Join a small group of women business owners like you, matched by growth stage and business needs. Xcelerate’s peer groups provide a facilitated space to share successes and struggles, collaborate and ideate, set goals and hold each other accountable within a supportive community. 

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“Being part of this peer cohort has reinforced how valuable it is to receive reflection and feedback from a variety of business owners. Watching others navigate their processes has been both insightful and inspiring, and having accountability partners has been incredibly motivating. I’ve really appreciated connecting with other women who are at a similar stage in business—seeing us all push through challenges and strive for success at this level has been both encouraging and energizing.” - Spring 2025 Peer Group Participant

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Xcelerate peer groups meet twice a month during Fall, Winter, and Spring. Owners commit to show up for each other through consistent participation over a three month term and can re-up or opt-out quarterly. Participation across the full nine months provides a comprehensive array of goal setting and learning opportunities to help grow your toolbox and exceed expectations.

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Winter Peer Group Meeting Weeks:

• January 13, 2026
• January 27, 2026
• February 10, 2026
• February 24, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• March 17th, 2026 (back to back to end before PPS spring break)

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*2025-2026 Skills Intensives: 

• Fall (Sept-Dec 2025): Admin and Operations + Sales/Marketing/Branding
• Winter (Jan-Mar 2026): Finance + Sales/Marketing/Branding
• Spring (Apr-Jun 2026): Strategy and Mindset + Sales/Marketing/Branding

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Peer group will meet at 10am every other Tuesday at VIDA Coworking Portland. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Sign up here. Applications close December 10th at 5pm. 

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‍“The biggest lesson I've learned in my peer group is that entrepreneurship is difficult and we are all in it together. Because of this group I felt empowered to keep going regardless of the difficulties in business and personal life. I have become more confident since joining this group. The facilitation of this group was amazing! I felt supported and clear on what to expect and how to participate. My expectations have been exceeded!” - Winter 2024 Peer Group Participant

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Xcelerate Peer Mentorship is for women business owners who are ready to:

• Practice accountability and goal setting
• Be supported as a human and a business owner
• Address barriers and celebrate wins in real time with people who “get it”
• Learn from gender and culturally competent coaches and facilitators
• Invest in the growth of their business

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‍“Walking away with great tools for both goal setting and communication. My moderator was engaging and a wonderful listener. I loved the group I was with and enjoyed being at a similar stage of business as them.” - Spring 2023 Peer Group Participant

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Sign up for Winter Peer Mentor Groups HERE.

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