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-WR-CALNAME:U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce 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: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:20260930T230808Z CREATED:20260930T230554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T230808Z 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 \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260929T193103Z CREATED:20260929T111648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T193103Z UID:2451-1796256000-1796515199@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:28th CEO OF THE AMERICAS SUMMIT IN MIAMI DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION \nU.S. MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES THE 28th CEO OF THE AMERICAS SUMMIT IN MIAMI\n“Democracy and Prosperity Summit for the Americas” to Bring Business\, Government and Investment Leaders Together. \nWASHINGTON\, D.C. — September 28\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThe U.S. Minority Chamber (USMCC) announces the 28th International CEO Summit of the Americas\, taking place December 3–5\, 2026\, at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel in Miami\, Florida. This year’s summit will focus on the theme: \nDEMOCRACY AND PROSPERITY SUMMIT FOR THE AMERICAS \n \nThe international conference will bring together business executives\, investors\, government representatives\, institutional leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Americas and other international markets for discussions focused on trade\, investment\, economic development\, entrepreneurship\, international cooperation and private-sector opportunities. \nThe summit will also address the importance of creating conditions that allow businesses and communities to participate in economic development\, including open markets\, investment\, infrastructure\, entrepreneurship\, regulatory efficiency and cooperation among nations. \n\n“The Americas are at an important crossroads\, and the private sector has an essential role in creating new opportunities through trade\, investment and entrepreneurship\,” said Doug Mayorga\, CEO of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce. “Our mission is to facilitate connections among business\, government and institutional leaders and create spaces where ideas\, opportunities and practical solutions can be discussed.” \n\nAccording to the Chamber\, the CEO of the Americas Summit has become a platform for business diplomacy and international networking\, connecting leaders and organizations interested in expanding commercial relationships throughout the United States\, Latin America and the Caribbean. \nThe 2026 edition will emphasize four principal areas: \n\nStrategic Business Networking\nInvestment and Business Opportunities\nInnovation and Leadership\nInternational Cooperation\n\nThe Chamber expects participation from leaders and representatives from multiple countries\, with discussions addressing the opportunities and challenges affecting commerce and investment throughout the Western Hemisphere. \nThe U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce describes itself as an independent\, nonprofit economic-development organization focused on supporting minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs\, including Latino\, African American\, women-owned and Asian American businesses. \nWith its headquarters in Washington\, D.C.\, and operational centers in locations including Miami\, Atlanta\, New Orleans\, Costa Rica and Curaçao\, the Chamber works to facilitate business connections\, trade\, investment and international cooperation. \n\nFor additional information\, registration and participation opportunities:\nEmail: director@minoritychamber.netPhone/WhatsApp: 202.250.0260Website: www.minoritychamber.net URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/2451/ LOCATION:Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center\, 3900 NW 21st St\, Miami\, FL\, 33142\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302 DTSTAMP:20260929T212514Z CREATED:20260929T212514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T212514Z UID:2475-1803859200-1803945599@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:Ferry of the Americas DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nU.S. Minority Chamber Announces the “Ferry of the Americas”\nA New Private Maritime Initiative to Connect Trade\, Tourism\, Passengers and Vehicles Across the Americas \nWashington\, D.C. — September 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nThe U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces a bold new initiative designed to strengthen commercial connectivity\, tourism\, mobility and economic cooperation throughout the Americas: the “Ferry of the Americas.” \nThe project is envisioned as a privately owned maritime transportation system\, 100% backed by capital from members of the U.S. Minority Chamber\, with an anticipated launch date of March 1\, 2027\, subject to the completion of financing\, regulatory approvals\, port arrangements and operational requirements. \n \n\nProposed Route and Service\nThe Ferry of the Americas is designed to establish a strategic maritime route originating in Miami and connecting major ports in the Caribbean and Central America\, including Puerto Cortés\, Honduras; Puerto Limón\, Costa Rica; San Juan\, Puerto Rico; and Río Haina\, Dominican Republic\, before returning to its Miami origin. \nThe service is envisioned to operate every two weeks\, with a proposed capacity of approximately 200 passengers\, 45 forty-foot containers\, breakbulk/general cargo\, and up to 75 automobiles\, creating a multimodal platform capable of serving businesses\, families\, tourists\, exporters\, importers and commercial operators. \n\n\n“This project represents an extraordinary opportunity to transform the way people\, businesses and goods move throughout our region. By combining passenger travel\, vehicles and commercial cargo in one maritime platform.” \n — Doug Mayorga\, Chamber’s President\n \nWith a projected investment of approximately $15 million\, the Ferry of the Americas is intended to facilitate international commerce while opening new opportunities for tourism\, regional transportation and business development. \nOne of the project’s distinctive features is the ability for passengers to travel with their own automobiles\, providing travelers with greater mobility once they arrive at their destination and creating a new option for families\, entrepreneurs\, tourists and long-term visitors moving throughout the region. \nThe vessel\, envisioned as a Spanish-built ferry\, will be designed to provide a comfortable and family-oriented experience\, including private cabins\, premium accommodations and onboard amenities suitable for individuals\, families and organized groups. \n\nA Private Initiative Seeking Partners\nThe Ferry of the Americas is being developed as a private initiative. The Chamber is now opening a selective call for potential shareholders\, strategic commercial agents and qualified business partners interested in participating in the development and commercialization of the project. \nA detailed business plan is available for qualified individuals and organizations meeting the Chamber’s participation criteria and holding membership in the Chamber. \n\n\nMore Information\nRosse Garcia\n Public Affairs\n Email: director@minoritychamber.net\n Phone: 202.250.0260 \n\nThe March 1\, 2027 launch date is anticipated and remains subject to financing\, regulatory approvals\, port arrangements and operational requirements. URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/ferry-of-the-americas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unnamed-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR