The local Business Networking International (BNI) group has gone above and beyond its expectations, and is now vying for the Rookie of the Year designation.

Having kicked off at the beginning of August, the BNI Heartland chapter started with 10 members. Now having grown to 15 charter members, more than $787,000 referral dollars have been tracked.

“We’re working towards what’s called the Rookie of the Year chapter, and we’re on pace for that,” said chapter president Ken Jackson.

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