The CEI Womenās Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides 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 […]
Join us for the second stage of peer group workshops with FocusME 2.0! FocusME 2.0 is designed for women who have participated in FocusME previously, and will provide the opportunity for participants to dive deeper into topics including marketing, access to capital, hiring, and more. We look forward to having FocusME alumnae meet and form […]
Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities. In this 4-week in-person cohort, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence. Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills. Topics include: ā Developing a brand that defines […]
Do you spend time thinking about how there āhas to be an easier wayā, there āhas to be a more effective wayā, or there has to be something that can ādo this thing better and faster than meā? As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know […]
What is your businessĀ WHY? Does the idea of preparing a business plan feel overwhelming? Do you feel more excited about your product or service than the business side of things? […]
Scaling your business means increasing revenue while also increasing efficiency. What does your business need to scale? More employees? Increased efficiency through new systems or equipment? Or more robust or […]
Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations. How does it work?Ā Through this highly interactive 8-week […]
Do you have a business idea or fledgling business that could benefit from some structure, intentionality, and thoughtful and informed planning?Ā Because female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges, this […]
Join the CEI Women's Business Center and fellow BIPOC Women's Business cohort program alumnae for a get-together! We hope you'll join us on Friday, February 28th for this informal networking […]
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 […]
