article thumbnail

The Power of Entrepreneurial Community

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There are prosperous associations of entrepreneurs who gather to support, motivate and guide each other, to overcome challenges, leading to greater success—for each company and the community at large. The EO community has had an exponential impact on me. Unity in Community. We are all one community. I am a proud Filipino.

article thumbnail

How a female entrepreneur gained Traction in a male-dominated industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2001, while serving in the Hawaii Air National Guard, I started working for ABM Onsite Services as the Administrative Assistant. I had the support of other business owners in the community who encouraged me to leave. I attribute these recent awards and recognition to our leadership team. I am forever grateful for that moment.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

HPA Member Amanda Lannert Inducted into Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame

HPA

As the CEO of Jellyvision , Amanda has been a key figure in driving the company since its founding in 2001. Under her leadership, Jellyvision has become one of Chicago’s fastest growing tech companies. From all of us at HPA and from the greater Chicago tech community, cheers to you, Amanda!

article thumbnail

Stepping Up in Crisis: EO Members Respond to COVID-19

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Within a few days of 11 September 2001, I purchased plane tickets for optional personal travel. We owe it to our families and our communities to spend money locally. Bruce Stanger is a partner at Stanger Stanfield Law and an EO member in Connecticut. That winter, our holiday trip was dinner and a show on Broadway in New York.

article thumbnail

10 entrepreneurial superpowers at work in Eastern Europe

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I got the sense that their feeling is, “What’s the point of running a business if you’re not completely involved in what’s happening in your community?”. I’ve heard EO members say, “Well, my business tanked in 2001, and I figured it out, so I can figure it out again,” or “I’ve been bankrupt four times.

article thumbnail

My Journey as EO Global Chair

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It was causing discrimination and fractures in our community. We needed to build our one EO community. Did you know that my first time ever speaking in front of a crowd was at 2018 EO Global Leadership Conference (GLC) Toronto ? It is time to focus on family, our home, our business and our community. And I did it!

board 43