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Media Advisory: 2026 Elevate Women Summit And Debut Release Of The State Of Working Women Report, March 19. RSVP Now. - 03/17/26

Media Advisory: 2026 Elevate Women Summit and Debut Release of the State of Working Women Report, March 19. RSVP Now.

 

 

WHAT: 2026 Elevate Women Summit, debut release of the State of Working Women report, awarding of the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award. 

 

WHEN: Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

 

 

WHERE: Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205 

 

WHO:  

  • Event hosted by the Portland Metro Chamber and presented by Regence.  
  • Report developed by the Portland Metro Chamber and ECOnorthwest.  
  • Candace Beeke, President and Publisher of the Portland Business Journal, to receive the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award. 
  • Reaction Panelists: 
    • Liz Fuller, President & CEO, GARD Communications 
    • Kristin Watkins, Vice President, Donor Engagement & Chief Marketing Officer, Oregon State University Foundation 
    • Dr. Robin Beavers, Senior Vice President of Community and Social Impact, Portland Timbers 
  • Moderator: 
    • Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO Emeritus, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 
  • Emcee: 
    • Victoria Lara, CEO, Lara Media 

MORE INFORMATION:  

Join us for the Portland Metro Chamber’s revamped signature event celebrating women professionals in Portland. This dynamic brunch-time program brings together hundreds of the region’s most influential women leaders for connection, insight, and inspiration. 

 

The centerpiece of the event is the debut of the State of Working Women report, developed in partnership with ECOnorthwest. The first report of its kind in over a decade, it offers a timely, data-driven look at the current landscape for women in the workplace. 

 

Following the report presentation, a reaction panel will explore key findings, implications for our region, and opportunities for meaningful action. 

 

We are also honored to present Candace Beeke, President and Publisher of the Portland Business Journal, with the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and impact. 

 

Find more details at the event webpage. 

 

Media Advisory: 2026 Elevate Women Summit And Debut Release Of The State Of Working Women Report, March 19. RSVP Now. - 03/17/26

Media Advisory: 2026 Elevate Women Summit and Debut Release of the State of Working Women Report, March 19. RSVP Now.

 

 

WHAT: 2026 Elevate Women Summit, debut release of the State of Working Women report, awarding of the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award. 

 

WHEN: Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

 

 

WHERE: Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205 

 

WHO:  

  • Event hosted by the Portland Metro Chamber and presented by Regence.  
  • Report developed by the Portland Metro Chamber and ECOnorthwest.  
  • Candace Beeke, President and Publisher of the Portland Business Journal, to receive the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award. 
  • Reaction Panelists: 
    • Liz Fuller, President & CEO, GARD Communications 
    • Kristin Watkins, Vice President, Donor Engagement & Chief Marketing Officer, Oregon State University Foundation 
    • Dr. Robin Beavers, Senior Vice President of Community and Social Impact, Portland Timbers 
  • Moderator: 
    • Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO Emeritus, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 
  • Emcee: 
    • Victoria Lara, CEO, Lara Media 

MORE INFORMATION:  

Join us for the Portland Metro Chamber’s revamped signature event celebrating women professionals in Portland. This dynamic brunch-time program brings together hundreds of the region’s most influential women leaders for connection, insight, and inspiration. 

 

The centerpiece of the event is the debut of the State of Working Women report, developed in partnership with ECOnorthwest. The first report of its kind in over a decade, it offers a timely, data-driven look at the current landscape for women in the workplace. 

 

Following the report presentation, a reaction panel will explore key findings, implications for our region, and opportunities for meaningful action. 

 

We are also honored to present Candace Beeke, President and Publisher of the Portland Business Journal, with the 2026 Sandra K. McDonough Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and impact. 

 

Find more details at the event webpage.