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:20170312T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170824T192049Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170911T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170911T093000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170824T192049Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170824T192049Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472423 DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered whether you'd enjoy computer programmi ng?  The Tech Academy is offering a free one-day course on Introduction to Programming with Python. Python is a popular computer programming lan guage. This course is perfect for people with little or no experience in programming who are considering a career in software development. This way\, you can find out ahead of time whether you enjoy the actual work o f programming computers. A computer programmer does a lot more than just write code\, but coding is the most important part of the job.  Please make sure to bring your laptop\, as this will be a hands on learning pro cess where you get to code. Details Dates: Monday\, September 11Times: 9 :30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Classroom will open at 9:15 a.m.) RSVP:  An RSVP is needed to guarantee a seat in the class\, though we tend to have a few o pen seats for last minute attendees  Location: 1455 NW Irving Street\, P ortland\, Oregon   (First Floor Conference Room straight ahead as you en ter)  Please Note: • We will take a 45 minute lunch at approximately 12 p.m.  • We will provide coffee and donuts. • There are number of eating establishments within walking distance where you can grab a quick bite. • Space is limited to ensure we can provide the best experience.  • If s omething comes up after you sign up such that you are unable to attend\, please change your status. This will allow others to sign up. For quest ions\, please email [masked] \n\nTags: meetup:event=242803266\, meetup:g roup=techacademy\, web design\, software development\, javascript\, new technology\, internet professionals\, Web Technology\, web development\, programming languages\, mobile development\, agile project management\, cms (content management systems)\, object oriented programming\, web pr ogramming\, computer programming\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250472423 URL:https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/242803266/ SUMMARY:Tech Academy Portland Meetup - Free One-Day Course on Introductio n to Programming with Python - 9/11 LOCATION:Regus: 1455 NW Irving Street (First Floor Conference Room)\, Por tland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171017T151052Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180213T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180213T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171017T151052Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180124T225806Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472686 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-driving-retail-growth-through-technology-in novation-tickets-38715540223) is required to avoid having to manually ch eck-in at the event *** \;\n \;\nQuoteCenter\, located in Vancouve r\, Washington\, is a 139-person software startup within The Home Depot. QuoteCenter builds a portfolio of software applications using cutting-e dge technology to facilitate building material sales to Pro contractors. Their team has grown dramatically to 150 people from 70 people in Octob er 2016 due to their proactive and intentional diversity recruiting effo rts. These diverse people account for 40% of all new hires! \;\n \;\nCome hear real stories of real people who joined QuoteCenter. This e vent will be an informal collections of stories about why they joined th e team and why they are important to The Home Depot. \;\n \;\nQ uoteCenter is committed to building a diverse team\, which they see as a n important reason for their success and growth\, from $0 in revenue at time of acquisition (2013) to $400M in 2015\, $600M in 2016. (Revenue’s for 2017 were even larger!) \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:00 - Door open\, networking \;\n \;\n5:30 - Intro + 3 minute lightnin g talks throughout the evening from: \;\n \;\nNatalee Webb (Mgr\, Product Management) \;\n \;\nDenise Hale (Lead Software Engineer) \;\n \;\nLena Bruncaj (Digital Content Data Analyst) \;\n \ ;\nCaitlin Cox (Digital Content Data Analyst) \;\n \;\nDianna Chav arria (Vendor Operations Analyst) \;\n \;\nWhitney Williams (Fron tend Software Engineer) \;\n \;\nKelly Leverich (Associate Product Manager/Product Owner) \;\n \;\n6:00 - Q &\; A \;\n \;\n 6:30 - 7:00 Networking\, event ends \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA : Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\nA: Yes \; \n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\nA: Yes&# 13\;\n \;\nQ. What is the parking situation? \;\nA. Paid street parking is available. \;\n \;\nQ. Is there secure bike parking? 3\;\nA. The secure bike parking is in the parking garage and requires a FOB for the building. However\, there are racks in front of the building . \;\n \;\nQ. Should I consider using public transportation? \; \nA. We are close to the street and not far from bus routes. However\, we would recommend driving and plenty of street parking is available.&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-base d non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland wom en in tech community by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, m entorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive e nvironment for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are com mitted to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is ou r step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and address ing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are wel come. \;\n\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472686 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Confronting the Gender Gap: Stories fr om The Home Depot QuoteCenter LOCATION:Regus: 1455 NW Irving Street (First Floor Conference Room)\, Por tland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:20 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR