# Event Details - **Event Name**: Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: Build a strong network and generate more qualified referrals. Visitors are encouraged to attend Thursday at 8:30 AM, bring business cards!About this EventReady to transform your "word of mouth" into a predictable sales engine? Our BNI Gurnee chapter is where local professionals meet to trade high-quality referrals and sharpen their business edge.Here is what you can expect when you walk through the door:The Meeting AgendaStructured Networking: No awkward standing around. We follow a proven, results-driven format designed to maximize your time.The 45-Second Pitch: You’ll get the floor to introduce your business, explain your "ask," and tell us exactly who your ideal client is.Featured Presentation: Deep dive into a specific industry as one member showcases their expertise.The Referral Exchange: The "money" round where members pass verified leads and thank each other for closed business.Tell Us What You Thought: We ask visitors to share what they thought of the meeting.Event LogisticsWhen: Thursday Morning | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AMWhere: Gurnee, ILWhat to Bring: At least 20-30 business cards and a clear goal for what you want to achieve this month.Who should attend: Accountant/CPA, Electrician, Photographer/Videographer, Painter, Landscaper, Graphic Designers, Sign Company Owners, Print Advertisers, Embroidery Professionals, and owners of unique businesses that serve the Gurnee area and beyond.Why Attend?Unlike casual mixers, BNI is built on Givers Gain®. This means we want to activily give referrals, the more you give, the more you can gain. We only allow one person per professional classification (e.g., one realtor, one carpenter, one lawyer of specific speciality), meaning once you’re in, you’ve effectively locked out your competition from our referral network. Our chapter has seats open, visit us then decide to apply to capture your seat!Come for the coffee, stay for the connections.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AMOpen NetworkingInfo: Grab a coffee and some treats while you mingle and talk to member and other visitors. Introduce yourself to members and visitors to learn about each other's businesses. Have your business cards ready!?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMBNI Core Values and Networking SkillsInfo: Hear from current members about networking skills to help you make the most of your time.?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMMember and Visitor IntroductionsInfo: Prepare your elevator speech! Each member and visitor has 45-60 seconds to explain their business and how they help their customers. Visitors are free to pass out business cards and other information about their business during their speaking time.?: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMFeatured Speaker PresentationInfo: Hear from our Featured Speaker that rotates weekly. Learn about their business and how you can work together!?: 09:40 AM - 09:55 AMMember Successes, Visitor Thoughs and AnnouncementsInfo: Hear from current members about the successes they've had in the previous week, as well as upcoming events we should know about. Visitors will be asked to share something about the meeting.?: 09:55 AM - 10:00 AMRaffle Drawing and Closing QuoteInfo: If you choose to participate, you may walk away with a little extra cash! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/networking-opportunity-visitors-welcome/100001991369864872 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Meetups, Art, Contests, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gurnee - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 36153 Brookside Dr - **lat**: 42.3877214 - **long**: -87.97635849999999 - **full address**: 36153 Brookside Dr, 36153 Brookside Drive, Gurnee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/29fcbcf9d81fab9755a799ee544f6fd38a0974b58678e73023f8d0d77438b22c-rimg-w1200-h801-dc30322d-gmir.jpg?v=1780962079 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome! being held? - **A:** Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome! takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 36153 Brookside Dr, 36153 Brookside Drive, Gurnee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome!? - **A:** Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome! is organized by Dan Monge. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Networking Opportunity - Visitors Welcome!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/29fcbcf9d81fab9755a799ee544f6fd38a0974b58678e73023f8d0d77438b22c-rimg-w1200-h801-dc30322d-gmir.jpg?v=1780962079", "startDate": "2026-06-11", "endDate": "2026-06-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/gurnee/networking-opportunity-visitors-welcome/100001991369864872", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "36153 Brookside Dr", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "36153 Brookside Drive", "postalCode": "60031", "addressLocality": "Gurnee", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.3877214", "longitude": "-87.97635849999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Build a strong network and generate more qualified referrals. 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