MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES AT OUR MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
As a member, you can give an extended introduction of yourself and your business to really give us a sense of what you are all about (guests can only state their name and business). After hearing your elevator speech, you never know who will approach you needing what you have to offer! The more we know about what you do, the better we can support your business.
Ability to display marketing and promotional materials on our membership table. Giving you another opportunity to promote your business.
Ability to give and receive a testimonial at the monthly meeting. We all know how powerful a heart-felt testimonial given by a grateful customer can be!
Discounted admission to our monthly meetings, networking events, and workshops so the membership practically pays for itself!
REGULAR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
As a member, you will be regularly networking with a supportive group of women business owners who will come to know you and want to help you grow your business. Women like to do business differently; we embrace that and help each other succeed!
- Quarterly new member orientation
- Quarterly networking events
- Monthly dinner meeting
- Semi-annual workshops
TRADE SHOW/BUSINESS FAIR PARTICIPATION
WEO Participates in trade shows during the year to create a community presence. Get visibility for yourself and your business while you promote WEO at events such as:
- Women at Work and Play Conference and Expo
- The Business Journal Women in Business Party
- Oregon Small Business Fair
- Oregon in Business
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
As business owners, we are always looking for cost effective ways to promote our business and get our name out there. WEO can help by providing many promotional opportunities that are open only to members.
You will be listed on the WEO Online Directory with a link to your website. This will help drive traffic to your website, as well as improve your search engine optimization.
You can post your events on the WEO calendar.
You can increase awareness of you and your business by taking advantage of our many sponsorship opportunities.
- Sponsor a meeting
- Host a networking event
- Sponsor WEO's Newsletter
- Host a table at the Member Marketplace
- Participate in our New Member Goodie Bag
WEO MEMBER LOGO
Show your WEO affliation by placing our special member logo on your website. Identifying yourself as a WEO member shows your commitment to Growing your business and Connecting with like-minded women entrepreneurs. To use the logo, just
click here to open it, and then right click to save it to your computer. Please review our
Terms of Usage prior to use.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH A MASTERMIND GROUP
When you run a business, its easy to feel isolated. When you run a business all by yourself, its easy to get overwhelmed by all there is to do. Whether you are just launching a business or growing one, it is critical to surround yourself with others who can help and support you through thick and thin. WEO can help by connecting you to other women who are also interested in growing their businesses with the support of a Mastermind Group. Its as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Learn more about Mastermind Groups.
2. Connect with other WEO members who have a group or are interested in starting a group: Email WEO and well connect you.
3. Need help getting a Mastermind group started? Email WEO and well connect you to an experienced Mastermind WEO member.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT
Get involved! WEO has many opportunities to participate on the following teams: Marketing & Branding, Membership Development and Business. By donating a small amount of your time, you'll make new friends, learn skills you can apply to your business, and make business connections.
MEMBER TO MEMBER (M2M) DISCOUNTS ON GOODS AND SERVICES
Many WEO members offer discounts to other members on business and personal goods and services resulting in savings for you and your business. Discounts range from 10 to 30%. All members are encouraged to participate.
GIVING BACK
WEO will focus their charitable donations to the Shepherd's Door, a homeless shelter for women and children. This organization provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment for homeless women and their children. The shelter gives them adequate time to learn, grow, and heal. The proceeds from WEO's "pot of gold" collected at the general meetings go to the Shepherd's Door monthly. We also have opportunities throughout the year to contribute goods and services.
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1) Enjoy our reciprocal agreement with Washington WEO and Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) and attend their events at member rates.
2) Small Business Administration (SBA) - SBA's programs and services help people get into business and stay in business by providing small businesses with access to financing, management counseling, training and assistance in securing government contracts. The SBA provides the following services:
3) Start Up Nation
Your membership in WEO connects you to the oldest locally driven non-profit Women's Business Resource organization in Portland. We bring a diverse experience base to the professional development and practical business aspects our market segment. We look forward to meeting you! Consider joining us now.
4) Ladies Who Launch shares WEO's commitment to helping women grow their businesses and through our strategic partnership is offering WEO members a discount on the following workshops:
- The Fresh Entrepreneur Workshop honors the feminine approach to launching by combining wellness strategies with business growth tools. It addresses the fact that women view their lives holistically, integrating their business and their lives. This 2 day workshop is $549 but WEO members receive a $150 discount in 2009 and $100 in 2010.
- The Incubator Intensive Workshop takes you through a series of exercises to expand your vision, clarify your branding and message, and chart your path for the next year. The 4 week course is $300 but WEO members receive a $50 discount.
For more information and to register, go to www.ladieswholaunch.com/portland or email Katie Kelley, market director at kkelley@ladieswholaunch.com.
Join Now ... and begin reaping the benefits of a WEO membership!
