Financing your Business: Mercy Corps NW and the MET

Thursday, July 13th, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
MET Community and Educational Center 2nd Floor Al-Andalusia Hall
10330 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97223
Refreshments will be served

Community meeting in which Mercy Corps NW will describe their extensive small business services (grants, loans, and training) and welcome MET community feedback on how they can best serve MET entrepreneurs.

Mercy Corps Northwest staff will introduce their small business programs (loans, matched savings IDA grants, education & training) and briefly discuss Mercy Corps Northwest's other community initiative.

MercyCorps Northwest (MCNW) is a 501(c)(3), established in 1998, that focuses on building the resilience and economic stability of individuals and the community in the Pacific Northwest through economic development and community integration.

Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Director Park: 877 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205

We are pleased to announce that the preparations for the first annual Portland International Muslim Cultural Festival, "Silk Road Echoes," are well underway. This festival, the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, aims to highlight modern artistic expressions and present the best of Muslim Cultural tradition while promoting awareness of Muslim cultures among American Muslims and the broader American audience.

Please join us for this celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of Muslims, representing over 42 ethnic groups in Portland, to bridge greater understanding and dialogue.

Saturday, June 17th, 2017
7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Iftar Dinner at 9:00 p.m.

Muslim Educational Trust Community Center
10330 SW Scholls Ferry Road Tigard, OR 97223

The Muslim Educational Trust (MET) is celebrating 24 years of bridge-building, friendship, respect for one another and successful partnership with Oregonians of good will from many faiths in our community. We would like to invite you to our Annual Interfaith Partnership Iftar (Breaking the Fast) Dinner on Saturday, June 17th at 7:30 p.m. at MET's Al-Madinah Hall. Please join us celebrate our mutual friendship and partnership over the years!
We will enjoy watching a short clip titled "American Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction" followed by a panel discussion.