Few BNI members have displayed their commitment to the organisation more than John Finney – he has just delivered his 100th educational slot!

The quantity surveyor – principal at Newcastle-under-Lyme firm Holland Finney Associates – reached his century in June, exactly six years after joining the Network North Staffs chapter.

Members from across Staffordshire congregated at the meeting to celebrate John's achievement, and he was presented with a Notable Networker certificate by BNI Executive Director (Staffordshire and Shropshire ) Allison Timmins.

It's a far cry from John's first forays into public speaking!

John said: “I was a very nervous speaker when I joined BNI, and if I'd known I had to speak to 40 people I wouldn't have come!

“Six years in the chapter has given me much more confidence and now I really love speaking in public, although I save my best for BNI – they struggle getting me to sit down these days!

“I think it shows how BNI can help you develop as a person, as well as helping your business.”

Allison Timmins said: “For members of other chapters like Dove in Rocester, and Izaak Walton in Acton Trussell, to make the effort for John's 100 th education slot shows how well regarded he is in the area.

“He's a well-known figure as he's been a member of BNI for a long time now, and long may that continue.”

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