Sunday, November 9th, 2008

SIREN NATION MUSIC FESTIVAL (@ Kennedy School)

Tales of Entrepreneurship: Women in the Business World - 3:45-5PM

5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland OR

Price: Free

A panel of small business-owners will speak about their experiences in defining their dreams and setting up their businesses. Topics will include navigating legal paperwork, securing financing, getting necessary licenses, permits, and insurance, marketing and advertising, and how to utilize the public resources and free advice Portland offers. Panelists include Aisling Doyle, owner of A Walk in the Bark dog-walking business, Stacy Bias, activist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in event organizing and products that empower queer folks and women of size, and Dr. JJ Pursell, owner of The Herb Shoppe. This is a must-attend workshop for anyone interested starting their own business.