Roux Portland Takes the Spotlight on KOIN’s AM Extra

Ahead of Roux weekend, Xcelerate Women was featured on KOIN’s AM Extra to spotlight the women-led food and beverage businesses that make Portland’s culinary scene so special.

Roux Portland Featured on AM Extra

Xcelerate Women Executive Director Abby Guyer joined Kate Williams, Founder and CEO of Kate’s Ice Cream, and Mariah Pisha-Duffly, Owner and Captain of Gado Gado and Oma’s Hideaway, to give viewers a preview of Roux’s lineup of dinners, brunches, collaborations, and special events - all with women at the helm.

The conversation highlighted Roux’s mission to celebrate women, culture,  food & beverage while raising support for Xcelerate Women’s work helping women and gender-expansive business owners across Oregon access business advising, peer mentorship, and resources to grow their businesses.

Roux returned October 9–11 with a weekend of food-focused experiences celebrating the people, creativity, and women-led businesses shaping Portland’s culinary community.

🎥 Watch the full KOIN AM Extra segment: Roux Portland Puts Women-Led Food & Beverage in the Spotlight

Thank you to KOIN and the AM Extra team for shining  a light on Roux, its talented women leaders, and the work of Xcelerate Women!

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