Women's spiritual and social gatherings; the separate Leadership Council offers a monthly professional peer-support circle.
Cost overview · paid
Club: $99/month, with a one-month initial commitment, then month-to-month and cancellation allowed. Council: $199/month; its dedicated page requires three months initially, while the Club overview says month-to-month. Selected drop-ins are generally advertised at $35–$55, but the Fireside page quotes $25. Confirm the chosen offering, checkout total, cancellation procedure and refund terms.
Access · guests with conditions
For women, including LGBTQ+ women and anyone identifying as female. Selected Sanctuary Sunday and Fireside Welcome Circle visits admit nonmembers. Members-only events and the Leadership Council have separate access rules; confirm the chosen listing. Ordinary Club membership does not include Council participation.
Sources checked · 2026-10-07 · terms conflict
View profile: Her Sanctuary
Women's spiritual and social gatherings; the separate Leadership Council offers a monthly professional peer-support circle.
Official program sources checked October 7, 2026 UTC; Council commitment and Fireside details conflict. Confirm the selected offering. Organizer source
Cost
Club: $99/month, with a one-month initial commitment, then month-to-month and cancellation allowed. Council: $199/month; its dedicated page requires three months initially, while the Club overview says month-to-month. Selected drop-ins are generally advertised at $35–$55, but the Fireside page quotes $25. Confirm the chosen offering, checkout total, cancellation procedure and refund terms.
Access
For women, including LGBTQ+ women and anyone identifying as female. Selected Sanctuary Sunday and Fireside Welcome Circle visits admit nonmembers. Members-only events and the Leadership Council have separate access rules; confirm the chosen listing. Ordinary Club membership does not include Council participation.
Membership details & sources
Identity: A women's spiritual and social Club with a separate Leadership Council for founders and women leading professional or community work. The organizer describes the Club as spiritual, not religious. No health or healing outcome is verified.
Where: Ford Building, 2505 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97202. Arrival/check-in and access accommodations were not established.
Commitment distinction: The ordinary Club FAQ specifies one month initially, followed by month-to-month payments with cancellation allowed. Do not apply that to Council: its dedicated page says three months initially, conflicting with the Club overview. Confirm Council terms before committing.
Visitor options: Sanctuary Sunday and Fireside Welcome Circle are named drop-in options. Other programs are member-only or have separate conditions. Ordinary Club benefits exclude Council; two monthly guest passes are advertised, but selected-event conditions still need checking.
Introductory offers: The site advertises separate first-ceremony, first-Club-month and seasonal newcomer-pass products. They are not interchangeable; eligibility, validity dates, checkout amounts and refunds were not verified.
Calendar limits: The current calendar has October entries but does not print a year or timezone. Fireside lists an October date on the calendar while its dedicated page says October TBD. These are research observations, not a confirmed first-visit date or new calendar event.
Source scope: Organization facts were reviewed October 7. Most-versus-some drop-in wording differs across pages, so only the named visitor options are retained. Capacity, refund terms, accessibility and specific arrival instructions remain unverified.
Activity-based business relationships, friendship and mutual aid centering women and nonbinary people.
Cost overview · paid
$59/year membership plus $15 per event. Two trial visits still cost $15 each. Event fees are nonrefundable within 48 hours.
Access · guests with conditions
Two visits before membership is required; registration required and each profession/business type is capped at two members. Age wording conflicts: over 21 versus all ages.
Sources conflict · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: PDX Women's Biz Collective
Activity-based business relationships, friendship and mutual aid centering women and nonbinary people.
$59/year membership plus $15 per event. Two trial visits still cost $15 each. Event fees are nonrefundable within 48 hours.
Access
Two visits before membership is required; registration required and each profession/business type is capped at two members. Age wording conflicts: over 21 versus all ages.
Membership details & sources
Where: Portland-area activities; check each event venue.
Cadence: Second Wednesday monthly; group volunteering every other month.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official pages describe 2026 programming, but no upcoming dated session was confirmed in this pass.
Confirm with organizer: Age eligibility; Current profession availability; Next meeting date and venue.
No public membership or guest fee was established. Do not assume free.
Access
Organizer limits membership to one person per business field. Ask whether your category is available and whether guests can attend.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Women Entrepreneurs (WE) of Portland (PDX), a separate Meetup organization from Vancouver WEO.
Where: Portland; past listings name McMenamins Broadway Pub. The next venue is unconfirmed.
Cadence: Organizer states second Wednesday monthly.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Public page lists May–August 2026 meetings but no upcoming meeting. RSVP counts are not verified attendance.
Confirm with organizer: Guest eligibility and price; Next dated meeting; Category availability.
Source-checked means the wording matches the linked published transcript; it does not independently verify attendance.
Each time I go there, I feel like I find women with good energy
Shawna Rodrigues, The Grit Show host, published transcript · short excerpt
Relationship: The host reports attending. Formal affiliation, compensation and independence from the group are unverified.
Scope: A Portland group anecdote in a friendship discussion, rather than a comparison of networking memberships.
Limits: A historical account, not evidence of current activity or quality. The publisher describes an AI-assisted, human-reviewed transcript that may contain errors; the audio was not independently checked.
Identity, human authorship and attendance have not been authenticated.
Official site gives [email protected] for inquiries; current admission and guest policies are unverified.
Membership details & sources
Where: Official organization LinkedIn lists Portland, Oregon; current meeting venue unverified.
Current website: The official site says it is down for maintenance and gives no return date.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Website maintenance is confirmed; it does not establish whether the community itself has stopped.
Confirm with organizer: Current program activity; Eligibility and cost; Next event.
Cross-industry relationships for women in business, including owners, employees and professionals in transition.
Cost overview · mixed
Individual $39/month or $399/year, plus $35 one-time enrollment. Annual first-year total $434 before separately ticketed events. Dual and nonprofit rates available.
Access · guests with conditions
First coffee or after-hours visit is free; advance registration required. Women-focused; events admitting men are explicitly marked. Returning-guest charges need confirmation.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: The Women’s Collective: Oregon
Cross-industry relationships for women in business, including owners, employees and professionals in transition.
Individual $39/month or $399/year, plus $35 one-time enrollment. Annual first-year total $434 before separately ticketed events. Dual and nonprofit rates available.
Access
First coffee or after-hours visit is free; advance registration required. Women-focused; events admitting men are explicitly marked. Returning-guest charges need confirmation.
Membership details & sources
Where: Portland metro gatherings across several Oregon cities plus online programming.
Cadence: Multiple regional Coffee & Connect gatherings each month; each city has specific dates.
Commitment: Minimum term, cancellation and automatic-renewal terms were not verified.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Current canonical Oregon calendar lists November 5 Portland and November 18 Tigard meetings, among other dated events. Check each booking link before travel.
Confirm with organizer: Returning-guest fees; Membership cancellation and renewal terms.
Women-entrepreneur chapter offering small-group business introductions and a wider chapter network.
Cost overview · paid
Posted Essential membership $19.95/month plus $357 initiation. Twelve monthly payments plus initiation total $596.40 before event tickets. Current local guest/member ticket prices unverified.
Access · unknown
Official Portland event route available. Current guest eligibility, guest limits and event ticket terms need confirmation.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: eWomenNetwork: Portland
Women-entrepreneur chapter offering small-group business introductions and a wider chapter network.
Posted Essential membership $19.95/month plus $357 initiation. Twelve monthly payments plus initiation total $596.40 before event tickets. Current local guest/member ticket prices unverified.
Access
Official Portland event route available. Current guest eligibility, guest limits and event ticket terms need confirmation.
Membership details & sources
Where: Verified October listings are online; current Portland in-person availability unconfirmed.
Cadence: October 8 and 22 online introductions are advertised; ongoing fixed frequency unverified.
Commitment: Current minimum billing term, cancellation and refunds not verified; do not use obsolete join-page terms.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Recent indexed official chapter content lists October 8 and 22, 2026. Direct-page retrieval also returned an older cached version, so confirm registration details.
Confirm with organizer: Local tickets and guest rules; Current contract/refund terms; In-person schedule.
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business
Beaverton Area Chamber's women-in-business networking, education and development program.
Cost overview · paid
Event-specific tickets. September 29, 2026 workshop was $50 members / $65 nonmembers; $45 early bird had expired. Future prices may differ.
Access · guests with conditions
Recent official event offered nonmember tickets, so chamber membership was not required for that event. Check each future event's eligibility and price.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business
Beaverton Area Chamber's women-in-business networking, education and development program.
Event-specific tickets. September 29, 2026 workshop was $50 members / $65 nonmembers; $45 early bird had expired. Future prices may differ.
Access
Recent official event offered nonmember tickets, so chamber membership was not required for that event. Check each future event's eligibility and price.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want women-focused business connections and learning in the Beaverton area.
Schedule fit: If a fixed weekly schedule matters to you, confirm the current program calendar with the organizer.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The Chamber describes Women in Business as a program for support, networking, education and development. The fit judgment comes from that stated purpose and format. Confirm each event’s eligibility and price with the organizer.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Fit sources read October 7, 2026 (UTC). This date does not update the separate cost, access or event-availability checks.
Identity: A program of Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, not a separate chamber membership.
Where: Westside/Beaverton area; September workshop was in Tigard.
Cadence: Official program describes every-other-month lunchtime and evening programming.
Verification: Program, historical price and access sources were checked October 2, 2026. The October 7, 2026 After Hours listing was separately rechecked at 06:53 UTC on October 7: 5:30–7:30 p.m. PDT at Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington Square, Tigard. Admission price, nonmember eligibility and remaining availability are unverified. This observation applies only to that dated event.
Confirm with organizer: Selected event ticket price and eligibility; Remaining availability; Any separate program dues.
Friendship-focused women's social chapter with private community tools and local meetups.
Cost overview · paid
$35/month recurring, or advertised $29/month billed annually. Confirm the exact annual checkout charge, renewal and cancellation terms; purchases at venues may be extra.
Access · members only
Paid membership gives access to a private local chapter and members-only meetups. A public guest route was not established.
Limited public information · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: The Women's Social Club® (WSC), Portland chapter
Friendship-focused women's social chapter with private community tools and local meetups.
Limited public information. Reviewed 2026-10-02. Organizer source
Cost
$35/month recurring, or advertised $29/month billed annually. Confirm the exact annual checkout charge, renewal and cancellation terms; purchases at venues may be extra.
Access
Paid membership gives access to a private local chapter and members-only meetups. A public guest route was not established.
Membership details & sources
Identity: The Women’s Social Club® Portland chapter at wsc.club is distinct from Tribe’s Portland Women’s Social Club.
Where: Portland local chapter; specific venues are in its private community.
Cadence: Advertises monthly events; no public upcoming Portland date verified.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Chapter offer confirmed; live dates remain behind the member platform.
Confirm with organizer: Exact annual charge; Cancellation/refund terms; Guest route and current Portland event dates.
Women-only friendship and hosted social experiences. Current Portland launch status is unresolved.
Cost overview · paid
$45/month; prepaid equivalents $40/month quarterly, $35 semiannually or $30 annually, plus $20 nonrefundable initiation. Staff-led tickets typically $20–$30; cohorts extra. Already-charged payments are nonrefundable.
Access · application or invitation
Identity-verified women-only membership. Guests/public attendance only when an invitation explicitly allows it. Portland FAQ says founding members are joining a waitlist.
Sources conflict · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Portland Women's Social Club by Tribe
Women-only friendship and hosted social experiences. Current Portland launch status is unresolved.
$45/month; prepaid equivalents $40/month quarterly, $35 semiannually or $30 annually, plus $20 nonrefundable initiation. Staff-led tickets typically $20–$30; cohorts extra. Already-charged payments are nonrefundable.
Access
Identity-verified women-only membership. Guests/public attendance only when an invitation explicitly allows it. Portland FAQ says founding members are joining a waitlist.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Tribe’s Portland Women’s Social Club is separate from WSC at wsc.club.
Where: Advertised Portland venues vary; no upcoming public Portland date confirmed.
Cadence: Advertises 1–2 weekly gatherings, but a FAQ says Portland has not opened. Treat the cadence as a program offer, not verified local activity.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Same official page combines Portland activity/testimonials with a Portland founding-member waitlist statement.
Confirm with organizer: Whether Portland is open and holding events; First available event; Specific membership billing and ticket total.
Local feminist advocacy and civic action through Greater Portland NOW.
Cost overview · paid
Official sources conflict: national FAQ implies $35 Oregon annual dues; downloadable membership form includes Oregon among $40 states. Reduced dues exist. Confirm applicable rate.
Access · unknown
National directory welcomes new chapter members. Current local guest-meeting rules and exact event eligibility were not verified.
Official sources conflict: national FAQ implies $35 Oregon annual dues; downloadable membership form includes Oregon among $40 states. Reduced dues exist. Confirm applicable rate.
Access
National directory welcomes new chapter members. Current local guest-meeting rules and exact event eligibility were not verified.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Official NOW chapter OR0140, Greater Portland NOW.
Where: Portland/Oregon chapter; present venue and mode unknown.
Cadence: No current local meeting frequency verified.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. National chapter directory is accessible; local website could not be retrieved. No current dated local gathering established.
Confirm with organizer: Oregon annual dues; Current meetings and guest policy.
Collective giving, nonprofit learning and community relationships in metro Portland and southwest Washington.
Cost overview · paid
Annual contribution choices $300, $600, $1,200, $1,800, $2,500 or $5,000; every member has equal voting rights.
Access · unknown
Welcomes women and gender-diverse people connected to womanhood and the four-county region. Join/renew window December 1–April 30; current guest-event route unverified.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: ninety-nine girlfriends
Collective giving, nonprofit learning and community relationships in metro Portland and southwest Washington.
Annual contribution choices $300, $600, $1,200, $1,800, $2,500 or $5,000; every member has equal voting rights.
Access
Welcomes women and gender-diverse people connected to womanhood and the four-county region. Join/renew window December 1–April 30; current guest-event route unverified.
Membership details & sources
Where: Clark, Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Cadence: Annual grant cycle, educational events and committees. Membership year May 1–April 30, with summer/winter breaks.
Commitment: Voting encouraged; volunteering and further involvement are optional.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official site publishes September 30, 2026 community updates. A next public guest date was not established.
Confirm with organizer: Next prospective-member event; Current contribution refund/renewal details.
Women's community-service club with scholarships, speakers and social connection.
Cost overview · unknown
Current dues, initiation and guest fees not published in the reviewed source.
Access · unknown
Official affiliate page provides a club-president inquiry contact. Detailed eligibility and guest policy unverified.
Limited public information · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: GFWC Portland Woman's Club
Women's community-service club with scholarships, speakers and social connection.
Limited public information. Reviewed 2026-10-02. Organizer source
Cost
Current dues, initiation and guest fees not published in the reviewed source.
Access
Official affiliate page provides a club-president inquiry contact. Detailed eligibility and guest policy unverified.
Membership details & sources
Identity: GFWC Portland Woman’s Club, listed by the Oregon federation.
Where: Older posted schedule names Sellwood Community House, 1436 SE Spokane St. Reconfirm before travel.
Cadence: Older page says first Thursdays 11:30 a.m., October–June, but references September 2024 and a 2025 anniversary. Do not turn this into 2026 event dates.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official identity confirmed; published schedule is not reliably dated for the current club year.
Confirm with organizer: Current year schedule and venue; Dues and guest eligibility.
Current October 7 and October 22, 2026 organizer posts say $10 door fee, no membership fees and no long-term commitment. Venue purchases may be extra.
Access
Organizer publicly invites business attendees to listed social hours. Confirm event-specific rules; October 7 venue is described as kid-friendly.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Portland Small Business Network; organizer-managed LinkedIn links its website and Facebook community.
Where: October 7 at Buranko Café & Bar, 108 SW Pine St; October 22 at Clarklewis, 1001 SE Water Ave, Portland.
Cadence: Two October social hours listed, generally 6–8:30 p.m.; confirm each occurrence.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official social page lists October 7 and October 22, 2026 dates and $10 charges. Prior third-party free claim is superseded.
Confirm with organizer: Registration availability; Venue purchases and other extras.
Business support, advising, workshops and peer connections through Livelihood NW's Oregon Women’s Business Center.
Cost overview · mixed
OWBC membership is free. Many services are free; some workshops/trainings have separate charges or member discounts. Free membership does not mean all programs are free.
Access · public
Open to all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, across industries and stages throughout Oregon. Member signup/login gives access to advising and community resources.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Livelihood NW / Oregon Women’s Business Center
Business support, advising, workshops and peer connections through Livelihood NW's Oregon Women’s Business Center.
OWBC membership is free. Many services are free; some workshops/trainings have separate charges or member discounts. Free membership does not mean all programs are free.
Access
Open to all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, across industries and stages throughout Oregon. Member signup/login gives access to advising and community resources.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Oregon Women’s Business Center is a Livelihood NW program, not a women-only referral club.
Cadence: Advising, workshops and online networking; no fixed recurring open networking meetup verified.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official services, membership eligibility and online community route confirmed; no particular upcoming networking date established.
Confirm with organizer: Selected workshop fee; Current peer-group meeting details.
Cadence: Event series, not a verified recurring membership club.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Organizer confirms an autumn 2026 series; October 6, 5–8 p.m. and $20 currently rely on a secondary listing.
Confirm with organizer: Primary event page; Exact date/time/venue; Full ticket price and admission rules.
Interdisciplinary learning and professional relationships for people working on constructive resolution of family conflict.
Cost overview · paid
Individual dues $160 national + $40 Oregon chapter = $200/year. Discounted categories exist; conference/training tickets are separate.
Access · guests with conditions
National individual membership is open to professionals and others interested in resolving family conflict. Chapter membership requires national membership. Event guest access varies and needs checking.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: AFCC Oregon
Interdisciplinary learning and professional relationships for people working on constructive resolution of family conflict.
Individual dues $160 national + $40 Oregon chapter = $200/year. Discounted categories exist; conference/training tickets are separate.
Access
National individual membership is open to professionals and others interested in resolving family conflict. Chapter membership requires national membership. Event guest access varies and needs checking.
Membership details & sources
Identity: AFCC is the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts; its Oregon chapter is chartered.
Where: Oregon chapter; location/mode depends on the particular program.
Cadence: Trainings, conferences and networking; no fixed local monthly meetup verified.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official Oregon chapter advertises October 30, 2026 Court Matters Training; local admission and venue should be checked on the registration page.
Confirm with organizer: Specific-event eligibility, venue and full ticket total; Membership cancellation/refund terms.
Legal-community relationships and professional advancement through Oregon Women Lawyers and its Multnomah County chapter.
Cost overview · paid
OWLS regular annual dues $185; early bird October–December $170; students $15. Other categories vary. Membership nonrefundable/nontransferable; event costs separate and unverified.
Access · guests with conditions
OWLS welcomes all genders, lawyers, judges, law students, nonlawyers and out-of-state supporters of its mission. Queen’s Bench event access must be checked separately.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Oregon Women Lawyers / Queen's Bench
Legal-community relationships and professional advancement through Oregon Women Lawyers and its Multnomah County chapter.
OWLS regular annual dues $185; early bird October–December $170; students $15. Other categories vary. Membership nonrefundable/nontransferable; event costs separate and unverified.
Access
OWLS welcomes all genders, lawyers, judges, law students, nonlawyers and out-of-state supporters of its mission. Queen’s Bench event access must be checked separately.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Queen’s Bench is the Multnomah County chapter of OWLS, distinct from the WISE lawyers alliance.
Where: Queen’s Bench home says monthly Connections at Multnomah County Courthouse; verify each event's room and entry instructions.
Cadence: Second-Tuesday midday gatherings plus monthly social events. Membership year October–September.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. 2026–27 OWLS membership and standing chapter programming confirmed; no specific future Queen’s Bench date/ticket verified.
Confirm with organizer: Specific Queen’s Bench guest/ticket rules; Next confirmed venue and date; Any separate chapter fee.
Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals (OACP)
Interdisciplinary collaborative-practice professional community with education and networking.
Cost overview · paid
Full member $150/year; Friend of Collaborative $95/year; student $25/year. Events and training may cost extra. Refunds considered case by case.
Access · guests with conditions
Full membership requires IACP-certified Collaborative training and professional good standing. Friend tier serves mission supporters without that training; student status required for student tier.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals (OACP)
Interdisciplinary collaborative-practice professional community with education and networking.
Full member $150/year; Friend of Collaborative $95/year; student $25/year. Events and training may cost extra. Refunds considered case by case.
Access
Full membership requires IACP-certified Collaborative training and professional good standing. Friend tier serves mission supporters without that training; student status required for student tier.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Oregon Association of Collaborative Professionals (OACP). Free mailing-list signup is not paid membership.
Where: Oregon/Portland and online programs; verify event location.
Cadence: Monthly educational meetings are a membership benefit; socials and training vary.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Retrieved calendar includes February/March 2026 programs under a stale future-meetings heading; no currently future date established.
Confirm with organizer: Next confirmed event and guest price; Specific professional-category requirements.
Community and referral relationships for Portland psychotherapists.
Cost overview · free
Organizer says events are free; limited capacity and advance signup required.
Access · guests with conditions
Primarily practicing psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, psychiatrists and social workers. Some events admit graduate students or adjunct professionals only when specified.
Limited public information · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: PDX Therapists Network + Connect
Community and referral relationships for Portland psychotherapists.
Limited public information. Reviewed 2026-10-02. Organizer source
Cost
Organizer says events are free; limited capacity and advance signup required.
Access
Primarily practicing psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, psychiatrists and social workers. Some events admit graduate students or adjunct professionals only when specified.
Membership details & sources
Identity: PDX Therapists Network & Connect, founded in 2025.
Where: Usually in-person in Southeast Portland; individual venues shared with event announcements.
Cadence: Most gatherings are late Friday afternoons; no fixed weekly/monthly interval verified. Dates circulate through its Google Group.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official purpose, free-event policy and professional eligibility confirmed. No public upcoming dated session established.
Confirm with organizer: Eligibility for the selected event; Next date and venue; Remaining capacity.
Up to two chapter visits total before deciding. Invitation unnecessary; contact the chapter first. Visitors cannot promote a category already represented; membership requires committee approval.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: BNI Portland Business Advantage
Portland referral chapter with one seat per professional specialty and weekly relationship-building meetings.
Up to two chapter visits total before deciding. Invitation unnecessary; contact the chapter first. Visitors cannot promote a category already represented; membership requires committee approval.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Portland Business Advantage is a BNI Portland West chapter.
Cadence: Chapter describes weekly meetings and Wednesdays. Exact current time, venue and format were not established.
Commitment: One member per specialty. Current local attendance, substitutes, required training and refund/renewal terms need confirmation.
Cost scope: Published regional membership fees are not an all-in chapter quote. Do not treat $0 entries on the social calendar as the cost of membership.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official chapter calendar lists October 10 and October 15, 2026 activities and later dates. These do not establish the next weekly meeting's venue or visitor access.
Confirm with organizer: Weekly meeting time, venue and format; Open specialty; Guest, meal, venue and local operating charges; Attendance, training, renewal and refund terms.
Tigard/SW Metro referral chapter with weekly breakfast, category exclusivity and specific participation duties.
Cost overview · paid
$595 initial international fee + $250 local entry payment; ongoing local dues $250/quarter and international renewal $495/year. First guest breakfast free; second $10. Entry-payment coverage and other charges need confirmation.
Access · guests with conditions
Check that your occupation is unrepresented, then arrange two consecutive guest meetings. Admission includes a business inspection and member vote; industry experience minimum is six months, with case-by-case review.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: LeTip of Tigard / SW Metro
Tigard/SW Metro referral chapter with weekly breakfast, category exclusivity and specific participation duties.
$595 initial international fee + $250 local entry payment; ongoing local dues $250/quarter and international renewal $495/year. First guest breakfast free; second $10. Entry-payment coverage and other charges need confirmation.
Access
Check that your occupation is unrepresented, then arrange two consecutive guest meetings. Admission includes a business inspection and member vote; industry experience minimum is six months, with case-by-case review.
Membership details & sources
Where: Oregon State Bar, 16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard.
Cadence: Thursdays: networking 6:30–7:01 a.m.; meeting about 7:01–8:30 a.m. Confirm exceptions before visiting.
Commitment: At least 80% attendance and four tips/month. Qualified substitutes limited to six visits/year, no more than two consecutively. Network Training Seminar required before the speaker rotation.
Additional costs: Chapter FAQ lists $5 missed-visitation/poker-folder charges. Dues page raises a quarter to $300 after one month delinquent and suspends attendance. Total fines and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official site lists August 2026 chapter programming and training dates; weekly schedule is published, but an October meeting occurrence was not independently confirmed.
Confirm with organizer: Whether $250 local entry payment covers the first quarter; Category availability; Next meeting exceptions; Complete fines and cancellation/refund terms.
Weekly referral groups with separate business-to-consumer and business-to-business networks, including virtual options.
Cost overview · paid
Undated official FAQ advertises $25/month B2C or $50/month B2B. Full fee schedule is supplied separately; enrollment, contract and cancellation terms remain unverified.
Access · guests with conditions
Guests may attend two meetings total before deciding. One person per profession per group; B2B members must qualify. Ask the organizer for a suitable current group and meeting link.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: i Take The Lead, Portland/Vancouver/Salem groups
Weekly referral groups with separate business-to-consumer and business-to-business networks, including virtual options.
Undated official FAQ advertises $25/month B2C or $50/month B2B. Full fee schedule is supplied separately; enrollment, contract and cancellation terms remain unverified.
Access
Guests may attend two meetings total before deciding. One person per profession per group; B2B members must qualify. Ask the organizer for a suitable current group and meeting link.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want a structured referral group and can participate regularly.
Before choosing: One seat per profession and B2B qualifications apply. Confirm a suitable group and full fee terms.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The reviewed FAQ describes referral groups, attendance expectations, one person per profession and B2B eligibility. The locations page asks prospective guests to confirm a suitable group. These are participation conditions, not a promise of referrals.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Uses purpose and policy sources checked October 6, 2026 (UTC). This summary reuses that evidence; no new source visit or availability check was made. Cost, access and event details retain their separate source dates.
Where: Portland/Vancouver/Salem regional network. Virtual listings use a placeholder address; it is not an in-person venue.
Cadence: Weekly group meetings; times and formats vary. FAQ allows up to 12 absences per year and expects participation in guest recruitment.
Training: Official home describes optional, free member orientation plus member workshops, webinars, guest-speaker meetings and periodic mixers at no extra charge.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Organizer-managed Meetup lists an October 1, 2026 virtual group meeting with a recurring Thursday pattern. A recurrence is not proof of a future session's final details.
Confirm with organizer: Current group and category availability; Guest price; Complete fee schedule and contract/cancellation terms; Exact next meeting and link.
Portland-area business owners, executives and senior managers building relationships through weekly lunches and referrals.
Cost overview · paid
$300 application + $400/quarter covering dues and luncheons. Four quarters plus application total $1,900, calculated before unlisted extras. Ordinary luncheon guest price is unverified.
Access · application or invitation
Membership by invitation after interview and board review, with one representative per business category. Arrange a Wednesday guest luncheon with the administrator and check category availability.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Oregon Executives Association
Portland-area business owners, executives and senior managers building relationships through weekly lunches and referrals.
$300 application + $400/quarter covering dues and luncheons. Four quarters plus application total $1,900, calculated before unlisted extras. Ordinary luncheon guest price is unverified.
Access
Membership by invitation after interview and board review, with one representative per business category. Arrange a Wednesday guest luncheon with the administrator and check category availability.
Membership details & sources
Where: Weekly lunches at Moda Center, 1 Center Court, Portland, usually in the Private Dining Room. FAQ advertises free Garden Garage parking.
Cadence: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., excluding holidays; monthly evening networking. Register in advance for a guest luncheon.
Commitment: Active relationship and referral participation is expected. A numerical attendance minimum and required training were not established.
Event pricing: October 21 Legacy & Leadership event advertises $35 tickets including a glass of wine and light appetizers. This is separate from ordinary luncheon guest pricing.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official organizer page confirms October 21, 2026 Legacy & Leadership at University Club of Portland, 5–7 p.m.
Confirm with organizer: Open category; Ordinary guest-luncheon price; Attendance/training requirements; Proration, cancellation and refunds.
Broad Portland business network with events, advocacy, visibility and professional-development opportunities.
Cost overview · paid
Bronze annual dues: $500 solopreneur (1–2 employees), $850 business under 10 employees, $100 restaurant/retailer under 10 employees, $350 nonprofit or $1,200 standard. Bronze+ $1,950; other tiers and paid programs extra.
Access · guests with conditions
Access varies by event. October 28 Membership 101 is free and open to all. October 21 Business After Hours is members-only and free to members; register separately.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Portland Metro Chamber
Broad Portland business network with events, advocacy, visibility and professional-development opportunities.
Bronze annual dues: $500 solopreneur (1–2 employees), $850 business under 10 employees, $100 restaurant/retailer under 10 employees, $350 nonprofit or $1,200 standard. Bronze+ $1,950; other tiers and paid programs extra.
Access
Access varies by event. October 28 Membership 101 is free and open to all. October 21 Business After Hours is members-only and free to members; register separately.
Membership details & sources
Membership scope: Bronze covers benefits for up to 10 employees, directory/platform access and complimentary Business After Hours tickets. Additional registration may be required.
Where: Portland-area venues vary. Membership 101 meets at 121 SW Salmon St, Suite 1440.
Cadence: Event-based participation across networking, education and engagement programs. No required attendance or referral quota was established.
Cost scope: Confirm the organization's eligible rate and desired program fees. Membership dues do not imply every program is included.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official calendar confirms October 21 and October 28, 2026 events with different access rules.
Confirm with organizer: Eligibility for discounted membership rate; Desired program extras; Renewal and cancellation terms.
Westside business relationships through hosted morning networking, evening gatherings, education and local advocacy.
Cost overview · paid
Basic Partner $340/year + $40 one-time fee. Other tiers start at $45/month + $40. Current guest/event charges, tier inclusions and monthly-plan commitment need confirmation.
Access · guests with conditions
Coffee Connection explicitly welcomes nonmembers and requests registration. October 16 event is listed, but its public registration page did not establish current ticket availability or price.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Westside business relationships through hosted morning networking, evening gatherings, education and local advocacy.
Basic Partner $340/year + $40 one-time fee. Other tiers start at $45/month + $40. Current guest/event charges, tier inclusions and monthly-plan commitment need confirmation.
Access
Coffee Connection explicitly welcomes nonmembers and requests registration. October 16 event is listed, but its public registration page did not establish current ticket availability or price.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want to build local business relationships through introductions, recurring networking and business learning.
Consider another format if: your main goal is a hobby-based social group rather than business-focused networking.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The Chamber describes networking, education and advocacy. Coffee Connection includes a short introduction from each attendee and welcomes nonmembers. That supports this purpose fit; it does not establish referral results, comfort or return on membership fees.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Fit sources read October 7, 2026 (UTC). This date does not update the separate cost, access or event-availability checks.
Cadence: Coffee Connection on first and third Fridays; monthly Business After Hours. October 16 Coffee Connection runs 7:30–9 a.m.
Where: Rotating westside businesses. October 16 host is Classic Pool, Spa and Hearth, 20945 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Beaverton.
Other tiers: Monthly starting rates: Community $45, Power $80, Power + P of A $90, Premier $135 and Visionary $300, each plus $40 one-time. Monthly billing is not proof of month-to-month cancellation.
Commitment: No compulsory ordinary-member attendance, training or referral quota was established.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official October 16, 2026 Coffee Connection listing confirms a future date and guest invitation; live registration status remains unverified.
Confirm with organizer: Guest price and registration availability; Complete tier benefits; Monthly billing versus contractual term; Cancellation, renewal and optional program costs.
Entrepreneurs, investors and business-service providers connecting with Oregon and Southwest Washington's startup community.
Cost overview · paid
Founder base dues $120/$220/$420 per year by revenue; all three match current public application screens. Membership auto-renews annually. Other member categories and event/program charges vary; checkout extras are unverified.
Access · guests with conditions
Nonmembers can buy selected event tickets. November 12 Portland Awards advertises $150 nonmember/$125 member tickets. Membership includes two PubTalk passes; program eligibility differs.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)
Entrepreneurs, investors and business-service providers connecting with Oregon and Southwest Washington's startup community.
Founder base dues $120/$220/$420 per year by revenue; all three match current public application screens. Membership auto-renews annually. Other member categories and event/program charges vary; checkout extras are unverified.
Access
Nonmembers can buy selected event tickets. November 12 Portland Awards advertises $150 nonmember/$125 member tickets. Membership includes two PubTalk passes; program eligibility differs.
Membership details & sources
Founder eligibility: $120 for revenue below $100,000; $220 for $100,000–$1 million; $420 for $1–$5 million. Higher-revenue companies are routed to sponsorship.
Other membership prices: Plans page lists individual investor $220/year, fund $420; service-provider tiers $120/$220/$420/$620/$920 by size; academic/nonprofit/government $920. These categories were not checked through checkout.
Price notice: The plans page announces a $25 increase for 2026. Live founder application screens still display $120/$220/$420; treat these as advertised base amounts, not a completed checkout total.
Cadence and training: OEN describes monthly PubTalks plus workshops, pitch practice and other programs. Check each current listing: not every PubTalk is in Portland and community-calendar events may have outside organizers.
Renewal: Plans page says annual auto-renewal on the 12-month anniversary; contact OEN to cancel auto-renewal.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. OEN's own November 12, 2026 Entrepreneurship Awards is confirmed at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland, 5–10 p.m.; $125 member/$150 nonmember advertised tickets.
Confirm with organizer: Final checkout fees and selected tier; Future Portland PubTalk date and ticket terms; Program-specific eligibility and additional charges; Refund terms.
Career development and mentoring for women in the business of sports and events, with a Portland chapter.
Cost overview · paid
National annual dues $100 professional or $40 qualifying full-time student. Dues are nonrefundable and individual memberships nontransferable. Extra Portland dues and upcoming-event prices remain unverified.
Access · guests with conditions
National offerings include public and member-exclusive events. Confirm the selected Portland event's guest eligibility; the October 14 golf listing is a save-the-date with details still pending.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
Organizer-selected perspective in profile
View profile: WISE Portland (Women in Sports and Events)
Career development and mentoring for women in the business of sports and events, with a Portland chapter.
Source-checked means the wording matches the linked public source; it does not independently verify attendance.
It’s really insightful to hear from leaders within the sports industry here in Portland
Easton Henrikson, described by WISE Portland as a first-time attendee · short excerpt
Relationship: Selected and published by WISE Portland. The organizer describes the speaker as a first-time attendee; further affiliation is not established.
Scope: One January 2026 speed-mentoring event at Providence Park, not all chapter programs or membership value.
Limits: Organizer-selected feedback is not independent. The recap does not show critical or unselected responses, and the experience was not independently checked.
Identity, human authorship and attendance have not been authenticated.
National annual dues $100 professional or $40 qualifying full-time student. Dues are nonrefundable and individual memberships nontransferable. Extra Portland dues and upcoming-event prices remain unverified.
Access
National offerings include public and member-exclusive events. Confirm the selected Portland event's guest eligibility; the October 14 golf listing is a save-the-date with details still pending.
Membership details & sources
Identity: WISE Portland here means Women in Sports and Events. It is distinct from the women-attorney alliance at wiselawyers.org.
Cadence: Periodic Portland networking, development and social programs; no fixed monthly schedule or attendance minimum established.
Training and eligibility: Professional membership includes career/mentoring resources. Full-time students at accredited institutions must use a school email; student membership excludes WISE Within, several advanced national programs and leadership eligibility.
Where: Portland-area venues vary. October 14 lists Cottage Golf; more details and ticket terms are pending.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Live chapter home lists October 14, November 7 and December 17, 2026 events. The October golf detail page confirms 5:30–7:30 p.m. but says more details are to come.
Confirm with organizer: Guest eligibility and price for each upcoming Portland event; Any additional local dues; Formal gender/ally eligibility; Next event's complete venue and registration terms.
Women in Insurance & Financial Services: Portland Metro
Portland Metro career support and professional community for women in insurance and financial services and allied professionals.
Cost overview · paid
$310 national + $80 Portland chapter annual dues = $390/year. Current event, initiation and other fees remain unverified.
Access · unknown
Join nationally and choose Portland-Metro chapter. Book club is for members. Guest eligibility and admission costs for Bridge to Happy Hour must be confirmed with the chapter.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: Women in Insurance & Financial Services: Portland Metro
Portland Metro career support and professional community for women in insurance and financial services and allied professionals.
$310 national + $80 Portland chapter annual dues = $390/year. Current event, initiation and other fees remain unverified.
Access
Join nationally and choose Portland-Metro chapter. Book club is for members. Guest eligibility and admission costs for Bridge to Happy Hour must be confirmed with the chapter.
Membership details & sources
Cadence: Bridge to Happy Hour every other month, alternating east/west metro; member book club also every other month.
Where: October 15 Bridge to Happy Hour is listed at BPG Wealth Management, 10151 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 460, Clackamas; westside gatherings use Beaverton locations.
Training: Bridge sessions combine a national educational-webinar replay with refreshments and discussion. National FAQ describes member mentorship and educational webinars.
Commitment: No local attendance quota established; formal membership criteria and cancellation/refund terms need confirmation.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. National official chapter/calendar page lists Portland Bridge to Happy Hour on October 15 and December 17, 2026.
Confirm with organizer: Core-event guest rules and prices; Formal admission criteria; Initiation and cancellation/refund terms; Selected event registration details.
Commercial-real-estate professionals and qualifying service providers seeking a focused Portland industry network.
Cost overview · paid
Annual dues $425 regular, $400 associate or $500 affiliate; events extra. Four to eight same-company members: $350 each. Proration and October-join promotions need confirmation for the selected enrollment date.
Access · application or invitation
Regular membership requires 5+ years in a qualified CRE role and a substantially full-time relevant position; associate is for under 5 years. Affiliate is limited to one person per company. Event access varies.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: CREW Portland
Commercial-real-estate professionals and qualifying service providers seeking a focused Portland industry network.
Annual dues $425 regular, $400 associate or $500 affiliate; events extra. Four to eight same-company members: $350 each. Proration and October-join promotions need confirmation for the selected enrollment date.
Access
Regular membership requires 5+ years in a qualified CRE role and a substantially full-time relevant position; associate is for under 5 years. Affiliate is limited to one person per company. Event access varies.
Membership details & sources
Membership scope: Portland membership includes CREW Network, member event pricing and members-only events. Affiliate route is for companies supplying CRE products or services.
Cadence: Programs and annual golf, CorksCREW and Forecast Breakfast events. A fixed general monthly meeting schedule was not established.
Training: The past January–July 2026 Future Leaders cohort accepted nonmembers: $25 students/$75 members/$125 nonmembers after acceptance, with sliding scale/scholarships and five-of-seven-session attendance encouraged. This is not a current open enrollment offer.
Activity scope: The October 16 PWA career day is for high-school students and requires application/permission. It establishes local activity, not a general professional guest option.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official home reports completed 2026 golf; co-organizer confirms October 16, 2026 student career day with CREW. Next general professional guest event not established.
Confirm with organizer: Next professional guest event and fee; Initiation and renewal/refund terms; Promotion validity and proration; Formal gender/ally eligibility.
National Association of Women in Construction: Portland Chapter 54
Portland Chapter 54 supports women in construction through professional community, education and industry activities.
Cost overview · paid
National posted membership rates: Active $310, Corporate $410, Associate $325, Student/Apprentice $25, Retired $62. Paper application adds $6.79 processing, or $3 student/retired. Portland/event extras and online total unverified; dues nonrefundable.
Access · guests with conditions
National Active category requires construction employment averaging 20+ hours/week; Associate covers other professionals. Some local socials welcome everyone, but October chapter-meeting guest eligibility is not yet published.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-02
View profile: National Association of Women in Construction: Portland Chapter 54
Portland Chapter 54 supports women in construction through professional community, education and industry activities.
National posted membership rates: Active $310, Corporate $410, Associate $325, Student/Apprentice $25, Retired $62. Paper application adds $6.79 processing, or $3 student/retired. Portland/event extras and online total unverified; dues nonrefundable.
Access
National Active category requires construction employment averaging 20+ hours/week; Associate covers other professionals. Some local socials welcome everyone, but October chapter-meeting guest eligibility is not yet published.
Membership details & sources
Cadence: Third Thursday monthly, usually networking/dinner/business plus a speaker or educational program, sometimes a job-site tour.
Where: Usually Steeplejack Brewing, with offsite exceptions. October 15 calendar lists Cambria USA; November 19 and December 17 list Steeplejack.
Fee scope: Current national join page supplies rates; its August 31, 2026 paper application specifies processing amounts to add to checks. Confirm billing period, online processing, Portland-local additions and selected meeting ticket before payment.
Training and membership: National categories describe professional eligibility and rights; local chapter meetings include education. No compulsory member attendance or training minimum was established.
Verification: Public sources checked October 2, 2026. Official calendar confirms October 15, November 19 and December 17, 2026 chapter meetings, 5:30–7 p.m. October program details remain TBD.
Confirm with organizer: Billing period, online processing and any Portland-local dues or initiation; General chapter-meeting guest rules; Current dinner/event charges; October program and complete registration details; Attendance and training obligations.
Free peer support and learning for people finding a job or changing careers, with speaker meetings, workshops and optional mentoring.
Cost overview · free
Services are advertised as free. Individual mentoring has separate Portland-metro eligibility and onboarding requirements and depends on available mentors.
Access · public
Monday meetings and online workshops welcome job seekers whether or not they have a mentor. The program is non-denominational. Mentoring is separate, limited to the Portland metro area, and subject to onboarding and availability.
Program sources checked · 2026-10-07
View profile: Lake Grove Job Seekers
Free peer support and learning for people finding a job or changing careers, with speaker meetings, workshops and optional mentoring.
Organization program sources checked October 7, 2026 UTC; dated event checks remain separate. Organizer source
Cost
Services are advertised as free. Individual mentoring has separate Portland-metro eligibility and onboarding requirements and depends on available mentors.
Access
Monday meetings and online workshops welcome job seekers whether or not they have a mentor. The program is non-denominational. Mentoring is separate, limited to the Portland metro area, and subject to onboarding and availability.
Membership details & sources
Purpose: Volunteer-led job-search and career-transition support through speakers, workshops, peer connections and optional mentoring. No job-placement or faster-hiring result is promised.
Portland relevance: In-person services are based at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in Lake Oswego and serve the Portland metro area. Online offerings are open more broadly. The program is non-denominational; church affiliation is not required.
Mentoring: Mentoring is optional and separate from attending group meetings. The dedicated onboarding page lists required steps; assignment depends on available mentors and may involve a waiting list. Current capacity is unverified.
First visit: Use the selected official event page for date, place and joining details. Published cadence is not confirmation of a particular future occurrence. The guide retains separate event evidence and timezone qualifications.
Workshop privacy: AI note-taking apps are not permitted in Skill Builder Workshops because participants have not consented to comments being captured. This rule is specific to that workshop program.
Source scope: Program information was reviewed October 7. Existing dated event records and the staged next-week selection are not refreshed or changed by this profile review; access accommodations remain unverified.
Attendance fees and current membership dues are not verified. Confirm costs before visiting.
Access
The organizer welcomes guests and new faces. Confirm any registration requirement for the chosen meeting.
Membership details & sources
Where: Rotating venues across Gresham and outer East Portland. The October 9 listing is at a Portland address.
Format: Recurring Friday business introductions and networking.
Before a first visit: Open the dated official listing and confirm that week’s venue and guest arrangements.
Source review: Public organizer information reviewed October 2, 2026. Unknown details stay labeled; this is not organizer confirmation or a guarantee of availability.
Free trial visits to a recurring local-business networking room.
Cost overview · mixed
AM Business Connection has no admission fee. Guests may visit twice; membership costs after that allowance are not verified. An optional door prize is not an admission charge.
Access · guests with conditions
Guests are welcome for up to two visits; the program page says advance registration is not required.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
Public perspective in profile · exact date unknown
View profile: North Clackamas Chamber: AM Business Connection
Free trial visits to a recurring local-business networking room.
AM Business Connection has no admission fee. Guests may visit twice; membership costs after that allowance are not verified. An optional door prize is not an admission charge.
Access
Guests are welcome for up to two visits; the program page says advance registration is not required.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want local business introductions in a recurring morning networking group.
Before choosing: Guests may visit twice. Confirm membership costs before planning to keep attending.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The reviewed AM Business Connection program describes introductions, rotating business hosts and a two-visit guest policy. This supports the purpose fit, without establishing referral results or membership value.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Uses purpose and policy sources checked October 6, 2026 (UTC). This summary reuses that evidence; no new source visit or availability check was made. Cost, access and event details retain their separate source dates.
Where: Rotating hosts. The October 9 official event now names LJ's Cafe, 6400 SE Lake Rd, Suite 101, Milwaukie, OR 97222.
Format: Recurring morning business introductions. The published program distinguishes casual networking from the formal meeting.
Before a first visit: October 9 casual networking starts at 7:30 a.m., with the program from 8–9 a.m. PDT. Guests may visit twice; no advance registration is required. Recheck the selected event before traveling.
Source review: Public organizer information reviewed October 2, 2026 (Pacific); the October 9 venue was rechecked at 00:23 UTC on October 3. Unknown details stay labeled; this is not organizer confirmation or a guarantee of availability.
Current event fees and membership dues are not verified.
Access
The public calendar is viewable. Nonmember guest eligibility is not established; confirm with the organizer.
Membership details & sources
Where: East Vancouver and southeastern Clark County. Check the selected event for its venue.
Format: Recurring morning and evening business-community gatherings. Official October and November listings show current posted activity.
Before a first visit: Use the official events page and organizer contact route to check guest eligibility and how to register.
Source review: Public organizer information reviewed October 2, 2026. Unknown details stay labeled; this is not organizer confirmation or a guarantee of availability.
Informal peer coworking and introductions for coders; recurring Westside and Happy Valley options.
Cost overview · unknown
Admission price is not verified. The organizer encourages a café purchase if it fits the visitor’s budget.
Access · public
Selected café sessions explicitly welcome drop-ins; Kiln October 16 requests advance RSVP because space is limited. Current RSVP availability remains unknown. Online mentorship is a separate format.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: Portland Code & Coffee
Informal peer coworking and introductions for coders; recurring Westside and Happy Valley options.
Admission price is not verified. The organizer encourages a café purchase if it fits the visitor’s budget.
Access
Selected café sessions explicitly welcome drop-ins; Kiln October 16 requests advance RSVP because space is limited. Current RSVP availability remains unknown. Online mentorship is a separate format.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want informal coding peers, learning and project conversations across skill levels.
Before choosing: Check the chosen session’s RSVP and venue terms. Group dues and ongoing commitments are unverified.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The reviewed group description welcomes all skill levels and names coding help, knowledge-sharing and meeting developers among its purposes. Individual sessions have their own participation terms. This does not establish free membership or a particular event’s availability.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Uses purpose and policy sources checked October 6, 2026 (UTC). This summary reuses that evidence; no new source visit or availability check was made. Cost, access and event details retain their separate source dates.
Where: Beaverton and Happy Valley gatherings are listed. Choose the correct local session and check its venue details.
Format: Informal coder peer learning, introductions and coworking.
Before a first visit: Calagator’s Fly Chai venue notes report a restroom accessibility limitation; confirm current arrangements with the venue. Some published Happy Valley transit directions appear mismatched; check the route for the selected location.
Source review: Public organizer information rechecked October 3, 2026 UTC (October 2 Pacific). Unknown details stay labeled; this is not organizer confirmation or a guarantee of availability.
ORPIB / Q Center Morning Meetup for Q+ Professionals
Professional peer connection centering LGBTQIA+ work and community, based on the published October 14 Q Center meetup.
Cost overview · unknown
Admission price is not stated on the reviewed October 14 event page or matching RSVP form. Check the selected date; a public form does not establish free admission.
Access · guests with conditions
The October 14 meetup centers LGBTQIA+ business owners, nonprofit leaders, professionals, freelancers and people exploring their next direction. Meetup-specific ally eligibility and any membership requirement remain unverified; a public RSVP form does not establish available space.
October 14 listing rechecked · 2026-10-07
View profile: ORPIB / Q Center Morning Meetup for Q+ Professionals
Professional peer connection centering LGBTQIA+ work and community, based on the published October 14 Q Center meetup.
Selected October 14 event and matching RSVP form checked October 7, 2026 UTC; price and admission details remain unknown. Organizer source
Cost
Admission price is not stated on the reviewed October 14 event page or matching RSVP form. Check the selected date; a public form does not establish free admission.
Access
The October 14 meetup centers LGBTQIA+ business owners, nonprofit leaders, professionals, freelancers and people exploring their next direction. Meetup-specific ally eligibility and any membership requirement remain unverified; a public RSVP form does not establish available space.
Membership details & sources
Scope: This profile describes the published Q Center Morning Meetup for Q+ Professionals. It does not establish an evergreen ORPIB program or a recurring schedule.
Reviewed October 14 listing: The exact event page and form show October 14, 2026, 9–10:30 a.m., at Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Public event data confirms the Pacific offset. Check the organizer before travel.
Purpose: The hosts describe peer connection, sharing work or project updates, and exploring collaborations over coffee or tea. No job, business or community outcome is promised.
Admission limits: No admission price, remaining capacity, meetup-specific ally eligibility or membership requirement was established. A working public RSVP page is not confirmation of registration, space or admission.
Program distinction: ORPIB chamber-wide eligibility and separate Thrive in Business session prices do not establish access or cost for this Morning Meetup.
Source scope: Only the selected October 14 meetup evidence is renewed, bounded by that occurrence ending. Existing event records, review timestamps and calendar bytes are unchanged; no later date or recurrence is inferred. Accessibility and items to bring remain unverified.
A recurring hobby community with a specific first-visit welcome in Parkrose.
Cost overview · unknown
Newcomer-night admission price and general SCA membership dues are not verified.
Access · public
The organizer’s published newcomer listing welcomes the public and visitors and says historical clothing is not required. Other SCA events can have different rules.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: Barony of Three Mountains: Newcomers Night
A recurring hobby community with a specific first-visit welcome in Parkrose.
Newcomer-night admission price and general SCA membership dues are not verified.
Access
The organizer’s published newcomer listing welcomes the public and visitors and says historical clothing is not required. Other SCA events can have different rules.
Membership details & sources
Where: Portland / Parkrose-area newcomer gatherings. Check the official selected listing for current venue details.
Format: Society for Creative Anachronism historical arts, skills and social community.
Before a first visit: The official homepage lists current newcomer activity. The live October 6 detail confirms 7–9 p.m. at Parkrose/Eastgate Masonic Lodge, 4812 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220; public and visitors welcome, no historical clothing required. Price remains unpublished.
Source review: Public organizer information rechecked October 3, 2026 UTC (October 2 Pacific). Unknown details stay labeled; this is not organizer confirmation or a guarantee of availability.
A regional UX, usability and interaction-design community offering talks, workshops and networking for professionals, academics and students.
Cost overview · mixed
The membership page suggests a $35 contribution with variable pricing, also displays $35 due now, and says membership expires after one year. Confirm the actual checkout amount, payment flexibility, renewal, cancellation and refund terms. Membership and individual event admission are separate; other event prices are unverified.
Access · unknown
CHIFOO serves professionals, academics and students in Oregon and Southwest Washington. That audience description does not establish admission to every event. Check each dated listing for guest rules, registration and availability.
A regional UX, usability and interaction-design community offering talks, workshops and networking for professionals, academics and students.
Organization sources checked October 7, 2026 UTC; the dated event timing conflict remains unresolved. Organizer source
Cost
The membership page suggests a $35 contribution with variable pricing, also displays $35 due now, and says membership expires after one year. Confirm the actual checkout amount, payment flexibility, renewal, cancellation and refund terms. Membership and individual event admission are separate; other event prices are unverified.
Access
CHIFOO serves professionals, academics and students in Oregon and Southwest Washington. That audience description does not establish admission to every event. Check each dated listing for guest rules, registration and availability.
Membership details & sources
Identity: CHIFOO is the Computer Human Interaction Forum of Oregon, a local professional chapter of ACM SIGCHI.
Portland relevance: Its stated service area is Oregon and Southwest Washington, including the Portland metro area. Event location and online access depend on the individual listing.
Membership scope: The page advertises member admission to its speaker programs and possible discounts for special or allied events. These are published benefits, not verified attendance, value or a promise that every event is free.
Dated listing reviewed October 7: Assistive Tech User Research with Cindy Merrill is listed for October 7, 2026, in person at Multnomah County Central Library and online. Its header says 6–7:30 p.m. Pacific, while the agenda gives networking from 5:45 p.m. and an ending at 7:45 p.m. The timing conflict remains unresolved, so it is excluded from the guide calendar.
Next dates: No later dated event was found on the homepage or 2026 series page reviewed October 7. An absent future date does not establish inactivity; no recurrence is inferred.
Source scope: Organization and exact event pages were checked October 7, 2026 UTC. Source review does not confirm attendance, capacity, checkout terms or accessibility. Organization-purpose guidance and dated first-visit guidance have separate review cutoffs.
Weekly business connections around Washington County, hosted at a different member business each time.
Cost overview · unknown
Program-wide price and Chamber dues are unknown. The October 9 attendee item is $0; this does not establish free membership or the price of other meetings.
Access · unknown
Member/nonmember eligibility, guest limits and approval rules are unknown. A public registration route does not establish guest eligibility or availability.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: Wake Up! Washington County
Weekly business connections around Washington County, hosted at a different member business each time.
Program-wide price and Chamber dues are unknown. The October 9 attendee item is $0; this does not establish free membership or the price of other meetings.
Access
Member/nonmember eligibility, guest limits and approval rules are unknown. A public registration route does not establish guest eligibility or availability.
Membership details & sources
Where: Washington County; locations rotate among member businesses. October 9 is at Brix Tavern, 7865 SE Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97007.
Format: Weekly business networking. No fixed weekday or unlisted future occurrence is inferred.
Before a first visit: October 9 is listed for 8–9 a.m. Pacific. The timezone is inferred from the verified Hillsboro physical venue; no timezone was printed. Recheck eligibility and registration with the organizer.
Source review: Official public information reviewed October 3, 2026 (UTC). Dates, prices, eligibility and availability may change; unknowns remain explicit.
Monthly friendship and social connection for people who want community beyond their workplace. The organizer discourages business networking.
Cost overview · unknown
Group dues and event admission are unknown. Food/drink costs, purchase requirements and what is included are not stated.
Access · unknown
A broad range of workers is welcomed for friendship. Joining/approval rules, age restrictions and current RSVP availability are unknown; business networking is discouraged.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: WFH Social Club
Monthly friendship and social connection for people who want community beyond their workplace. The organizer discourages business networking.
Group dues and event admission are unknown. Food/drink costs, purchase requirements and what is included are not stated.
Access
A broad range of workers is welcomed for friendship. Joining/approval rules, age restrictions and current RSVP availability are unknown; business networking is discouraged.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you want friendship and social time beyond work.
Group focus: Keep it social: the organizer discourages business networking. Check the selected event’s rules and costs.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The reviewed group description centers friendship and socializing and explicitly discourages business networking. Its broad worker audience does not establish event eligibility. Group dues remain unverified; the separate VIDA coworking offer is not WFH membership pricing.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Uses purpose and policy sources checked October 6, 2026 (UTC). This summary reuses that evidence; no new source visit or availability check was made. Cost, access and event details retain their separate source dates.
Where: Portland. October 14 is at Migration Brewing on Williams, 3947 North Williams Avenue, Portland, OR; meet indoors, to the left upon entry.
Format: Monthly happy hours and social activities, including board games. No fixed weekday or future date is inferred.
Before a first visit: The October 14 listing gives 6:30–8:30 p.m. PDT. Check the official event page for fees, age rules, joining requirements and availability before attending.
Source review: Official public information reviewed October 3, 2026 (UTC). Dates, prices, eligibility and availability may change; unknowns remain explicit.
Washington County Chamber: Black Advisory Business Council
Washington County Chamber council supporting Black businesses and professionals through business support, advocacy and community connections.
Cost overview · unknown
Chamber dues and any separate council cost are unknown. A $0 meeting item does not establish free membership or remove the membership requirement.
Access · members only
Washington County Chamber membership is required for council participation. Additional entry/approval rules are unknown, and no nonmember guest exception was verified.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: Washington County Chamber: Black Advisory Business Council
Washington County Chamber council supporting Black businesses and professionals through business support, advocacy and community connections.
Chamber dues and any separate council cost are unknown. A $0 meeting item does not establish free membership or remove the membership requirement.
Access
Washington County Chamber membership is required for council participation. Additional entry/approval rules are unknown, and no nonmember guest exception was verified.
Membership details & sources
Where: Serves Washington County, Oregon. Meeting format and venue must be checked for the selected occurrence; Chamber headquarters is not a default event venue.
Format: Business support, advocacy and professional/community relationships through a distinct Diversity Council. General meeting cadence is not established.
Before a first visit: Review the official council and Diversity Councils membership pages before considering participation. No dated BABC occurrence has been added to this guide’s calendar; the reviewed virtual listing has unresolved timezone evidence.
Source review: Official public information reviewed October 3, 2026 (UTC). Dates, prices, eligibility and availability may change; unknowns remain explicit.
Facilitated peer accountability and practical business support for established women and gender-expansive business owners.
Cost overview · paid
Membership is $19/month or $209/year, auto-renewing until canceled. Peer Mentorship is an additional $499 per three-month term (six sessions); Business Advising is $49 for three hours. Sliding-scale peer fees and payment plans are advertised; membership dues are not waivable. Confirm checkout charges and program refund terms.
Access · application or invitation
Peer Mentorship requires application, qualifying business stage and active membership. Signature cohorts explicitly welcome women and gender-expansive owners. Fall 2026 applications were due September 21; late entry is unverified. Separate community events welcome nonmembers of any gender, business or growth stage.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-03
View profile: Xcelerate Women
Facilitated peer accountability and practical business support for established women and gender-expansive business owners.
Membership is $19/month or $209/year, auto-renewing until canceled. Peer Mentorship is an additional $499 per three-month term (six sessions); Business Advising is $49 for three hours. Sliding-scale peer fees and payment plans are advertised; membership dues are not waivable. Confirm checkout charges and program refund terms.
Access
Peer Mentorship requires application, qualifying business stage and active membership. Signature cohorts explicitly welcome women and gender-expansive owners. Fall 2026 applications were due September 21; late entry is unverified. Separate community events welcome nonmembers of any gender, business or growth stage.
Our take
Editorial fit guidance
Good fit if: you’re an established woman or gender-expansive business owner seeking facilitated peer accountability and business learning.
Before choosing: Peer programs require application and paid membership, with separate program fees. Confirm eligibility and the next intake.
Value rating: Not yet rated
Why this assessment
The reviewed programs page describes stage-matched, facilitated peer groups and business education. Membership and Fall cohort information establish separate fees and application requirements. Paying dues does not establish program eligibility or a place in a cohort.
Confidence: moderate for the purpose fit. This assessment uses the published program, not first-hand attendance or measured results.
We do not yet have enough evidence to judge value against the money and time involved. No score or attendee-review average has been assigned.
Uses purpose and policy sources checked October 6, 2026 (UTC). This summary reuses that evidence; no new source visit or availability check was made. Cost, access and event details retain their separate source dates.
Stage fit: Membership targets a product or service on the market for at least one year with revenue or traction. Paying dues does not guarantee qualification for advising or peer programs. Pre-growth owners can use Navigation for referrals to other support.
Peer groups: Fall Signature cohorts are listed for Portland and Beaverton, with 6–12 participants and six meetings in October–December 2026. Two expert-led Skills Intensives are part of the advertised experience; any additional time outside the listed meetings is unverified.
Where: The Fall Signature Portland group meets at VIDA Coworking, 401 NE 19th Ave, Suite 200, Portland; Beaverton meets at 9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy #250. These are verified cohort venues, not a guarantee of every event location.
Current enrollment: The published Fall application deadline was September 21, 2026 at 9 a.m. The headline still says applications are open, but that deadline has passed. Late entry, places remaining and the next intake are unknown. Do not treat the October meetings as drop-ins.
Try before committing: The FAQ describes community events as available without membership. Its general rates are $25 for nonmembers and $20 for members, with a member friend benefit; confirm the selected event price and rules. No free membership trial was established. An info-session link exists, but its next date and availability were not verified.
Renewal and cancellation: Monthly or annual membership renews automatically. The member portal allows cancellation or pause; active membership is required while receiving peer or advising services. Refunds, prorating, cancellation effective dates and cohort withdrawal terms were not established.
Capital Literacy distinction: Fall Capital Literacy targets Oregon-registered businesses operating at least a year, with a marketed product/service or traction and a go-to-market plan, projecting $250,000+ revenue and planning to scale. This is a different cohort, not the general membership threshold.
Evidence limits: Source pages were checked October 3, 2026 UTC. Testimonials and impact figures on the organization website are organizer-selected or organizer-reported, not independently authenticated attendance or evidence of likely clients or ROI.
Business advice in Spanish and English, plus workshops and networking for business owners.
Cost overview · unknown
Business technical assistance is advertised at no cost. Chamber membership dues, joining fees, renewal terms and prices of other programs are unverified. Free advising does not establish free membership or free events.
Access · unknown
The program serves business owners and offers an inquiry route for people planning a business. Membership requirements, guest rules and program eligibility are unverified. The organization name does not establish an ethnicity-based admission restriction.
Program and event sources checked · 2026-10-07 UTC
View profile: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Business advice in Spanish and English, plus workshops and networking for business owners.
Program and exact event sources checked October 7, 2026 UTC; membership and admission terms remain unverified. Organizer source
Cost
Business technical assistance is advertised at no cost. Chamber membership dues, joining fees, renewal terms and prices of other programs are unverified. Free advising does not establish free membership or free events.
Access
The program serves business owners and offers an inquiry route for people planning a business. Membership requirements, guest rules and program eligibility are unverified. The organization name does not establish an ethnicity-based admission restriction.
Membership details & sources
Identity: Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC); its public footer also uses Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. These are one organization, not separate listings.
Advising language: The business technical-assistance page explicitly advertises Spanish and English. This does not establish interpretation or teaching language for every event.
Programs: Como Empezar Su Negocio and Emprender Juntos are described as recurring workshops and networking opportunities. Check exact dated listings; cadence is not an event confirmation.
Workshop reviewed October 7: October 19, 2026, 6–7 p.m. Pacific, online via Zoom. The exact event and its registration agree; the older cached October 12 calendar date is superseded. Free admission does not establish guest eligibility or capacity.
Before joining: Confirm membership requirements, guest eligibility, current availability, teaching language, accessibility and any ongoing costs. No private joining link or registration approval was verified.
Source scope: The current program page and exact October 19 event/registration were checked October 7, 2026 UTC. Membership terms, admission rules and accommodations were not verified.
Community learning and peer connection through Narwhal’s nonprofit and creative-business programs.
Cost overview · unknown
CORAL Chats is advertised as free. Other event prices, fees, organization-wide dues and ongoing commitments are unverified; do not assume every Narwhal event is free.
Access · unknown
CORAL Chats serves nonprofit and mutual-aid leaders, founders and volunteers, with advance registration for the online link. Other program audiences differ. General membership, age and guest rules are unverified.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-07
View profile: Narwhal: Community Events
Community learning and peer connection through Narwhal’s nonprofit and creative-business programs.
CORAL Chats is advertised as free. Other event prices, fees, organization-wide dues and ongoing commitments are unverified; do not assume every Narwhal event is free.
Access
CORAL Chats serves nonprofit and mutual-aid leaders, founders and volunteers, with advance registration for the online link. Other program audiences differ. General membership, age and guest rules are unverified.
Organization details & sources
Identity: These programs are run by Portland-based Narwhal Law and Business Strategy. The existing ADX Fest workshop was presented by its owner within the separately organized festival; ADX is not a Narwhal membership club.
Where: Portland in-person programs and online sessions. Check each occurrence for its venue; the organization’s address is not a default meeting place.
Programs: CORAL Chats offers peer roundtables and resource sharing. Learning With a Porpoise connects nonprofit professionals, volunteers and community participants through seminars. CORAL is a shared educational setting; confidentiality and individual legal representation are not promised.
Source review: Public organization and program pages reviewed October 7. Cached copies can delay changes. The October 6 ADX occurrence remains a past event with unchanged facts and verification clocks; no future date is generated from a program cadence.
Confirm before joining: Confirm the chosen session’s audience, price, registration acceptance, venue or online instructions, and accommodations. Avoid sharing confidential case details in a community discussion.
Peer connection and learning for purpose-led businesses and professionals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Cost overview · paid
Published annual dues: Ally $150, Builder $399, and higher tiers $2,000–$15,000. Event benefits vary by tier. Joining fees, automatic renewal, cancellation and checkout totals are unverified.
Access · unknown
B Corp certification is optional. Membership requires an application and a Declaration of Intent. Program-wide nonmember guest rules are unverified; check the selected event.
Source checked · Reviewed 2026-10-07
View profile: On Purpose Oregon
Peer connection and learning for purpose-led businesses and professionals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Published annual dues: Ally $150, Builder $399, and higher tiers $2,000–$15,000. Event benefits vary by tier. Joining fees, automatic renewal, cancellation and checkout totals are unverified.
Access
B Corp certification is optional. Membership requires an application and a Declaration of Intent. Program-wide nonmember guest rules are unverified; check the selected event.
Organization details & sources
Identity: Formerly B Local PDX. Its official BLD PNW page identifies On Purpose Oregon as the conference host.
Where: Oregon and Southwest Washington; its published calendar includes Portland gatherings. Location and format vary by occurrence.
Programs: Learning sessions, industry mixers and peer cohorts for people working on social and environmental business impact.
Source review: Public organization identity, membership and program pages reviewed October 7. Cached copies can delay changes. This review does not refresh any event’s time, place, price, availability or verification clock.
Confirm before joining: Confirm the chosen membership tier or event ticket, guest eligibility, total charge, renewal/cancellation terms, registration acceptance and accommodations.
No listed group matches this combination. Broaden a filter or clear the search. Cost and access that have not been verified stay separate from free or public options.
Something to put on the calendar
Meet you out there.
Discover a gathering, check the details, and register with the organizer.
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
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.
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.
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.
No upcoming date listed?
Some communities use private calendars or publish limited information. A profile without a future date does not mean the group is inactive. Check current eligibility, fees, registration and venue with the organizer before joining or traveling. Groups with conflicting sources are labeled; those details need confirmation.
