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;TZID=UTC:20261112T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T160000 DTSTAMP:20261010T010809Z CREATED:20261010T010726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T010809Z UID:2611-1794470400-1794499200@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:National Job Fair Miami 2026 DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces National Job Fair on November 12 at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel\nOctober 9\, 2026 — Miami\, Florida \n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing the economic challenges facing the nation and the employment opportunities available through federal agencies and Fortune 1000 companies\, the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces the third edition of its 2026 National Job Fair\, scheduled for November 12 at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel. \n\nThe event is designed to connect employers with qualified bilingual professionals\, highly skilled candidates\, military veterans\, and recent university graduates. Participation is by invitation and advance selection only; the event is not open to the general public. \nHeld three times a year\, the National Job Fair seeks to bring together approximately 12 employers offering both permanent positions and seasonal employment opportunities. The initiative aims to help create and publicize 200 job opportunities\, with participating employers committing to share information about available positions. \n\n“We are committed to connecting talented professionals with employers seeking qualified candidates in a challenging economic environment. Our goal is to facilitate access to meaningful employment opportunities and help businesses identify the talent they need to grow\,” said Doug Mayorga\, CEO of the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce. \n\nAbout the National Job Fair\nThe private recruitment event is expected to feature approximately 22 employers offering positions with hourly wages ranging from $22 to $45\, depending on the role\, qualifications\, and experience required. \nOpportunities are expected in specialized and high-demand fields\, including software programming\, cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence analysis\, and other technical and professional disciplines. \nThe event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 12\, 2026\, at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel. \nAbout the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce\nThe U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce is a private\, nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting employers with talented professionals and supporting workforce development. The organization works with private-sector businesses and federal government agencies to promote access to career opportunities\, including positions in national security\, intelligence\, and U.S. diplomacy. \nThrough initiatives such as the National Job Fair\, the Chamber seeks to strengthen the workforce\, expand professional opportunities\, and help employers connect with qualified talent. \n\nMedia Contact\nRosse GarciaPhone: 202-250-0260Email: president@minoritychamber.netWebsite: www.minoritychamber.net URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/2611/ LOCATION:Miami Airport Hotel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image001-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20261002T032811Z CREATED:20261002T032811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T032811Z UID:2522-1794700800-1794787199@minoritychamber.net SUMMARY:U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces $5\,000 Grant Opportunity for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces $5\,000 Grant Opportunity for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nWashington\, D.C. — October 1\, 2026 — With a continued commitment to identifying new opportunities for its members\, strategic partners\, entrepreneurs\, and the broader U.S. private-sector community\, the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce announces a new grant opportunity supported by Verizon\, one of the nation’s leading Fortune 1000 companies. \nThe R4R Mitigation Grant offers eligible organizations the opportunity to receive up to $5\,000 to strengthen their ability to support business communities before\, during\, and after a natural or human-caused emergency. \n \n\nHOW THE OPPORTUNITY WORKS\nBusinesses must first complete one of the following free Disaster Resilience courses through Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready platform: \nKnow Your HazardsA course designed to help businesses identify hazards common to their region and understand the potential consequences of being unprepared. \nBuild Your Business Continuity & Mitigation PlanA practical course that helps businesses identify major risks\, implement low-cost safeguards\, and develop a plan for what to do before\, during\, and after a disaster. \nAfter completing one of the eligible courses\, businesses can sign up and apply for the R4R Mitigation Grant during the application period: \nSeptember 29\, 2026 – November 15\, 2026 \nAfter the application period closes\, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will review applications\, select grant recipients\, and publicly recognize the organizations receiving awards. \nApplicants will be notified of their grant status by January 2027. \n\n\nU.S. MINORITY CHAMBER OFFERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE\nThe United States Minority Chamber of Commerce is also offering a technical assistance program for entrepreneurs and organizations interested in strengthening their institutional capacity and preparing for legitimate grant and funding opportunities. \nThe program is designed for entrepreneurs who wish to expand their talent and community impact by establishing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, as well as existing nonprofit organizations seeking to strengthen their programs\, organizational structure\, compliance\, community impact\, and readiness to pursue grants. \n\n“At the Chamber\, we offer a comprehensive program for entrepreneurs who want to expand their talent by creating a nonprofit institution\, as well as for organizations that already have a nonprofit structure and want to strengthen their programs\, improve their community environment\, and qualify for funding opportunities. Our objective is to help them become better prepared to access legitimate resources and take their organizations to the next level.” \n— Doug Mayorga\, PresidentUnited States Minority Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nABOUT THE UNITED STATES MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE\nThe United States Minority Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit institution dedicated to promoting business opportunities nationally and internationally. \nThrough its programs\, services\, events\, and strategic partnerships\, the Chamber seeks to connect entrepreneurs\, businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, and institutions with opportunities that can strengthen their organizations and support their growth. \nThe Chamber’s mission is to help its members and strategic partners feel supported\, informed\, and better positioned to reach the next level. \n\n\nTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION\nRosse GarciaDirector of Public AffairsUnited States Minority Chamber of Commerce \nPhone: 202.250.0260\n Email: director@minoritychamber.net\n Website: www.minoritychamber.net \n\n#USMinorityChamber #Grants #Verizon #SmallBusiness #Nonprofit #501c3 #DisasterResilience #BusinessResilience #Entrepreneurs #CommunityDevelopment URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/u-s-minority-chamber-of-commerce-announces-5000-grant-opportunity-for-businesses-and-nonprofit-organizations/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minoritychamber.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed-7.png END:VEVENT 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