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SUMMARY:JA Youth Entrepreneurship Week: Day 1\, Entrepreneurial Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Junior Achievement of Alaska hosts a week of entrepreneurship for Alaska students\, live on Zoom\, September 14 to 18\, 2026. \nDay 1 starts with the student. You identify the entrepreneurial characteristics you already carry\, and you learn what separates an idea from a business. The week runs as one arc\, and Day 1 sets the foundation the pitch contest is built on. \nGrades 9 to 12. Free. 15 seats. Register by September 1\, 2026. \nStudents must attend the sessions starting September 14 to compete in the Shark Tank style pitch contest on September 18. \nRegister through Junior Achievement of Alaska. Zoom details are sent by Junior Achievement after registration.
URL:https://akew.org/event/ja-youth-entrepreneurship-week-day-1-entrepreneurial-mindset
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings,Youth & Student Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T133000
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SUMMARY:Rural Entrepreneurs: Small Scale Farming
DESCRIPTION:Small scale farms contribute to the local economy\, improve food security and quality\, and a strengthen community culture and engagement. \nJoin us to hear from Dorinda Kewan of the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute (KSALI) and the Alutiiq Grown\, a consortia of tribal farms\, Kelli Foreman with The Last Small Farm in Kodiak\, and Tara Loyd with the Alaska Farmers Markets Association. \nOur speakers will share lessons learned and rewards from their rural farm experience\, as well as resources that may help those considering starting\, growing\, or selling farm products. \nFREE but registration required at: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/rmHQd8yjTwuU-hmD3b7z1Q
URL:https://akew.org/event/rural-entrepreneurs-small-scale-farming
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthWest Alaska Municipal Conference":MAILTO:director@swamc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001359Z
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UID:10000527-1789495200-1789498800@akew.org
SUMMARY:JA Youth Entrepreneurship Week: Day 2\, Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Event 2 of the Junior Achievement of Alaska series that is hosted during the whole week for Alaska students\, live on Zoom\, September 14 to 18\, 2026. \nDay 2 turns to the problem. Students work through the design thinking process and learn to empathize with the person who has the problem\, before proposing anything to solve it. \nGood businesses start with a problem somebody actually has. This session teaches you how to find one. \nGrades 9 to 12. Free. 15 seats. Register by September 1\, 2026. \nStudents must attend the sessions starting September 14 to compete in the Shark Tank style pitch contest on September 18. \nRegister through Junior Achievement of Alaska. Zoom details are sent by Junior Achievement after registration.
URL:https://akew.org/event/ja-youth-entrepreneurship-week-day-2-design-thinking
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings,Youth & Student Engagement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AKEW2026_JA_Day2_SEP15_16x9_mini.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260909T200127Z
CREATED:20260909T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T200127Z
UID:10000547-1789551000-1789554600@akew.org
SUMMARY:UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund Virtual Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs in the North face unique challenges: finding early-stage support\, traveling in remote locations\, and sourcing Arctic-grade hardware being just a few issues to navigate. \nYet the entrepreneurial spirit is vital for the resilience of Arctic communities\, fostering local innovation\, building economic opportunities\, and embracing sustainability. \nThe UArctic Entrepreneurship fund was made to support early-stage projects with acceleration funding. \nApplications for the fund are open until October 31\, 2026. \nJoin us for a virtual presentation and Q&A on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026 at 9:30 AM AKT. Please fill out our registration to attend at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EL3ZZNiQtU.
URL:https://akew.org/event/uarctic-entrepreneurship-fund-virtual-qa-session
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,Funding,Online (Virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of the Arctic":MAILTO:info@uarcticfoundation.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T190000
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SUMMARY:JA Youth Entrepreneurship Week: Day 3\, Ideation and Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Event 3 of the Junior Achievement of Alaska series that is hosted during the whole week for Alaska students\, live on Zoom\, September 14 to 18\, 2026. \nDay 3 moves from problem to opportunity. Students generate ideas\, test them against a real market\, and learn the research that tells you whether an idea has customers. \nThis is where a startup concept stops being a hunch. \nGrades 9 to 12. Free. 15 seats. Register by September 1\, 2026. \nStudents must attend the sessions starting September 14 to compete in the Shark Tank style pitch contest on September 18. \nRegister through Junior Achievement of Alaska. Zoom details are sent by Junior Achievement after registration.
URL:https://akew.org/event/ja-youth-entrepreneurship-week-day-3-ideation-and-market-research
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings,Youth & Student Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T061908Z
CREATED:20260905T210632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T061908Z
UID:10000542-1789646400-1789651800@akew.org
SUMMARY:From Kitchen to Market: Starting a Cottage Food Business in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your favorite recipes\, backyard berries\, or foraged finds into a business? \nJoin us for From Kitchen to Market: How to Start a Home-Based Food Business to explore the basics cottage food requirements. \nYou’ll discover practical steps and helpful resources to get your home-based food business off the ground. \nOur speaker will be Sarah Lewis\, professor of health\, home and family development with the UAF Cooperative Extension Service\, Sarah brings expertise in food safety\, preservation\, and entrepreneurship\, helping Alaskans explore small food businesses and make the most of local food resources. Join her during Alaska Entrepreneurship Week for inspiration and practical guidance on turning your kitchen creativity into a business opportunity! \n  \nFREE but registration required at: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mZXtFx1VQ3OqAzKC_4PVQg
URL:https://akew.org/event/from-kitchen-to-market-starting-a-cottage-food-business-in-alaska
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CottageFoods-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SouthWest Alaska Municipal Conference":MAILTO:director@swamc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Drop-In Business Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business? \nDo you already have a business but want it to grow? \nAre you facing a business puzzle that you’d like help with? \nSchedule your free 30-minute session with one of our talented business coaches! \nVirtual Drop-In Coaching sessions are held via phone call. \nNote: Please limit reservations to one session.  \nReasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact coaching@businessimpactnw.org or call (206) 324-4330 \n  \n—>>  REGISTER HERE   <<—
URL:https://akew.org/event/virtual-drop-in-business-coaching
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NorthWest":MAILTO:info@businessimpactnw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001349Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T001349Z
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SUMMARY:JA Youth Entrepreneurship Week: Day 4\, Design and Prototyping
DESCRIPTION:Event 4 of the Junior Achievement of Alaska series that is hosted during the whole week for Alaska students\, live on Zoom\, September 14 to 18\, 2026. \nDay 4 builds. Students take the researched idea into design and prototyping\, and prepare the product or service they will pitch on Friday. \nYou leave this session with something to show\, and a pitch to sharpen. \nGrades 9 to 12. Free. 15 seats. Register by September 1\, 2026. \nStudents must attend the sessions starting September 14 to compete in the Shark Tank style pitch contest on September 18. \nRegister through Junior Achievement of Alaska. Zoom details are sent by Junior Achievement after registration.
URL:https://akew.org/event/ja-youth-entrepreneurship-week-day-4-design-and-prototyping
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings,Youth & Student Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173902Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Tribal Stakeholders Session on Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join Tech Wildcatters\, a venture capital firm and one of the four strategic partners of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\, for a breakfast discussion on supporting small businesses owned and operated by Alaska Natives. \nDate: Thursday\, September 18\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM AKT\nLocation: Petroleum Club of Anchorage | Zoom option available \nKey Discussion Topics:\nCapital and programming opportunities for shareholders.\nLessons learned from past small business initiatives.\nThe main hurdles local entrepreneurs face today and how outside capital can help. \n  \nOnline access: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0KqLGWe1R0KtbCPvXiSJ-w
URL:https://akew.org/event/alaska-tribal-stakeholders-session-on-entrepreneurship
LOCATION:Petroleum Club of Anchorage\, 3301 C St.\, Ste. 120\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-Person,Online (Virtual)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0918_1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tech Wildcatters":MAILTO:info@techwildcatters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T173235Z
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SUMMARY:Federal trademark searching: Overview
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches. We’ll cover: \n\nWhy you should search\nBasic search strategy\nCommon searches\nFinding help\n\nThis information will be presented live via Webex from 3–4 p.m. ET on Friday\, September 18\, and will conclude with a question-and-answer session. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \n\nFor more information\, contact TMWebinar@uspto.gov. \n\nAccessibility accommodation\n\nAccessibility\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation\, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.
URL:https://akew.org/event/federal-trademark-searching-overview
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001341Z
CREATED:20260821T234951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T001341Z
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SUMMARY:JA Youth Entrepreneurship Week: Day 5\, Shark Tank Style Pitch Contest
DESCRIPTION:The week closes with a Shark Tank style pitch contest. Students take turns pitching their product or service idea to the class and to a panel of judges. \nJudges award the winning student an Apple iPad. \nAttendance at the sessions starting September 14 was required to compete. \nGrades 9 to 12. Free. 15 seats. Register by September 1\, 2026. \nStudents must attend the sessions starting September 14 to compete in the Shark Tank style pitch contest on September 18. \nRegister through Junior Achievement of Alaska. Zoom details are sent by Junior Achievement after registration.
URL:https://akew.org/event/ja-youth-entrepreneurship-week-day-5-shark-tank-style-pitch-contest
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual),Pitch Competitions & Showcases,Youth & Student Engagement
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