Earlier this month, Xcelerate Women hosted our first-ever Westside Summer Social at Collective Market in Downtown Hillsboro. The turnout exceeded every expectation - and if you were there, thank you for being part of a magical night!

90+ guests enjoyed light networking, “tarot for business” card readings, and delicious food and drink from a curated lineup of all women, all Washington County based purveyors. We made new friends, reconnected with familiar faces, and enjoyed a summer evening surrounded by inspiring women business owners building community together. 

Thanks to our  amazing vendors for sharing their businesses, products, and passion with our guests: Collective Market⁠, Decadent Creations⁠, DAnu Wine Bar⁠, Pistakio Pistachio Butter⁠, Moosubi & Shave Ice⁠, Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi, Roasted by Mom Coffee⁠, Dappled Tonic⁠, Madampersand, and to our community partners VIDA Coworking, Washington County, City of Hillsboro and Business Oregon.

Special thanks to our Westside host committee: Mindy Huggins, Melissa Erickson, Sarah Zareen, Pallavi Pande, Shi Choong, Stephanie Flores, and to our wonderful volunteers.

To everyone who attended: thank you for showing up, introducing yourselves to someone new, sharing your stories, and making space for meaningful conversations. We hope you left with new ideas, valuable connections, and a reminder that you're part of a community that wants to see you succeed.

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Browse through our photos below to relive the Westside Summer Social with us!

Photography by Andrea via FLI Media

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