BNI offers a structured and supported word of mouth marketing program with a proven track record of helping members increase their competitive edge.  Our primary purpose is to exchange business referrals.   Our philosophy is "Givers Gain."  Only one person per profession can join a chapter, creating a supportive, non-competitive environment for each member.  There are now 275 BNI chapters (and growing) across Canada.

Meets: For breakfast or lunch at various locations throughout S.W. Ontario. Call for a meeting location near you.  Visitors welcome

Membership Fees: Visit a chapter.

Contact: Bruce Elliott, Executive Director S.W. Ontario 519.475.4643 or 1.888.375.1904  Email: bni@xplornet.com   

Web site: www.bnicanada.ca 

BNI offers a structured and supported word of mouth marketing program with a proven track record of helping members increase their competitive edge.  Our primary purpose is to exchange business referrals.   Our philosophy is 'Givers Gain."  Only one person per profession can join a chapter, creating a supportive, non-competitive environment for each member. 

Meets:  Each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Michael's on the Thames, 1 York Street, London

Membership Fees: Visit a chapter.

Contact: Bill Handsaeme 519.649.6682 ext. 222  Email: handsaeme.b@mortgagecentre.com

Web site: www.bnicanada.ca 

With over 100,000 members worldwide BNI, is the world’s largest and most successful professional referral organization of its kind. BNI offers a structured and supported word of mouth marketing program with a proven track record of helping members increase their competitive edge. Our primary purpose is to exchange business referrals and our philosophy is "Givers Gain."

Only one person per profession can join a chapter, creating a supportive, non-competitive environment for each member. Last year, BNI members worldwide passed 4.9 million referrals generating over 1.9 billion (U.S. Dollars) in business for its members.

We have close to 40 chapters throughout Ottawa, Gatineau, Ottawa Valley, Brockville, Kingston, Pembroke, Metcalfe, Embrun, and more.

Meets: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Email or call for dates and locations.

Membership Fees:  $445.00 annually plus one time registration fee of $115.00 plus GST (subject to change)

Contact: Denis Brisson 613.860.0577 Email: bni@bnieast.com

Web site: www.bnieast.com

BNI Saskatchewan is the province's largest and most professional referral organization.  BNI offers a structured and supported word of mouth marketing program with a proven track record of helping members increase their competitive edge.  Our primary purpose is to exchange business referrals and our philosophy is "Givers Gain." 

Only one person per profession can join a chapter, creating a supportive, non-competitive environment for each member.  Last year Saskatchewan passed more than 3 million referrals.

Who can join: Entrepreneurs & Business Professionals

Membership Fees:  Visit a chapter.

Meets: Various locations and times throughout Saskatchewan

Contact: Stephen Bell 306-566-9362  Email: steve@bnicanada.ca

Web site: www.bnicanada.ca

BNI offers a structured and supported word of mouth marketing program with a proven track record of helping members increase their competitive edge.  Our primary purpose is to exchange business referrals. Our philosophy is "Givers Gain."  Only one person per profession can join a chapter, creating a supportive, non-competitive environment for each member. 

Meets:  Each Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Shriners Mocha Temple, 368 Colborne St, London, Ontario

Membership Fees: Visit a chapter.

Contact: Russ Bain President  519.663.1867  Email: russ2@execulink.com

Web site: www.bnicanada.ca 

Provides business women with the opportunity to connect with other professional women.  The group gives members an opportunity to network, enhance their leadership and communication skills, establish friendships, and benefit the community by organizing fundraising events supporting women.  BMW provides an opportunity to gain knowledge through exposure to many professional women, thereby cultivating networking for profitable business referrals.  Open to professional women in a decision-making managerial or ownership position.

Meets:  First Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Grosvenor Club, London, Ontario

Membership Fees:  $200.00 annually (first year $260.00)

Contact:  Marlin Martens 519. 673-6376 Email: exec@breakfastmeetingforwomen.com

Web site: www.breakfastmeetingforwomen.com

An equality-seeking group working toward the improvement of economic, employment, and social conditions affecting women.

Meets: one restaurant, third Tuesday of each month 6:00 p.m.

Membership Fees: $30 per meeting  Guests: $35 per meeting (includes dinner and guest speaker)

Contact: Helen Lomax 519.847.5838  Email: membership@bpwlondon.com

Web site: www.bpwlondon.com

To foster and advance the interest of its members by the promotion and exchange of goods and services within the group. Includes only one business per category.

Meets: Mocha Temple, 468 Colborne St., London, every Thursday at noon

Membership Fees: $162.50 + GST per quarter plus $50.00 initiation fee

Contact: Rick Bothwell 519.666.1025

Web site: www.businesscluboflondon.com

Since 1906, The Canadian Club of London brings prominent Canadians to London to speak on topical issues of national and international interest in the arts, history, business, finance, education, law, and politics. Membership is open to all and members receive a monthly newsletter, which details upcoming speakers.

Meets: Hilton Hotel, King Street, London at noon each month from September through June (day varies)

Membership Fees:  $40 per year and includes a lunch discount

Contact: 24-hour voice mail 519.471.6369  Email: connect@canadiancluboflondon.com

Web site: www.canadiancluboflondon.com

A genuine support for women's enterprise on-line. This network is an example of the opportunities the Internet offers for communication.

Web site: www.cdnbizwomen.com

Canadian Women in Communications (CWC) is a national, bilingual organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the communications sector through strategic networking, targeted professional development, and meaningful recognition.

Meets:  Various times and locations. Refer to Southwestern Ontario Chapter's "Events" page on Web site

Membership Fees:  Varies, refer to Web site

Contact: Jane Graham 519.661.2111 ext. 83748  Email:
jane.graham@schulich.uwo.ca
Web site: www.cwc-afc.com

Elgin Business Women's Network (EBWN) is a group of entrepreneurs committed to the networking and promotion of all women in business.  It provides an environment for sharing information and ideas.
 

Meets: 3rd Wednesday of every month for a dinner meeting and offers a Fall Business Promotion Event

Membership Fees: $40.00 per year. which includes exposure in the online business directory

Contact: Anne Kenny 519.633.7597 ext. 32  Email: anne@elgincfdc.ca

Web site:  www.ebwn.ca

Supporting entrepreneurship through the London Small Business Centre.  Learn from seasoned professionals to discover how you can achieve success in your business at monthly Water Cooler meetings.  Membership is limited. Check out the Web site for details.

Meets: Third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Membership Fees: $219.00 per year (includes breakfast fees)

Contact:  Josée Lemay, Steering Committee Chair, 519.649.7712   Email: josee@imjgroup.com

Web site: www.sbcentre.ca/entrepreneursclub

Monthly meetings offer group coaching, networking, and brainstorming components. Members are supporting each other and forge strategic alliances for mutual benefit.

Meets: Meets the 2nd Monday each month in York Region.

Membership Fees:  $185.00 per year (+ GST) plus monthly meeting fee of $22.80 incl. GST for members/$45.00 + GST for non-members (Lunch is included) Membership includes complimentary 60-minute coaching session with Renate. Special workshop and coaching pricing offered to members.

Contact:  Renate Weiler 905.830.1985   Email: info@theexecutivementors.com 

Web site:  www.theexecutivementors.com  

GreenDrinks London provides a dynamic social environment where people from community, non-profit, business, and government connect over the common goal of sustainability. Our gatherings are a unique blend of socializing, networking, and learning.  Each month we host a different speaker who explores relevant local issues and delivers practical ideas of making greener lifestyle choices. We invite you to come out to meet new friends, develop ideas, form business partnerships, and perhaps have a few moments of serendipity.


Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Poacher's Arms, corner of Richmond St. & Queens Ave., London

Membership Fees:  None

Contact: Tiffany Roschkow at 519.432.3571  Email: greendrinks.london@gmail.com

Web site: www.greendrinks.org

A networking group for small businesses doing business, or wanting to do business, in the Hamilton Road area.

Meets: Once a month, usually from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Location varies.

Membership Fees:  $60.00 per year

Contact: Dave Broostad  Phone: 519.672.1491   Email: dbroostad@fullcirclegroup.ca

Web site: www.HamRoad.com

A network to connect and direct Me, Inc. (Micro Enterprise), homepreneurs, and SOHOs.

Meets: Meetings and events currently on hold.

Membership Fees: Event fees varies

Contact: Sandy Ross  Phone: 519.472.5322   Email: homepreneur@sandyross.ca

Web site: www.sandyross.ca  

A local association for businesses of Hyde Park, located in the north west of London, Ontario.

Meets: Third Tuesday each month at 8:00 a.m., The Co-Operators c/o Barry Carson, 34-1615 North Routledge Park, London, Ontario

Membership Fees: contact Tom Thirtle for details

Contact: Josee Morin   519.641.8703   Email: josee@londongranite.ca  

Web site: www.hpba.ca

IABC London is a professional association dedicated to fostering communications excellence. We serve communicators in southwestern Ontario by identifying and meeting their changing needs, and by providing high-value development and networking opportunities in order to raise professional standards. On the international front, IABC has more than 14,000 professional members in over 60 countries. Founded in 1979, the IABC London Chapter represents a diverse group of seasoned professionals in a wide range of work environments, including corporate, government, non-profit, design, education, manufacturing, consulting, fund development, and more. IABC London also provides great opportunity for students new to the communications field to grow and develop through ongoing interaction with experienced professionals.

Meets: Usually 3rd Thursday of each month. Location, time, cost vary. Pre-registration
required. All welcome. Visit http://london.iabc.com for details.

Membership Fee: Varies. Brings international benefits. For details
visit http://london.iabc.com/joinIABC.shtml

Contact:  Sandy Ross 519.472.5322   Email: iabclndn@execulink.com

Web site:  http://london.iabc.com/

InterNETwork London provides a dynamic networking environment where entrepreneurs and managers of e-business enterprises can connect with service providers and venture resources to cultivate ideas, help bring projects to life, and generally share business experiences. The organization is wholly funded by sponsorship contributions. Anyone with an interest in technology related business initiatives is encouraged to attend.

Meets:  First Tuesday of each month (location varies)

No Membership Fees.

Contact:  519.661.4545  Email: yunguo@ledc.com

Web site: www.internetwork.ca

Helps members be in touch with everyday problems in business.

Meets: Alternate Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McGinnis Landing, Wonderland and Oxford Street, London

No Membership Fees – cost of lunch

Contact: Susan Regier at 519.471.8726   Email: susan@vantageone.ca 

A nonprofit networking group that meets for breakfast and guest speakers. Includes only one business per category.

Meets: Highland Golf Course, alternate Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Membership Fees: $300.00 per year

Contact: Walter Georgijev 519.472.0055   Cell: 519.671.4440   Email: wvg@wvg.on.ca

Web site: www.leadsunlimited.ca

A forum for home based travel consultants to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn about travel products to help them grow their businesses.

Meets: Cora's, Wellington Road at Commissioners, London  11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Membership Fees: Cost of lunch only

Contact: Fred Ihnatiuk 519.471.9464 Email: fred@yyztravel.com

A group for anyone who grows or wants to learn more about African Violets and would like an evening out with like-minded people.

Meets: 2nd Monday of each month

Membership Fees: $15.00 annually

Contact: Dianne Conway 519.471.8825  Email: homes@DianneConway.com

Web site: http://www.geocities.com/LondonAfricanVioletSociety/

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of positive leadership and oral communication.  Members must be over 18 years of age.

Meets:  Thursdays at 12:05 p.m., London City Hall, 2nd floor, 300 Dufferin Ave. at Wellington, London

Membership Fees: $90.00 annually

Contact: Pat Moauro at 519.432-0196 Email: pm@isp.ca

Web site: www.toastmasters.org

An active, social affiliation of members and suppliers of the transportation industry. Includes Trucking, Parcel, Courier, Freight Forwarders, Air Cargo, Customs Brokers, Consultants & Auditors, Warehousing, Load Brokers, Logistics, and other suppliers as approved by the executive.

Meets: Various locations as announced in mailings

Membership Fees: $40.00 per year or Group Membership $80.00 for up to 5 people in same organization

Contact: Gerry Smith  519.652.0793  Email: gcs@execulink.com

Comprised of Builders, Renovators, Developers, Suppliers, Sub-Trades, Manufacturers, Financial Institutions, and Professionals involved in residential construction.

Meets: Lamplighter Inn, 2nd Thursday of each month except June, July, August, and December

Membership Fees: $800.00 plus GST annually

Contact: Sarah Edmundson 519.686.0343   Email: newhomes@lhba.on.ca

A non-profit group of home economists affiliated with the Ontario Home Economics Association.

Meets: various locations and times, 4 or 5 times per year

Membership Fees: $25.00 per year

Contact: Lucy Mahood   Phone:  519.432.8353 ext. 28206    Email: bmahood0903@rogers.com

Promotes education, friendship, and loyalty.  Members must work in an insurance-related industry.

Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Lamplighter Inn, Wellington Road, London

Contact: June Guay 519.667.1100   Email: june-guay@omniinsurance.on.ca

Real Estate Investment Club of Ontario gathers to share market opportunities and strategies relating to real estate and investing.  A unique feature of this club is that members will benefit from the eclectic nature of its resources. The agenda will include, but is not limited to, the current housing market, purchasing strategies, guest speakers, recommended books, analyzing properties, joint ventures, and much more.

 

Meets: Monthly 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Fees: Call for information

Contact: Chris Nelson 519.204.4400  Email: info@landlordnetwork.ca

Web site: www.landlordnetwork.ca

London Referral Group provides a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a focus on cultivating new business relationships and exchanging business leads.  Membership is limited to one person per profession.

Meets:  Alternate Tuesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Palasad, 777 Adelaide St at Oxford, London

Fees:  $100.00 annually

Contact:  Paul Fissenden 519.200.7004   Email: network@londonreferralgroup.com

Web site: www.londonreferralgroup.com

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of positive leadership and oral communication.  Toastmasters has developed a winning formula for overcoming the stress of public speaking and mastering this communication skill.  Members must be over the age of 19.

Meets: Tuesdays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Junior Achievement Centre, Wharncliffe Road North and Riverside Drive, London.

Membership Fees: $144.00 annually

Contact: Doug Daye 519.641.9385    Email: doug@speakingfromexperience.ca

Web site:  www.londonspeakeasy.ca/

London WAHM is an online networking group for work-at-home-moms. The site includes articles on starting up and running your home based business, members and resource directories, event listings, and discussion forums. A great opportunity to meet other local WAHM's and share experiences.

Meets:  Online - in-person monthly meetings being organized

Membership Fees: None

Contact: Sarah Howard 519.433.5147  Email: sarah.howard@rogers.com

Web site: www.londonwahm.ca/index.php

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of positive leadership and oral communication.  Toastmasters has developed a winning formula for overcoming the stress of public speaking and mastering this communication skill. 

Meets:  Mondays 7:00 p.m. at St. Marguerite D'Youville School Library, 170 Hawthorne Road

Membership Fees:   $72.00 semi annually.  Guests or visitors welcome to attend at no cost.

Contact: Sue Storie 519.473.3077  Email: sue.storie@sympatico.ca

Clients, members, and friends of the Small Business Centre meet to exchange business cards and business ideas.  This event provides a great opportunity to form new business relationships and maintain established contacts.  

Meets: The 1st Wednesday of each month.  Times and location varies.

Fees:  $5.00 per meeting

Contact: Nancy Kopriva at 519.659.2882  Email: nkopriva@sbcentre.ca

Web site: www.sbcentre.ca

A leads and referral group for professionals who want to grow their network.  Limited to one person per profession.

Meets: The 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Highland Golf & Country Club, 279 Commissioners Road East, London from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Fees:  $6.00 per meeting

Contact: Arnie Kleiman at 519.660.1625  Email: sales@inyourface.on.ca

An international organization, which promotes world fellowship through aviation, provides networking and scholarships for women and aviation education in the community, aviation-oriented activites and events, and preserves the unique history of women in aviation.

Meets:  Various times throughout the year – sponsors special activities and events

Members limited to licensed and student women pilots.

Contact: Patricia Crocker 519.680.0357  Email: pat99s@rogers.com

Web site:  www.excel.on.ca/mapleleaf

A group of landscape architectural consultants open to students and graduates of a post secondary landscape architecture (or equivalent) program.

Meets: Executive & Council meet 9 –10 times yearly, Toronto/other members as needed

Membership Fees: Call for information

Contact: Jim Vafiades, Chair 519.439.4451    Email: jimvaf@sympatico.ca

Web site: www.oala.on.ca

A national organization representing over 600 freelance writers and journalists across the country since 1976. Their mandate is protecting the rights and careers of freelance writers. Membership benefits include networking, work leads, free listing at www.writers.ca,  professional development, online discussion groups and forums, and advocacy work on behalf of freelance writers.

Meets: Once a month at various locations for networking and professional development. Guests welcome.

Membership information is available at: www.pwac.ca/joiningpwac/joinpwac

Contact: Suzanne Boles 519.680.1658 suzanne@writeconnection.org

Web sites: www.pwaclondon.org   www.pwac.ca 
 

Offers Business Network Referral Clubs (BNRC) in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, which are a great opportunity to grow your business. This is not your "downtown social club."   Unlike any other networking groups, they continually require members to share contacts.  Free trial available.

Membership Fees: Various (see Web site)

Contact:  Craig Chandler 403.720.2143   Email: executivedirector@pgib.ca

Web site: www.pgib.ca

Business Network Referral Clubs, women's edge training, networking events, low merchant rates, and an online business directory called WomensPages.ca.

Membership Fees: $129

Contact: Julie Chandler 403.720.2143 or 1.866.725.2143  Email:  pgibwomen@pgib.ca

Web site: www.pgibw.ca and www.womenspages.ca

This is a long-standing association of Row businesses that include both retail and non-retail operations. Membership is on a volunteer basis.

Membership Fees: $400.00 per year

Contact: Candy MacKay 519.432.3646   Email:  tribalmountain@rogers.com

Web site: www.richmondrowlondon.com

Open to all Canadian women, this group meets virtually and in-person at workshops, seminars, and dinner meetings.  We provide professionally written stories of you and your business and host it on our site. Free business tips, reports, newsletters, and event listings.

Meets: various locations and times (Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and B.C. - to be expanded)

Membership Fees: Varied - initiation fee - one time payment and monthly membership fee

Contact:  Mandie Crawford 1.888.726.3361   Email: admin@roaringwomen.com

Web site: www.roaringwomen.com

The world’s largest service club dedicated to both community and world service. An excellent club with a wide range of membership, representing business, social agencies, and self-employed professionals.

Meets: London Convention Centre, 300 York Street, every Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Membership Fees: $300.00 per year plus weekly meeting fee of $17.00 (includes full lunch)

Contact: Jim Belton 519.858.1210  Email: jimbelton@rogers.com

Web site: www.rotarylondon.org

A networking group for small business owners, trades, professionals, and corporate representatives to help promote members’ businesses through referrals.  Membership is limited to one person per business category.

Meets:  Thursdays from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Cora's, Wellington Road at Commissioners, London

Membership Fees:  $125.00 per year plus $35.00 per month breakfast dues =

Contact:  Jason Micallef 519.649.0755  Email: jason@imantis.ca

Web site: www.starnetworking.ca

A networking referral group to spread word of mouth advertising for each member.  Membership limited to one person per profession.

Meets:  Southside Family Restaurant, Exeter Road, London at 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. alternate Thursdays

Membership Fees:  $300.00 annually or $175.00 semi-annually, includes breakfast and social events 

Contact:  Dave Kloetstra at 519.691.0452 Email: dave@minutemanlondon.ca

Web site: www.summitreferral.com

TechAlliance is a member-driven organization that represents, supports, and helps to accelerate the growth of knowledge-based businesses in London and region. TechAlliance focuses on business education and advisory services, knowledge-sharing, networking, capitalization, and member marketing initiatives for more than 150 regional information technology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing companies as well as related professional service providers. TechAlliance is committed to helping develop the region’s emerging knowledge-based industries into a collective economic powerhouse.

Events and Meetings: Monthly business seminars, networking events and sessions. Please visit our Web site for further information.
Office address:  100 Collip Circle, Suite 130, The UWO Research Park, London, ON

Membership Fees:  Contact Jodi Simpson, Director of Programs & Member Services

Contact: Jodi Simpson 519.858.5078   Email: jodi.simpson@techalliance.ca

Web site: www.techalliance.ca

A dynamic networking group whose membership helps promote your business and increase your income through quality referrals. Membership is limited to one person from every profession, trade, or business category.

Meets: Friday mornings from 6:55 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at One Restaurant, 1 Grosvenor Street, London

Membership Fees: $50.00 every six months

Contact: Sharon Whiteside Phone: 519-661-0190 ext. 306

Email: swhiteside@goodlifefitness.com

Web site: www.thenetworkers.ca

For wholistic practitioners seeking to network with like-minded individuals and enhance their professional presence in the community. Members should aspire to continue their education so they can educate others. We provide opportunities to profile your expertise through speaking, conducting seminars, writing articles, and participating in special events.

Meets: Various locations

Membership Fees: $75 for 6 months or $100 for one year. First meeting free.

Contact: Patricia Kennedy at 519.667.0666 or Tracy Harvie at 519.777.5082 or email info@adminforyou.ca

Web site:  www.wellnessassociation.ca

Twice yearly, about 200 of London's most dynamic business women gather at The Women's Conference. Included in each of the events, are dynamic speakers, business displays, networking workshops, silent auction, excellent lunch and continuous refreshments throughout the day, door prizes, goodie bags, and unusual entertainment. It is an educational day for business women where they can connect with their peers, realize new leads, and enjoy themselves.

Meets: St. Justin's church hall, Jalna Blvd., White Oaks, London...next Conference dates is May 2, 2008

Fees: $85 - $115 depending on group rate and early registration

Contact: Diann Vail at 519.668.5677 Email: diann@vailweb.net. 

Web site: www.londonwomensdirectory.com

Women of Today is a women's network and magazine dedicated to help women in business to connect and grow in business together and to offer them ways to work together to market their businesses in unique and affordable ways.  Our mission statement is to provide the local women with a support in business and a new type of avenue to promote their businesses.

Meets: Chapters in Lucan and surrounding area; London; Strathroy; St. Thomas; Sarnia; Stratford; Bluewater (Grand Bend, Bayfield); and Kitchener.  For meeting locations and times, visit the Web site.

Fees: $150.00 plus GST annually plus magazine co-op fee

Contact: Sherry Simoes 519.666.1915   Email: sherry@womenoftodayinc.ca

Web site: www.womenoftodayinc.ca

An informal meeting of business women who want to meet and promote their business with other women.

Meets: Second Tuesday of every month. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Lamplighter Inn, Wellington Road South, London. (No meetings July/August)

No Membership Fees - cost of own lunch only plus a twoonie for the room.

Contact: Tracy Harvie 519.777.5082   Email: vatharvie@sympatico.ca   info@adminforyou.ca

The Young Entrepreneurs Association is a non-profit member organization whose mandate is to support young people in business. Aimed at business owners 35 and under, YEA provides a unique platform from which to learn from one another's experiences and take advantage of peer support and mentorship.

Email: london@yea.ca

Web site: www.yea.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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