--- title: 'Recapping the Built Oregon Womens History Month women-led company highlights' date: '2019-04-01T14:42:42-07:00' type: post word_count: 3073 char_count: 23108 tokens: 3995 categories: - Oregon - Portland - Women tags: - 'built oregon' - consumer - Product - Twitter - Women --- # Recapping the Built Oregon Womens History Month women-led company highlights I love when folks take the time to highlight awesome Oregon companies. But sometimes, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why I’m taking the opportunity to capture Built Oregon’s Women History Month tweets so that you don’t miss out on these amazing entrepreneurs. > Day 1 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@wearewildfang](https://twitter.com/wearewildfang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & [@irishem333](https://twitter.com/irishem333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . From their manifesto -"It just so happens you've happened upon the front door of this revolution & the password is quite simply that look in your eye."…and what a revolution they are building. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Kyiu3Tbb5Z](https://t.co/Kyiu3Tbb5Z) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 1, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1101538768228503552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 2 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Juana Dominguez of Hood River based . Founded on a philosophy of “Don’t take anything for granted, work hard,do the best with what you have and keep things simple.” Juana's original dream+vision continues to flourish in the Gorge [pic.twitter.com/s8N69u6ZjG](https://t.co/s8N69u6ZjG) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 2, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1101897991588200454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 3 of [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) leads us to Jamie Danek & Michelle Mitchell, the founders behind Bend based [@hummkombucha](https://twitter.com/hummkombucha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . The duo began by brewing in the founders' kitchen and have built it into one of the largest and fastest growing kombucha companies. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/nRmmezn8Lq](https://t.co/nRmmezn8Lq) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 3, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1102291740784906240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 4 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Gert Boyle of [@Columbia1938](https://twitter.com/Columbia1938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . She took the the reins of Columbia in 1970 & during her tenure as President/CEO & Chairman of the Board, Columbia focused on innovation, redefined the outdoor industry, & has grown to $2.4B in sales [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/qhc9YJKCep](https://t.co/qhc9YJKCep) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1102589774966153216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 5 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Paula Hayes, Founder/CEO of [@huenoir](https://twitter.com/huenoir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) who is redefining the makeup industry & changing the face of beauty by putting multicultural women at the center of the modern beauty movement. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/pn6l2eCkUa](https://t.co/pn6l2eCkUa) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 5, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1102997156934299653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 6 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) lands in Enterprise, OR & Jody Berry, founder of [@WildBabyCarrot](https://twitter.com/WildBabyCarrot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . Jody & her team have built a thriving herbal manufacturing & retail business around a goal to create honest, nutrient-rich, joyful products for the entire family. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/hEY0Y69u9G](https://t.co/hEY0Y69u9G) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1103334950789472256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 7 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@JuneaRocha](https://twitter.com/JuneaRocha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) , Cofounder & CMO [@BraziBites](https://twitter.com/BraziBites?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . Junea started Brazi Bites in 2010 w/ little knowledge of the food industry. Passion + hustle + a 'you can't eat just one' product got them into 6000 stores + [@SharkTankABC](https://twitter.com/SharkTankABC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) + exit [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/ohyBmRcWMK](https://t.co/ohyBmRcWMK) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 7, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1103682746197585920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 8 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Mercy McDonald, Founder & Owner of [@Claim52Brewing](https://twitter.com/Claim52Brewing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) in Eugene. Mercy founded Claim 52 in 2012 & has grown the brewery's production, innovated + experimented + collaborated on new beers, and opened two locations in Eugene. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/1hfi35Mk0E](https://t.co/1hfi35Mk0E) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 8, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1104043752014798853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 9 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Lori Caldwell, Founder of [@minnieandgeorge](https://twitter.com/minnieandgeorge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . From her PDX workshop, Lori designs and hand-stitches every product, which while time consuming, creates a product that is unique, lasts longer & is a testament to her craftsmanship [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/2VfbxPLp8C](https://t.co/2VfbxPLp8C) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1104430541799976960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 10 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Mandy Bland, Founder of Medford based Purple Rain Adventure Skirts ( ). Built on a combination of a unique product vision & also, sadly, a family tragedy, Mandy has continue to grow the biz year over year [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/kgqB3WShUW](https://t.co/kgqB3WShUW) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1104813172593065984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 11 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Gun Denhart, Founder of [@happyhannas](https://twitter.com/happyhannas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Gun started Hanna Andersson in '83 out of her PDX garage w/ a focus on unique & high quality clothing. She pioneered bringing family-friendly employee policies & community engagement to biz. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/gAv3cGcJHT](https://t.co/gAv3cGcJHT) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 11, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1105116672115896320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 12 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Vivian Lee of [@luckyrabbitsnx](https://twitter.com/luckyrabbitsnx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . Vivian's parents came from a line of amazing cooks in their home country of Korea & that influenced her to experiment w/ cooking.The result? Healthy products with a unique East meets West flavor [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/iZRCoSeeSA](https://t.co/iZRCoSeeSA) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1105497374997147649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 13 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) leads us to Irene Firmat, CEO/Founder of [@FullSailBrewing](https://twitter.com/FullSailBrewing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . Under her leadership, Full Sail innovated, pioneered bottling craft beer, and grew from humble beginnings in an old cannery to the 3rd largest brewery in Oregon. [\#SheFliesWIthHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWIthHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/iCwZS9BDnP](https://t.co/iCwZS9BDnP) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 13, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1105856397047025664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 14 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Lindsey Phillips, Founder of Florence based [@MeantMfg](https://twitter.com/MeantMfg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . From her Oregon coast studio, Lindsey designs/cuts/sews one of a kind handcrafted bags, and accessories using locally sourced materials including [@PendletonWM](https://twitter.com/PendletonWM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) wool. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/gXduLILOE7](https://t.co/gXduLILOE7) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 14, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1106204407044018178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 1/2 Day 15 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Shelley Gunton, Cofounder [@castorpolluxpet](https://twitter.com/castorpolluxpet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . Shelley & her husband, Brian founded C&P and grew it from a local startup,winning an early Angel Oregon competition, to one of the largest organic pet food companies. But beyond her business success… [pic.twitter.com/8lBX63iL9B](https://t.co/8lBX63iL9B) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1106556244808982529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 2/2 She was a humble, tireless, & passionate advocate & mentor for the startup community and caring supporter of the founders. She shined the light on consumer product companies & was the driving vision behind much of what we do today as an organization. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/IyNShmaYe3](https://t.co/IyNShmaYe3) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1106556246713208832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 15 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Carrie Atkinson, Founder & Michelle Walker CEO of [@SockItToMeInc](https://twitter.com/SockItToMeInc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Carrie's incredible vision began at [@PDXsatmkt](https://twitter.com/PDXsatmkt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) in 2004 & in 2013 she partnered up w/ Michelle & the incredible duo have grown SITM to 50+ppl & quadrupled sales [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/F89Em46O4c](https://t.co/F89Em46O4c) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 16, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1106949950124888064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 16 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Briana Thornton,Founder of A design background led to a minimalist brand that represents the modern tea drinker. The proprietary tea blends are created by Master Blender (& Briana's mom), Maggie Cassidy [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/wT3JNquSXV](https://t.co/wT3JNquSXV) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 17, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1107328531237765120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 17 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Jessica, Shannon, & Karen, Founders [@RedDuckFoods](https://twitter.com/RedDuckFoods?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) . From the initial vision hatched as classmates at [@UOBusiness](https://twitter.com/UOBusiness?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) , the trio have reimagined the condiment aisle w/ innovative ketchup, taco/BBQ/cocktail sauce, & now tartar sauce [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/g15ClExLFU](https://t.co/g15ClExLFU) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 18, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1107666783048105984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 18 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Kim Malek, President & CEO [@saltandstraw](https://twitter.com/saltandstraw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Kim has grown Salt & Straw into an amazing brand by focusing on developing innovative flavors, supporting the local community, using local/regional ingredients, & awesome collaborations. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/h6ZjLODxel](https://t.co/h6ZjLODxel) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 19, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1108028325010628608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 19 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Mathilde Wilson, Founder of Mathilde's Kitchen Roselle Ginger Brew which she developed out of her [@PortlandMercado](https://twitter.com/PortlandMercado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) food cart. Recently, Mathilde closed the cart to focus on growing the beverage biz – find it at [@newseasons](https://twitter.com/newseasons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Hm0d4rmjkL](https://t.co/Hm0d4rmjkL) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 20, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1108371988261670912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 20 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Stacey Gose, Founder & President of [@weartougher](https://twitter.com/weartougher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) With a vision to grow Tougher into a full head-to-toe solution, she is working to ensure women don't have to sacrifice durability, fit, or safety in their workwear clothing. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/IKgyPRDcgB](https://t.co/IKgyPRDcgB) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 21, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1108736678410121216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 21 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Jaime Schmidt, Founder of [@SchmidtsNatural](https://twitter.com/SchmidtsNatural?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Launched in 2010 from her kitchen, Jaime and her team created innovative products, used farmer's markets as their focus groups and grew the company to a market/product leader. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/JsfC1s11Wp](https://t.co/JsfC1s11Wp) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 22, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1109099328683954177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 22 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Lynn Le, Founder of @SocietyNineInc Tired of wearing boxing gloves & equipment designed for men, she built a brand & community focused on empowering women around a belief that they deserve better for their athleticism. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/moOnmaZ5Or](https://t.co/moOnmaZ5Or) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 23, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1109458752854355968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 23 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Kelly Peyton, Founder/CEO of Ma Wovens By creating relationships w/ each supply chain partner, she's bringing an innovative & sustainable organic hemp & bio-degradable rubber yoga mat to the market [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/43ox7ZZK9C](https://t.co/43ox7ZZK9C) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 24, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1109819841853046784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 24 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) – After working as a bartender, Chaunci King became the first black woman on the West Coast to operate a spirits company, Portland’s Royalty Spirits. She has two lines, Miru Vodka and Rex Whiskey. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/HQ7YekSlqT](https://t.co/HQ7YekSlqT) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 25, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1110246023073390592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 25 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Emily Jensen, Founder of [@ThinkingTreeSp](https://twitter.com/ThinkingTreeSp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) With a firm commitment to make quality spirits & also support the local community/economy, Emily & her team source 98% of their ingredients within a 45 mile radius of their front door. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/KtudPd07KP](https://t.co/KtudPd07KP) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 26, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1110558225647038466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 26 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Christy Goldsby, Founder/CEO of [@honeymamas](https://twitter.com/HoneyMamas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Launched in 2012, her unique bars made mostly of live organic ingredients & amazing flavors have found their way from the [@PortlandFarmMkt](https://twitter.com/PortlandFarmMkt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to retail shelves around the country. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/hAiJqKVb1R](https://t.co/hAiJqKVb1R) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 27, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1110921190191718400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 27 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Sakile Mitchell – Founder, Chef & 'Cookie Queen' @BrownSugarCCC With an unparalleled fresh take on unique cookies that emphasizes seasonal flavors throughout the year, Sakile is growing her fan base one delicious bite at a time [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/KYyeHxLSvR](https://t.co/KYyeHxLSvR) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 28, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1111282248005779457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 28 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Lanette Fidrych,Founder [@Cycle\_dog](https://twitter.com/Cycle_dog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Since 2009, they have upcycled hundreds of thousands of used bicycle tubes into innovative pet products like their well known dog collar, which are hand sewn in their NW PDX factory showroom. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/N7yvUBni7t](https://t.co/N7yvUBni7t) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 29, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1111655012176793600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 29 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Valerie Roth, Founder [@drinkfirebrew](https://twitter.com/drinkfirebrew?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) With a vision formed during her schooling as a Holistic Nutritionist, Val has created a unique everyday wellness booster tonic made of an apple cider vinegar base & nutrient rich ingredients [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/qqvBKp9kny](https://t.co/qqvBKp9kny) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1112027386860601344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 30 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Donna Truong, Founder Her delicate macarons aremade-to-order from scratch in Portland, Oregon and come in an array of both classic and unique flavors and fun designs. [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/XCoe5UursI](https://t.co/XCoe5UursI) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 31, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1112384803247001603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Day 31 [\#WomensHistoryMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHistoryMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Jennifer Ferguson, CEO of [@handfulbra](https://twitter.com/handfulbra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) After becoming frustrated w/ the lack of versatility in equipment for women, her and her cofounders have created a unique product line; one that also looks to support breast cancer survivors [\#SheFliesWithHerOwnWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheFliesWithHerOwnWings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/OQAYTJ0buf](https://t.co/OQAYTJ0buf) > > — Built Oregon (@BuiltOregon) [March 31, 2019](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon/status/1112384806292119552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) For more on Oregon consumer products companies, follow [Built Oregon](https://twitter.com/BuiltOregon). And if you’re building and amazing consumer products company, consider [applying for the Built Accelerator](http://www.builtoregon.com/accelerator/). *\[Full disclosure: I am the cofounder of Built Oregon.\]*