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:20111106T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20120311T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T002944Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T002944Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T002944Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461882 DESCRIPTION:Good managers and leaders agree - the most valuable asset in any company is its employees. \;\n \;\nIs your hiring process set up to support your most valuable asset? \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\ nWhile there is no exact science for guaranteeing the perfect hire\, you can improve your chances of hiring right the first time through a well planned and executed hiring process. This interactive session addresses the legal considerations associated with hiring and provides participan ts with tools to identify and uncover a candidate’s skills\, performance and fit within their industry and workplace culture. Participants will practice interviewing and screening techniques and will develop a plan f or refining their current hiring practices. \;\n \;\n \;\n \ ;\nWhat You Will Gain: \;\n• Understand pertinent employment laws aff ecting the hiring and interview process \;\n• Implement practices to avoid negligent hiring practices \;\n• Acquire and practice the most effective interview styles and strategies \;\n• Plan and organize an objective interview and evaluation process \;\n \;\n \;\n \ ;\nWho Will Benefit: \;\n• Supervisors \;\n• Managers \;\n• HR Professionals \;\n \;\n \;\nSpeaker: Molly Kelley \;\n \; \n\n\nTags: entrepreneur\, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network\, Advice\, How t o Hire\, Molly Kelley\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 461882 URL:http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=256 SUMMARY:OEN Workshop: Intelligent Hiring LOCATION:Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce: 5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy\, Suite A \, Hillsboro Oregon 97124 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T134320Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141003T160000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141003T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T134320Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140926T134320Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467048 DESCRIPTION:Startup Coffee Hour! reinvents the Startup Accelerator as a t wo-hour flash mob at a coffee shop. \;\n \;\nThe accelerator is li ke a tavern in an RPG: you can wander around the room and explore freely \; you can walk up to anyone and talk to them\; you can reacquaint with past companions and team members\; you can sit at a table and share a la ugh with elders\, artisans\, and heroes\; you can form adventuring parti es that may last a lifetime — and that's just the first 15 minutes. Lear n more.\n\nTags: startups\, coffee\, Advice\, founders\, networking\, so cial\, startup accelerator\, accelerator\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250467048 URL:http://www.meetup.com/StartupHappyHour/events/208969632/ SUMMARY:Startup Coffee Hour! The Pop-Up Startup Accelerator LOCATION:Rocking Frog: 2511 SE Belmont St.\, Portland Oregon United Stat es SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141119T234605Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141124T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141124T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141119T234605Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141119T234605Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467409 DESCRIPTION:#This is Secret Knowledge's Un-Workshop. There's no topic\, j ust a mission. \;\n \;\n \;\nIt's about getting you the resour ces\, skills\, tips\, creative advice\, tech help\, or buoying encourage ment you need right now. Come\, and get it. \;\n \;\n##Getting th e most out of Secret Knowledge Exchange \;\n \;\nIt's an un-worksh op. That means it doesn't have a topic. Participate by bringing requests or a topic suggestion for the group. Engage and help each other. If you have the answers someone needs\, share. \;\n \;\nWe guarantee to make it worth your time\, each and every time. \;\n \;\n##Some i deas \;\n \;\nWe hope this example list will help you as you consi der what requests to bring to the workshop. We're including it to inspir e you\, not limit your options. \;\n \;\n* Bring that pesky techni cal device\, computer program\, or other doodad that you're having troub le figuring out. Ask for help. (bring the manual if you have it) \;\n \;\n* Talk about the state of your career\, what your goals are\, an d ask for advice on how to break out of a rut. \;\n \;\n* Bring s omething you're working on\, ask for some feedback. \;\n \;\nFree / Suggested donation ($5 - $15) \;\n \;\nLet us know you're planni ng to attend. Registration is free (and optional). \;\n \;\n##Abou t Secret Knowledge \;\nSecret Knowledge helps independent artists de velop the skills they need to grow their businesses and works to foster arts-engagement among local audiences. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: secret knowledge\, unworkshop\, Advice\, technical help\, creative careers\, no nprofit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250467409 URL:http://www.secretknowledge.org/civicrm/event/info?id=4&reset=1 SUMMARY:Secret Knowledge Exchange LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T213840Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141210T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141210T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T213840Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T213840Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467472 DESCRIPTION:Enlightenment for beginners\, confidence for the daunted\, wi sdom for anyone looking to promote their creative work online. \;\n& #13\;\nBuild a professional looking\, easy-to-maintain website for marke ting your music\, artwork\, or creative business. This workshop is an ap plied lesson in building a website that works for you using the free Wor dpress content management/blogging platform. \;\n \;\nFree ($5 - $ 15 suggested donation). Let us know you're coming. Registration is free (and optional) \;\n \;\nInstructor: Noah Kleiman \;\n \;\nSe cret Knowledge offers free/low-cost workshops aimed at giving working c lass artists\, musicians\, and creative entrepreneurs the tech &\; bu siness skills they need to succeed. \n\nTags: secret knowledge\, worksho p\, Advice\, technical help\, creative careers\, nonprofit\, website\, w ordpress\, web marketing\, se\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250467472 URL:http://www.secretknowledge.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=5 SUMMARY:Secret Knowledge of Working Websites LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141218T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141218T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141209T214533Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467473 DESCRIPTION:Time tested fundraising wisdom you need to finance your next album\, publication\, business idea\, or art project. \;\n \;\nThi s workshop will cover time-tested nonprofit fundraising principals and s how you how to apply these principles to your individual crowd funding c ampaign. You’ll leave with a easy-to-follow framework for planning and i mplementing a successful crowd funding campaign. \;\n \;\nFree ($ 5 - $15 suggested donation). Let us know you're coming. Registration is free (and optional) \;\n \;\nInstructor: Noah Kleiman \;\n \;\nSecret Knowledge offers free/low-cost workshops aimed at giving work ing class artists\, musicians\, and creative entrepreneurs the tech & \; business skills they need to succeed.\n\nTags: secret knowledge\, wor kshop\, Advice\, technical help\, creative careers\, nonprofit\, kicksta rter\, IndieGoGo\, crowdfunding\, fundraising\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250467473 URL:http://www.secretknowledge.org/civicrm/event/info?id=6&reset=1 SUMMARY:Secret Knowledge of Crowd Funding LOCATION:Taborspace: 5441 SE Belmont St\, Portland\, Oregon 97215 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250523T222552Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250530T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250530T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250523T222552Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250523T222552Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482041 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fireside chat with Lindsay Richman\, founder of InnerverseAI and 2024 Top Woman in AI nominee\, as she shares her journ ey from Best Buy and McKinsey to building tech that unlocks human potent ial. Don’t miss this conversation on product\, purpose\, and the future of responsible AI.\n\nTags: fireside chat\, event\, startup\, Advice\, n etworking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482041 URL:https://www.linkedin.com/events/afounder-sjourney-firesidechatw733180 6777874755584/comments/ SUMMARY:A Founder's Journey - Fireside Chat with Lindsay Richman LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub: 2130 SW 5th\, Portland OR 97201 SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250915T182437Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250926T103000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250926T090000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250915T182437Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250915T182437Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482206 DESCRIPTION:Lessons in Scaling a Brand \;\nWhat does it take to transf orm a product into a thriving business? Join Peter Choi\, owner of Choi’ s Kimchi\, and Jamie Brandenburg\, President &\; CEO of Trailblazer F oods\, for a candid conversation on scaling a brand\, navigating growth challenges\, and building lasting customer loyalty. Whether you’re in fo od\, tech\, or services\, their insights will help you think bigger abou t how to take your idea to the next level. \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \;\n9a-9:30a: Networking \;\n \;\n9:30a-10:30a: Panel discuss ions: Lessons in Scaling a Brand \;\n \;\n \;\nThis event is pa rt of Startup Cafe. \;\n \;\nThis event is in conjunction with the City of Gresham Office of Economic Development. \;\n \;\nThis Hub programming is supported by funding from Business Oregon.\n\nTags: fire side chat\, event\, startup\, Advice\, networking\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250482206 URL:https://www.portlandmetrohub.org/event-details/lessons-in-scaling-a-b rand SUMMARY:Lessons in Scaling a Brand LOCATION:Rockwood Market Hall: 458 SE 185th Ave\, Gresham Oregon 97233 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250919T182443Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250926T120000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250926T110000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250919T182443Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250919T182443Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482216 DESCRIPTION:Investor\, entrepreneur and startup advocate Josh Carter from Upstart Collective answers your questions about how best to fund your e arly stage startup idea.\n\nTags: fireside chat\, event\, startup\, Advi ce\, networking\, bootstrapping\, raising venture\, founders\, entrepren eurs\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482216 URL:https://www.portlandmetrohub.org/event-details/bootstrapping-vs-raisi ng-venture-funding SUMMARY:BOOTSTRAPPING vs. RAISING VENTURE FUNDING LOCATION:Rockwood Market Hall: 458 SE 185th Ave\, Gresham Oregon 97233 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR