Join us for Women in STEM May 16th, 2025 women stem

Join us for Oregon Techโ€™s 2025 Women in STEM and Allied Health Conference on Friday, May 16, at the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro campus, 27500 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070.

This conference is a great opportunity to engage with emerging talent in STEM and health fields, offer mentorship, and connect with students and professionals from across the region.

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Youโ€™re working harder than ever to win new customersโ€”but revenue still feels flat. The problem isnโ€™t reach. Itโ€™s what happens after the sale.

Thatโ€™s the insight behind entrepreneur and author Alex Hormoziโ€™s approach to business growth. While traditional marketing focuses on building awareness and brand image through the classic Four Rโ€™sโ€”Reach, Reputation, Renew and Referโ€”Hormozi shifts the focus to what drives real revenue: Retain, Review, Refer, Resell.

Donโ€™t Just Fill the Funnelโ€”Squeeze It

Traditional marketing strategies are built to attract leads. Theyโ€™re critical, especially for new or growing businesses. But without a strong back end, youโ€™re pouring new leads into a leaky funnel. Hormoziโ€™s model aims to fix the leak and turn one-time buyers into long-term profit centers.

Hereโ€™s how each step works:

Retain: Loyalty Is the Real Growth Hack

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Morning SPARK and Ribbon Cutting @ Elka Bee’s Wilsonville 5/21/2025 Ribbon Cutting Elka Bees 5725 1 optimized

Join us in welcoming Elka Bee’s Wilsonville with a Ribbon Cutting & SPARK.

Our SPARK events are great for meeting and making new business connections within the community. Facilitated introductions between attendees ensure you will meet everyone.

Everyone is eligible to win great door prizes!

Guests are welcome to join us for a fun and business-building morning.

A little more about Elka Bee’s: Known for its artisanal baked goods, Elka Beeโ€™s combines fresh, high-quality ingredients with expert craftsmanship to create delicious sweet and savory treats. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pastry, a custom cake, or simply a moment of indulgence, this bakery is your new go-to destination. Come savor the magic of homemade goodness and experience the warmth and creativity that make Elka Beeโ€™s truly special!… Read the rest

Morning Spark Networking – Al’s Garden Center – 5/7/2025 Als Garden 5725 1 optimized

Weโ€™re excited to host our upcoming Morning SPARK Networking at Al’s Garden Center Wilsonville! The always incredible Al’s Garden Center is even more beautiful during spring time. See amazing hanging baskets and great Mother’s Day gifts.

Our SPARK events are great for meeting and making new business connections within the community. Facilitated introductions between attendees ensure you will meet everyone.

Everyone is eligible to win great door prizes!

Guests are welcome to join us for a fun and business-building morning.

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Timeline for May 7th, 2025 Morning Spark

7:45 am | Attendees are welcome to arrive early to meet and greet

8:00 am | “Free-Range”/General Networking among attendees

8 :15 am | Get to know the team at Al’s Garden Center

8:25 am | A SPARK for our morning

8:35 am | Round the Room Introductions

8:50 am | Announcements and Business Shoutouts

8:55 am | Raffle Drawing

9:00 am | Event Concludes

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