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37 group profiles44 dated eventsChecked Oct 2, 2026
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37 groups and programs to explore

Business & wellness

Ritual / Wildish

Values-led business support, collaboration and relationships; gentle circle rather than conventional sales pitching.

Cost overview

Pay-what-you-can: $9–39 on the official page; $0–39 on the October 2 Meetup listing. Check your session’s registration price.

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Values-led business support, collaboration and relationships; gentle circle rather than conventional sales pitching.

Cost
Pay-what-you-can: $9–39 on the official page; $0–39 on the October 2 Meetup listing. Check your session’s registration price.
Access
Individual event registration, no membership prerequisite found; pre-registration required; no spiritual background required.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Women and femme entrepreneurs; explicitly coaches, wellness practitioners, healers, bodyworkers, herbalists, artists and creatives.

Where: SE Portland; public Eventbrite/Meetup identify Ford Building, 2505 SE 11th Ave, suite 255 on Eventbrite.

Meeting schedule: First Friday monthly, 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; grounding/meditation, seasonal prompts, journaling and shared business/life check-in.

Recent activity: Official page and Meetup listed October 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Confirm the next date on the booking page.

Public feedback: Curated first-party testimonials from named nutrition, craniosacral and coaching practitioners support audience relevance; no independent quantified referral results.

Business & wellness

Her Sanctuary

Primarily spiritual/social community; Leadership Council adds business collaboration and networking.

Cost overview

Club $99/month; Leadership Council starts $199/month; select drop-ins $35–55. One-month initial commitment, then month-to-month per official page.

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Primarily spiritual/social community; Leadership Council adds business collaboration and networking.

Cost
Club $99/month; Leadership Council starts $199/month; select drop-ins $35–55. One-month initial commitment, then month-to-month per official page.
Access
Fireside Welcome Circle and Sanctuary Sunday drop-ins; most events members-only. Leadership Council excluded from ordinary drop-in.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Women, including founders, facilitators, leaders, healers and community makers; official testimonials identify a business coach, Reiki healer and spiritual mentor, not a comprehensive membership roster.

Where: Ford Building, 2505 SE 11th Ave, Portland 97202

Meeting schedule: Weekly club gatherings; monthly members' Luna Circle. Leadership Council monthly supportive mastermind and collaborative circle.

Recent activity: Official club and calendar pages are available; the next event date has not been confirmed.

Public feedback: Curated first-party participant testimonials only; no independently verified networking/referral reviews found.

Business & wellness

PDX Women's Biz Collective

Business relationships, friendship and mutual aid centered on women and nonbinary professionals.

Cost overview

$59/year plus $15 for each meeting/event. Volunteering registration $15 goes to supported organization. No refunds within 48 hours.

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Business relationships, friendship and mutual aid centered on women and nonbinary professionals.

Cost
$59/year plus $15 for each meeting/event. Volunteering registration $15 goes to supported organization. No refunds within 48 hours.
Access
May attend two events before joining; registration and $15/event still required.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Centers women/nonbinary people. About page says 21+, while generic membership copy says all ages; confirm. Caps each profession/business type at two.

Meeting schedule: Second Wednesday each month, activity-based; group volunteering every other month.

Recent activity: Public 2026 calendar shows volunteering, headshots, business reflection and flower-arranging events; upcoming October date not established.

Who participates: A current member roster is not confirmed. The Support Local Women page lists local businesses, not necessarily members.

Business & wellness

Women Entrepreneurs (WE) of Portland (PDX) Networking Group

Small women-business-owner peer network for learning, referrals and business growth.

Cost overview

No public group/guest fee verified.

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Small women-business-owner peer network for learning, referrals and business growth.

Cost
No public group/guest fee verified.
Access
Public Meetup organizer/contact and event route; confirm coaching category availability and cost first.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women entrepreneurs; one member per business field, explicitly illustrated with realtor, candle seller and life coach.

Meeting schedule: Second Wednesday monthly, formal mastermind topics, informal mixers and special events. Recent listed meetings at McMenamins Broadway Pub, 6 p.m.; 4–6 RSVPs shown, not verified attendance.

Recent activity: Public Meetup shows monthly May–August meeting listings; no current October future listing verified.

Who participates: A current public member roster is not confirmed. Listed profession examples are not a member list.

Business & wellness

Boss Ladies PDX

Online business advice, questions, opportunities and mutual support.

Cost overview

Historically listed free by Female Tech Founder Communities; current terms unverified.

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Online business advice, questions, opportunities and mutual support.

Cost
Historically listed free by Female Tech Founder Communities; current terms unverified.
Access
Current Facebook access and approval requirements are unknown.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Portland female entrepreneurs per Mac's List; current detailed member composition unverified.

Where: Portland metro; Facebook-based

Meeting schedule: Online discussion; current in-person cadence unknown.

Recent activity: Publicly recommended as useful and active in March 2024 Reddit discussion. Current 2026 activity is not publicly confirmed.

Public feedback: One dated public Reddit recommendation; no systematic independent review set. Historical directory 'Very-Active' tag is not current proof.

Business & wellness

NAWBO Oregon (National Association of Women Business Owners)

Women entrepreneur support, business training, advocacy and mentoring.

Cost overview

Current Oregon and national dues are not confirmed. Ask for the full local membership price.

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Women entrepreneur support, business training, advocacy and mentoring.

Cost
Current Oregon and national dues are not confirmed. Ask for the full local membership price.
Access
Oregon chapter inquiry and public event registrations when posted; specific guest cap unverified.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women entrepreneurs at different business stages; exact current category eligibility should be checked through national membership.

Meeting schedule: Training, mentoring, education/networking; no verified current Oregon frequency.

Recent activity: Official Oregon chapter is listed. A 2025 educational event is documented; current local dates need confirmation.

Who participates: A current local member roster is not confirmed.

Business & wellness

Women with Moxie

Women-in-business network, professional/personal development and relationship-building.

Cost overview

No current public dues or guest pricing verified.

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Women-in-business network, professional/personal development and relationship-building.

Cost
No current public dues or guest pricing verified.
Access
Contact: hello@womenwithmoxie.com.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women business owners/professionals; current admission process not verified.

Meeting schedule: Historically monthly Moxie Mixers plus live/virtual events and directory; present cadence unverified.

Recent activity: Official site explicitly says down for maintenance with return TBA. LinkedIn organization remains publicly listed. This is limited current visibility, not proof the community has stopped.

Who participates: Dill Ward's current real-estate bio references supporting women through her Women with Moxie organization. Public LinkedIn profiles list real-estate and mental-health-coaching/RN affiliations, but these are self-reported affiliations and do not verify attendance today.

Business communities

The Women’s Collective: Oregon

Flexible, relationship-led networking across several local neighborhoods and online.

Cost overview

Individual $39/month or $399/year + $35 enrollment. First annual year: $434 before any separately ticketed events. Dual and nonprofit rates also available.

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Flexible, relationship-led networking across several local neighborhoods and online.

Cost
Individual $39/month or $399/year + $35 enrollment. First annual year: $434 before any separately ticketed events. Dual and nonprofit rates also available.
Commitment
Multiple Oregon gatherings each month: coffee, after-hours, roundtables and virtual education. No attendance minimum found; contract/cancellation terms unknown.
Try it
First coffee or after-hours visit free with advance registration. Returning-guest price needs confirmation.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed. Organizer-selected testimonials exist.
Details & sources

Evolved from Women to Women Network; current official pages use The Women’s Collective name.

Official Oregon calendar lists Portland Coffee & Connect on October 1 and November 5, 2026, plus numerous 2026 metro gatherings.

Older guest rates may have changed. Cancellation/minimum term and whether all special events are included unknown.

Confirm before joining: Returning-guest standard price; Formal category-exclusivity policy; Minimum term/cancellation; Typical attendance and referral outcomes.

Business communities

Women Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO)

Repeated local relationships for owners willing to travel to Vancouver.

Cost overview

$179/year, recurring annually. Event tickets extra: October 2026 examples are $30 dinner and $5 member mastermind; prices vary. Social-hour price unknown.

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Repeated local relationships for owners willing to travel to Vancouver.

Cost
$179/year, recurring annually. Event tickets extra: October 2026 examples are $30 dinner and $5 member mastermind; prices vary. Social-hour price unknown.
Commitment
First-Monday social hour, monthly dinner and monthly morning mastermind. No attendance minimum found; admission and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Try it
Social hours welcome guests. Current dinners and masterminds are members-only.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed. Organizer-selected testimonials exist.
Details & sources

This is Women Entrepreneurs Organization in Vancouver, a separate organization from the historical Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon.

October 5 social, October 21 dinner, and October 29 Mugs & Mastermind appear on official 2026 calendar.

Dinner tickets shown as non-refundable. Full annual attendance cost varies.

Confirm before joining: Formal admission criteria; Industry exclusivity; Attendance obligations; Dues cancellation/refund; Social-hour price.

Business communities

eWomenNetwork: Portland

Small-group entrepreneur introductions and access to a wider chapter network.

Cost overview

Essential $19.95/month + $357 initiation: $596.40 over 12 months before tickets. CEO+ $97/month or $997/year, initiation waived. Current local event fees unverified.

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Small-group entrepreneur introductions and access to a wider chapter network.

Cost
Essential $19.95/month + $357 initiation: $596.40 over 12 months before tickets. CEO+ $97/month or $997/year, initiation waived. Current local event fees unverified.
Commitment
Two Portland online events listed in October 2026. Fixed ongoing cadence, in-person availability, attendance rules and minimum term unknown.
Try it
Current Portland nonmember registration rules and guest prices were not verified.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed.
Details & sources

Official chapter page lists October 8 and 22, 2026 online introductions; current group description caps each such event at 12 entrepreneurs.

Minimum billing term, cancellation and refund conditions unknown. Other premium tiers exist and are not necessary for this base comparison.

Confirm before joining: Local per-event member/guest prices; Current in-person availability; Guest limits; Contract term/cancellation; Category exclusivity.

Business communities

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business

Occasional westside events that can be tried without joining the chamber.

Cost overview

Event-specific tickets. Recent 2026 examples: $40–$50 members / $55–$65 nonmembers, before early-bird discounts. Optional chamber Basic membership: $340/year + $40 setup; tickets extra.

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Occasional westside events that can be tried without joining the chamber.

Cost
Event-specific tickets. Recent 2026 examples: $40–$50 members / $55–$65 nonmembers, before early-bird discounts. Optional chamber Basic membership: $340/year + $40 setup; tickets extra.
Commitment
Every-other-month programming with lunch, evening and workshop formats. No attendance requirement found. Next date after September not verified.
Try it
Published nonmember ticket options; no chamber membership needed to buy those tickets.
Public feedback
No verified program-specific review collection found. Chamber-wide testimonials/ratings should not be transferred to this program.
Details & sources

Women’s Wellness Workshop held September 29, 2026 in Tigard; program page names 2026 sponsor.

No separate WIB membership fee located. Meals/inclusions vary by ticket. Membership is not required to use the published nonmember ticket.

Confirm before joining: Future WIB dates after September; Formal eligibility; Separate WIB dues if any; Membership cancellation; Typical attendance.

Social & civic

It’s Just a Feeling (venue; DAME series unverified)

Social connection, coworking, art, workshops, talks, pop-ups; not verified dedicated business-referral organization.

Cost overview

Day pass $30; flexible membership $130 for five visits/month. These are workspace prices, not DAME/event ticket prices.

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Social connection, coworking, art, workshops, talks, pop-ups; not verified dedicated business-referral organization.

Cost
Day pass $30; flexible membership $130 for five visits/month. These are workspace prices, not DAME/event ticket prices.
Access
Day passes available; workspace guests need their own pass or membership. Event-specific public admission varies/unverified.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Broad creative/social/coworking audience; DAME-specific target audience unknown.

Where: 2393 NE Fremont St, Suite C, Portland 97212 (Alameda)

Meeting schedule: Ongoing lounge/coworking access and variable event calendar; DAME cadence unknown.

Recent activity: Live official website advertises art opening, book reading and happy-hour programming; no dated DAME event confirmed.

Public feedback: Public LinkedIn post from regular coworking visitor describes using it several days weekly, but author is professionally connected with owner. No independent DAME reviews found; venue ratings should not be presented as networking reviews.

Social & civic

The Women's Social Club® (WSC), Portland chapter

Friendship and exploration through private local meetups.

Cost overview

$35/month recurring, or advertised $29/month billed annually. Annual exact checkout total not verified; chapter page advertises Portland introductory promo.

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Friendship and exploration through private local meetups.

Cost
$35/month recurring, or advertised $29/month billed annually. Annual exact checkout total not verified; chapter page advertises Portland introductory promo.
Access
No public guest trial verified; contact route shown.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women seeking friendship/community; paid membership leads to private platform invitation.

Meeting schedule: Monthly events, local member meetups, message boards and directory.

Recent activity: Current Portland chapter membership page available; individual local dates live in private app and were not verified.

Social & civic

Portland Women's Social Club by Tribe

Women-only friendship, hosted dinners and activities, smaller repeat cohorts.

Cost overview

$45/month; prepaid equivalents $40 quarterly, $35 semiannually, $30 annually; $20 nonrefundable initiation. Staff-led events typically $20–30 extra; member-led meetups included.

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Women-only friendship, hosted dinners and activities, smaller repeat cohorts.

Cost
$45/month; prepaid equivalents $40 quarterly, $35 semiannually, $30 annually; $20 nonrefundable initiation. Staff-led events typically $20–30 extra; member-led meetups included.
Access
Only events specifically marked public/+1 allow guests. Full calendar after onboarding.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Identity-verified women; described typical ages 25–55, mostly late 20s to mid-40s; matched by life stage.

Meeting schedule: Advertised 1–2 hosted gatherings weekly plus member-led meetups and optional paid 6–12-week cohorts.

Recent activity: Conflicting current page copy: markets weekly Portland community but FAQ says Portland founding-member waitlist and upcoming launch. Public 2025 Luma welcome event exists. Verify present calendar before paying.

Social & civic

PDX Social Club

Open-ended friendship/social connection around Portland.

Cost overview

No group dues verified; venue purchases/activity costs may apply. Fortune listing says avoid cover by arriving before 9:30 p.m.; cover begins 10 p.m.

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Open-ended friendship/social connection around Portland.

Cost
No group dues verified; venue purchases/activity costs may apply. Fortune listing says avoid cover by arriving before 9:30 p.m.; cover begins 10 p.m.
Access
Public Meetup event RSVP; verify event/venue restrictions.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Broad audience, not women-only. Venue/event age limits vary; October 8 says 21+.

Meeting schedule: Several varied social outings per month; bars, games, picnics.

Recent activity: Public Meetup upcoming events: October 3, 2026 Fortune social/dancing and October 8 Birdie Time mini-golf social; recent September karaoke/picnic.

Social & civic

Center for Women's Leadership

Civic/community leadership development for women and gender-expansive leaders throughout Oregon.

Cost overview

No current public program fee verified.

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Civic/community leadership development for women and gender-expansive leaders throughout Oregon.

Cost
No current public program fee verified.
Access
Public events/program inquiries and newsletter; not a standard join-and-network membership club.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Rising and seasoned women/gender-expansive leaders; program-specific eligibility, including a college-student fellowship.

Meeting schedule: Hybrid leadership cohorts; community conversations; coaching/mentorship; NEW Leadership Oregon described as a six-month fellowship. Current public event dates and a regular meeting schedule are not confirmed.

Recent activity: Current public website describes its new chapter as a community-based leadership incubator. PSU's former CWL page directs visitors here. Fiscal sponsor shown as For All Families Oregon.

Social & civic

Greater Portland NOW, chapter OR0140

Feminist advocacy and civic activism.

Cost overview

National FAQ lists standard $35 annual dues including local/state/national, with reduced dues; another membership form inconsistently lists Oregon among $40 states. Confirm applicable dues rather than quote a definite Oregon amount.

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Feminist advocacy and civic activism.

Cost
National FAQ lists standard $35 annual dues including local/state/national, with reduced dues; another membership form inconsistently lists Oregon among $40 states. Confirm applicable dues rather than quote a definite Oregon amount.
Access
National chapter contact form/linked local site; no verified guest event.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: NOW membership open to all genders; chapter affiliation available.

Meeting schedule: Issue campaigns/advocacy; local cadence unverified.

Recent activity: National NOW directory lists chapter and welcomes members. The next chapter meeting is not confirmed.

Social & civic

ninety-nine girlfriends

Collective giving, nonprofit learning and relationships through philanthropy.

Cost overview

Annual contribution choices $300, $600, $1,200, $1,800, $2,500 or $5,000, with equal voting rights.

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Collective giving, nonprofit learning and relationships through philanthropy.

Cost
Annual contribution choices $300, $600, $1,200, $1,800, $2,500 or $5,000, with equal voting rights.
Access
Prospective-member FAQ and newsletter; public prospect-event date not verified.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women and people aligned with womanhood connected to Clark, Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties; intergenerational.

Meeting schedule: Annual grants cycle with educational events, committees and member connections; join/renew window December 1–April 30, membership year May 1–April 30.

Recent activity: Verified active 2026 membership cycle and September 2026 website stories.

Social & civic

GFWC Portland Woman's Club

Community service, scholarships for women, speakers, social activities and friendship.

Cost overview

Public dues not found.

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Community service, scholarships for women, speakers, social activities and friendship.

Cost
Public dues not found.
Access
Club president contact publicly listed; no guest policy verified.
Membership details & sources

Audience / eligibility: Women's service-club community; detailed eligibility unverified.

Meeting schedule: Published schedule first Thursday 11:30 a.m., October–June, Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St; treat as standing schedule requiring reconfirmation.

Recent activity: Oregon GFWC affiliate page lists club; schedule copy references September 2024 and 130th anniversary in 2025, so current-year details need confirmation.

Small-business support

Portland Small Business Network

Relationship-led general business networking and referrals.

Cost overview

A September 2026 third-party listing says free; current organizer pricing is not confirmed.

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Relationship-led general business networking and referrals.

Cost
A September 2026 third-party listing says free; current organizer pricing is not confirmed.
Access
Public events appear available; exact RSVP requirements depend on listing.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Local small-business owners and entrepreneurs, broad cross-industry.

Where: Portland; public sources name Buranko Cafe & Bar and Clarklewis

Meeting schedule: Local restaurant/bar mixers plus Facebook community. Twice-monthly cadence appears in older indexed LinkedIn material; current fixed cadence not verified.

Recent activity: May 1, 2026 public podcast interviews organizer Lily about ongoing network and events. September 2026 mixer listing is secondary and has inconsistent day/date metadata, so the event date needs confirmation.

Public feedback: Organizer interview is useful context, not independent ROI evidence; LinkedIn recommendations of Lily are person/service testimonials, not group results.

Small-business support

Livelihood NW / Oregon Women’s Business Center

Business development/advising, training, resource referrals, peer connections. Not a dedicated client-referral club.

Cost overview

OWBC membership free; many services free. Optional workshops/programs may charge; discounted offerings available.

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Business development/advising, training, resource referrals, peer connections. Not a dedicated client-referral club.

Cost
OWBC membership free; many services free. Optional workshops/programs may charge; discounted offerings available.
Access
Free Open Business Advising does not require OWBC membership. Member portal requires registration.
Membership details & sources

Audience: Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in all industries/stages throughout Oregon; despite women's-center name, membership officially open to all.

Where: Oregon statewide; services offered virtually. Livelihood NW broadly also serves SW Washington.

Meeting schedule: One-on-one advising, workshops, trainings and programs; no fixed networking cadence verified.

Recent activity: Current official OWBC page; Livelihood NW's Increase Project announces September 2026 cohort.

Public feedback: May 2025 Southeast Examiner reporting includes a named founder's testimonial; not independent measured referral performance.

Small-business support

Kindwoods Consulting — Oh Crap, It's Networking!

Business relationships through shared experiences, themed around Portland's crow community.

Cost overview

Secondary public listings show USD 20; fees/final ticket availability unverified.

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Business relationships through shared experiences, themed around Portland's crow community.

Cost
Secondary public listings show USD 20; fees/final ticket availability unverified.
Access
Public ticket listing; final registration conditions unverified.
Membership details & sources

Audience: General professional/business networking; no women-only or practitioner-specific audience verified.

Where: Migration Brewing in PacWest Building, 1211 SW 5th Ave, Portland; check in at lobby security.

Meeting schedule: Special themed event; no recurring monthly membership/cadence verified.

Recent activity: Listed for Tuesday October 6, 2026, 5–8 p.m. PDT. Organizer's public LinkedIn post corroborates Autumn 2026 event name; date/price currently from aggregators. May 29 Find Your Forest event has Eventbrite listing.

Public feedback: No independent event reviews confirmed.

Legal & family services

AFCC Oregon

Oregon directory includes family lawyers, mediators, parent coaches, therapists, custody evaluators and parenting coordinators.

Cost overview

$160 national + $40 Oregon = $200/year. Events extra; specific ticket price unverified.

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Oregon directory includes family lawyers, mediators, parent coaches, therapists, custody evaluators and parenting coordinators.

Cost
$160 national + $40 Oregon = $200/year. Events extra; specific ticket price unverified.
Access
National individual membership explicitly available to all professionals and others interested in constructive resolution of family conflict; no clinical-license requirement listed. Oregon chapter requires national membership.
Membership details & sources

Meetings / participation: Chapter offers training, conferences, interdisciplinary consultation/networking and mentorship. October 30, 2026 Oregon-member-only Court Matters Zoom training is advertised. No regular Portland in-person cadence verified.

Caveats: Membership does not license or certify a coach. Directory listing is not endorsement. Referral volume is not independently verified.

Legal & family services

Oregon Women Lawyers / Queen's Bench

Over 1,200 OWLS members across legal practice areas; family-law concentration not quantified.

Cost overview

$170 annual early-bird October–December; $185 regular. Event prices unverified; dues nonrefundable/nontransferable. Confirm checkout year and total.

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Over 1,200 OWLS members across legal practice areas; family-law concentration not quantified.

Cost
$170 annual early-bird October–December; $185 regular. Event prices unverified; dues nonrefundable/nontransferable. Confirm checkout year and total.
Access
OWLS explicitly welcomes nonlawyers and anyone supporting its mission.
Membership details & sources

Meetings / participation: Member listserv supports referrals and advice; local Queen's Bench Connections second Tuesday monthly, plus regular socials. Committees provide ongoing participation.

Caveats: Participate in mission and relationships rather than mass solicitation. Follow listserv labeling and case-confidentiality guidance; list includes judges and possible opposing counsel. State membership portal still shows older 2025–26 heading while membership page says 2026–27; verify total at checkout.

Legal & family services

Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals (OACP)

Family lawyers, divorce financial analysts, child/family-transition specialists, mediators and real-estate agents.

Cost overview

$95/year Friend of Collaborative; $150/year full membership. Free mailing list. Confirm eligibility and next event.

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Family lawyers, divorce financial analysts, child/family-transition specialists, mediators and real-estate agents.

Cost
$95/year Friend of Collaborative; $150/year full membership. Free mailing list. Confirm eligibility and next event.
Access
Friend of Collaborative supports mission without Collaborative training. Full member requires 14-hour IACP-approved Collaborative training; site says all members must be in good standing with the organization licensing/certifying their profession. Coach's particular credential acceptance not verified.
Membership details & sources

Meetings / participation: Monthly educational meetings, events/socials; full membership adds member listserv and website listing. Friend category benefits do not explicitly include listserv.

Caveats: The public calendar includes older February/March 2026 listings. Confirm the next meeting and the qualifications required for each membership category.

Legal & family services

PDX Therapists Network + Connect

Therapist-centered professional referral-network events; occasional adjunct-professional access.

Cost overview

Events free; limited capacity, advance signup. Professional eligibility is event-specific.

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Therapist-centered professional referral-network events; occasional adjunct-professional access.

Cost
Events free; limited capacity, advance signup. Professional eligibility is event-specific.
Access
Primarily practicing psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, psychiatrists and social workers. Some events have space for psychotherapy adjunct professionals; event eligibility communicated via Google group. Coach acceptance not explicit.
Membership details & sources

Meetings / participation: Free in-person semi-structured referral-network events, usually late Friday afternoons in Southeast Portland; limited capacity and advance signup.

Referral groups

BNI Portland Business Advantage

A consistent referral team with one seat per specialty, if weekly participation is practical.

Cost overview

$1,453 initially: $299 application + $1,154 for 12 months. Local meals, venue, chapter dues or event extras are unverified.

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A consistent referral team with one seat per specialty, if weekly participation is practical.

Cost
$1,453 initially: $299 application + $1,154 for 12 months. Local meals, venue, chapter dues or event extras are unverified.
Commitment
Weekly Wednesdays; exact time and venue need reconfirmation. Category exclusivity and membership approval. Local attendance/substitute terms unknown.
Try it
Two visits total before a joining decision; contact the chapter and check category availability. Guest price unverified.
Public feedback
No current independent chapter-level review collection confirmed.
Details & sources

Published BNI Portland West regional fees. Any chapter venue, food, operating or event charges remain unverified; not an all-in quote.

Term of BNI chapter membership; regional page does not itemize all local inclusions.

Confirm before joining: Current exact schedule and format; Local dues/meal/venue costs; Open specialty relevant to the partner; Contract/refund/renewal and local attendance terms; Independent recent member feedback.

Referral groups

LeTip of Tigard / SW Metro

A structured referral routine with explicit attendance and lead-sharing obligations.

Cost overview

$595 initial international fee; $250 local entry payment; $250/quarter local dues; $495 annual international renewal. Confirm whether the entry payment covers the first quarter.

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A structured referral routine with explicit attendance and lead-sharing obligations.

Cost
$595 initial international fee; $250 local entry payment; $250/quarter local dues; $495 annual international renewal. Confirm whether the entry payment covers the first quarter.
Commitment
Thursdays 7:01–8:30 a.m. in Tigard. At least 80% attendance and four tips/month. One seat per category; substitute limits and small fines apply.
Try it
First breakfast free; second $10. Two consecutive visits, business inspection and member approval precede admission.
Public feedback
Official member stories; no independent current chapter-review aggregate found.
Details & sources

The chapter lists a $250 initial local fee; confirm whether it includes the first quarter. Delinquent one month: $300 and attendance suspended.

Chapter quarterly dues cover member breakfast and local operating costs according to FAQ; international membership/support billed separately.

Confirm before joining: Initial chapter payment/proration; Current category availability; Cancellation/refund terms; Exact all-in fines/event extras; Independent recent feedback.

Referral groups

i Take The Lead, Portland/Vancouver/Salem groups

Lower posted monthly pricing, B2B/B2C segmentation and virtual weekly options.

Cost overview

Undated official FAQ: $25/month B2C or $50/month B2B. Complete fees, contract length and cancellation terms need confirmation.

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Lower posted monthly pricing, B2B/B2C segmentation and virtual weekly options.

Cost
Undated official FAQ: $25/month B2C or $50/month B2B. Complete fees, contract length and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Commitment
Weekly, group-specific times; many virtual. One seat per profession per group; up to 12 absences/year. B2B groups require qualification.
Try it
Two total visits before deciding. Ask the organizer for a current group and meeting link; guest charges unverified.
Public feedback
Regional Meetup event feedback and older business-profile reviews exist. Neither establishes current results for a particular group.
Details & sources

Undated posted FAQ price; full fee schedule and paperwork provided separately. Enrollment fees, contract term and cancellation/refund rules not verified.

Weekly group participation; website also advertises optional orientation, workshops, webinars and periodic mixers at no extra charge.

Confirm before joining: Complete fee schedule; Contract/cancellation terms; Current group roster and attendance; Category openings; Contemporary group-specific reviews.

Referral groups

Oregon Executives Association

Established owners and executives seeking long-term relationships and a weekly lunch commitment.

Cost overview

$300 application + $400/quarter for dues and lunches. First four quarters: $1,900 before unlisted extras, calculated from the posted fees.

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Established owners and executives seeking long-term relationships and a weekly lunch commitment.

Cost
$300 application + $400/quarter for dues and lunches. First four quarters: $1,900 before unlisted extras, calculated from the posted fees.
Commitment
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., plus monthly evening events. Invitation, screening and board review; one representative per category. Attendance tracked; minimum unverified.
Try it
Register with the administrator for a Wednesday luncheon. Ordinary guest price not posted in reviewed sources.
Public feedback
Official testimonials and ROI claims; no independent current member-review set found.
Details & sources

Quarterly dues annualize to $1,600; with application, $1,900 for four quarters before any unlisted extras. Annualized figures are arithmetic, not a separately offered annual plan.

Wednesday catered lunches and monthly evening events; FAQ states free Garden Garage parking.

Confirm before joining: Available relevant category; Attendance minimum; Ordinary guest cost; Cancellation/refund/proration; Independent current member feedback.

Chambers

Portland Metro Chamber

Broad business visibility and varied local connections with flexible event attendance.

Cost overview

Annual Bronze: $500 solopreneur (1–2 employees), $850 business under 10 employees, $100 qualifying restaurant/retailer, $350 nonprofit or $1,200 standard. Higher tiers and some event charges extra.

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Broad business visibility and varied local connections with flexible event attendance.

Cost
Annual Bronze: $500 solopreneur (1–2 employees), $850 business under 10 employees, $100 qualifying restaurant/retailer, $350 nonprofit or $1,200 standard. Higher tiers and some event charges extra.
Commitment
80+ events annually; Business After Hours, forums and other programs. No compulsory attendance or referral quota found for ordinary membership.
Try it
Free Membership 101 is open to all. Business After Hours is members-only and free to members.
Public feedback
Selected official testimonials and scattered older third-party comments; little recent membership-outcome evidence.
Details & sources

Silver $3,000–$5,800/year; Gold page range $11,700–$17,250/year. Some events/programs require additional registration or payment.

Bronze includes Business After Hours tickets, directory listing, member-platform access, communications, advocacy opportunities and benefits for up to 10 employees.

Confirm before joining: Price eligibility for the particular organization; Extra costs for desired events; Cancellation/renewal conditions; Audience composition at individual events.

Chambers

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce

Westside relationships through informal morning and evening networking.

Cost overview

Basic Partner $340/year + $40 one-time fee. Other tiers start at $45/month + $40. Confirm inclusions, contract term and optional event charges.

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Westside relationships through informal morning and evening networking.

Cost
Basic Partner $340/year + $40 one-time fee. Other tiers start at $45/month + $40. Confirm inclusions, contract term and optional event charges.
Commitment
Coffee Connection generally first/third Fridays, 7:30–9 a.m.; monthly evening events. No ordinary-member attendance/referral quota found.
Try it
Coffee Connection welcomes nonmembers; registration requested. Guest price is not explicit on the inspected event page.
Public feedback
Chamber-level public review mirrors exist, but counts disagree and visible comments are mostly old. They do not rate a specific event.
Details & sources

Application prices are monthly. Confirm tier benefits and any extra event charges.

Membership page advertises networking, advocacy, education and promotion; complete tier-by-tier benefits need confirmation.

Confirm before joining: Exact tier benefits; Monthly billing versus annual contractual obligation; Guest/event charges; Current independent participant feedback.

Founders & startups

Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)

Founders, investors and service providers seeking the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cost overview

Posted founder tiers: $120 / $220 / $420 per year by revenue. The same page announces a $25 increase for 2026; actual current charge is unresolved. Auto-renews annually; events/programs may cost extra.

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Founders, investors and service providers seeking the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cost
Posted founder tiers: $120 / $220 / $420 per year by revenue. The same page announces a $25 increase for 2026; actual current charge is unresolved. Auto-renews annually; events/programs may cost extra.
Commitment
Monthly PubTalks plus workshops, pitch practice and coworking. No ordinary-member attendance or referral quota found.
Try it
Nonmember event tickets available. Check the current event’s guest price; membership includes two PubTalk passes.
Public feedback
Independent membership-outcome evidence is thin; official testimonials do not establish typical outcomes.
Details & sources

Page also announces a $25 increase for 2026. Signup endpoints could not be verified; unclear whether displayed tiers reflect the announced increase. Treat as posted prices needing confirmation, not checkout quotes.

Member directory, event discounts and two PubTalk passes; founder benefits also include pitch-practice/pitch eligibility. Membership auto-renews annually.

Confirm before joining: Confirmed 2026 membership charge; Specific next Portland event and guest price; Program-specific extras; Recent independent member outcome feedback.

Industry networks

WISE Portland (Women in Sports and Events)

Industry peers and mentoring for people in or pursuing sports/event business careers.

Cost overview

National annual dues: $100 professional or $40 qualifying full-time student. Any extra local dues unverified; event pricing varies. Individual dues are nonrefundable.

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Industry peers and mentoring for people in or pursuing sports/event business careers.

Cost
National annual dues: $100 professional or $40 qualifying full-time student. Any extra local dues unverified; event pricing varies. Individual dues are nonrefundable.
Commitment
Periodic mentoring, professional-development and social events. No fixed monthly cadence or attendance minimum verified.
Try it
Some events accept guests. January 2026 speed mentoring was $15 for nonmembers, free for members; current tickets may differ.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed.
Details & sources

2026 speed-mentoring recap and August 20, 2026 Portland Fire happy hour shown on chapter site. Indexed current home also lists October 14, November 7 and December 17 events.

Student membership excludes several named national programs. Individual dues non-refundable and memberships non-transferable.

Confirm before joining: Fixed event cadence; Extra local dues, if any; Most upcoming event fees; Gender/ally eligibility; Current attendance.

Industry networks

Women in Insurance & Financial Services: Portland Metro

Sector-focused relationships for advisors, insurance professionals, CPAs, attorneys and related partners.

Cost overview

$310 national + $80 Portland chapter dues = $390/year. Initiation and current local event fees unknown.

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Sector-focused relationships for advisors, insurance professionals, CPAs, attorneys and related partners.

Cost
$310 national + $80 Portland chapter dues = $390/year. Initiation and current local event fees unknown.
Commitment
Every-other-month Bridge to Happy Hour, alternating east/west metro; member book club also every other month. Attendance minimum not found.
Try it
Core-event guest policies are not fully verified; check the particular event. The book club is for members.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed.
Details & sources

Official local October 2026 calendar lists October 15 Bridge to Happy Hour; national chapter page also lists October 15 and December 17, 2026.

The $80 chapter fee is additional to national dues.

Confirm before joining: Event fees; Guest policy for core events; Formal admission criteria; Initiation/cancellation; Attendance expectations.

Industry networks

CREW Portland

Qualified CRE professionals and selected service providers seeking a focused industry network.

Cost overview

Annual dues: $425 regular, $400 associate or $500 affiliate; events extra. Advertised prorated new-member prices are partial-year rates. Initiation and current tickets unverified.

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Qualified CRE professionals and selected service providers seeking a focused industry network.

Cost
Annual dues: $425 regular, $400 associate or $500 affiliate; events extra. Advertised prorated new-member prices are partial-year rates. Initiation and current tickets unverified.
Commitment
Professional programs and signature events. Regular membership generally requires 5+ years in a qualified CRE role; associate route for under 5 years. Affiliate limited to one member per company.
Try it
Some programs accept nonmembers; others are members-only. Verify eligibility and the next event’s ticket price.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed. Organizer-selected testimonials exist.
Details & sources

Official home reports completed 2026 CREW/CCIM Golf Tournament; official partner lists joint career day for October 16, 2026.

Site offers 4–8 same-company members $350 each/year. Proration expiration/date not given.

Confirm before joining: Current general-event fees; General monthly cadence; Gender/ally membership eligibility; Dues cancellation; Proration validity dates.

Industry networks

National Association of Women in Construction: Portland Chapter 54

Construction professionals seeking industry peers, education and project/site access.

Cost overview

National/local dues, enrollment fees and current chapter-meeting charges unknown. Individual social-event prices do not establish membership cost.

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Construction professionals seeking industry peers, education and project/site access.

Cost
National/local dues, enrollment fees and current chapter-meeting charges unknown. Individual social-event prices do not establish membership cost.
Commitment
Third Thursday each month, generally a dinner/program or site visit. No attendance minimum found. Formal membership categories need confirmation.
Try it
Some recent happy hours were free/open to everyone; other events are members-only. General chapter-meeting guest policy unverified.
Public feedback
No current independent local review collection confirmed. Organizer-selected testimonials exist.
Details & sources

Official calendar lists September 17, October 15, November 19 and December 17, 2026 chapter meetings and a February 2027 retreat.

National plus chapter dues, enrollment fees, and current dinner charges require confirmation.

Confirm before joining: National/local annual dues; Joining fees; Current chapter-meeting ticket prices; General guest rules; Formal membership criteria.

Events around Portland

Oct 2–Nov 26, 2026

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Other directories and groups with limited public information

More places to find groups

Coverage checked October 2, 2026. Listing counts overlap.

Meetup

What you’ll findPortland group and event search, including women-focused keywords. Public group stars and written attendee reviews have existed since 2025.

Worth knowingCoverage is limited to Meetup. Event feedback is not independently verified business outcomes or a full cross-group cost comparison. Review mechanics

Network Effect

What you’ll find11 Portland listings across eight organizations. Search, meeting-day/time filters, map, and group links.

Worth knowingNo women-specific group or member-review module was visible on the inspected Portland pages. Fees, available seats, eligibility, and participation policies are explicitly unverified.

Referral Grove Registry

What you’ll find10 Portland chapters: eight BNI and two LeTip. Meeting information, maps, source-status labels and listing dates.

Worth knowingNo member reviews or women-specific networks were visible on the inspected Portland pages. Listing verification does not establish member satisfaction.

Neat to Meet

What you’ll findEvent browsing by city, date, category, and organization. Portland is labeled “Coming Soon.” Free attendee access and paid organization promotion are advertised.

Worth knowingPortland listings are not yet available. Independent member reviews are not confirmed.

Groups with limited public information

  • WIN: linked Facebook group was not publicly resolvable. It is not verified as the separate Hillsboro or Downtown Portland WIN groups.
  • DAME events at It’s Just a Feeling: venue verified; exact series, audience and ticket price not confirmed.
  • “Networking Portland”: exact organization not confirmed; Portland Small Business Network is listed separately.
  • International women’s-group candidates: International Association of Women has no verified current Portland program; IWF Oregon is a separate invitation-only leadership forum. Neither is a confirmed match to an unnamed group.
  • Wise Women Entrepreneurs PDX: public page and feedback exist, but latest visible events were in 2023.
  • WISE women-attorney alliance: distinct from WISE sports/events. Portland activity, fees and nonlawyer access unverified. “AAFC” was not resolved; AFCC above is a separate verified organization.
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