace.”
Claudia M.BNI executive director
“Up-and-coming new stuff with Higgins that, in my opinion, is really going to be advantageous for the filling of chapters and the launching of chapters.”
Trey M.BNI regional leader
“This is awesome. Thank you.”
Sonia J.BNI regional leader
“This actually helps. It helps the membership teams coach people into getting out of the red.”
Michelle R.BNI regional leader
“I'm super excited about this. It seems like such an awesome tool.”
Jennifer A.BNI chapter officer
“Seems pretty awesome, so I'm excited.”
Adam M.BNI regional leader