BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181214T020114Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190130T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181214T020114Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181214T020114Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474699 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-women-of-color-in-tech-tickets-53714859591] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for an event dedicated to women of color currently seeking employment or cur rently working in technology in the Portland metro area. This is an oppo rtunity to dialogue\, network and meet. Amanda Lopez\, of Ruby Reception ists\, will lead the group in creating an inclusive space to share chall enges\, opportunities and experiences specific to people who identify as a woman of color. \;\n \;\nSpeakers: \;\n \;\nElizabeth Rob illard - Technology Executive. Speaker and Writer on Gender in the workp lace &\; negotiation. \;\n \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5 :30 p.m. - Check-in (mingle) \;\n \;\n6:00 p.m. - Speed Meet and G reet \;\n \;\n6:30 p.m. - Speaker segment \;\n \;\n7:30 p.m. - Raffle/Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, there w ill be gender neutral restrooms. \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA acce ssible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, the space is ADA accessible. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \, food and drink with be provided. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parkin g situation? \;\n \;\nA: There is a parking garage in the building with hourly paid parking. There are also several other parking garages nearby\, as well as some street parking. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\ nA: There are two entrances to the building\, one on SW Broadway and one on SW Park. The event will be on the 9th floor\, and please use the ele vators for floors 4 - 14. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parkin g? \;\n \;\nA: Secured bike parking is located on the first level of the building’s parking garage. There are several bike racks on the st reet as well. \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transport ation? \;\n \;\nA: Yes! The event is located near Pioneer Square\, with access to multiple bus and MAX lines. \;\n \;\nQ: Can I brin g my dog? \;\n \;\nA: No\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. \;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a commun ity-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Port land women in tech community by offering educational programs\, partners hips\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supp ortive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. Th is is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474699 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Women of Color in Tech LOCATION:Ruby Receptionists: 805 Southwest Broadway #900\, Portland Orego n 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR