June 5, 2007 - National Women’s Business Council Town Hall Meeting

The National Women’s Business Council will be hosting a town hall meeting to allow members of the Council to hear directly from women business owners about their challenges and concerns. More Info

DATE: June 5 , 2007
TIME: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
COST: Participation is FREE, but advanced registration is required.
REGISTER NOW: Registration is required through National Women's Business Council

*Meeting to be followed by an evening event at souk: www.soukllc.com

May 23, 2007 - YWSE Event - Marketing that Matters

Tanya Zumach and Lee Collinge from Metropolitan Group will present: Marketing that Matters: 10 practices to profit your business and change the world, based on the recently-released book co-authored by Metropolitan Group’s Creative Director/President Eric Friedenwald-Fishman. This presentation will help you think about your company's mission, goals and potential audience in ways that are flexible, creative and true to your organization's core values. Learn how to incorporate social responsibility as a core element in your company's marketing strategy.

DATE: May 23, 2007
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Souk in Old Town, 322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200 (www.soukllc.com)
COST: $5 at the door to cover refreshments.
RSVP: An RSVP for YWSE events is not mandatory, but very appreciated: portland@ywse.org

April 18, 2007 - YWSE April Event - Renewable Oregon

Diane Zipper of the Renewable Northwest Project, will lead a discussion on renewable energy and sustainability in Oregon. Beyond general information on what it is and where it's in use, she'll show us what makes Oregon a leader in sustainability issues and discuss current legislative initiatives around renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest.

Diane Zipper is a native Oregonian, and has worked for the Renewable Northwest Project, non-profit organization advocating for the development of renewable energy resources in the Pacific Northwest, since 1998. Diane works on RNP's "Go Green"campaign, and serves on the Board of Earth Share of Oregon, which promotes environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns.

Diane will also briefly touch on green power marketing (for those businesses that are buying green power, it's a nice way to connect with your customers) - there are over 65,000 Oregonians buying green power, and most of them are in the Portland area.

For more information about the Renewable Northwest Project, visit www.rnp.org

DATE: April 18, 2007
TIME: 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Souk in Old Town, 322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200 (www.soukllc.com)
COST: $5 at the door to cover refreshments.
RSVP: To better help us plan, please RSVP to portland@ywse.org

March 21, 2007 - YWSE Portland Workshop

How are women creating quality jobs in their independent ventures? Do these same approaches work in large companies or non-profits? What obstacles are specific to women as emerging entrepreneurs?

On March 21st, 2007, Dr. Kalyn Culler Cohen and Paige Coleman will address these questions illustrating how women are distinctive in the entrepreneurial process, and how their approach has been useful to companies and organizations seeking to reduce employee burn-out.

DATE: March 21, 2007
TIME: 7:30-9:30pm
LOCATION: Souk in Old Town, 322 NW 6th Avenue, Suite 200
COST: $5 at the door to cover refreshments.
RSVP: To better help us plan, please RSVP to portland@ywse.org

February 28, 2007 - A BRANDING WORKSHOP: Developing your Personal Brand with Michele O'Hara

Branding is as important for individuals as it is for companies and organizations. Having a clearly defined personal brand will provide a roadmap for life and work, adding a level of focus and direction necessary to achieve personal and professional goals. Your brand is your reputation. It's built by who you are--your heart, soul and personality coming to life in everything you do--in your actions, behavior and reputation.

DATE: Wednesday, February 28th
TIME: 7:30-9:30pm
LOCATION: Souk, 322 NW 6th Avenue, suite 200
COST: $5 cover. Light food and beverages will be served.

About Michele O'Hara:
President/CEO, Luminous Brands
Executive Director, BecomeX

For the past 20 years, Michele has been a leader in helping many diverse organizations create and implement brands that build long-lasting relationships with their customers. She is a sought-after speaker and a leader of change in the marketing and advertising fields. Through BecomeX, Michele is dedicating her energy to her life-long mission of helping young women uncover the beauty and power that dwells within and providing them with the skills and support to choose their own destiny regardless of the life circumstances they have been dealt. Michele has significant experience with non-profit organizations, including the Oregon Ballet Theatre, GLAD (Girls Leadership and Development) program, and YEO (Young Entrepreneurs Organization).

MORE INFO:
http://www.becomex.org/default.asp
http://luminousbrands.com/Default.aspx

February 8, 2007 - A Taste for HANDS TO HEARTS INTERNATIONAL

A benefit for the women and children of HHI @ Bridgeport Brewpub & Bakery. Enjoy a night of beer tasting and delicious appetizers, while raising funds to support the vital work of Hands to Hearts International. The evening will include stories and a short film of the HHI's
life-changing work in developing countries, as well as a silent auction.

DATE: Thursday, February 8th
TIME: 7 pm
LOCATION: Bridgeport Brewpub & Bakery
COST: Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door.
RSVP: Contact by phone at (503) 936-5574, www.handstohearts.org

January 31, 2007 - Speed Dating YWSE Style - mark your calendars!

Why not hold the same standards for all of the networking and support organizations where you spend your precious time as you would for a mate? Come hear a quick pitch from over a dozen organizations that support networking and growth. Find your best fit on several dimensions: mission, meeting frequency, cost, focus, other member demographics, etc.

DATE: Wednesday, January 31
TIME: 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Souk, 322 NW 6th, suite 200
COST: $5 cover. Light food and beverages will be served.
RSVP: Please rsvp to Julie Duryea. If you want to be one of the "pitchers", please contact Julie too.

September 27, 2006 - "Women's Ways of Leading"

Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Mary Spilde, President of Lane Community College. As more women aspire to and obtain leadership positions, we must find the strategies and styles that work best for us. We don’t need to follow “traditional” methods but rather create the ways that fit with our values and beliefs and work for us. Mary Spilde will share ten ideas on how to shape a woman’s way of leading.

DATE: September 27, 7-9 pm
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
(Networking begins at 7 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7:30)
LOCATION: Mercy Corps, 3030 SW 1st Ave, Portland
COST: A $5 donation is suggested to offset event expenses, or refreshments may be contributed in lieu of cash.

RSVP: Please email Ashley Henry

February 22, 2006 - “The New Heroes” Screening

February 22nd at 7pm, Julie Duryea’s House in the Pearl. There are heroes around the world who are making a difference. Please join us for a preview of the exciting documentary, The New Heroes, followed by some good conversation.

RSVP: julie.duryea@mac.com

January 25, 2006 - Learning to Honor Yourself and Your Choices

January 25th, 7-9pm
Mercy Corps
3030 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR

Being a social entrepreneur involves making choices that empower you, your family, your colleagues and the people your organization or company serves locally and internationally. In a complex and uncertain world, is it possible to find the highest and best action to take, whatever the issue? We have so many good options! Sometimes it's difficult to choose. Should you forge out on your own as an entrepreneur or work to create change from within an existing structure? How do you balance career and motherhood? At this workshop we'll explore ways to "honor" yourself and others and learn how to live well with your decisions, even when the other paths are equally attractive. Life coach Judith Aftergut will share principles, practices and 'tools' of honoring you can use to find peace in any situation you face. This session will be hands-on and interactive.

RSVP: portland@ywse.org