Business Network International establishes its inaugural bilingual Hispanic chapter in the Northern Kentucky region

In a significant move to represent the growing diversity of the local business landscape, the Business Network International of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky (BNI SWONKY) has launched its first Hispanic/Bilingual Chapter, named the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter.

The entrepreneur behind this pioneering initiative is Jessica Remole, a member of BNI SWONKY for a decade, who serves as the local Launch Director for the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter. Remole, also the founder of Who Are You? and the publisher of Fort Mitchell Neighbors magazine, started working with the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter in May 2025.

The launch event for the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter was held in collaboration with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce at First Financial Bank in Covington. Katie Scanlon English, the executive director of BNI SWONKY, expressed her excitement about being a part of the region making history with the new Hispanic Chapter. She emphasised that the new Chapter is not just about business growth, but also about building community and creating relationships.

BNI, the world's largest business networking organization with over 330,000 Members across 76 countries, helps business owners and professionals build a structured, positive, and professional referral network that generates new business through personal relationships. The Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter also aims to continue empowering professionals and entrepreneurs in the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky region.

The Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter is a part of BNI SWONKY. To visit a local BNI Chapter in the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky region, visit www.bniswonky.com. To learn more about BNI, visit www.bni.com.

The launch of the Hispanic Pioneer Alliance Chapter marks a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive business environment in the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky region. It is a testament to the commitment of BNI SWONKY to supporting the growth and success of businesses in the region, regardless of their ethnicity or language.