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Welcome to Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon (WEO)
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Where women in business come to connect and grow personally and professionally.
WEO's mission is to provide tools for success for women in business. Our objective is to offer education, networking, and mentoring opportunities. We value initiative, integrity, diversity, growth, humor, and the sharing of strengths.
Are you a new business looking for resources to grow? Are you considering starting a business? Have you been in business a few years and want to grow? Are you looking for opportunities to contribute to the women's business community? WEO is right for you!
Connect with WEO! We have a variety of events throughout the year including...
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Monthly General Meetings: Our monthly meeting agenda is informative, fun and interactive. We offer opportunities to connect with other like-minded women, educational speakers and a safe welcoming environment. Our general meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
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Monthly Board Meetings: Last Monday of the Month (unless otherwise noted) - Please RSVP to Shawna if you plan on attending as our locations occasionally change.
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Quarterly Networking: Connect with WEO members and guests and enjoy light fare and great networking. This informal event is exceptional for building new relationships!
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Connect & Grow Workshops: These workshops are designed with you in mind! We understand the challenges of starting and growing your own business. We want to support your growth and profitability and offer these practical workshops semi-annually for your benefit. Network with like minded successful women. Learn new techniques.
WEO is working to bring you the best opportunities in Portland! Register for our next event by clicking on the upcoming month or workshop in the left navigation bar. Or, check out our Calendar of Events for more information on these events and more!
WEO Assists business growth...
...by providing access to professional educators, mentoring opportunities, and connecting members with resources.
- Small Business Administration
- SCORE (The Service Corps of Retired Executives)
- Small Business Development Centers and
- Successful business owners (men and women)
- Oregon Assocation of Minority Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneurs Organization - Washington
- Start Up Nation
These professionals offer their expertise and experience to the organization through panel discussions, roundtables, ongoing classes, and WEO general meetings.
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Facts About Women Owned Businesses
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Did you know...
That Oregon is the 10th fastest growing state in the number of privately-held 50% or more women-owned firms based on an average rank of 1997 to 2004 growth rates?
As of 2004, there are estimated 186,704 privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in Oregon, accounting for 58.8% of all privately-held firms in the state?
And that those 186,704 privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in Oregon generate nearly $43 billion in sales and employ 355,826 people?
That among the 50 states and Washington, DC, Oregon ranks 23rd in the number of privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in 2004, 21st in employment, and 21st in sales?
Information based on U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1997 and 2004.
Source: Center for Women's Business Research, www.womensbusinessresearch.org/
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Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon selected the Shepherd's Door as our charitable outreach due to their commitment to helping homeless women and their families break the cycle of homelessness and return to gainful employment. Our WEO General Meetings feature a fundraising raffle to generate monies for their general operating fund.
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Check out our upcoming events on the WEO Calendar!
September 2 - Board Meeting
September 9 - GM - PR Brain Nancy Juetten
October 14 - GM - Savvy Sales Panel
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WEO has a new Strategic Partner!
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WEO is proud to announce our new strategic partnership with
Ladies Who Launch.
Some of you have may have taken a Ladies Who Launch Incubator. Some of you have never taken one but are curious. Well, we have big news! The entire Incubator program has been updated and refreshed with new transformative exercises, growth tools, and information specifically designed to generate real forward movement and clear goals. It will absolutely change the way you approach launching
Check it out! |
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WEO Top 10 Tips for Women in Business
1. Do the math. Know how your enterprise makes you money.
2. Have a business plan (and use it).
3. Create your own brand. Define your niche.
Click here to
download the full version.
Enjoy.
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