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Just a word to the wise. BNI has a reputation of helping businesses succeed. Be advised that the company will keep your funds if THEY ask you to leave the group. I was asked to leave my group because I was a member of another "local" networking group. They stated that I was aware of the "rule" and had willfully violated it.What had actually happened was that I disclosed in my request to become a member that I was a member of a regional networking group. In my interview for membership, this regional group was not even mentioned. I should have been told at that time that being a member of ANY other networking group was a violation of their terms. I should have been given the opportunity to withdraw my application OR I should have been denied membership!Instead, they happily took almost 2k in dues for 2 years. After being a member for over 6 months, they had a "meeting" with me OVER THE PHONE to tell me that I had to choose to either leave BNI or the other group.I was completely shocked by the request. I stated that I had disclosed on my application that I was a member of a networking group and that should have prevented me from joining. They, of course, took NO responsibility for what they did. I have been attempting to get a refund of the unused membership from the Regional Director ******* ******-****** with absolutely no **********, here is your warning about BNI. They want to hold you to the rules when it benefits them.Good luck!