An event — by women and for women — that brings together
Oregon women business leaders for an evening of education, inspiration & networking

This event is for women entrepreneurs only.

Multnomah Athletic Club
1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97205
Portland, OR 97205

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Cindy Solomon
It’s never been more important for women leaders to make a positive
and proactive impact inside of their organizations, their teams and
their careers. But none of us can climb the mountain without first
learning to use the ropes! Join us for an inspiring evening with
keynote speaker Cindy Solomon, a leadership expert, author and
speaker — plus some of Oregon’s very own startup company founders
— as they talk about “Being Courageous.”

Christy Goldsby
Growing up in Portland, OR in a family of cooks, bakers, farmers, and gardeners, the kitchen was always a place of celebration, creativity, nourishment, and joy. I started Honey Mama’s as a way to share these celebrated family traditions, my love of nature, and my passion for healthy living. Determined to make an impact through conscious eating, I prioritize using only the highest quality, nutrient-rich ingredients and delivering a comfort food experience!

Mollie Plocher
After spending the first half of my career at Nike, earning my marketing wings so to speak, 2Hemispheres was born with the vision that we would serve all masters. Our goal was to leverage both sides of our brains and address both the needs of retailers and brands with equity. Creating a uniquely blended service product that honored both the creative and analytical aspects of the business. Growing up an athlete and working at NIKE gave me the tools and confidence to make the leap to starting a small business with little to no training, combined with just enough guts and dash of crazy we pulled the trigger.

Heidi Johnson Bixby
A serial entrepreneur, Heidi Johnson Bixby is a long-standing leader in the Portland/Vancouver business community. Her business ventures include The Difference clothing stores, real estate development, advisory services, and more. Undeterred by the idea of being “too busy,” Heidi also serves on numerous boards for nonprofits and is deeply involved in H-RoC, an organization that supports women seeking political and community leadership roles in Southwest Washington. When she isn’t shaping and contributing to our local business community, Heidi is an avid world traveler and photographer

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
Brenda Meltebeke, Partner, Tonkon Torp LLP
Jennifer Fern-Peterson, VP & Senior SBA Specialist, KeyBank
Tania Gitch, CPA, Shareholder, Geffen Mesher

A Conversation with Vacasa CEO, Eric Breon

Join us on November 12th for an exciting discussion with the CEO of North America’s largest vacation rental management platform, Eric Breon.

Brad Gevurtz, Managing Director of D.A. Davidson will talk with Eric about how Vacasa got its start in 2009, his perspective on fundraising, including how the company raised the largest amount of outside capital in the history of Oregon – $207.5 million in Series A and B rounds, and how the company maintains its tremendously impressive 60% year-over-year growth.

Cost: $95, includes networking, adult beverages, and dinner

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that
will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business
idea.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
– Intro to Livelihood NW and the roles of an entrepreneur
– Understanding your target market, market research and advertising
– Building a new or revised business plan
– Budgeting, recordkeeping and nancing your business
– Legal issues, entity selection, employment overview and local resource referrals

QUESTIONS? Contact us at hello@livelihoodnw.org or (503) 990-8255
TO REGISTER
1. Complete our Inquiry Questionnaire, at http://tinyurl.com/LNWInquiry2
2. Register by October 28* at https://livelihood-nw.ticketleap.com/bdwsce/details

Oregon State University is offering a three-day leadership workshop that will help you look inward as you develop effective techniques to lead with authenticity.

Authentic leadership builds on your strengths and enables you to lead in a natural way that reflects your personality. We often look outside for leadership inspiration, but it’s also important to consider our core values and what we find important.

Each day focuses on an essential element of leadership:

* Coaching Skills for Leaders
* Improving Communication Through Social Agility
* How to Stand Out with Leadership Brand

By the end of this leadership development program, you will understand on a deep and personal level the skills needed to successfully lead in today’s continually evolving workplace. Each day has a different focus, so you can choose to attend individual days or the entire series.

To learn more and register, please visit – https://pace.oregonstate.edu/Oregon-leadership

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that
will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business
idea.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
– Intro to Livelihood NW and the roles of an entrepreneur
– Understanding your target market, market research and advertising
– Building a new or revised business plan
– Budgeting, recordkeeping and nancing your business
– Legal issues, entity selection, employment overview and local resource referrals

QUESTIONS? Contact us at hello@livelihoodnw.org or (503) 990-8255
TO REGISTER
1. Complete our Inquiry Questionnaire, at http://tinyurl.com/LNWInquiry2
2. Register by October 28* at https://livelihood-nw.ticketleap.com/bdwsce/details

OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
This workshop series includes instruction, discussion, resource referrals and templates that
will help you develop, communicate, and execute your existing business or new business
idea.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
– Intro to Livelihood NW and the roles of an entrepreneur
– Understanding your target market, market research and advertising
– Building a new or revised business plan
– Budgeting, recordkeeping and nancing your business
– Legal issues, entity selection, employment overview and local resource referrals

QUESTIONS? Contact us at hello@livelihoodnw.org or (503) 990-8255
TO REGISTER
1. Complete our Inquiry Questionnaire, at http://tinyurl.com/LNWInquiry2
2. Register by October 28* at https://livelihood-nw.ticketleap.com/bdwsce/details