Tour the UAF Makerspace
Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building 1764 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks
JA: Pitch Contest & Award Ceremony
Saint Coyote Events Venue 135 W Dimond Blvd #111, Anchorage
Week of Events
Gold Pan Awards – Entrepreneurial Excellence Category Nomination Period
Gold Pan Awards – Entrepreneurial Excellence Category Nomination Period
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.
Alaska Young Professionals Summit awards an Entrepreneur of the Year
Alaska Young Professionals Summit awards an Entrepreneur of the Year
The Alaska Young Professionals Summit awards an Entrepreneur of the Year in April. Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026
Monday, September 29, 2025
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Virtual EventSeptember 29, 2025 -How to Submit an Award-Winning National Small Business Week Package
How to Submit an Award-Winning National Small Business Week Package
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to be named America’s “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2026?
If so, we invite you to join our nomination info session to learn how you can be part of this prestigious recognition.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Virtual EventSeptember 30, 2025 -Get Clients on Instagram – How to Build a Community That Buys
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Virtual EventSeptember 30, 2025 -How Graduate Students are Developing Products for a Changing World
Get Clients on Instagram – How to Build a Community That Buys
Are you posting on Instagram but not seeing results? If your content isn’t bringing in the right people or any people at all, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Building a true community, not just chasing likes and followers, is the key to turning Instagram engagement into paying clients.
In this webinar, Instagram expert Sue B. Zimmerman will show you how to build and grow an engaged Instagram community.
How Graduate Students are Developing Products for a Changing World
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!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Featured October 1, 2025 -Featured 1 Million Cups
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FeaturedVirtual EventOctober 1, 2025 -Featured SBDC AI Virtual Pitch Competition 2025
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FeaturedVirtual EventOctober 1, 2025 -Featured JA: Testing the Market
SBDC AI Virtual Pitch Competition 2025
The Small Business Development Center is partnering with AWS and PREDICTif Solutions to offer professional services valued at up to $25,000 to help you bring AI ideas to life.
Up to 10 selected businesses will pitch their AI ideas virtually during this event to AWS and industry experts.
JA: Testing the Market
Students will learn about the importance of obtaining market feedback about new product and service ideas. Students will examine various survey question types and determine whether questions yield useful product feedback.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Virtual EventOctober 2, 2025 -Tour the UAF Makerspace
Tour the UAF Makerspace
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!
Friday, October 3, 2025
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FeaturedHybrid EventOctober 3, 2025 -Featured JA: Pitch Contest & Award Ceremony
JA: Pitch Contest & Award Ceremony
Students will pitch their product idea to a panel of judges who will award teams 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
No events on this day.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
No events on this day.