What’s the real recipe for scaling a food brand in Portland? As part of Roux 2025, Xcelerate Women is proud to bring back the Secret Sauce Panel for its second year, presented in partnership with Prosper Portland.
We’re also honored to be Roux’s 2025 beneficiary partner, which means that 100% of Secret Sauce panel ticket sales support Xcelerate Women’s programs for women business owners in growth and scale.
This isn’t your typical panel—it’s a behind-the-scenes conversation with the women who’ve turned kitchen table ideas into some of Portland’s most loved food brands. Expect real talk about the challenges, breakthroughs, and creativity it takes to grow with purpose—and plenty of flavor.
After the panel, stick around for a happy hour with local bites and drinks. It’s your chance to connect with fellow foodies, makers, and business owners who are just as passionate as you are about building community through food.
📅 Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕒 Doors open at 2:00 PM | Panel starts at 3:00 PM
📍 The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St, Portland
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by the women behind Portland’s most-loved brands. Grab your tickets today!
💫 Volunteer with Roux
Want to be part of the action? We’re looking for volunteers to help make Portland’s most delicious week possible. From pop-up dinners to behind-the-scenes magic, this is your chance to support Roux in a big way. Sign up here »
✈️ Win Alaska Airlines Tickets
Feeling lucky? Enter our Alaska Airlines raffle for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Tickets are $100 each and only 100 are available. Must be 18+ and located in Oregon at the time of purchase. Get your raffle ticket >
Special thanks to Alaska Airlines for their continued support in celebrating women in business.
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