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Meet Montserrat from Hey Doc Clinic

Montserrat is a Sports Medicine Chiropractor and the Founder of Hey Doc Clinic, a healthcare clinic that centers the needs of Queer, Trans and BIPOC communities in the greater Portland area.

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Meet Kim from Dare Heart

Kim is the founder and creator behind Dare Heart, a startup focused on bringing cotton comfort underwear to all kinds of women ethically by sourcing fabric and production on the West Coast.

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Meet Pamela from Frances May

Pamela is an Indigenous Karuk and Founder of Frances May, a modern boutique that centers Indigenous and Black/Brown people as customers, designers and cultures.

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Recap: A Road to Co-Packing

In Spring 2023 we collaborated with Community Co-Pack for the A Roadmap to Co-Packing Series.

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Meet Abby, Our Executive Director

Connect with our new Executive Director, Abby Guyer.

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Meet Matea

In November 2022, Xcelerate welcomed Matea Ivanovic to our team as Programs Coordinator. Get to know more about Matea!

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Meet Lamaya

Lamaya Jarrell is the owner of Many Stages Jewelry.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for your friends, family, pets, and more? Check out these amazing offerings from Xcelerate business owners.

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Meet Jennifer Bolanos

In January 2024, Xcelerate welcomed Jennifer Bolanos to our team as an Administrative Assistant. Get to know more about Jennifer!

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Araceli de la Cruz Ruiz

Araceli is the Owner of La Popular Maka Tlan

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Meet Aria Joughin

Meet Aria the Founder & Owner of MakeWith Collaborative and MakeWith Hardware & Learning Center

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Meet Casey Cardoso & Roseanna Colabella

Casey & Roseanna are the Founders of Muscles + Heart Fitness Lab

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Meet Christine Walsh

Christine is the Owner of Majik Edibles

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Meet Dahlia Hanson

Dahlia is the Owner of Speed-o Cappuccino

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Meet Elena Lininger

Elena is the Co-Founder of Source One Serenity & HealTerra

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Meet Holly Ong

Holly Ong is the Co-Founder of Sibeiho

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Meet Jimin Kim

Jimin Kim is the Owner of Haruharu Studio

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Meet Katelyn Williams

Katelyn is the Founder & Recipe Creator of Kate’s Ice Cream

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Meet Morgan Munkvold

Morgan is the owner of Joule Adventures

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Meet Sydney Forbes

Sydney is the founder & CEO of Tonsil Tech

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Meet Marvoni Young

Marvoni is the owner of Kiss the Chef.

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Meet Lozelle Mathai

Lozelle is the founder of Healthy Bodies of Finance.

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Meet Eleni Woldeyes

Eleni is the Founder of Eleni’s Kitchen.

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Black-Owned Business Directory

Support Black-Owned businesses for Black History Month and beyond.

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Celebrating Women's History Month

Happy Hour with Xcelerate Women and Freeland Spirits Event Recap

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Owned Businesses to Support Now and Forever.

Support these Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Xcelerate Owners

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LGBTQ+-Owned Business Directory

LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support during Pride Month and beyond.

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Event Recap: Rethinking Productivity: Less Burnout, More Balance

A recap of the takeaways from our panel at Bar Carlo

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Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda on How to Scale Your Business to 6 Figures

Learn three strategies to reach six figures from coach Ashley

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Meet Day Reed

Since joining the Xcelerate Women team in 2022, Day has played a pivotal role as the Peer Mentorship Facilitator.

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Rosemary Brensen asks, “Is your business in a Valley of Death or a Sweet Spot?”

Take a financial deep dive with Rosemary Brensen as she predicts business struggles from financial statements

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Latina/e Business Directory

Latina/e-Owned Businesses to support during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.

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The 2024 Xcelerate Women Holiday Gift Guide

From cozy finds to delightful treasures, explore their personal picks and discover something special while supporting our transformative community!

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Event Recap: Telling Your Brand Story Across Platforms and Mediums

A panel discussion about marketing your business through storytelling

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Introducing Dr. Elizabeth Martin

We are excited to introduce Dr. Elizabeth Martin from Holistic Community Therapy, our Mental Wellness Support program partner.

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Winter 2025 Peer Mentor Group Applications Now Open

Sign up today! Applications close December 6 at 5pm.

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