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:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T234027Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090219T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090219T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T234027Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T234027Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456666 DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for cost-effective ways to increase sales and leads through the Internet? Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Ac ademy of Oregon and learn effective tips for improving your website thro ugh Search Engine Optimization and usability best practices. \;\n \;\nSEO Musts \;\n \;\n * SEO On-page optimization tips \;\n * Inbound Linking strategies \;\n * Google Analytics \;\n&# 13\;\nWebsite Usability \;\n \;\n * Home Page Goals \;\n * Major Usability Issues \;\n \;\nWalk away with a better understa nding of how your website can work smarter and capture the attention of the right visitors. Get proven usability tips that will turn those visit ors into customers. Don't miss this presentation that will give you the tools you need to succeed on the Internet. \;\n \;\nDate: Thursday \, February 19\, 2009 \;\nTime: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM \;\nPlace:The O regon Stamp Society - 4828 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97211 \;\nC ost: $10 for members\; $15 for non-members\n\nTags: seo\, graphic design \, copywriters\, self-employed\, solopreneurs\, creative professionals\, freelancers\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456666 URL:http://www.SECPpdx.com SUMMARY:SECP's February Event | What you need to know about SEO LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T214957Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090416T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090416T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T214957Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T214957Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456943 DESCRIPTION:You Out Loud! Program Planning for Non-Planners \;\n \ ;\nWant to create additional income streams with the knowledge \;\na nd experience that you already have? \;\nSECP is planning a series of presentations with experts to help you do just that. \;\n \;\nOur Presenter \;\nMarie Daniels is a coach\, an educator\, and a busines s professional. She's worked as both a trainer in corporate America and as an instructor for college students and young adults. \;\n \;\n Marie brings a love of clear communication\, conflict management\, facil itation\, and relationship building and she brings years of experience a s an educator\, mentor\, trainer\, and business person to my current car eer as a Communications Coach. Marie also does a weekly radio show here. \;\n \;\nThe Concept \;\nHave you ever wanted to share your kn owledge and experience with other people but had no idea how to get star ted? Have you tried creating a workshop or presentation but just couldn 't figure out exactly what you \;\nwanted to do or how to do it? If so\, then this presentation is just what you need! When you leave\, you 'll have the outline for an actual workshop including objectives\, goals \, activities (if appropriate)\, and a takeaway for \;\nparticipants. \;\n \;\nObjective \;\nParticipants learn how to turn an idea into a workshop to generate income \;\n \;\nGoals \;\nAt the en d of this presentation\, participants will be able to create an outline for a client-attracting workshop \;\n \;\nTakeaway \;\nEach par ticipant will develop a workshop outline that includes an objective\, go als\, possible activities\, and a takeaway \;\n \;\nDate: Thursday \, April 16\, 2009 \;\nTime: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM \;\nPlace:The Oreg on Stamp Society - 4828 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97211 \;\nCost : $10 (members)\; $15 (non members) (you're welcome to just show up!) 3\;\nMore Info >\;>\; http://www.secppdx.com/clubportal/EventDetailP ublic2.cfm?clubID=2266&\;EventID=86413\n\nTags: business\, solo\, fre elancer\, freelance\, freelancers\, writers\, graphic designer\, photogr aphers\, illustrator\, pr\, marketing\, self employed\, independent\n\nI mported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456943 URL:http://www.SECPpdx.com SUMMARY:SECP's April Event Multiple Income Stream Development | Do Events LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T215155Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T140000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T100000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T215155Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160531T042941Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456944 DESCRIPTION:http://buy-advair.cricket/ - buy advair on line http://lisino prilgeneric.webcam/ - lisinopril http://buy-atarax.party/ - atarax 50 mg \n\nTags: solo\, business\, independent\, graphic design\, copywriters\ , self-employed\, solopreneurs\, creative professionals\, freelancers\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456944 URL:http://benicar.mom SUMMARY:wd30boa5 LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T215426Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090521T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090521T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T215426Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090407T215426Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456945 DESCRIPTION:SECP Advisory Board Member and Affiliate\, Roberta Mac Laren of RPM Marketing Mentor has just published a new book with tips for Stri ving to Thriving—Sustainable Marketing Resolutions that are Practical an d Cheap. She's coming in May to share her tips exclusively with SECP. &# 13\;\n \;\nRoberta will introduce integrated ways to market your serv ices and products that are sustainable. She will cover how to strategize and create a marketing plan that makes the most of the resources and co ntacts you have right now to build the business that you want by maximiz ing different channels. The she will introduce the concept of making a ' resolution' to set it in your mind and make it happen. \;\n \;\nDa te: Thursday\, May 21\, 2009 \;\nTime: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM \;\nPlac e:The Oregon Stamp Society - 4828 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, OR 97211&# 13\;\nCost: $10 (members)\; $15 (non members) \;\nMore Info >\;>\ ; http://www.secppdx.com/clubportal/EventDetailPublic2.cfm?clubID=2266&a mp\;EventID=86414\n\nTags: solo\, business\, independent\, graphic desig n\, copywriters\, self-employed\, solopreneurs\, creative professionals\ , freelancers\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456945 URL:http://www.SECPpdx.com SUMMARY:SECP's Event May 21\, 2009 | Striving To Thriving: Sustainable Ma rketing Resolutions LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T173906Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140219T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140219T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T173906Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T173906Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465617 DESCRIPTION:Kick back with craft beer at a special networking happy hour just for freelancers. Hosted by the Freelancers Union\, a national nonpr ofit devoted to connecting independent workers and building freelance co mmunities (www.freelancersunion.org). Whether you're a designer or devel oper\, marketer or copywriter\, meet and network with other self-employe d Portlanders who all bring a unique perspective to your shared goals an d challenges. \;\n \;\nWe're providing one free drink ticket. A ca sh bar and tasty dinner menu (with vegan options) are also available. &# 13\;\n \;\nRSVP today at the website listed to reserve your spot! Fre elancers Union members receive $5 off ticket price. \;\n\n\nTags: net working\, freelancers\, meetup\, meet-up\n\nImported from: http://calaga tor.org/events/1250465617 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-happy-hour-registration-1011 7442543 SUMMARY:Freelancers Happy Hour LOCATION:Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub: 928 SE 9th Ave.\, Portland Orego n 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T174343Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140220T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140220T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140131T174343Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160724T074950Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465618 DESCRIPTION:Freelancing is all about building strong professional relatio nships - but it can be easy to feel powerless as an independent worker. Hosted by Freelancers Union\, a national nonprofit devoted to connecting freelance communities\, this event is designed to help freelancers expa nd their business via strong relationships with clients. Join expert Kat ie Lane as she teaches you how to take back your freelance power. \; \n \;\nYou'll leave with a comprehensive list of red (and orange) fla gs to avoid\; advice on how to set boundaries in both your personal and professional life\; practical guidelines for pricing\, standard a greements\, contracts\; and highly effective negotiation tips and tactic s. \;\n \;\nAbout Katie Lane: \;\nKatie Lane is an attorney and negotiation consultant who helps freelancers and independent artists pr otect their rights and get paid fairly for the work they do. Combining a background in theatre\, years of experience negotiating multi-million d ollar deals\, and a deep affection for all things nerdy\, Katie teaches freelancers how to negotiate in a style that feels comfortable\, strong\ , and authentic. She posts weekly about negotiation and law on her blog at WorkMadeForHire.net. \;\n \;\nNot already a member of Freelance rs Union? Be sure to join us - membership is free\, and earns you a disc ount on events like these! www.freelancersunion.org. \;\n\n\nTags: fr eelancers\, freelancing\, meet-up\, networking\, professional\, meetup\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465618 URL:https://betheirgotoportland.eventbrite.com SUMMARY:Be Their Go-To: Building Lasting Relationships with Clients and C ollaborators LOCATION:Moxie Studio: 5010 NE 9th Ave #B\, Portland Oregon 97211 US SEQUENCE:7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140303T185452Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140319T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140319T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140303T185452Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140303T185452Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465779 DESCRIPTION:Kick back with craft beer at a special happy hour just for fr eelancers\, hosted by the Freelancers Union (www.freelancersunion.org). Whether you're a designer or developer\, marketer or magician\, meet oth er self-employed Portlanders who all bring a unique perspective to your shared goals and challenges. \;\n \;\nWe're providing one free dri nk ticket. A cash bar and tasty dinner menu (with vegan options) are als o available. \;\n \;\nRSVP at the website listed! \;\n\n\nTags : networking\, freelancers\, freelancersunion\, happyhour\, meetandgreet \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250465779 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/freelancers-happy-hour-registration-10117 817665?ref=ebapi SUMMARY:Freelancers Happy Hour LOCATION:Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub: 928 SE 9th Ave.\, Portland Orego n 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T164623Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140320T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140320T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T164623Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T164623Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465793 DESCRIPTION:In the latest event in national non-profit the Freelancers Un ion's (www.freelancersunion.org) Freelance 360 professional workshop ser ies\, freelance expert Allie Rice will lead attendees through the ins an d outs of building a healthy\, well-organized business that frees you up to pursue your passions – instead of tying you down. \;\n \;\nLe arn more and RSVP at the link!\n\nTags: freelancers\, freelancing\, tech \, meetup\, workshop\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 65793 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/work-smarter-not-harder-streamlining-your -day-to-day-freelance-life-registration-10148607759?ref=ebapi SUMMARY: Work Smarter\, Not Harder: Streamlining Your Day-to-Day Freelanc e Life LOCATION:Milagros Boutique: \, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T165231Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140417T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140417T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T165231Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140305T165231Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250465794 DESCRIPTION: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when building a freelance busi ness\, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding process. In this gro up workshop hosted by national non-profit the Freelancers Union (www.fre elancersunion.org)\, you’ll outline what’s next for your business and st art forging the path to achieving your personal and professional goals. \;\n \;\nLearn more and RSVP at the link!\n\nTags: freelancing\, freelancers\, freelancersunion\, workshop\, growth\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250465794 URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-growth-building-a-successful -freelance-future-registration-10660785697?ref=ebapi SUMMARY:Planning for Growth: Building a Successful Freelance Future LOCATION:Hatch: 2420 Northeast Sandy Boulevard\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161003T172840Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161019T230000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161019T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161003T172840Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20161003T172840Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250470905 DESCRIPTION:HYMN Space Launch Party \;\n \;\nWednesday October 19th \, 2016 from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM \;\n \;\nCelebrate the launch of HYMN Space\, the after-hours coffee shop experience that gives creatives access to the spaces they already love so they can work\, meet with cli ents\, or mellow out in good company. \;\n \;\nRSVP at the eventb rite link. \;\n \;\nVisit the website hymnspace.com \;\nand t he Instagram @hymnspace \;\n \;\n \;\n***There will be swag and other prizes at this event.*** \;\n\n\nTags: creatives\, de signers\, freelancers\, party\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250470905 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hymn-space-launch-party-tickets-28318145 335 SUMMARY:HYMN Space Launch Party LOCATION:Commissary Cafe: \, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR