# BNI San Francisco Bay > BNI San Francisco Bay runs business referral networking chapters across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Professionals meet weekly, in person, online or hybrid, and follow the Givers Gain® philosophy. Mailing address: PMB 147, 2665 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Phone: (707) 899-7161 ## Key pages - [Home](https://bnisfbay.com/): Visit a local, friendly BNI chapter across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Call (707) 899-7161. - [Why BNI?](https://bnisfbay.com/why-bni/): New business, education, networking skills and speaking opportunities. See why Bay Area professionals join BNI San Francisco Bay. - [Givers Gain](https://bnisfbay.com/why-bni/givers-gain/): Learn about Givers Gain®, the BNI philosophy of passing business to receive business, and how it works in a chapter. - [How to Join](https://bnisfbay.com/how-to-join/): Visit a chapter, get invited and apply. Learn how to join BNI San Francisco Bay and what to do if your category is full. - [Visit a Chapter](https://bnisfbay.com/how-to-join/visit-a-chapter/): Get invited to a BNI chapter meeting in person, online or hybrid. See ways to arrange a visit and tips for guests. - [Apply for Membership](https://bnisfbay.com/how-to-join/apply-for-membership/): Apply for BNI membership after visiting a chapter. Learn about references, interviews, sponsors and online renewals. - [Find a Chapter](https://bnisfbay.com/find-a-chapter/): Find a BNI chapter across Alameda, North Bay and Santa Clara regions. Meet in person, online or hybrid. - [Chapters Forming](https://bnisfbay.com/find-a-chapter/chapters-forming/): Join or start a new BNI chapter in the Bay Area. Claim your professional category early. - [Calendar](https://bnisfbay.com/events/): See BNI San Francisco Bay chapter meetings and events on the official calendar. - [FAQ](https://bnisfbay.com/faq/): Answers about who can join BNI, how members are vetted, the Code of Ethics, visitors and professional ethics rules. - [Resources](https://bnisfbay.com/resources/): BNI SF Bay member resources: BNI Academy, BNI Online podcast, branding assets and chapter finder. - [Power of One](https://bnisfbay.com/power-of-one/): The Power of One scores five monthly habits: CEUs, attendance, one-to-ones, referrals and visitors. See goals and score bands. - [About](https://bnisfbay.com/about/): BNI San Francisco Bay helps businesses grow through structured referrals across seven Bay Area counties. - [Contact Us](https://bnisfbay.com/contact-us/): Call (707) 899-7161 or write to PMB 147, 2665 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Regional and member services contacts. - [Technology](https://bnisfbay.com/technology/): See how AskBNI and BNI technology help members prepare, follow up and get more value from referral networking. - [AskBNI Member Value](https://bnisfbay.com/technology/askbni-member-value/): Time saved, better preparation and consistent follow-up: where AskBNI adds value and how to measure the return. - [Blog](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/): Read 10 articles on Bay Area AI, wildfire preparedness, real estate, hospitality, East Bay innovation and networking ROI. ## Blog articles - [The Bay Area AI Boom: Referral Partners Every Growing Company Needs](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/bay-area-ai-economy-referral-partners/): AI startups are driving hiring and spending across the Bay Area. See which service professionals win work through trusted referrals. - [How California Small Businesses Are Using AI and How to Pair It With Referrals](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/california-small-business-ai-adoption/): Most surveyed California small business owners use AI. Learn where it helps and how it works alongside referral networking. - [North Bay Wildfire Season: Preparing Your Business and Your Vendor Network](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/north-bay-wildfire-preparedness-business/): Sonoma, Napa and Marin businesses face wildfire risk. Learn practical preparedness steps and why trusted vendors matter in an emergency. - [Earthquakes, Insurance Gaps and Business Continuity in the Bay Area](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/earthquake-insurance-business-continuity-bay-area/): Standard policies may not cover earthquakes or floods. Learn how to review coverage with a trusted insurance referral partner. - [East Bay Innovation: How Biotech and Startup Suppliers Earn Referrals](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/east-bay-biotech-innovation-referrals/): Berkeley and the East Bay host hundreds of startups and biotech firms. See how suppliers and advisers build referral relationships there. - [Wine Country and Bay Area Tourism: Referral Strategies for Hospitality Businesses](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/wine-country-tourism-hospitality-referrals/): Tourism is rising across the Bay Area. Learn how hospitality and event businesses in Napa, Sonoma and beyond grow through partner referrals. - [Beating Bay Area Traffic: In-Person, Hybrid and Online Networking](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/bay-area-commute-hybrid-networking/): Bay Area commutes eat time. Learn how in-person, hybrid and online BNI chapters let you network without sacrificing your schedule. - [Solo Founders in the AI Era: Why One-Person Businesses Still Need a Referral Network](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/solo-founders-ai-referral-network/): AI lets one person do the work of many, but clients still come from trust. Learn how solo business owners build referral relationships. - [Commercial Real Estate in the Bay Area: Building a Referral Bench](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/bay-area-commercial-real-estate-referrals/): Office vacancy and hybrid work are reshaping Bay Area property. Learn how commercial agents and partners earn referrals. - [The Power of One: A Monthly Scorecard for Networking ROI](https://bnisfbay.com/blog/power-of-one-networking-roi/): BNI's Power of One scorecard turns networking into five measurable monthly habits. Learn the goals and how to track them. ## Official tools - [Get invited](https://bnisfbay.com/en-US/GetInvited): Request a chapter visit - [Find a chapter](https://bnisfbay.com/en-US/findachapter): Chapter finder - [Apply or renew](https://bnisfbay.com/en-US/apply): Membership application - [AskBNI](https://bnisfbay.com/en-US/AskBNI): AI assistant for BNI members ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://bnisfbay.com/sitemap.xml)