The Breakfast Club of Gainesville, Florida, (formed in 1995) is a business group whose members meet weekly over breakfast. Almost all members are business owners, or represent a company. The goal of the club is to provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere in which professionals from every field can get to know one another. The result is that members feel comfortable giving tips, leads, endorsements, and referrals to each other as well as using each others services.

Among the unique features of the Club:

• Memberships are awarded to individuals, not companies 
• Membership is by invitation [ How to Visit and Join ]
• Members are awarded exclusive business categories to avoid competition among members
• Pre-printed referral slips are used to document the business leads members give each other.
• Elected volunteer officers and directors coordinate club activities and administer club policies
• Meetings have an established format. Time is allotted for networking, breakfast, and a 1-hour program. The program generally includes announcements, a guest speaker presentation, and a brief promotional announcement by each member present.
• A buffet-style breakfast for each meeting.

The Breakfast Club of Gainesville, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote business on a referral basis, doing business with other club members whenever possible. The Club is devoted to the improvement of business conditions of all its members rather than any individual member, business or service.

Benefits to Members

In addition to the benefit of business referrals, members develop lasting friendships and a sense of community. Members have a trusted network of service providers to call upon. And because of the Club's reputation for integrity, the prestige of their own business is enhanced.

Benefits to Consumers

Consumers—both newcomers and long-time area residents—who meet their shopping and services needs through the Breakfast Club know they are dealing with reputable, established businesses.