The Garage (323 E. Steuben St, Bingen, WA)
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 | 5:30–7:30pm
$25 Entry | Includes appetizers + drinks!

Join us to hear our guest speaker Amanda Mailey on marketing strategies for women entrepreneurs. She’s a former big brand advertising executive of 15 years who opened her own consultancy ALIST LLC in 2016 to do it differently and as a woman of color small business owner.

Over the last decade, Amanda has worked with hundreds of brands, across nearly every industry, and at different stages of business. She also founded the WSW or Women Supporting Women Community of over 500 women entrepreneurs in the Portland metro area. Her work has been recognized by The Oregonian, Willamette Weekly, Portland Monthly, Portland Mercury and the Portland Business Journal. Come listen in as she shares lessons about navigating marketing strategies as a small business in a big brand world. Amanda has recently moved out to Hood River and is looking forward to meeting local business owners.

What’s on tap?
🍷 A fun venue + a glass of wine
🍠 Delicious appetizers to fuel great convo
💡 Actionable marketing tips tailored for small businesses
🤝 Networking with amazing local women who get it

Don’t miss it space is limited! RSVP now and pass this along to a friend as well!

Let’s grow, learn, and build our businesses together in the heart of the Gorge.

SPONSORS:

This event is supported by a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association, through the WA Dept. of Commerce, and in partnership with Mid-Columbia Economic Development District.

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