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:20191103T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191002T181541Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191119T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191119T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191002T181541Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191002T181541Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476260 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdxwit-presents-november-happy-hour-networking-event-tickets-7501562 6759] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is thrilled to be partnering with Simple for a special edition happy hou r on November 19th as part of the Give!Guide #givingtuesday drive! The t heme of the evening is Supporting our Community. Let’s connect and talk about how we can really show up and support one another. New Relic is al so going to be matching the first $3k to PDXWIT as part of #givingtuesda y! \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily intended for networking\, we will have a short speaking segment at 5:30 to share important announ cements and showcase some individuals in our community. \;\n \;\nW e are excited that CymaSpace\, a non-profit performance venue and techno logy incubator here in Portland\, will be providing their stand-alone sy stem dedicated to providing a more accessible and inclusive event to Dea f and Hard of Hearing communities utilizing Cymatic technology (translat ing sound waves into visual and tactile phenomena). \;\n \;\nAn em ployee from Simple will provide an introduction to the company and share open job opportunities\, and a representative from New Relic will also be on-hand to let everyone know about opportunities in their organizatio n. \;\n \;\nGuest speaker Hazel Valdez will share her story of the impact PDXWIT has had on her professional and personal life. \;\n 3\;\nMegan Bigelow will talk about how critical it is for community memb ers to do what they can to support organizations that matter to them. 3\;\n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form net working: \;\nAn activity table where you can get creative. This is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activities Direct or. \;\nTable topics to help break the ice. \;\n \;\nA section for job seekers and our sponsors who are hiring\, to ensure people get c onnected. \;\n \;\nA #givingtuesday table with raffle prizes and o ther goodies for folks who decide to support PDXWIT at the event. \;\ n \;\nAgenda: \;\n4:30 p.m. - Doors open/networking \;\n5:30 p. m. - Introductions\, announcements + speakers \;\n6:15 p.m. - Raffle drawings \;\n6:30 p.m. - Event ends \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ \;\nQ : Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\nA: Yes\, all of the res trooms are gender neutral. \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible ? \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this e vent? \;\nA: Yes\, and vegan and gluten-free options will be labeled. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\nA: We don't hav e onsite parking\, but there is street parking in the neighborhood. \ ;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find t he entrance? \;\nA: The only door is on Clay St. across from Rose's\, and it will be unlocked. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parkin g? \;\nA: No\, but there are a few bike posts out front where you can lock your bike. \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transp ortation? \;\nA: The location is easily accessed by bus. \;\n \ ;\nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\nA: No\, we ask that you leave your furr y friend home. Please note there may be office pets present at this even t. \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech c ommunity by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment f or current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed to he lping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tec h and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towar ds reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the curr ent negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur even ts are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTag s: networking\, meeting\, Science & Technology\, women in tech\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476260 URL:https://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: November Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:Simple 120 SE Clay St Portland Floor 2 Portland\, OR 97214: 1 20 SE Clay St\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR