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Sellwood Medical Clinic is a family medicine and pediatric care practice with four locations in the Portland-metro area. After 21 years, the 100 percent women-owned business now has 44 employees. Revenue was $8.7 million last year.

CEO Lisa Whitlock highly prioritizes partnerships and collaborations with local women entrepreneurs.

鈥淢oreover, we advocate for and participate in networking events, mentorship programs, and workshops designed to empower and uplift women in business,鈥� the firm states.

However, difficulties have sometimes arisen. Leaders have encountered biases and stereotypes.

鈥淒espite these obstacles, being woman-owned has empowered us to bring unique perspectives and innovations to the medical field,鈥� the company states.

And as a testament to Sellwood Medical Clinic鈥檚 commitment to public health and community service, during the COVID-19 pandemic it successfully administered more than 8,000 vaccines via drive-throughs in two parking lots.