Business Network International establishes its inaugural bilingual Hispanic chapter in Northern Kentucky
BNI SWONKY Launches First Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter
The Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky region has taken a significant step forward in business networking with the launch of the first Hispanic/bilingual chapter by Business Network International (BNI) - the BNI SWONKY Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. The ribbon-cutting event for this historic chapter took place at First Financial Bank in Covington, Kentucky in August 2025 [1][3].
The chapter's leadership is under the guidance of Jessica Remole, a 10-year member of BNI SWONKY, founder of Who Are You?, and publisher of Fort Mitchell Neighbors magazine. Jessica began working with the group in May 2025 to establish this new chapter [1][5].
The purpose of the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter extends beyond traditional business networking. It aims to empower professionals and entrepreneurs in the local Hispanic community, foster diversity in the regional business landscape, and build strong community and professional relationships through positive, structured referrals [1][2]. Katie Scanlon English, BNI SWONKY executive director, highlighted that the chapter represents a significant milestone in the region, focusing on relationship building across the city [1].
BNI, with over 330,000 members worldwide, is the world’s largest business networking organization. It provides a platform for business owners to build trusted referral networks [1]. The Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter represents the growing diversity of the local business landscape in the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky region.
| Aspect | Details | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Launch | August 2025, with a ribbon-cutting event at First Financial Bank, Covington, KY | | Leadership | Jessica Remole, Launch Director (10-year BNI SWONKY member) | | Purpose | Empower Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs; promote diversity; build community and business ties | | Significance| First Hispanic bilingual chapter in SW Ohio/Northern KY region; 44th chapter in BNI SWONKY overall |
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce collaborated on the launch event for the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. The regional website for BNI SWONKY is www.bniswonky.com, and visitors can learn more about local chapters and join by visiting the global website www.bni.com. Jessica Remole expressed pride in launching a chapter that continues to empower professionals and entrepreneurs and represents the diversity of the local business landscape [1].
The primary goal of BNI is to generate new business through personal relationships, and the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter is a part of BNI SWONKY. Katie Scanlon English, the executive director of BNI SWONKY, emphasized that the new Hispanic Chapter is about building community and creating relationships with professionals [1]. This chapter marks a significant stride in business growth and cultural inclusion within the regional professional networks [1][2][4].
References:
[1] BNI SWONKY. (2025, August). Press Release: BNI SWONKY Launches Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Retrieved from www.bniswonky.com/press-releases
[2] Remole, J. (2025, August). Empowering Hispanic Professionals and Entrepreneurs: The Journey of the BNI SWONKY Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Retrieved from www.fortmitchellneighbors.com
[3] Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. (2025, August). Collaboration for the Launch of the BNI SWONKY Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Retrieved from www.nkychamber.com/events
[4] BNI. (2025, August). BNI SWONKY Launches First Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Retrieved from www.bni.com/news
[5] Who Are You? (2025, May). Jessica Remole: Founding the BNI SWONKY Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Retrieved from www.whoareyou.com/blog
