Fort Worth, TX – January 11, 2019 – The Entrepreneurs’ Organization Fort Worth Chapter (EO Fort Worth), a global organization for entrepreneurs, and Rising Tide Initiative (RTI), a nonprofit organization focused on creating prosperity through entrepreneurship, today announced a strategic partnership.
Through the partnership, EO Fort Worth will provide RTI’s FORT cohort members with access to mentors, based on need and fit. Additionally, the partnership will provide RTI members with opportunities for relationship building and training.
“It can be challenging for newer businesses to cross the chasm between launch and profitability. We are excited about this opportunity to partner with and learn from EO Fort Worth, which will help our members increase their odds of success,” said Kevin Grace, chairman of Rising Tide Initiative.
“Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of our community’s economy. EO Fort Worth welcomes this opportunity to partner with Rising Tide Initiative to provide opportunities that will help our region’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders as they launch and grow their businesses,” said Don Williams, board president of EO Fort Worth.
About the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
EO Fort Worth is a chapter of The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a Global business network of 13,000+ leading entrepreneurs in 181 chapters and 57 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO enables business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. At its core, EO is a collection of like-minded entrepreneurs focused on business growth, personal development and community engagement. EO Fort Worth was founded in 2012 and is comprised of 86 dynamic Fort Worth entrepreneurs. For more information about the chapter, please visit www.eonetwork.org/fortworth.
About Rising Tide Initiative
Rising Tide Initiative is a nonprofit organization based in Tarrant County, Texas that is focused on creating prosperity through entrepreneurship. The organization serves as a leader and supporter of new ideas, ventures, and creations that ultimately better the lives of those around them. They collaborate with individuals and organizations to change the world by increasing social and economic prosperity within the community. For more information, visit www.risingtideinitiative.com.
Media Contacts:
EO Fort Worth
Kelly Kirkendoll
Thrive PR for EO Fort Worth
817.236.6075
kelly@thrivepublicrelations.com
Rising Tide Initiative
Cheryle Hays
Director of Outreach & Development
817.505.5750
chays@risingtideinitiative.com