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Past Events
Feb. 13, 2025, NSBE Portland’s Networking & Recruiting Mixer @ 322 NW 6th Ave Portland, 97209
We are excited to invite you for the NSBE Portland Professional’s Networking & Recruiting Mixer, which we are hosting this month. This event provides an exclusive opportunity to connect with diverse pool of talented professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields!
February 7, 2025, KairosPdx, Spread the Love @ Avenue Portland| 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
KairosPdx spread the love is a gala fundraising event. This event provides funding for programming such as their flagship program of the Learning Academy, as well as their programs which work diligently to eliminate the racial achievement and opportunity gaps faced by our community.
February 2 ,2025, The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP), 2025 Lunar New year @ Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland, OR, 97201
Building on the success of the prior years’ experience, they promise the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration will be implemented to a new height. This is the third time in Oregon history that Lunar New Year celebration will be held in Keller Auditorium. They promise a night of magnificent show!
Feb. 1, 2025, The Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Chinese New Year Cultural Fair@ Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Ballroom
With the spirit of Chinese New Year, they look forward to tremendous success on gathering the whole community to celebrate. Thanks to Portland’s vibrant and supportive community, which has long embraced the rich diversity and traditions of Chinese culture, this year’s celebration promises excitement
Jan. 20, 2025, MLK Day with BPI & Rip City Remix: A Celebration of Black Excellence @ 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR, 97203
Join the Black Parent Initiative for a slam- dunk celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at the Rip City Remix game.
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Jan. 20, 2025, World Arts Foundation, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Tribute @ Hyatt Regency Portland| 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232
The Annual Tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been recognized as the largest community cultural event of its kind in the State of Oregon. With King’s work as a guide, “Keep Alive The Dream” highlights pioneering activists, community leaders, artists, who have impacted our community!
The 19th Annual Drum Major Ecumenical Services @ Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church| 3138 North Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
Join The Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee, Senior Servant
Theme: "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365”
Keynote Speaker: Rabbi David Kosak, Senior Rabbi
Live Streamed: www.facebook.com/vafbc
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.
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!
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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