BNI Global—a business networking organization—is expected to launch a new chapter serving the New Caney and Porter areas this summer, Chapter Launch Director Lagala Davis said May 20. Leaders of the chapter will be selected after the group launches.

BNI Global offers networking opportunities for a variety of industries, with only one person per profession in each chapter, according to the company’s website. The organization utilizes “referral marketing,” and opportunities are available for networking in-person, online or via a hybrid model.

Globally, BNI has about 355,000 members across 11,600 chapters, according to the organization’s website.