This is WAY over due, but I've been meaning to mention a new site that I helped put together and launch for the Portland Web Innovators.
PDXWI was founded in 2006 to encourage discussions and collaboration amongst Portland's many multi-talented Web professionals. In addition to working the Web during the day, most of us also have side projects that fill the evenings. Sound like you? Come share it!
This has been one of my favorite professional development and networking groups since I first attended an event over a year ago. I had a hard time finding a group of people who are entrepreneurial, technical, independent, and creative. Many other groups also have a narrow focus, which is also critical to have, but being more of a generalist myself, I find this one appealing. Great job to Adam Duvander and Ryan Williams for starting it up.
The site was a very natural fit for Drupal, since one of the primary goals is to connect a community of users. We took advantage of an excellent theme called Deco. The site is in its infancy with many features to come, but please sign up and get involved in the mean time.