The South Florida chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) hosted the global association’s NERVE 2017 in which more than 600 entrepreneurs from around the globe exchanged ideas on starting and building businesses.

The event was held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa and featured a broad range of interactive panels designed to inspire attendees to boost their own companies and their local economies.

The opening address was delivered by South Florida football and business icon Jimmy Johnson. The keynote speaker was Mark Moses, founder of Coaching International who advises more than 150 CEOs and entrepreneurs in 16 countries and is the author of “Make Big Happen: How To Live, Work, and Give Big.”

Other presenters included Erica Nicole, of YFS Magazine, Sergey Petrosov of Jetsmarter, and numerous other entrepreneurs and experts, including: Victor Antonio, Willard Barth, Brian Brackeen, John Coyle, Kevin Craig, Keith Cunningham, Paul de Gelder, Karl Gibbons, Debbie Gordon, Corey Kupfer, Andy Lark, John Ruhlin and Susan Stevenson.

The South Florida EO chapter’s bid to host the event was chosen over dozens of eligible groups in the East region of the U.S. based on a strong program of activities and speakers arranged by EO-SOFLO board members Barry Kates and Scott Silver.

“It was a big honor for our chapter to host NERVE 2017 and shine in front of business leaders from across the world. Barry and Scott have put together a fantastic program,” said EO-SOFLO president Aaron Lee.  “In addition to the revenue generated for the local economy, it was also a great opportunity to highlight the booming entrepreneurial spirit and resources we are fostering here in South Florida.”

The South Florida market has emerged as one of the most active start-up hubs in the nation, and that factor helped in earning the opportunity to host the conference, Lee said.

EO-SOFLO is one of the largest EO chapters in the world.  The local group has more than 180 members who run businesses that account for more than 10,000 jobs and $2 billion in annual revenues in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

For information on EO, visit www.eosoflo.com.