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:20190627T220450Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190822T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190822T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190627T220450Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190627T220450Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475811 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdxwit-presents-west-side-mixer-tickets-64393355259] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nMany of us live and/or work on the west side of the metro area but may not have a convenient profess ional community nearby. Thanks to PDXWIT and DAT’s support\, we can get together to talk tech and other work topics. The event will be primarily networking focused\, but we will have a couple guest speakers: \;\n& #13\;\nA representative from DAT will share information about the compan y\, including any opportunities that are available. \;\n \;\nGuest speaker\, Jenessa Stieglitz\, Product Owner at Nike\, will talk about S hine Theory: a practice of mutual investment with the simple premise tha t "\;I don't shine if you don't shine."\; It's a term to describ e a commitment to collaborating with rather than competing against other people—especially other women. \;\n \;\nWe will also have a job s eekers section where attendees can learn about the various employment op portunities available right now. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5 :30 pm - Doors open \;\n \;\n6:15 p.m. - Introductions and Presen tation \;\n \;\n7:00 p.m. - More networking \;\n \;\n7:30 p .m. - Event ends \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: Will there b e gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \;\nA: We have a gender-neutral r estroom in our lobby and gendered restrooms closer to the space we'll be using for the event. \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at th is event? \;\n \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking s ituation? \;\n \;\nA: We have onsite parking. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\nA: We will be using our main entrance (corner of Hall &\; Nimbus)\; the other doors to the building are controlled access. \;\ n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\nA: We have bic ycle lockers in the rear of the building (users will need to bring their own lock). \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transportat ion? \;\n \;\nA: Our office is .3 miles (5 minute walk) from the H all/Nimbus WES station\, and serviced by the 76 &\; 78 TriMet bus rou tes. It's an option! \;\n \;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n \; \nA: No\, we ask that you leave your furry friend home. No pets (only se rvice animals). \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a commu nity-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Por tland women in tech community by offering educational programs\, partner ships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a sup portive environment for current and potential women in tech\, all of who m 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. T his is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry an d addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. 3\;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpos e are welcome.\n\nTags: networking\, meeting\, Science & Technology\, wo men in tech\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475811 URL:https://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: West Side Mixer LOCATION:DAT Solutions: 8405 SW Nimbus Ave\, Beaverton OR 97008 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR