Women entrepreneurs
of southern oregon

Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) is a community of dynamic entrepreneurs helping each other achieve business goals through networking, education, and inspiration.

In 1981, WESO opened for business as one of the chapters of a state-wide women entrepreneurs association. After two decades of success, we gained greater independence and a stronger local identity by separating from the state association and forming Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO).

Over the years we have expanded our benefits and offered more opportunities for members to network, promote their businesses, gain new customers, and develop their business skills and knowledge.

If you're not already a member, we hope you'll join us!

Important Milemarkers

1981	Began as one of the chapters of a state-wide women entrepreneurs association
October 1, 2001	Separation from state association and formation of Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO)
March 13, 2003	First Entrepreneur Expo – our annual combination tradeshow and networking event
June 12, 2003	Website officially launched
January 24, 2004	First Success Circle – our peer mentoring group
May 14, 2009	Facebook page launched
July 30, 2013	LinkedIn page launched