MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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EO membership is by invitation only, limited to those who are the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a company. Your business must gross more than US $1 million annually.
Here is a brief look at the application process:
After you have applied to become a member through the website:
Chapter Communication
An interview is scheduled with you to further explore your interests in EO in order to determine if you are a good fit for EO Chennai.
Application
Review
Your application is reviewed by the local chapter to see if it meets the membership criteria.
Orientation & Training
If your application is accepted based on your review and interview, within the first three months of membership, you will partake in an orientation from a member of the EO staff. You will then go through Forum training and be placed in a Forum.
Here is a brief look at the application process:
Only qualified applicants will be considered. Qualification does not ensure admission into the chapter. All applicants are subject to approval by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
To qualify to become a member of the EO Chennai Chapter, you must meet the following criteria:
You must be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a qualifying business
Your business must have annual gross turnover of sales/ annual commission billing for profit
= INR 7 Crores (1st Gen)
= INR 35 Crores (2nd Gen Entrepreneur)
Final membership requires unanimous acceptance of the entire local chapter (i.e. all 117 members of the Chennai Chapter).
Membership Dues
Member fees comprise both global and chapter dues. Global dues are currently US$2550 (plus a one-time US$3500 initiation fee) and are prorated based on the fiscal month you join. Chapter dues differ depending on your chapter’s policies.​​​​