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How To Apply Class
Course participants will gain an understanding of the City of Portland's online application process, and learn other important information in the recruitment process.
5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Available Online
December 12, 2024, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Oregon, Holiday Celebration @ 777 NE Martine Luther King Blvd, Portland Oregon
Each year NAMC Oregon brings their members, partners, and NAMC team together to emphasize the community’s extraordinary impact on their industry. This year’s event will include highlights about NAMC Oregon’s successes over the last year, a snapshot of their 2025 plans and recognition of NAMC heroes.
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Community Event
OAME Coffee & Issues @ 731 N Hayden Meadows Dr Portland, Oregon, 97217
Panel include:
•Sylvester Donelson, Chief Procurement Officer, City of Portland
•Clay Atkins, Director, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, INTEL
Aidan Gronauer, Civil Rights Manager, IBR Team
and more!
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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December 6, 2024, Philippines American Chamber of Commerce (PACCO), Gala, 2024 @ The Nines| 525 SW Morrison St., Portland, 97204
PACCO is dedicated to building generational wealth and empowering economic resilience, sustainable affordability, and purpose- driven global commerce, especially for socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. They are excited to invite you to be part of something extraordinary
5:30 pm
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11:00 pm
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December 5, 2024, Professional Business Development Group (PBDG)@ The Redd| 831 SE Salmon St., Portland, OR, 97214
The PBDG Annual Gala is a night of celebration, recognition, and community! Mark your calendars for this special event, where we come together to honor the achievements and milestones within the construction industry, particularly those of minority and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Community Event
How To Apply Class
Course participants will gain an understanding of the City of Portland's online application process, and learn other important information in the recruitment process.
5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Available Online
November 15, 2024, Taste for Equity, Social Venture Partners Portland@ Portland Arts Museum| 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97205
Taste for Equity celebrates our diverse community and support equity work in Greater Portland. A premiere wine and food event that showcases the Oregon wine industry and Black Indigenous People of Color chefs while honoring and celebrating important equity work taking place in the community.
5:00 pm
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11:00 pm
November 8, 2024, Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)@ Portland Arts Museum, 21st Annual Gala and Auction -
This year’s Gala is themed, Reclaiming our Past , Cultivating our Future. Once again. This event brings together Tribal leaders, partners, elected officials, and friends, and all those dedicated to the health, safety and success of their youth and families.
5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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November 7, 2024, POIC Annual Gala - Raising the Bar @ Hyatt Regency at the OR Convention Center
Each year, the gala is a celebration of their students' and participants' achievements and a chance for them to come together with our community. Your generous giving at the event helps us realize new and innovative programming goals.
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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November 6, 2024, Say Hey! @ OMSI, 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214
Say Hey! is the largest multi-cultural networking event in Oregon and southwest Washington. Each quarter, Partners in Diversity connects local businesses and community members with professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington. Come and interact and build community!
5:30 pm
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8:00 pm
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October 28, 2024, 2024 Governor's Marketplace Conference and Tradeshow- Portland Edition @ Holiday Inn Portland, Columbia Riverfront
The GMP brings information on public contracting opportunities and business resources to Oregonians across the state. It is a hub for networking, collaboration, and creating unique opportunities for vendors, agencies, and sponsors alike and it brings together industry professionals, public agencies.
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
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October 26, 2024, Basic Rights Education Fund , Ignite 2024: Transfutures @ Hyatt Regency Convention Center|375 NE Holladay, Portland, OR, 97232
The annual IGNITE extravaganza is reilluminating our path forward with IGNITE: Transfutures. Glam it up in person for the VIP Dinner and Auction or start your night a little later at their Dance Party. IGNITE: Transfutures is our chance to cut loose, celebrate all we’ve achieved! Don't miss this!
5:30 pm
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11:00 pm
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October 25, 2024, International Carpe Diem Foundation DBA Carpe Mundi , Carpe Mundi's 13th Annual Auction and Un-Gala The Hero's Journey
This October Carpe Mundi is hosting their biggest fundraiser yet, and they love to have you be a part of it. They invite you to step into the shoes of their students, come together in community, and enjoy an interactive evening that makes you the protagonist of your own story.
6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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October 25, 2024, Children's Institute, Champions for Children 2024 @ Portland Arts Museum| 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, 97205
Since their founding in 2003, they have come to know that a bright future for our state rest on a foundation of love and care for every child and family. Children’s Institute shapes early childhood policy, secures public investments for early childhood programs and services.
11:30 am
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1:00 pm
Community Event
How To Apply Class
Course participants will gain an understanding of the City of Portland's online application process, and learn other important information in the recruitment process.
5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Available Online
October 10, 2024, Northwest Native American Chamber, The Gathering, 2024 @ Left Bank| 101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR 97227
Each year, The Gathering brings together Tribal representatives, corporate partners, city, county, state & federal government agencies, and community leaders to celebrate the contributions of NWNC members and the Native business community. A milestone celebration of their 30 years of commitment!
5:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Community Event
How To Apply Class - In Person at Multnomah County Central Library
Course participants will gain an understanding of the City of Portland's online application process, and learn other important information in the recruitment process.
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Oct. 5, 2024, Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO), The AfRegon Tapestry @ 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland OR 97232
AfRegon Tapestry is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the African immigrant community in overcoming barriers and contributing to a better Oregon for everyone. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships and catalyze commitment with and for the African immigrant community
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8:30 pm
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October 3, 2024, Urban League of Portland, Equal Opportunity Day @ Portland Arts Museum| 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR, 97205
EOD is a critical opportunity to gather with Black leaders, partners, elected officials, friends, and all those dedicated to empowering African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security, and quality of life.
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9:00 pm
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September 28, 2024, NAACP, Freedom Fund Gala 2024
As the oldest civil rights organization in the nation, their priorities include fighting racism, discrimination, and hate. This is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about social justice. They look forward to a night of inspiration and meaningful change
6:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Community Event
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