BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BNI Folkestone - ECPv6.5.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BNI Folkestone X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BNI Folkestone REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T133000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20231003T163529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T163529Z UID:1223-1696939200-1696944600@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:National Networking in 90 DESCRIPTION:In support of the BNI Foundation UK\, we are delighted to hold another Network in 90 national networking event. \nFor a small donation of £7 ( £5.83 + £1.17 VAT)\, you will have the chance to network with like-minded business leaders across the UK and Ireland.  Members and non-members welcome. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/national-networking-in-90/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MSP-2-Workshop..jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230911T063000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20230827T201049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T201238Z UID:1173-1694413800-1694433600@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Mid Term Conference DESCRIPTION:This year the BNI Mid Term Conference will take place be on Monday 11th September at The Kent Event Centre\, Detling\, Maidstone from 6.30am-12pm and is open to all members. \nThe conference will be the largest networking event in Kent with 300+ members attending. \nYour Director Consultants will have already shared some of the exciting new content and opportunities on offer to you on the day. We really think we have got something for everyone! \nHere are just a few things you can expect: \n\nFirst-ever regional chapter meeting. This will be limited to just 100 members on a first come first served basis. Be quick to secure your place at the regional chapter meeting!\nNetworking breakouts by target industry\, for example:\n\nEducation\nHospitality\nWedding/Events\nConstruction\nHealth/Wellbeing\n\n\nRole training. Perfect if you’re new to a role or want a refresher\nChapter goal setting and action plan\nChapters sharing their success stories and tips from the last 6 months\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/mid-term-conference/ LOCATION:The Kent Event Centre\, Detling\, Maidstone\, ME14 3JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/leadership-training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190325T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170329T061426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T203616Z UID:686-1553536800-1553544000@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:KENT 10 Minute Feature Presentation Skills Workshop DESCRIPTION:This training will help you to improve your presentation and personal communication skills to maximise the business you get from your networking. This workshop helps members get the most out of their “60 Second Pitch” and “10 Minute Feature Presentations”\, which is such a core aspect of BNI meetings. Not only this\, but the training will help you every time you talk to anyone about your business. \nIncludes a light buffet and refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/kent-10-minute-feature-presentation-skills-workshop/ LOCATION:Bridgewood Manor Hotel\, Bridgewood Manor Roundabout\, Walderslade Woods\,\, Chatham\, Kent\, ME5 9AX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/presentation-skills-workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190318T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170803T183037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T201754Z UID:833-1552930200-1552942800@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:KENT MSP 2 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brand new MSP 2 Workshop. \nMSP 2 is for BNI members who are renewing their membership (or have been a member for +9 months). \nTo be eligible to attend MSP 2\, the renewing members should have completed the MSP 1 Training and be in the Green or Amber sections of the BNI Traffic Lights. \nAs an experienced BNI Member this workshop will refresh you on a few basics of how to get the most out of BNI but will also cover new ground\, to take your membership to another level. \nIncludes light buffet & refreshments. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/kent-msp-2-workshop/ LOCATION:Bridgewood Manor Hotel\, Bridgewood Manor Roundabout\, Walderslade Woods\,\, Chatham\, Kent\, ME5 9AX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/KENT-MSP-2-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190311T063000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190311T123000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20190215T140333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T140430Z UID:968-1552285800-1552307400@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:New Leadership Team Conference 2019 DESCRIPTION:Full training session for all new Leadership Team and Support Roles taking over the position in April 2019. \nTraining provided is mandatory for President\, Vice President\, Secretary/Treasurer\, Visitor Hosts\, Education Co-ordinator\, Events Co-ordinator\, Mentor Co-ordinators\, Membership Committee\, Power Team Co-ordinator and Communication Co-ordinators. \n(If you are on the leadership team and have previously attended this training\, please note that re-attending this event is still a requirement for your role\, as a refresher). \nIf you are a new member or not part of the new team\, you will greatly benefit by attending this event. This training will give you the skills on how to make the most of your BNI Membership\, maximise referrals and revenue for your own business. \nThe day will start with Open Networking at 6.30am – time for a coffee & networking with fellow members from across the whole of the Kent Region. Last year’s event was attended by 400+ members\, so it’s one of the largest networking events in Kent\, so please remember to bring plenty of business cards with you! \n(Includes full English breakfast and refreshment throughout the day). URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/new-leadership-team-conference-2019/ LOCATION:Mercure Great Danes Hotel Maidstone\, Hollingbourne\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/leadership-training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190304T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170803T184039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T203848Z UID:836-1551720600-1551733200@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Member Success Program DESCRIPTION:Membership Success Training Programme – as you will know BNI has a policy of asking all members to attend MSP within 6 weeks of joining and at least every 12 months after that because we know that it will boost your business. \nMSP training provides important guidance on how to make the most of your BNI membership and maximise the return on investment to this word-of-mouth referral system. \nTopic covered include: \n how to help your members to refer to you\n how to build relationships and trust more quickly\n And some pitfalls to avoid in your chapter meetings! \nThis 3 hour investment of time can truly help to make your experience in BNI a great success. \nIncludes light buffet & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/member-success-program/ LOCATION:Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel\, 8 Tonbridge Road\, Pembury\, Tunbridge Wells\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/About-BNI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180604T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20180429T074101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T074101Z UID:920-1528135200-1528142400@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:MSP REFRESHER Workshop DESCRIPTION:Member Success Programme (MSP) Refresher Workshop. \nJoin us for a brand new MSP Workshop. The MSP refresher has been specifically designed for renewing members who have attended the MSP workshop but do not qualify for the MSP 2. The aim of this training is to help you improve areas of your membership in order to help you maximise the return from your BNI membership. \nTo be eligible to attend this refresher training\, the renewing members should have completed the MSP 1 Training. \nAs an experienced BNI Member this workshop will refresh you on a few basics of how to get the most out of BNI but will also cover new ground\, to take your membership to another level. \nIncludes refreshments. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/msp-refresher-workshop/ LOCATION:Bridgewood Manor Hotel\, Bridgewood Manor Roundabout\, Walderslade Woods\,\, Chatham\, Kent\, ME5 9AX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MSP-REFRESHER-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180521T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170504T093429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T072648Z UID:791-1526923800-1526936400@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:KENT Member Success Training Programme DESCRIPTION:Membership Success Training Programme – as you will know BNI has a policy of asking all members to attend MSP within 6 weeks of joining and at least every 12 months after that because we know that it will boost your business. \nMSP training provides important guidance on how to make the most of your BNI membership and maximise the return on investment to this word-of-mouth referral system. \nTopic covered include: \n how to help your members to refer to you\n how to build relationships and trust more quickly\n And some pitfalls to avoid in your chapter meetings! \nThis 3 hour investment of time can truly help to make your experience in BNI a great success. \nIncludes light buffet & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/kent-member-success-training-programme-2/ LOCATION:Bridgewood Manor Hotel\, Bridgewood Manor Roundabout\, Walderslade Woods\,\, Chatham\, Kent\, ME5 9AX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180514T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20180429T071840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T071941Z UID:913-1526320800-1526328000@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:How to Develop An Effective Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:How To Develop An Effective Social Media Strategy To Win More Business & Increase Visitors to your Chapter \nThis workshop will show you how to create an effective social media content strategy\, that you can implement across multiple social media platforms\, and will show examples of how you can gain more business for yourself\, your chapter members\, and increase visitors by using a simple step by step process. \nTopics covered to include: \n An introduction to the social media platforms and why we use each one\n Your social media strategy\n How to create engaging content online – using free tools and apps available\n A step by step process to gain more business online\n Live examples of growing members businesses and increasing visitors through social media URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/how-to-develop-an-effective-social-media-strategy/ LOCATION:Canterbury Golf Club\, Littlebourne Road\, Scotland Hills\,\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT1 1TW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/social-media-training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170904T063000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170904T123000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170803T184652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T185129Z UID:838-1504506600-1504528200@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Chapter Development Training DESCRIPTION:BNI Kent’s Chapter Development Training. \nThis event invites ALL Chapter members\, who will find the training both helpful and informative. \nHowever\, please note that this training is compulsory for the Chapter Leadership Teams. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/chapter-development-training/ LOCATION:Mercure Great Danes Hotel Maidstone\, Hollingbourne\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170807T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170807T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170713T191245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T191245Z UID:824-1502127000-1502139600@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:How to Grow Your Power Teams for Success DESCRIPTION:A Power Team is a group of related professions that work with the same clients but do not take business away from each other. \nIn a successful BNI Chapter you will find 6 or more Power Teams with at least 7 members per team – making a total chapter size of over 42 members. In this environment\, members will find 67% of their referrals come from their own Power Team and the other 33% of their referrals come from the rest of the chapter. \nYou could find yourself in more than one Power Team – but the most important thing is to surround yourself with members who talk regularly to the type of clients that YOU want!\n\nGrow your Power Teams for Success. \nNetwork with the best connected members in your region. \nDevelop a strategy to build the perfect team to support your business. \nUse the power of BNI to take your members to another level. URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/grow-power-teams-success/ LOCATION:Village Hotel Maidstone\, Castle View\, Forstal Road\, Sandling\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170724T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170601T192156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T192156Z UID:801-1500917400-1500930000@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Member Success Training Programme DESCRIPTION:Membership Success Training Programme – as you will know BNI has a policy of asking all members to attend MSP within 6 weeks of joining and at least every 12 months after that because we know that it will boost your business. \nMSP training provides important guidance on how to make the most of your BNI membership and maximise the return on investment to this word-of-mouth referral system. \nTopic covered include:\nhow to help your members to refer to youhow to build relationships and trust more quicklyAnd some pitfalls to avoid in your chapter meetings! \nThis 3 hour investment of time can truly help to make your experience in BNI a great success. \nIncludes breakfast & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/member-success-training-programme-2/ LOCATION:Village Hotel Maidstone\, Castle View\, Forstal Road\, Sandling\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170703T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170703T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170601T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T191921Z UID:796-1499101200-1499115600@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Referral Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get your fellow BNI members to bring you more serious business. Learn a host of creative ways of bringing new business to your fellow chapter members. \nincludes light buffet & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/referral-skills-training/ LOCATION:Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel\, 8 Tonbridge Road\, Pembury\, Tunbridge Wells\, Tonbridge\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/KENT-Referral-Skills-Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170522T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170329T062252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T062252Z UID:692-1495474200-1495486800@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:KENT Member Success Training Programme DESCRIPTION:Membership Success Training Programme – as you will know BNI has a policy of asking all members to attend MSP within 6 weeks of joining and at least every 12 months after that because we know that it will boost your business. \nMSP training provides important guidance on how to make the most of your BNI membership and maximise the return on investment to this word-of-mouth referral system. \nTopic covered include:\nhow to help your members to refer to youhow to build relationships and trust more quicklyAnd some pitfalls to avoid in your chapter meetings! \nThis 3 hour investment of time can truly help to make your experience in BNI a great success. \nIncludes breakfast & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/kent-member-success-training-programme/ LOCATION:Village Hotel Maidstone\, Castle View\, Forstal Road\, Sandling\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170508T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170508T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170329T061921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T062744Z UID:690-1494264600-1494277200@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:KENT Referral Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get your fellow BNI members to bring you more serious business. Learn a host of creative ways of bringing new business to your fellow chapter members. \nincludes light buffet & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/kent-referral-skills-training/ LOCATION:The Grand\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2XL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/KENT-Referral-Skills-Training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170424T063000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170424T100000 DTSTAMP:20260806T101944 CREATED:20170329T061648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T061648Z UID:688-1493015400-1493028000@bnifolkestone.co.uk SUMMARY:Member Success Training Programme DESCRIPTION:Membership Success Training Programme – as you will know BNI has a policy of asking all members to attend MSP within 6 weeks of joining and at least every 12 months after that because we know that it will boost your business. \nMSP training provides important guidance on how to make the most of your BNI membership and maximise the return on investment to this word-of-mouth referral system. \nTopic covered include:\nhow to help your members to refer to youhow to build relationships and trust more quicklyAnd some pitfalls to avoid in your chapter meetings! \nThis 3 hour investment of time can truly help to make your experience in BNI a great success. \nIncludes breakfast & refreshments URL:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/event/member-success-training-programme/ LOCATION:Village Hotel Maidstone\, Castle View\, Forstal Road\, Sandling\, Maidstone\, Kent\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:BNI Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bnifolkestone.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Member-Success-Training-Programme.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR