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WISE Portland is collecting nominations for its annual celebration of Women of Inspiration! There are two key award categories that WISE Portland will be recognizing in 2023: The Woman of Inspiration award which goes to a women who leads by example, inspires others to go further, and champions the advancement of women in the sports and events industries and The Woman to Watch award who represents a rising star within sports and events with less than 10 years of experience and exemplifies a commitment to meaningful work in the space. Please share your nominations here: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/ 1FAIpQLScRyntSzJi5qJEg6U63flJK ...

It's Spooky Season Dress as your favorite inspirational woman and join fellow members for a fun evening at Freeland Spirits. Party Run of Show: Tuesday, October 24th from 5 - 8 pm Freeland Spirits (in their neighboring event space). Food courtesy of Pizza Thief Signature Freeland cocktails and mocktails Dress as your favorite inspirational woman! There will be a costume contest - must be present to win some juicy raffle prizes! Members only, no charge to attend REGISTER HERE Community Impact WISE Portland x WEEN DREAM have teamed up this Halloween to donate new or gently-used costumes to kids! WEEN ...

For immediate release: Nov. 15, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) today announced its complete board of directors membership for the upcoming year. Kelsey Hough , who is a Sports Marketing Manager at adidas, has been named board president for WISE Portland. A graduate of the University of Oregon’s Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, Hough began her professional career in partnership activation for Portland Thorns FC and the Portland Timbers, joining adidas in her current role in 2017. “I have been involved with WISE as far back as 2015 when I wrote my MBA capstone on a feasibility study and ...

SHE FLIES is a Sport Oregon initiative that connects girls and women to sports and creates inclusive communities. The SHE FLIES National Girls and Women in Sports Day Launch event will be held virtually Thursday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. on Zoom. Join us as we bring together speakers of different ages, sports, and levels to compare and contrast how their experiences got them to where they are today. The SHE FLIES NGWSD panel will engage in some real and honest conversations about pressures and challenges faced along the way, and why they have ultimately stuck with it and have chosen to make sport such a big part of their lives. This panel of amazing athletes and ...

The WISE Portland Board is open for nominations for service beginning in January 2022! You may nominate yourself or someone you know that would be a valuable contributor to our mission as a leading voice and resource for women in the business Sports & Events. Nominations close at 5 p.m. on Dec 8, 2021. If you are interested, please fill out the form here.

WISE Portland gathered again October 28th for a happy hour event hosted at Freeland Spirits, Portland's premier female-owned distillery! Through our Happy Hour style events we aim to encourage peer to peer networking and opportunity to speak openly with other women in the sports and events industry. A very special shoutout to all of our Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Committee Members for making this event a success and our member base for attending. Cheers to WISE Portland and to many more of these events in the future!

Salary negotiation, personal financial planning, understanding student lending, estate planning...navigating these issues can seem daunting, so let's talk about them! Join us on Wednesday, May 19 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM for this unique 90-minute virtual conversation that will kick off with a panel discussion with industry experts, followed by two breakout sessions offering you the chance to further explore the specific topics of your choice. You won't want to miss this valuable event! This event is free for current WISE Portland members and $25 for non-members. WISE Portland Members received an email from us with a registration promo code to be used to ...

WISE Portland members are invited to come workout together on Zoom on April 21st from 7 to 7:45 a.m. PST at this fun full-body fitness workout led by local trainer Rodney Watts. All skill levels and abilities welcome. More information and registration link will be sent out to Portland WISE members via email. Save the date now!

Register now to join WISE Portland virtually on March 10th from 5-6:30 pm for our Power Play event! Our theme is trailblazing women and we'll hear from a panel of powerful women who have been pioneers, leaders, and firsts each in their own way in the sports industry. Hosted by: Sasha Spencer - Director of Athlete & Team Experience at World Athletic Championships OREGON22; NBC Sports Northwest contributor/host. Learn more about Sasha . Featuring: Erin Hubert - Chief of Business Services for the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office; former CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Portland; former Vice President/General Manager of Entercom; former Executive ...

We're here! WISE Portland officially launched on January 21st with the chapter's first virtual event for the community. A Fireside Chat: An Introduction to WISE featured a Q&A session between Brook Olzendam (court-side reporter for the Trail Blazers) and Langely McNeal (former pro-skier and co founder of Summit), as well as a special appearance from Jill Keuhland and Molly Troupe of Portland's much loved women-owned distillery Freeland Spirits, and an introduction to the WISE Portland board. The event was organized by the WISE Portland board and working committees, who are actively planning a full calendar of 2021 chapter events. “ We’re incredibly ...

When it comes to professional success, you always have to be maintaining your relevance and increasing your value. It’s something women in the business of sports understand and relentlessly pursue. To match that drive and live up to our mission of empowering women, WISE is evolving, too. We’re excited to announce some big changes, starting with a refresh of the WISE brand. WISE women are multidimensional. They’re strong leaders displaying professionalism and integrity while reflecting the industry in which they work — spirited, fun and dynamic. When they come together, they channel an energy that is nothing short of magic. Thanks to the dedication and storytelling ...