By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global nonprofit community designed for small business owners to connect, learn, and grow together. Membership is exclusive and by invitation only. To qualify, entrepreneurs must be the founder, co-founder, or controlling shareholder of a company with annual gross revenue of $1 million+. (For founders whose businesses haven’t yet grown past $1 million, check out EO Ignitor and EO Accelerator!)
Entrepreneurs Join For:
EO Forum: a unique, confidential small group of fellow business owners akin to a “personal board of advisors”
Access to Peers: leverage group knowledge to achieve your idea of success amid strong ties locally and abroad
Exclusive Learning: monthly opportunities to learn from high-level experts, authors, thought leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs at the forefront of their industries
Social Events: one-of-a-kind events that foster relationships among entrepreneurs, often including spouses/significant others
A Passionate Community of High-Achievers: live your values alongside others; learn and grow together
Espresso Forum: A Membership Preview Event
join us for real talk with real entrepreneurs
Curious about belonging to an entrepreneur community?
Join the next Espresso Forum, a short coffee together designed to give business owners a taste of what EO can do for you. You will:
Hear personal stories & business lessons from fellow business owners and learn the main membership benefits
Take part in a brief “EO Forum-style” exercise to illustrate how entrepreneurs solve issues together
Get your questions answered in an honest, no-obligation setting
There is no cost associated with attending, nor is there any obligation to join EO.
This is not a sales pitch, and it’s run entirely by fellow local business owners volunteering their time to connect with peers.
The Next Meeting Is Coming Up!
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, 9a-11a
Olympia Provisions
Submit the form below to receive an invitation.
Application Process Overview
EO Portland accepts new members three times per year. The next application deadline will be on September 26th, 2025 for a October Start Date.
Review the qualifying criteria below.
Submit your interest through the form on this page or by writing our Chapter Administrator, Vanessa Lightner, at admin@eoportland.org. Attending Test Drive is encouraged before applying.
The application process includes a revenue verification form signed by your CPA, a third-party background check, essay questions, and a brief interview.
Accepted members begin with a formal Orientation, including a chance to meet fellow members in a casual social setting.
EO MEMBERSHIP QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Members of EO must be the owner, founder, or controlling shareholder/co-founder of their business
Their business must be earning a minimum of $1 million in annual gross revenues (Not there yet? Check out EO Accelerator and EO Ignitor!)
Venture-backed companies must have either privately-raised funds of at least $2 million or publicly-raised funds of $5 million, and a minimum of 10 full-time employees
Nonprofit companies must have an annual operating budget of more than $1 million (funding sources may include dues, sales, grants, and private donations) and at least 2 full-time employees
ANNUAL eo membership DUES
Annual Member Dues: $6,400
(Dues are prorated by month when joining)One-Time Initiation Fee: $4,500