Organization focused on entrepreneurs launches in Charleston

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Entrepreneurs are invited to an attend an informational event Tuesday for a global business network launching in Charleston.

Entrepreneurs’ Organization is focused on taking businesses and business leaders past the startup phase to the next level of growth and development, according to organizers. While the focus is on entrepreneurs, any business owner or business professional can attend. There is no charge for the event.

The network comprises 13,000 entrepreneurs in 179 chapters across 57 countries. Entrepreneurs’ Organization, which was founded in 1987, holds monthly meetings, events, leadership-development and executive education programs.

The Charleston chapter launch will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Auditorium on Liberty Street.

The event includes a presentation from business coach, entrepreneur, speaker and columnist Andy Bailey. Bailey is the founder of Petra Coach, an entrepreneurial coaching firm. Attendees also will receive a copy of Bailey’s book, No Try Only Do: Building a Business on Purpose, Alignment, and Accountability.

“We are thrilled to have Andy come to Charleston to share his wisdom with us,” said Haig Berberian, president and owner of Special Food Solutions in Charleston and founding member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Charleston. “His dynamic background and proven track record in growing a successful business from the ground up makes him an ideal fit for our chapter’s first event.”