CASE STUDY · MEMBER NETWORK · ENTREPRENEURSEO Nashville made a big chapter feel small.
- 13 of 13April respondents very likely to come again
- 9.4/10overall rating in EO’s own member survey
- 5 of 5September respondents: time well spent, and very likely to return
This is a great way to make a large chapter feel small.”
It’s great to get meaningful, low-volume time with other members, especially where there is a structure to ensure no one unintentionally dominates the conversation.”
The problem
In a chapter this big, members can go years without meeting others. The leadership team shared that neighborhood groups worked during COVID, but each had needed a local champion and constant coordination.
What they did
David F, an EO member who’d been to an Outpost, wanted to unlock a way for members to meet more frequently and conveniently beyond signature events. He piloted two events, then brought it to the team.
What happened
Every respondent was very likely to come again and said the structure is what built the connection. The chapter now uses this as their community-group format, and all attendees from this high-impact network have said it’s time well spent.
What's next
Neighborhood dinners through March, then the chapter’s other groups: spouses, the Catalyst program and specifically women members.