FocusME Winter 2022: Tuesday 8:30am-10:30am Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free

Boundaries for a Thriving Business

Zoom

Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week cohort lead by Hannah Curtis, we will combine structured discussions and skill-building instruction to help you learn to say no, set limits, prioritize your work, and build and grow a business that really works for you. Join a group of supportive women business owners from

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Event Series Brand Breakthrough

Brand Breakthrough

Zoom

Feeling overwhelmed and confused about branding your business? Want your business to stand out? Join facilitator Mallika Malhotra to understand the importance of branding to build your business. In this cohort you will be able to gain clarity on your brand’s purpose, vision, values, and develop a strong foundation of your brand story. The lessons and conversations throughout this program will help you define your “secret sauce” so you can articulate how your business stands out in the market. Identify your ideal client and create an elevator pitch and business bio to confidently introduce your brand to people you want

Free

FocusME Winter 2022: Wednesday 8:30am-10:30am Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free

FocusME Winter 2022: Wednesday 11am-1pm Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free

Self-Worth Club: A Skills-Building Discussion Group For Female Business Owners

Zoom

Even in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working to recover emotionally from this tremendous curveball takes some time, and a new toolbox of skills. Whatever your situation, building a foundation of self-worth will help you in business. Feeling more confident in yourself helps you take those calculated risks that can improve your ability

Free
Event Series Don’t React to Change; Drive It!

Don’t React to Change; Drive It!

Zoom

The pandemic has impacted each of us, first hand, in countless ways both personally and in business. We learned to act and adapt quickly to survive. How can we better prepare ourselves for the next big change? In this workshop facilitated by Tara Paluck, we will apply the principles of Change Management Process to identify and acknowledge impacts, and plan a course of action for you, your business, your product / service, and your customers. Tara last served in the Business Transformation Office for JPMorgan Chase where she focused on both large and small scale consumer driven initiatives, including product

Free

The Purpose of Pinterest

Zoom

In this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop, WBC Social Media Consultant Katie Kelley will explain how Pinterest can be used to generate traffic to your website through SEO and keywords. Katie will provide an overview of Pinterest basics and how to get started, and then will work with participants on branding and developing a business profile. Register Today!

Free

March First Friday Biz Fit

Zoom

Every first Friday of the month, join us for a casual meet-up with other businesswomen and aspiring female entrepreneurs (virtual). Bring your tea, coffee, or smoothie and join the conversation. Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss what we, as women, bring to our businesses. How do we use language to strengthen ourselves and our businesses? Bring your morning beverage and three strong words that describe you or your business! Informal conversation Networking Inspiration Support Register today to receive the Zoom link to join.

Free

FocusME Winter 2022: Tuesday 8:30am-10:30am Cohort

Zoom

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a series of peer groups for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a series of facilitated peer groups that provide a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers’ experiences and expertise. This winter we are offering four virtual cohorts. Please note that in order to ensure that both groups are filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make

Free
Event Series Brand Breakthrough

Brand Breakthrough

Zoom

Feeling overwhelmed and confused about branding your business? Want your business to stand out? Join facilitator Mallika Malhotra to understand the importance of branding to build your business. In this cohort you will be able to gain clarity on your brand’s purpose, vision, values, and develop a strong foundation of your brand story. The lessons and conversations throughout this program will help you define your “secret sauce” so you can articulate how your business stands out in the market. Identify your ideal client and create an elevator pitch and business bio to confidently introduce your brand to people you want

Free