The Anchorage Chamber's annual Gold Pan Awards has an entrepreneurial excellence category. Deadline: Oct. 3rd.
The business or individual must have started, organized, and managed a successful business, exemplifying creative vision, talent, and innovative thinking that creates business opportunities.
The Alaska Young Professionals Summit awards an Entrepreneur of the Year in April. Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026
Students complete their pitch deck and learn to deliver a pitch presentation with the intent of attracting investors.
This very basic workshop will provide participants with foundational information about Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI).
This class is designed to empower small business owners at any stage of the business life cycle with the skills and tools to enhance their strategies.
Please join us to learn Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Funding Phase Process, Eligibility Requirements, SBA’s Role, Role of the 11 Participating Federal Agencies, Online Tutorials, Tips of Proposal Writing and IP Protection, Events and Assistance.
The Food Biz Basics class offers a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of starting and running a food business.
Increase your chances of winning contracts by learning how to craft proposals that meet all government requirements.
n today's competitive business landscape, a successful entrepreneur requires more than just technical expertise and a keen sense of market trends. They also need a resilient mindset that can help them weather the storms of uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and stay motivated during ups and downs. This interactive and inspiring workshop, "Cultivating a Business Mindset for Success," will help you unlock your potential as an entrepreneur by teaching you practical strategies for developing a growth mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs.
The Make It Alaskan Market returns October 3–5 at the Egan Center. Shop artisan-made gifts, crafts, jewelry, home décor, and more—all created right here in Alaska. Join us for a FREE weekend of shopping local!
A panel of local “impact” entrepreneurs, using profit as a ‘means’ to an end.A panel of speaker that will have the following GOALS: Goal 1: Educate Anchorage residents about social […]
Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW.
Kick off the Chamber luncheon season with a special presentation exploring Seward’s economic health.
We’ll highlight insights from Datafy’s visitation data alongside local sales tax trends, providing a clear picture of industry performance and community vitality.
Come talk to mentors and investors in the startup world to get advice on your startup, ask questions, or learn more about the startup world.
Small business owners tend to under-utilize marketing research as they develop their products and strategies. This is often due to a lack of understanding of when research should be performed […]
Is it time to start selling your products on Amazon? Click here to access The Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Amazon including a downloadable e-book. You will learn about what it means to sell on Amazon, the different options of how it can be done, listing and delivering products, growth opportunities, and more.
Discover what's possible when you combine innovative ideas with the right resources.
We're bringing together successful alumni from UAF's Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship to share their journeys to the forefront of Alaska's business landscape.
linkedinfacebooktwitterlinkedinAllan Carraway Business Coach Focal Point When I started my first business, I was so excited by the prospect of the future that I overlooked my inexperience. I figured I […]
Students complete their pitch deck and learn to deliver a pitch presentation with the intent of attracting investors.
This is your chance to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey in a hands-on and creative environment. Join us at the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building to learn how to turn your ideas into reality.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur with a new product idea or an established business looking to innovate, the UAF Makerspace has the tools and expertise to help you get launched.
Come tour the UAF Makerspace and discover how we can help you take your business from concept to reality!
In 2024, Ballot Measure 1 was passed and increased the minimum wage rates and changed sick leave requirements for employers in Alaska. How do these new requirements affect your small business?
Join us for this FREE On Demand workshop to gain a better understanding of the provisions of Ballot Measure 1, primarily focusing on Minimum Wage and Sick Leave. This will include who the provisions apply to, how sick leave accrues, what sick leave can be utilized for, and what this means for existing paid-time-off plans. In addition, there are several questions asked and answered throughout this workshop.