LOS ANGELES, Calif.,—Instead of exchanging phone numbers for follow-up dates, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Los Angeles Chapter (EO-LA) will be trading business cards with other members at their “speed networking” event at 7 p.m. on October 14.

 With over 100 members in the EO-LA Chapter, the event was designed to introduce members to one another while facilitating relationship building within the organization.

“The speed networking event is a fun way for our members to get to know each other in an intimate setting,” said Hanna Rochelle Schmieder, President of Lyric Culture. “EO-LA has a very diverse and dynamic membership base and strengthening our relationships internally is a key element to building a successful and powerful chapter.” 

Speed dating, a series of short “dates” with a large number of people, is a more common concept of creating relationships. However, the idea was expanded on by EO-LA to make these “dates” five minute business interactions between members.

“By taking the time to enhance the member experience, and that of our chapter-mates, we all gain through the building of stronger bonds, especially in these hard times,” said EO-LA President Jamie Douraghy. 

The event will be held at 7 p.m. in EO-LA member Hanna Schmieder’s showroom, located at 1000 Cory Avenue in West Hollywood. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)—for entrepreneurs only—is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,000 business owners in 38 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young 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. Membership in one of EO’s 113 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 39 years old with annual revenues of US$14.4 million. For more information on EO, visit www.eonetwork.org or call +1.703.519.6700. 

To learn more about EO-LA, please visit: www.eo-la.org.