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:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190701T233146Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190815T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190815T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190701T233146Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190701T233146Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475851 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdxwit-presents-vancouver-mixer-tickets-64576860127] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nThere are big things happeni ng in Vancouver’s technology industry\, and PDXWIT is eager to expand it s presence into the area. Please join us for the next PDXWIT Vancouver M ixer\, hosted by Home Depot QuoteCenter. \;\n \;\nWhile the event will be primarily focused on networking\, guest speaker Jennifer Baker\, President\, Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC)\, will share an inside look at her professional journey\, from Washington D.C. to Ethiopia and Vanuatu and\, most recently\, to Clark County\, where sh e leads the CREDC team working with private and public sector partners t o accelerate the economic vitality of the region. Join Jennifer as she d iscusses the ambitious vision adopted in the Clark County Comprehensive Economic Development Plan\, the growth opportunity the tech sector prese nts and the vital role women in tech play as CREDC works to expand the f ootprint of the Software and Computers and Electronic sectors in Clark C ounty. \;\n \;\nCamila Morrison\, PDXWIT’s Vancouver Events Lead w ill talk about the origin of PDXWIT Vancouver Women in Tech\, where the group is headed and how folks can get involved! \;\n \;\nA represe ntative of QuoteCenter will also share information about the company\, i ncluding any opportunities that are available. We will also have a job s eekers section featuring local Vancouver companies sharing available emp loyment opportunities! \;\n \;\nSo please join us for our next Van couver Mixer at QuoteCenter. Hope to see you there! \;\n \;\nAgend a: \;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Doors open\, networking \;\n \;\n6:1 5 p.m. - Introductions \;\n \;\n6:30 p.m. - Presentation Begins 3\;\n \;\n7:00 p.m. - Presentations end/Networking \;\n \;\n7:3 0 p.m. - Event Ends \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: Will ther e be gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \;\nA: We do not have a gender -neutral restrooms but we would be happy to use your signage to mark one of the restrooms on the first floor of our building. \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Wil l there be food and drink at this event? \;\n \;\nA: Yes. Food and drink will be provided\, but Home Depot does not allow alcohol on the p remises. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\ nA: We provide free parking on the East side of the building. Please do not park on the west side\, visitors will be unable to access the buildi ng from that side. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information th at might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\nA: Please enter on th e west side of the building and have ID ready to provide security office rs. You will be given a guest pass that will be returned upon departure. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: No – but we have areas that you can lock your personal bike up \;\n \; \nQ: Should I consider using public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: No \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n \;\nA: No\, we ask tha t you leave your furry friend home. \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \ ;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is t o strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educationa l programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. W e are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is t o bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pu rsue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalanc e in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that im balance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people wh o support our purpose are welcome. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: networking\, meeting\, Science & Technology\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250475851 URL:https://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: Vancouver Mixer LOCATION:Home Depot Quotecenter 4000 Columbia House Blvd Vancouver\, WA 98661: 4000 Columbia House Blvd\, Vancouver WA 98661 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR