BNI is a business and professional networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. It is the most successful organisation of its type in the world today, with over 4200 Chapters in operation in 36 Countries. Last year, members of BNI passed more than 4.9 million referrals which generated more than £1.1 billion worth of business for its members.

BNI is a business and professional networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. It is the most successful organisation of its type in the world today, with over 4200 Chapters in operation in 36 Countries. Last year, members of BNI passed more than 4.9 million referrals which generated more than £1.1 billion worth of business for its members.

BNI is a business and professional networking organisation whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. It is the most successful organisation of its type in the world today, with over 4200 Chapters in operation in 36 Countries. Last year, members of BNI passed more than 4.9 million referrals which generated more than £1.1 billion worth of business for its members.

Join us for breakfast at the Royal Chace Hotel for the NLCC annual Economic Update. Our expert speaker Stephen Blackman, Economist, RBS will be presenting on: - The global macro eceonomy and how far the real eceonomy will be impacted by the recent credit crunch - What is the next move for UK interest rates? - Recent turbulance in financial markets has increased risks at home and abroad but how much will the real economy actually be impacted? Book now for this informative breakfast to discover changes in global economy for 2008 and the impact on London businesses (please notify us of any dietary requirments)

CIDA and Business Link in London present: Social Enterprise Finance Seminar Tuesday 28 October 2008, 6pm – 9pm Coin Street neighbourhood centre, 108 Stanford Street, London SE1 9NH (Waterloo station) Free Everything you need to know about finance for social enterprises Business Link in London and CIDA are working together to bring you this dynamic seminar and networking event to provide essential information on the right sources of finance for your new or existing creative social enterprise. The event will be hosted by Uday Thakkar (Managing Director, Red Ochre) winner of Social Enterprise of the Year with presentations from Paul Nicoll (Regional Manager, Triodos Bank), Nigel Wilkinson (Enterprise Training Manager, London Rebuilding Society) and case studies from Auro Foxcroft (Director, Village Underground) and Laura Williams (Creator, Aluna Project). The event will also offer a unique opportunity to meet and network with leading social enterprise lenders, investors and support agencies. Exhibitors include: CDFA (Community Development Finance Association), The Social Enterprise Loan Fund, Adventure Capital Fund, Social Enterprise London, Knowledge Connect, Business Link in London and Social Enterprise Coalition. CIDA and Business Link in London present: Who can attend > Are you in need of raising finance for your social enterprise? > …