BNI launches its 4th chapter in Colombo
View(s):Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest referral organisation, recently launched its 04th Chapter in Sri Lanka. Known as ‘BNI Inspire’, this chapter was launched as the first platinum chapter with an impressive 53 members at its first meeting.
The launch also saw over a hundred visitors, 158 referrals and over Rs. 5 million totally in closed business on its first day. The 53 members of BNI Inspire are made up of well-performing decision makers from different companies in various industries in Sri Lanka, according to a media release issued by the organisation.
“We are extremely excited to have been able to grow our membership at BNI Sri Lanka. We aim to reach 1010 members by the end of the year 2020 by gathering business professionals of different industries, from across the country,” said Head of Operations of BNI Sri Lanka, K. V. T. Ramesh, Regional Director for BNI Colombo North, Ragulan Tharmakulasingam said, “We have seen a growth of almost 300 per cent in the last year alone at BNI Sri Lanka. We also take great pride in being able to provide the necessary platform for Sri Lankan members to expand their businesses through our global network at BNI. BNI Inspire has set its mind to achieve a target of Rs. 300 million in revenue during the course of the next six months.”
The BNI Inspire chapter will be led by Glenn Lord – President (Director- Business Machines Co Pvt Ltd), Oshada Senanayake – Vice President (Director, Enfarserv) and Mahesha Sathkumara – Secretary / Treasurer (Director – Glimmer). The chapter will be guided by Mathushangar Yogendran, Director Consultant for BNI Inspire.