BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minoritychamber.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTSTAMP:20260929T050405Z CREATED:20260929T050225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T050405Z UID:2433-1794787200-1794873599@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:Donors Convention Washington\, D.C. 2026 DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nDONORS CONVENTION MOVES TO WASHINGTON\, D.C.\, BRINGING TOGETHER LEADING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES\nWashington\, D.C. — September 26\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThe U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces that its upcoming Donors Convention will take place in Washington\, D.C.\, November 16–17\, 2026\, bringing together leading philanthropic organizations\, nonprofit leaders\, business development organizations\, and representatives of U.S. government agencies to explore new resources and programs available to communities and nonprofit organizations. \n \nThe Chamber is advancing this initiative with the goal of helping American nonprofit organizations identify opportunities for funding\, partnerships\, technical assistance\, and programs designed to strengthen communities and support economic development. \nParticular attention will be given to federal funding opportunities and programs supporting nonprofit organizations involved in small-business development and community economic initiatives\, including resources that may remain available or have not yet been fully distributed. \n\n“This event has required a tremendous effort\, and it must fulfill its mission. Our objective is to create a serious platform where nonprofit organizations can connect directly with philanthropic institutions\, government representatives\, and other resource partners\,” said Doug Mayorga\, CEO of the Chamber. \n\nMayorga added that the Chamber is working to invite not only major philanthropic organizations\, but also representatives from several U.S. government agencies. \n\n“Among the activities we are developing is the possibility of a One-on-One session with a senior official involved in the distribution of federal resources within the U.S. Department of the Treasury\, together with other important opportunities throughout the program. We want this to be a productive event for national and international nonprofit organizations\,” Mayorga stated. \n\nThe Donors Convention Washington\, D.C. 2026 will feature two full days of activities\, including: \n\n12 specialized forums\nMeetings and networking opportunities with philanthropic organizations\nGovernment and institutional presentations\nBusiness and partnership roundtables\nOne-on-One networking opportunities\nReceptions and institutional networking\n\nThe Chamber believes that strengthening nonprofit organizations is essential to the development of communities and to the sustainability of programs focused on human development\, entrepreneurship\, economic development\, and small-business financing. \nThe Chamber emphasizes that participation does not constitute a guarantee of government or philanthropic funding. Rather\, the Convention is intended to provide access to information\, institutional connections\, networking opportunities\, and pathways to potential resources and partnerships. \n\nFor information and registration\nEmail: director@minoritychamber.net\n Phone: 202.250.0260\n Website: www.minoritychamber.net URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/donors-convention-washington-d-c-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/donors-conference-dc-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTSTAMP:20260929T214102Z CREATED:20260929T212904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T214102Z UID:2477-1794787200-1794873599@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:South Atlantic Zirconium and Titanium Mine Sale - Brazil Investment Opportunity. DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nU.S. Chamber of Commerce for Minorities Announces Major Investment Opportunity in Brazil\nSouth Atlantic Zirconium and Titanium Mine Sale \nWashington\, D.C. — September 28\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce for Minorities is pleased to announce a significant international business and investment opportunity in Brazil\, focused on the acquisition of a minority equity interest in a critical-minerals project in southern Brazil. \nThe Chamber’s announcement describes the opportunity as being in collaboration with the Business Office of the U.S. Department of State. The Chamber says it is sharing the information with qualified companies and investors interested in mining\, critical minerals\, industrial supply chains\, aerospace\, defense\, and advanced manufacturing. \n \n\n“It is our mission to facilitate\, connect\, and participate in opportunities that can generate prosperity for our members and strategic partners. This particular opportunity is highly sensitive and significant in value\, and we are sharing the information so that qualified members can explore it with appropriate professional and technical guidance.” \n — Doug Mayorga\, Chamber’s president\n \n\nOpportunity Overview\n\n\nProject\nSouth Atlantic Zirconium and Titanium Mine Sale\n\n\nOpportunity type\nOutbound investment / acquisition of a minority equity stake\n\n\nIndustry\nMining / critical minerals\n\n\nLocation\nRio Grande do Sul\, Brazil\n\n\nEquity interest offered\n20 percent\n\n\n\nAccording to the opportunity information provided for the project\, Rio Grande Mineração (RGM) is seeking non-binding bids by November 16\, 2026\, at 12:00 p.m. EST\, for the acquisition of a 20-percent stake in its South Atlantic Project\, a shovel-ready titanium and zircon mining project in southern Brazil. \n\nProject Highlights\nAccording to the opportunity materials: \n\nApproximately 771 million tons of JORC-validated mineral resources.\nApproximately 3.0 percent heavy minerals\, primarily ilmenite and zircon.\nA shovel-ready project with licensing and permitting described as complete.\nA proposed mining method based on dredge mining and gravity-based wet concentration.\nEstimated production of approximately 660\,000 tons annually.\nAn assessed mine life of 16+ years.\n\n\n\nBid Deadline\nNovember 16\, 2026\n 12:00 p.m. EST \nThis deadline is for non-binding bids stated in the opportunity information; it is not an event time. \n\nThis opportunity is intended for qualified companies\, investors\, institutional participants\, and strategic partners with an interest in critical minerals and international investment. \n\nOfficial Contacts Listed in the Opportunity Materials\n\n\nRio Grande Mineração (RGM)\nPhilip Murphy\, CEO\n Philip.Murphy@rgminer.com.br \n \n\nU.S. Embassy Brasília\nChenoa Lee\n LeeCM1@state.gov \n \n\nU.S. Embassy Brasília\nJames Ermarth\n ErmarthJE@state.gov \n \n\n\nTechnical Assistance\ndirector@minoritychamber.net\n WhatsApp: 202.250.0260\n Website: www.minoritychamber.net \n\nMore details: https://lnkd.in/e8vsBAen \nProject figures and descriptions above are attributed to the opportunity materials provided. Prospective participants should request and review the current transaction\, technical\, licensing\, and bid documents before acting. URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/2477/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118 DTSTAMP:20261001T060020Z CREATED:20260930T230554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T060020Z UID:2501-1794787200-1800230399@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:The Donors World Summit DC 2026 DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces The Donors World Summit DC 2026\n“How to Do Business with Philanthropy” — November 16–17\, 2026\, Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n\n \n Registration\n Release\n \n\nWashington\, D.C. — September 30\, 2026. — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces The Donors World Summit DC 2026\, a two-day business and philanthropic resource development event taking place November 16–17\, 2026\, in Washington\, D.C.\, the capital of the United States. \n \nDesigned around practical business intelligence rather than academic lectures\, the Summit will focus on how organizations can effectively connect with philanthropic institutions and access grants\, contracts\, resources\, programs\, partnerships\, and other opportunities available through the North American philanthropic and business ecosystem. \nUnder the central theme “How to Do Business with Philanthropy\,” the Summit will provide participants with practical information on how the process works\, whom to approach\, when to apply\, where opportunities can be found\, and how to develop a strong community plan capable of presenting an organization’s mission\, objectives\, and impact effectively. \n\n“I will personally present a practical approach to developing a winning community plan and understanding how organizations can position themselves to seek funding and resources\,” said Doug Mayorga\, CEO and President of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce. \n\nTWO DAYS. DOZENS OF OPPORTUNITIES.\nThe Donors World Summit DC 2026 will feature a focused program including: \n\n12 business and philanthropic forums\nOne-on-one meetings with philanthropic and foundation leaders\nOpportunities to connect with representatives of multilateral agencies\nBusiness and institutional networking with leading U.S. companies\nExhibitions and organizational presentations\nNetworking receptions\nPractical sessions focused on grants\, contracts\, partnerships\, resources\, and community development programs\nGuidance on preparing and presenting effective community plans and funding proposals\n\nThe event is designed as a private\, invitation-only gathering for selected nonprofit organizations\, municipalities\, government contractors and subcontractors\, business leaders\, professionals\, and organizations working in community and economic development. \nThe objective is to create a practical environment where participants can better understand the philanthropic ecosystem and develop relationships that may lead to future funding\, partnerships\, contracts\, programs\, and community development opportunities. \nABOUT THE U.S. MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE\nThe U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce works extensively through conferences\, seminars\, business programs\, and strategic initiatives focused on economic\, entrepreneurial\, human\, and infrastructure development\, particularly for underserved and disadvantaged communities. \nThe Chamber also works with communities and organizations responding to natural disasters and other emergencies\, helping connect business\, philanthropic\, institutional\, and community resources with local needs. \n\nEVENT INFORMATION\nThe Donors World Summit DC 2026\n November 16–17\, 2026\n Washington\, D.C. \nInformation & Registration:\n Rosse Garcia\n Director\n Email: director@minoritychamber.net\n Phone: 202.250.0260\n Website: www.minoritychamber.net \n \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce\n Promoting the American Entrepreneurial Spirit URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/the-donors-world-summit-dc-2026/ LOCATION:Washington\, D.C ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR