About BNP
Dedicated to the growth and success of Baytown's finest local businesses.
Our Mission
Baytown Networking Professionals (BNP) was founded on a simple principle: people do business with people they know, like, and trust. Our mission is to cultivate an environment where local business owners can build deep, meaningful relationships that translate into sustainable revenue.
By locking out competition within exclusive industry categories, we remove the friction of traditional networking and replace it with a collaborative, proactive sales force that goes to work for you every single week.
Meet Our Leadership
Michael Ramirez
President
Owner of Baytown Insurance Services. Leading the group since 2024.
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Emily Chen
Vice President
Principal Attorney at Chen Law Group. Overseeing member success.
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David Thompson
Secretary / Treasurer
CPA at Thompson Financial. Managing group logistics and tracking.
Contact →The Weekly Noon Meeting
Our meetings are structured, fast-paced, and highly productive. We respect your time and ensure every minute is geared toward generating business.
11:45 AM
Open Networking
Arrive early to order lunch, catch up, and pass business cards.
12:00 PM
60-Second Pitches
Every member and guest gives a 60-second commercial on what they do and what specific referrals they need.
12:30 PM
Spotlight Speaker
One member gets 10 minutes to train the group extensively on their business.
12:45 PM
Passing Referrals
The most important part: members pass written referrals, closed business slips, and testimonials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Membership requires a modest annual fee which covers administrative costs, marketing, and special events. Visitors pay nothing for their first two visits (lunch is on us!).
Absolutely! We encourage you to visit up to two times to see if our group is a good fit for you and your business.
We strictly enforce our one-person-per-category rule. If your primary category is filled, you can join our waitlist, or we may be able to accept you under a different, non-competing specialty.
Yes. Showing up is how trust is built. Members are allowed a specific number of absences per year, but can send fully prepped substitutes in their place.