(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Qatar Chapter of the world's most influential network of entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO), has announced new plans to support the government's economic goals for diversification and growth through SMEs and new business ventures.
The 2014-15 plan was approved at a board meeting this week at the Qatar Businessmen Association offices in West Bay. The process began two months ago with a strategy summit and focuses the chapter on three key priorities for the year.
These priorities will be implemented in a new yearly plan to engage a greater number of Qatari entrepreneurs, provide them with more learning opportunities, and increase collaboration with and support to government organisations such as Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Business Incubation Centre, Social Development Center and Enterprise Qatar.
Patrick Forbes, President of EO Qatar, commented that EO will do this by playing a unique role in Qatar and draw on its members and their experiences to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
"EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. We are focused on peer-to-peer learning and support, which is something no other organisation can provide. The government has set objectives for SME growth, and our members are fully committed to playing a positive role and helping other entrepreneurs to succeed," he said.
Efforts to engage a greater number of Qatari and expat entrepreneurs have resulted in strong membership growth, with an increase of 65 percent since June. EO Qatar Vice-President, Abdulsalam Abu Isa, said that the high calibre of members has been a key reason for new applications.
The chapter has created a busy calendar of learning events, led by Learning Chair Khalifa Al Haroon, giving members access to two events per month in addition to social meetings. EO members will be taking part in various activities organised by the Global Entrepreneurship Week, which will be held in mid November.
EO Qatar is the country chapter of EO Global, a network of more than 10,000 business owners in 46 countries with an average annual sales of $27m. Members of EO Qatar are all self-made entrepreneurs and own successful businesses that meet global minimum revenue requirements. The organisation's membership is a diverse mix of Qataris and expatriates from Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.
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