Allied Brands Collective

09/05/2026

Calling small business owners, service providers + creatives! 🌻

Want another way to get your business in front of new audiences while being part of a community where entrepreneurs learn from and support each other?

Join me for one of our upcoming 30-minute Zoom sessions to learn how you can become a Virtual Vendor in the Allied Brands Curated Showcase, our bimonthly online showcase series.

Share your work, promote your business, and be part of a week of curated posts designed to help participating businesses connect with new audiences. 🌿

Our next Curated Showcase runs September 14–18, and Vendor Orientation sessions begin today!

Ready to learn more? Register for a Vendor Orientation using the link below or find the link in our bio. 💛

Vendor Orientation ~ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbmQoaBMRx-kfED0VU8KFQ

09/04/2026

Wonderful and inspiring story of my friend Nurse Nancy featured in magazine 🌸💕

And special thanks to Chris Munk for featuring our September event and bringing me a copy of this special issue to networking this week at Raleigh Hills Business Association !

Allied Brands Collective, Pop-Up Boutique Experience
Office Evolution, Hillsboro
9620 NE Tanasbourne Dr., Suite 300

Saturday, September 19 from 12pm - 4pm
Free and open to the public

Browse a curated mix of local Survivor-owned businesses. Thoughtful shopping becomes more personal when you meet the women founders behind the brands. Sip a complimentary nonalcoholic drink, try a free creative activity, and stay awhile!

For more details: email [email protected] or follow Allied Brands Collective 🌟 Rachelle, Founder

09/02/2026

Have a business in the area? Join us this morning and meet some incredible people at Raleigh Hills Business Association

RHBA Coffee Connection
Today, September 2 at 10am

Join us to share your business and build unbeatable local connections! Grab no-host items at the La Provence - Raleigh Hills counter, then head to the back room to meet neighboring professionals. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce your business, give shout-outs to fellow members, and ask questions.

☕️ Guests are welcome. Can you invite someone to join us?

☕️ Have a Raffle Item to donate for the RHBA Lunch? The Raffle Committee would be happy to take advantage of such a gift. Candle, Wine, Bouquet, Gift Card, Blanket, Book, Plant or whatever may be lurking in your home or office. New items are welcome too!

09/02/2026

September is officially here, and our calendar is set! ✨ Take a screenshot, save this post, and grab your planner because here is your preview of what is coming up this month with Allied Brands Collective.

We have an incredible lineup of spaces tailored for our Survivor community to heal, connect, and grow, along with opportunities for our broader community and allies to show up and support.

🌻 SEPTEMBER AT A GLANCE:

🌿 Survivor-Focused Spaces:

Fridays (10 AM - 12 PM): Open Coworking at Office Evolution. Bring your projects and work in good company.

Sunday, Sept 6 & Wednesday, Sept 23 (12 PM - 1:30 PM): Women’s Circle DV Peer Support Group via Zoom. Healing out loud, together.

Wednesday, Sept 9 (10:30 AM - 12 PM): Strategy Session (Hybrid). Build business momentum for Survivor entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, Sept 22 (6 PM - 7:30 PM): Speakers Workshop Session via Zoom. Craft, practice, and share your story.

🌿 Community & Ally Welcome Spaces:

Tuesday, Sept 1 (1 PM - 1:45 PM): Self-Employed & Professional Women’s Check-in via Zoom. (Allies are highly encouraged to attend!)

Sept 14–18 (All Week): Online Facebook Small Business Showcase! Shop from home and discover new businesses on our page Allied Brands Collective 🌟 Rachelle, Founder.

Saturday, Sept 19 (12 PM - 4 PM): Pop-up Boutique Experience at Office Evolution. Public is welcome and it is completely free to attend! Come out, bring a friend, and support local.

Ready to connect with us? You can scan the QR code on the flyer, or find our direct Meetup private groups below to view upcoming events!

Survivors Group: meetup.com/survivor-rise-womens-collective

Allies & Survivors Group: meetup.com/rise-together-womens-meetup

You can also drop a comment below and we will gladly DM you the direct, clickable links! 💛

09/01/2026

Rae Loft at The Bakery Blocks

🎵Greetings Musicians! 🎶
I am seeking performers to perform semi-acoustic (basic PA provided, wireless mics, 6 channel mixer) for an upcoming Art Show on October 3rd at Rae Loft at The Bakery Blocks in close-in NE Portland.

Join us for Art Speaks Loudly: A Multi-Sensory Art Show!

I am asking for performers to pre-register so I can understand more about your performance/musicality style and also help to promote that you will be there.

Registration is here: https://forms.gle/waS6PXJecWEUgWae7

Information about the event is here: https://www.raeloftpdx.com/events/artspeaksloudly

** Note about performances: it's totally okay if you want to bring in your own mics and guitar amps, but volumes must be kept pretty low. Sorry, this event is not appropriate for a fully amplified band with a drum kit. It's just too loud for an event like this where artists and vendors need to be able to talk about their art to willing guests.

We'd love to have you!! We are open to all styles and formats of performers.

09/01/2026

Join us for this incredible event in September!

WE MEAN BUSINESS!

Register for our I am Uniquely HER event happening September 22nd - National Women's Business Day!

EMPOWERMENT • CONNECTION • SELF-DEVELOPMENT • ADVANCEMENT • COMMUNITY
Space is limited—register today!

Register Here: https://business.grimesiowa.com/events/details/i-am-uniquely-her-we-mean-business-2194?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

08/30/2026

Nothing that brings us more joy in doing this work than prepping for a community event! Getting ready to set up a booth today sharing the incredible resources and opportunities of our wonderful Allied Brands Collective. 🌻

Can’t wait to see who we will meet today! Let us know in the comments if you met us at a tabling event - we’d love to hear how you connected with us!

08/27/2026

If you are looking for a space to talk honestly about your business and professional growth, celebrate your wins, and connect with other Survivor entrepreneurs who understand what it takes to rebuild, you are in the right place.

Our quarterly connection meetup is designed specifically to bring together entrepreneurial women and business owners who have experienced domestic abuse. It is an intentional space to check in, reflect on our work, and support each other's professional momentum.

Even though we meet over Zoom, our goal is for this session to feel exactly like a warm, backyard fireside chat. Pull up a comfortable chair, grab your favorite drink, and settle into an open, face-to-face conversation focused on building sustainable business prosperity. There are no awkward introductions and no pressure to perform. It is simply a supportive room to share resources and lift each other up.

Join our private group on Meetup and there you'll see all of our mentorship and networking events.

https://www.meetup.com/survivor-rise-womens-collective/events

Once you join, you'll have access to the addresses of our in-person events and secure Zoom links for our virtual events.

Send us a DM anytime if you have any questions!

Huge thanks to our Survivor-allied sustaining partners for helping make it possible to offer our Meetups at no charge.
Office Evolution Hillsboro
185th Produce
Kristin Ratten | Content Writer and Strategist
Patrick Ward

And to the mutual aid from our fantastic collective of Survivor-owned member businesses.

Let us know if you'd like to learn more about joining or supporting our movement!

08/24/2026

Curvy Chic Closet - North America's Consignment Retail Popup
Becky Jarvis

New to Curvy Chic Closet? Come to a Drop-In Meetup!
If you're a new seller, our drop-in meetups are a great way to get started. Stop by for a quick 10–15 minute orientation and get everything you need to know about selling with us!
At the meetup, we'll help you:
Learn how to price your items
Learn how to make the most money from your closet
Learn how to use our inventory software
Register in person if you haven't already
Get your tagging supplies
Find out how you can shop early!
Drop in, ask questions, get your supplies and leave ready to start selling!

Monday, August 24 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Panera Bread
10230 SW Washington Square Road, Tigard
Friday, August 28 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Godfather’s Pizza
11140 SW Barnes Road, Portland
Sunday, August 30 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
B & B Pizza
2503 SW Cherry Park Road, Troutdale
No appointment is needed—just drop in! Whether you're brand new to Curvy Chic Closet or need a little help getting started, we'd love to see you.
Clean out your closet. Make some money. Give your clothes a second life.
Register now: www.curvychiccloset.com
See you at Curvy Chic Closet!

Curvy Chic Closet
[email protected]
503-848-9191 (Business LANDLINE – NON-TEXTING)