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 or ‘impact’ entrepreneurship concepts, pathways, tools, resources Goal 2: Inspire Anchorage residents through stories of social entrepreneurs in the community Goal 3: Engage Anchorage residents […]
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 and what types of research to employ. This webinar will review the techniques available and provide examples of when to use each one. This webinar […]
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 would learn all the skills I needed along the way. Unfortunately, I realized that experience really is the best teacher. Over 20 years later...
Students complete their pitch deck and learn to deliver a pitch presentation with the intent of attracting investors.
We know everyone doesn't fit into the 9-5 so Umoja is opening its door to cater to the mad scientist that is BUILDING A BUSINESS
Come solo or bring your business partner and join us for this networking speed mixer! Coffee is on us.
We know everyone doesn't fit into the 9-5 so Umoja is opening its door to cater to the mad scientist that is BUILDING A BUSINESS
Get work done during extended hours in a schedule that suits you FOR FREE
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.
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.
Is your small business prepared to withstand and quickly recover from a natural or human-caused disaster in the Kenai Peninsula?
Join us for a timely and informative FREE On Demand workshop, presented by Brenda Ahlberg, Senior Manager of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Is your small business prepared to respond to ashfall from a volcanic eruption, wildfire impacts, or an earthquake? What should you know, what resources should you be aware of, and what can you do to protect your business? Alaska’s diverse and dynamic landscape makes disaster preparedness essential for small businesses.
Join us for this FREE On Demand workshop, presented by Jeremy Zidek, Public Information Officer at the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, State of Alaska, where you’ll learn what your small business should do to prepare for, and respond after, a natural disaster.
Setting boundaries can be hard for anyone, but it’s a must when it comes to your mental and physical heath!
A special Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2025 event, where entrepreneurs, legislators, investors, supporting organizations, and ecosystem leaders will come together over lunch to discuss how we can build, strengthen, and improve Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. This gathering is more than a meal; it’s a chance to connect across industries, share ideas, and shape the future of our […]
Are you a new or existing business owner who is confused about the basics of Human Resources (HR) Management?
This workshop will address essential HR basics to implement in order to grow and leverage your workforce while maintaining your company’s HR competencies in the marketplace.