BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260427T172015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T172015Z UID:10003116-1777982400-1777986000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:CORAL Chats: Community Organization Roundtable – Ask A Lawyer DESCRIPTION:Running a nonprofit\, mutual aid group\, small business\, or community-focused organization often comes with more questions than answers. \nCORAL Chats is a space for leaders\, founders\, volunteers\, and community builders to gather\, ask practical legal questions\, and learn from one another. Each session blends an informal roundtable conversation with guidance on governance\, compliance\, liability\, contracts\, partnerships\, and more. \nGrounded in a community business law approach\, this space is designed for people doing meaningful work across sectors. Whether you are building a nonprofit\, running a small business\, or organizing in your community\, you will find relevant insights and shared learning. \nCome with your questions\, leave with clarity and connections. Whether you are just getting started or have been leading for years\, this space is designed to help you keep your work strong\, safe\, and sustainable. Resource sharing is encouraged\, so if someone mentions a need or opportunity during the session\, feel free to offer support\, connections\, or tools that may help. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nOpen Q&A with a nonprofit and business attorney\nPractical\, plain-language answers\nPeer learning and connection across organizations and businesses\nOpportunities to share resources\, connections\, and support with one another\n\nPlease Note: This is a shared group setting. These sessions provide general education and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed\, so please avoid sharing sensitive information. For individualized legal advice\, please schedule a private consultation. \nHosted by: Narwhal Law & Business Strategy\nPresenter: Michael Jonas\, JD\, MBA \nPresenter Bio: Michael Jonas\, JD\, MBA\, is a business and nonprofit attorney with nearly a decade of experience supporting startups\, social enterprises\, and community organizations. During the height of the pandemic\, he worked tirelessly\, often 60 to 70 hours a week\, helping clients navigate legal and operational challenges with clarity and care. As the Owner and Attorney of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy\, Michael focuses on helping mission-driven businesses and nonprofits build strong\, sustainable foundations. Through Narwhal\, he is known for “Guiding Community Through the Current\,” making complex issues approachable\, and helping organizations thrive through change. \nLength: 1 Hour \nTo Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/narwhal-law-and-business-strategy-86998676433 URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/coral-chats-community-organization-roundtable-ask-a-lawyer/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Slate-test-images-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Narwhal Law &%3B Business Strategy":MAILTO:info@narwhalstrategy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20251120T031838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T193517Z UID:10000693-1777996800-1778004000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Business After Hours DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our upcoming Business After Hours. Hosted by members\, for members! Hosted by Said Corporation\, stop by to network and have some appetizers and drinks. \nThis event is free for members. \n Buy Tickets URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/business-after-hours-2/ LOCATION:SAIF Corporation\, 2 Centerpointe Drive\, Suite 400\, Lake Oswego\, OR\, 97035\, United States CATEGORIES:HMC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Member-After-Hours-5-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260421T200643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T200643Z UID:10003113-1778068800-1778072400@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Point West Credit Union: Mentalidad Financiera y Poder Personal DESCRIPTION:El éxito en el emprendimiento va más allá de los números; también tiene que ver con la perspectiva. \nÚnete a Mary Navarrete y Alyssia Partida para un Lunch & Learn virtual y gratuito el 6 de mayo de 2026\, de 12:00 a 1:00 pm en Ingles\, enfocado en la poderosa conexión entre el dinero\, la mentalidad y el crecimiento de tu negocio. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a @mesopdx por organizar esta sesión! \nEn este taller virtual de una hora\, explorarás:\n– Cómo las creencias sobre el dinero influyen en las decisiones y la confianza\n– Maneras de transformar creencias limitantes\n– Cómo fortalecer tu poder personal como emprendedor\n– Herramientas para crear mayor seguridad financiera en tu vida y en tu negocio \n✅ Gratis\n💻 Sesión virtual\n🔗 Regístrate hoy: http://bit.ly/4t9tY6g\n———-\nFinancial success as an entrepreneur isn’t just about the numbers—it’s also about mindset. \nJoin Mary Navarrete and Alyssia Partida for a free virtual Lunch & Learn on May 6\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:00 PM\, focused on the powerful connection between money\, mindset\, and business growth. Special thanks to @mesopdx for organizing this session! \nIn this one hour online workshop\, you’ll explore:\n– How beliefs about money influence decisions and confidence\n– Ways to transform limiting beliefs\n– How to strengthen your personal power as an entrepreneur\n– Tools to build greater financial security in your life and business \n✅ Free to attend\n💻 Virtual session\n🔗 Register today: http://bit.ly/4t9tY6g URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/point-west-credit-union-mentalidad-financiera-y-poder-personal/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/point-west-cu-spanish-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260421T183152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183325Z UID:10003111-1778436000-1778446800@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:La Casa De Mama: Veracruz X Mexicali - A Taste of our Motherlands DESCRIPTION:A Taste of our Motherlands will be hosted at @che.pdx on May 10th- LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY \nTickets are $100/person through the link in our bio! This will be a limited seating\, intimate dinner\, highlighting our roots and the mothers in our lives🩷 \nYou can expect dishes like:\nFrom @lacasademamapdx:\n* Volovan: puff pastry bites stuffed with Picadillo\n* Tesmole verde: a rich\, savory broth with masa dumplings\, fresh corn\, and vegetables\n* Pescado à la Veracruz: seaweed tofu “fish” wrapped in a plantain leaf\, over a bed of potatoes\n* Postre: passion fruit & coconut sorbets dolloped into almond brittle baskets\, garnished with passion fruit syrup \nFrom @mistaconespdx:\n* Ofelia’s Egg Rolls (a childhood recipe)\n* Chop Suey: comida China-inspired\, stir fried vegetables in a savory sauce\n* Al Pastor “Fried Rice” with Just egg\, peas\, and carrots\n* Taco: Chinese bbq “pork” seitan served in delicious\, handmade tortillas \nWhich dish are you most excited for?  Yall don’t wanna miss this one 🩷 URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/la-casa-de-mama-veracruz-x-mexicali-a-taste-of-our-motherlands/ LOCATION:Che PDX\, 920 NE Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Image-3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260427T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T172119Z UID:10003117-1778853600-1778857200@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Legal Checkup: What Every Founder Should Know DESCRIPTION:This session offers a practical legal readiness checklist for both new and existing businesses\, with a focus on tech and early-stage startups. It walks participants through the essential compliance\, formation\, and protection steps every company should have in place\, and concludes with a dedicated Q and A. \nSpeaker: Attorney Michael Jonas\, JD\, MBA\nHosted by Narwhal Law & Business Strategy\n \nThis event is part of Portland Startup Week. \nLocation: Metro Region Innovation Hub\, 2130 SW 5th Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon 97201-4908 \nThe primary event room is located just inside door A of the SEC building\, which is on 5th ave. This door is also labeled for The Hub. The room is visible from the sidewalk with full-length windows. \nPhotography Notice\nBy attending the event\, you agree to be photographed\, recorded\, and/or filmed. Similarly\, by attending\, you acknowledge that these media captures may be used for marketing materials. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/legal-checkup-what-every-founder-should-know/ LOCATION:Metro Region Innovation Hub\, \, 2130 SW 5th Ave.\,\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/startup-week-event-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20251120T031958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T223545Z UID:10000694-1779276600-1779283800@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Scholarship Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/scholarship-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Avenue\, 631 NE Grand Ave\, Portland\, 97323\, United States CATEGORIES:HMC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Save-the-Date10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260326T012443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T220702Z UID:10003003-1779467400-1779472800@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Empresarios en Acción DESCRIPTION:Location: Vancouver \n*The address will be sent 24 hours before the event. \n Register Today URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/empresarios-en-accion-3/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:HMC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-Marzo-Empresarios-en-Accion-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191351 CREATED:20260421T175532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175532Z UID:10003110-1779530400-1779544800@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Planting Day With Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on field day focused on planting\, seasonal maintenance\, and preparing the farm for the summer growing season. Volunteers will work together on planting crops\, caring for existing beds\, and completing essential farm tasks that support a healthy and productive season ahead. \nThis field day supports a community-grown farm that provides fresh\, culturally relevant food for families facing food-system barriers. Activities are designed to connect people with the land through shared work\, learning\, and stewardship\, while strengthening food access and community well-being. \nAll experience levels are welcome. Come ready to get your hands in the soil\, learn alongside others\, and help prepare the farm to nourish our community throughout the summer. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-planting-day-with-latinos-unidos-y-floreciendo-luyf/ LOCATION:WSU Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cream-Illustrative-Spring-Festival-Flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos%E2%80%AFUnidos%E2%80%AFy%E2%80%AFFloreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191352 CREATED:20260421T175657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175657Z UID:10003034-1779530400-1779544800@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Community Planting Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on field day focused on planting\, seasonal maintenance\, and preparing the farm for the summer growing season. Volunteers will work together on planting crops\, caring for existing beds\, and completing essential farm tasks that support a healthy and productive season ahead. \nThis field day supports a community-grown farm that provides fresh\, culturally relevant food for families facing food-system barriers. Activities are designed to connect people with the land through shared work\, learning\, and stewardship\, while strengthening food access and community well-being. \nAll experience levels are welcome. Come ready to get your hands in the soil\, learn alongside others\, and help prepare the farm to nourish our community throughout the summer. URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/community-planting-day/ LOCATION:1919 NE 78th St Vancouver Wa 98665\, 1919 NE 78th St\, VANCOUVER\, WA\, 98665\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cream-Illustrative-Spring-Festival-Flyer-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Latinos Unidos y Floreciendo (LUYF)":MAILTO:Rachel@unidoswa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T191352 CREATED:20260105T184737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204731Z UID:10002927-1779897600-1779903000@hispanicmetrochamber.org SUMMARY:Emprender Juntos - Mesa de Conocimiento: Restaurantes y Food Carts DESCRIPTION:Únete a nuestro Panel de Conocimiento\, liderado por expertos de la industria: \n\nRepresentantes del Departamento de Salud\nCreadores de menús\nProfesionales de distribución\nDueños de restaurantes exitosos\n\nDescubre estrategias\, consejos prácticos y los elementos esenciales que todo negocio de alimentos debe considerar para prosperar. \n\n Buy Tickets URL:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/event/emprender-juntos-mesa-de-conocimiento-restaurantes-y-food-carts/ LOCATION:OR CATEGORIES:HMC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hispanicmetrochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EJ-S.Flyer-9.26.20252.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber":MAILTO:info@hispanicmetrochamber.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR