Where

Portland, Oregon
USA

World Pulse's international headquarters is on the lip of the great Pacific Northwest of the United States, in the city of Portland, Oregon. Close to the majestic ocean and surrounded by rainforest, rivers, mountains, waterfalls and hot springs, Portland is a confluence of natural wonder and global innovation. Already considered a mecca for innovative urban land use planning and alternative health therapies, Portland is increasingly recognized for its community engagement, design-savvy, do-it-yourself mentality, sustainable development, and quality of life.

There is a strong feminine pulse running through Portland. The city boasts the most self-employed women per capita in the U.S. and nurtures many thriving networks, including Young Women Social Entrepreneurs, Portland Female Executives, The Link, Portland Soiree, Portlandia, the NW Women's Journal, The Black Healers and Midwives Conference, Mothers Acting Up, WILPF, Sisters in Action for Power, Girls, Inc, and many more.

The Matriarch Economy
Portland leads the nation in percentage of women-owned businesses, and could provide the template for a changed workplace.