PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING RESOURCES IN PORTLAND
The following are networking groups that might be of interest to YWSE-Portland members. If you have any groups to add to the list, please send them to Portland@ywse.org.
Young Professionals of Portland
YPOP was established in
2004 to provide a place where young professionals can connect with
other young professionals. There will be no sales pitches and no
boring seminars. This will be a time to meet other young professionals
that are interested in meeting new people and furthering their careers.
Young Professionals of Portland meets every month at a local hot spot.
Our meeting schedule is: Last Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
http://www.youngprofessionalso
Portland Female Executives (PDXfX)
An educational
organization dedicated to the advancement of women in business in all
industries in the Portland Metro and surrounding areas through
education resources and networking.
http://pdxfx.org
The Link for Women
A Portland-based networking and
mentoring group for women with 5-15 years of professional experience.
The Link's mission is to connect women through knowledge and
experience, exploring the textures of our lives. Monthly speaker
series, hands-on workshops and mentoring program. http://thelinkforwomen.com
Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon
WEO assists business growth
by providing access to professional educators, mentoring opportunities,
and connecting members with resources. Monthly events. http://www.oregonweo.org
NW Women's Directory
A listing of woman-owned and managed
businesses in the Portland-Vancouver metro area. NWWD works to affirm
and reinforce women's significant roles in the business community,
modeling a strong presence to women of all ages. http://www.nwwomensdirectory.com
NW Women's Journal
A new, local monthly presenting
relevant, thoughtful information from a female perspective. Monthly
content includes profiles of women entrepreneurs and women in
non-profits, columns on women's health from OHSU Women's Center,
women's art and poetry. Also included is legal and financial
information geared toward women. http://nwwomensjournal.com
Ladies Who Launch
Ladies Who Launch Incubators are a new
female-oriented approach to executing ideas through relationship
networking, community non-linear thinking and a dash of fun. http://www.incubateoregon.com
Wednesday Wine
A weekly gathering of women of all ages and
professions from 7 to 9pm at various restaurants and bars around
Portland. Contact: Amy Hillman at: amy@dsl-only.net
Dinner Grrls
DinnerGrrls.org is dedicated to the career development and advancement of women across all industries.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dg-pdx/
Women's Networking Group (WNG)
A safe supportive
environment for women to: 1) meet other women to hike, bike, ski,
snowshoe, socialize, etc, 2) promote your own business or non-profit,
or 3) seek employment. Contact: Julee Wasserman at 541.806.1075, julee@gorgetours.com