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SUMMARY:Financial Projections: Building a Strong Business Foundation - Kodiak
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create realistic financial projections that support better business decisions and funding opportunities! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026\, for this FREE In-Person workshop in Kodiak on “Financial Projections: Building a Strong Business Foundation – Kodiak” at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, presented by Ginny Grabowski\, Anchorage Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC). Lunch will be provided! \nStrong financial projections are more than a requirement for lenders – they’re one of the best tools for evaluating whether your business idea is financially viable. This workshop walks participants through the key components of financial projections\, including revenue forecasting\, cost of goods sold\, operating expenses\, payroll\, cash flow\, break-even analysis\, and financial stress testing. Whether you’re launching a new business or expanding an existing one\, you’ll gain practical skills for building financial confidence. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \nUnderstand the purpose of financial projections for loans\, grants\, and business planning.\nEstimate startup costs\, operating expenses\, and industry-specific costs.\nBuild realistic sales and revenue forecasts.\nCalculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)\, gross profit\, and net income.\nPlan for payroll\, owner’s compensation\, and cash flow management.\nConduct break-even and financial stress-test analyses.\nIdentify reliable data sources\, including IBISWorld\, Vertical IQ\, and ProfitCents\, to support your assumptions. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nGinny Grabowski\, Anchorage Business Advisor\, Alaska SBDC. Ginny has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner and is passionate about helping Alaska’s small businesses grow through the Alaska SBDC. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion\, she specializes in building and scaling health and wellness businesses\, strategic partnerships\, client engagement\, and leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience. An Alaska resident since 2002\, she enjoys running\, cycling\, skiing\, and dancing to live music with her husband. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS BEING HELD IN KODIAK: \nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 2026\, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak\nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 2026\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Marketing that Works: Practical Strategies for Growing Your Business – Kodiak\nTuesday\, Sept. 15\, 2026\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Financial Projections: Building a Strong Business Foundation – Kodiak\nTuesday\, Sept. 15\, 2026\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak (repeated) \nLOCATION: Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, Bear Room (2nd floor)\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, Alaska 99615. \nThis workshop is provided to you for free\, thanks to the generous contribution from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and support from the Kodiak Area Native Association and Koniag! \n____________________________________________
URL:https://akew.org/event/financial-projections-building-a-strong-business-foundation-kodiak
LOCATION:Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Square One: Work For Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW. \nWhether you’re new to Business Impact NW\, just starting out\, in need of coaching or ready to apply for a loan\, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer\, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach\, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually. \n\nThe steps in starting a business.\nTypes of business organizations.\nInformation on writing a business plan.\nHow (and why) to do market research.\nWhat lenders look for when applying for a business loan.\nThe importance of developing a cash flow projection\, and how to do it.\n\nBusiness Impact NW serves clients in 3 time zones. Please take note of the start time that corresponds with your location. \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT\n10:00 am – 11:30 am AKT\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT \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/square-one-work-for-yourself-2
LOCATION:Valdez\, Valdez\, AK\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NorthWest":MAILTO:info@businessimpactnw.org
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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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SUMMARY:UAF lab Tours - Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Get a tour of UAF’s world leading labs including the Makerspace in the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building.
URL:https://akew.org/event/uaf-lab-tours-makerspace
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emotional ROI: A workshop on emotional intelligence for entrepreneurs.
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute workshop looks at the four things that quietly drive every business decision: self-awareness\, self-regulation\, reading people\, and managing relationships. Through a hands-on “Emotional ROI Audit\,” you’ll map a real recent decision\, spot where the emotional signal got missed\, and leave with something you can actually use in your next hard conversation. Built for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and anyone building something of their own\, a practical look at the skill nobody puts on a pitch deck. \nAsk any founder how their revenue’s doing and they’ll rattle off numbers without blinking. Ask how they’re actually doing\, how they handled that blowup with a cofounder\, or the moment they almost fired someone out of frustration\, and you’ll get a shrug. We track financial ROI obsessively and ignore the emotional one completely. That’s a problem\, because the emotional side is usually what determines whether the financial side even survives. In this workshop\, we’ll dig into your own recent decisions in small groups\, spot where the emotional signal got missed\, and walk out with something you can actually use next time you’re in a hard conversation. If you’ve ever made a call you regretted because you were tired\, defensive\, or just not paying attention to what was really going on\, this is for you.
URL:https://akew.org/event/emotional-roi-a-workshop-on-emotional-intelligence-for-entrepreneurs
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Anchorage\, 1901 Bragaw St Suite 199\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Workshops & Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cura Counseling and Consulting LLC":MAILTO:Morgan@curacounseling.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T170000
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SUMMARY:Bites and Brews Happy Hour - Sources of Funding
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 0%|#e7edf9 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#e7edf9″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”100px||100px|” custom_padding_tablet=”130px||130px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”title and illustration” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#4646c4″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”90px” max_width_tablet=”12%” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_margin=”|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_delay=”50ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”25px|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] \nAn event connecting\nentrepreneurs\,\nsupporting organizations\nand investors. \nInformal\, honest\, insightful conversations around some good food and brews. \nAs part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\, join Tech Wildcatters at 5-7 PM at King Street Brewing Co. for happy hour and discussion about available sources of funding for startups nationwide and in Alaska. \nJoin Tech Wildcatters to learn more about available sources of funding for startups. \nHope to see you there! \n  \nRegistration and additional information HERE (Comming soon!) \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Speakers” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”90px||90px|” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”40px|0px|40px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ricky-Tejapaibul.png” title_text=”Ricky Tejapaibul” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_tablet=”90px|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” always_center_on_mobile=”off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyteja/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#181819″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#7e7f93″ text_font_size=”18px” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Merriweather|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#4646c4″ header_3_font_size=”36px” header_3_line_height=”1.4em” link_option_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/allancarraway/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nRicky Tejapaibul\nManaging Partner and CEO – Tech Wildcatters \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nRicky Tejapaibul is the Managing Partner and CEO of Tech Wildcatters\, a venture capital firm headquartered in Dallas and one of the first 15 startup accelerators in the world.\nRicky has been active in Alaska’s startup ecosystem for the past 5 years and now leads Tech Wildcatters’s expansion into Alaska. 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URL:https://akew.org/event/bitesnbrews
LOCATION:King Street Brewing Co\, 9050 King St\, Anchorage\, Alaska\, 99515\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,5. Exit,Creative & Experiential,Funding,In-Person,Inspiration & Stories,Networking & Community,Networking, Mixers & Social,Panels & Fireside Chats,Storytelling & Founder Journeys
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tech Wildcatters":MAILTO:info@techwildcatters.com
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses - Kodiak
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical ways to use AI to save time\, increase productivity\, and grow your business! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026\, for this FREE In-Person workshop in Kodiak on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak” at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, presented by Ginny Grabowski\, Anchorage Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC). \nArtificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses operate – but you don’t need to be a technology expert to benefit from it. This hands-on workshop introduces today’s most useful AI tools and demonstrates how entrepreneurs can use them to write marketing content\, conduct research\, develop business plans\, organize workflows\, automate repetitive tasks\, and improve productivity. You’ll also learn the differences between AI assistants and AI agents\, how to write effective prompts\, and the ethical and legal considerations every business owner should understand. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \nUnderstand what AI is and how it applies to small businesses.\nCompare popular AI tools including ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, Copilot\, Perplexity\, Canva\, and others.\nWrite prompts that produce higher-quality results.\nUse AI to create marketing content\, business plans\, meeting notes\, research summaries\, and standard operating procedures.\nLearn how AI assistants and AI agents differ—and when to use each.\nAvoid common AI mistakes\, verify AI-generated information\, and protect confidential business information.\nSee demonstrations you can immediately apply to your business. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nGinny Grabowski\, Anchorage Business Advisor\, Alaska SBDC. Ginny has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner and is passionate about helping Alaska’s small businesses grow through the Alaska SBDC. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion\, she specializes in building and scaling health and wellness businesses\, strategic partnerships\, client engagement\, and leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience. An Alaska resident since 2002\, she enjoys running\, cycling\, skiing\, and dancing to live music with her husband. \nRESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS BEING HELD IN KODIAK: \nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 2026\, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak\nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 2026\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Marketing that Works: Practical Strategies for Growing Your Business – Kodiak\nTuesday\, Sept. 15\, 2026\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Financial Projections: Building a Strong Business Foundation – Kodiak\nTuesday\, Sept. 15\, 2026\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak (repeated) \nLOCATION: Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, Bear Room (2nd floor)\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, Alaska 99615. \nThis workshop is provided to you for free\, thanks to the generous contribution from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and support from the Kodiak Area Native Association and Koniag! \n____________________________________________
URL:https://akew.org/event/artificial-intelligence-ai-for-small-businesses-kodiak-2
LOCATION:Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, Bear Room (2nd floor)\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, Alaska 99615\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Improving Lives\, Together: Improving Complex Care in Alaska: Where You Fit In
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026 | Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center\, Anchorage Hosted by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority | Presented by the Alaska Department of Health \nIMPROVING LIVES\, TOGETHER | Department staff involved in the Complex Care Initiative with the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)\, as well as the department’s Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP) team\, will present pre-conference workshops this Wed.\, September 16\, just before the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority’s Improving Lives Conference Thursday-Friday in Anchorage: \n\nImproving Complex Care in Alaska: Where You Fit In (8:30 AM to 12:00 PM). The state’s Complex Care Team on how cross-system coordination improves care planning\, reduces barriers\, and strengthens partnerships\, and where community partners fit in statewide collaboration.\nRHTP Workshop: Transforming Beneficiary Health in Alaska (1:00 to 5:00 PM). Alaska’s Rural Health Transformation Program team on progress to date and how RHTP investments can help transform the state’s behavioral health and disability systems.\n\nWhy this is part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\nHealth care is one of the largest employers in Alaska\, and much of it runs on small organizations: the village clinic\, the behavioral health provider\, the home care agency\, the disability services nonprofit\, the telehealth startup\, the medical transport company. In most of the state\, these are the businesses on Main Street. \nBoth workshops are about where the system is going and who it will need to get there. Complex care coordination only works with partners on the ground. Rural health transformation is a multi-year federal investment in workforce\, technology\, and delivery models\, and the state is asking who can help build it. That is a market forming in real time\, and it is forming in the communities AKEW exists to serve\, not only in Anchorage. \nIf you provide care\, build tools for people who do\, or want to understand how health dollars will move through rural Alaska in the next five years\, this is the room to be in. \nDetails\nEach workshop is $25 and runs in person at the Dena’ina Center. The Improving Lives Conference follows on Thursday and Friday\, September 17 and 18. \nRegister through the conference page: improvinglivesalaska.org/pre-conference-workshops \nLearn more. review latest details and register  –>> HERE  <<–
URL:https://akew.org/event/improving-lives-together-improving-complex-care-in-alaska-where-you-fit-in
LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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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:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260912T055922Z
CREATED:20260912T055922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T055922Z
UID:10000553-1789552800-1789556400@akew.org
SUMMARY:SBA Manufacturing\, Logistics\, & Supply Chain Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an upcoming Manufacturing\, Logistics\, and Supply Chain Roundtable\, bringing together industry leaders\, manufacturers\, logistics professionals\, supply chain stakeholders\, and business leaders for an important discussion on opportunities and challenges impacting the sector. \n  \nThe event will feature the SBA Pacific NW Regional Administrator Kelly Chambers\, who will be providing valuable insights into resources\, initiatives\, and opportunities available to support businesses and strengthen our local and regional manufacturing\, logistics\, and supply chain ecosystem. \n \nKelly Chambers\nSBA Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator | Featured Guest Speaker \n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this informative discussion and valuable opportunity to connect with SBA leadership\, fellow industry\, and business leaders. \n\nRSVP for the SBA Manufacturing\, Logistics\, & Supply Chain Roundtable \n  \nQuestions: akinfo@sba.gov \nFull address:  Federal Building Annex\, GSA Conference Room C\, 222 8th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99513 \n\n\nAll SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://akew.org/event/sba-manufacturing-logistics-supply-chain-roundtable
LOCATION:Federal Building Annex\, 222 8th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99513
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T000104Z
CREATED:20260818T000104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000104Z
UID:10000504-1789552800-1789563600@akew.org
SUMMARY:Wasilla Business Licensing and Sales Tax Compliance - Wasilla
DESCRIPTION:Unsure how licensing and sales tax work in Wasilla? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026\, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mat-Su Small Business Development Center (Mat-Su SBDC) Office in Wasilla for “Wasilla Business Licensing and Sales Tax Compliance\,” presented by Maureen Graham\, Sales Tax Accountant/Auditor at the City of Wasilla. During this FREE three-hour In-Person workshop in Wasilla\, you’ll learn how licensing and taxes work in Wasilla. \nBy participating in this workshop\, you will: \nGain clarity on licensing and tax requirements in Wasilla\, including how they apply to your specific business. \nUnderstand sales tax\, exemptions\, and other local revenue taxes to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. \nConnect directly with your local Sales Tax Accountant to ask questions and get practical\, real-time guidance specific to your business. \nWe are very excited to offer you this informative workshop covering licensing\, sales tax\, tax exemptions\, and compliance with the City of Wasilla. Maureen Graham will be on-site to present and provide answers to your questions about licensing and taxes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and clarify any uncertainties around sales tax in Wasilla. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nMaureen Graham\, Sales Tax Accountant & Auditor\, City of Wasilla. Maureen serves as the Sales Tax Accountant and Auditor for the City of Wasilla\, bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in local tax and licensing administration. Her career began with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Finance Department\, where she held various roles\, including managing the transient accommodations (bed) tax and overseeing business licensing. In 2006\, she transitioned to the City of Wasilla\, focusing on sales tax administration. In 2015\, Maureen stepped into the newly created position of Sales Tax Accountant and Auditor\, where she helped launch an audit and education program designed specifically for the City of Wasilla. During the formation of the Alaska Remote Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) in 2020\, Maureen served on the drafting committee and currently leads as Chair of the Policy Committee. Her work has given her extensive insight into local tax issues throughout Alaska\, and she is passionate about helping businesses and communities navigate the ever-evolving tax landscape. She also enjoys sharing practical insights that help businesses thrive. \nLOCATION: Mat-Su Small Business Development Center (Mat-Su SBDC)\, Suite 2A (2nd floor of KeyBank building)\, 201 N. Lucille Street\, Wasilla\, Alaska 99654. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to Lucille Street and use the EAST entrance to the KeyBank Building. \nThis workshop is brought to you for FREE thanks to the partnership with the City of Wasilla! \n____________________________________________
URL:https://akew.org/event/wasilla-business-licensing-and-sales-tax-compliance-wasilla
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Mat-Su\, 201 North Lucille St #2\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172836Z
CREATED:20260910T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172836Z
UID:10000541-1789552800-1789563600@akew.org
SUMMARY:Wasilla Business Licensing and Sales Tax Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Unsure how licensing and sales tax work in Wasilla? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026\, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mat-Su Small Business Development Center (Mat-Su SBDC) Office in Wasilla for “Wasilla Business Licensing and Sales Tax Compliance\,” presented by Maureen Graham\, Sales Tax Accountant/Auditor at the City of Wasilla. During this FREE three-hour In-Person workshop in Wasilla\, you’ll learn how licensing and taxes work in Wasilla. \nBy participating in this workshop\, you will: \nGain clarity on licensing and tax requirements in Wasilla\, including how they apply to your specific business. \nUnderstand sales tax\, exemptions\, and other local revenue taxes to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. \nConnect directly with your local Sales Tax Accountant to ask questions and get practical\, real-time guidance specific to your business.
URL:https://akew.org/event/wasilla-business-licensing-and-sales-tax-compliance
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Mat-Su\, 201 North Lucille St #2\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T063418Z
CREATED:20260915T063418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063418Z
UID:10000562-1789560000-1789574400@akew.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Ideation Studio
DESCRIPTION:Ideation studios generate new ideas or solutions to real world challenges. \nIdeation studios often facilitate networking\, research ideation\, and project development. \nParticipants may come from the university\, government\, military\, and/or industry. \nThis will be held at the JUB Engineering Atrium.
URL:https://akew.org/event/pop-up-ideation-studio-2
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T063455Z
CREATED:20260915T063455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063455Z
UID:10000564-1789563600-1789565400@akew.org
SUMMARY:UAF lab Tours - Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Get a tour of UAF’s world leading labs including the Makerspace in the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building.
URL:https://akew.org/event/uaf-lab-tours-makerspace-2
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks%2C Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T173149Z
CREATED:20260915T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T173149Z
UID:10000569-1789563600-1789578000@akew.org
SUMMARY:Improving Lives\, Together: RHTP Workshop - Transforming Beneficiary Health in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026 | Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center\, Anchorage Hosted by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority | Presented by the Alaska Department of Health \nIMPROVING LIVES\, TOGETHER | Department staff involved in the Complex Care Initiative with the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)\, as well as the department’s Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP) team\, will present pre-conference workshops this Wed.\, September 16\, just before the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority’s Improving Lives Conference Thursday-Friday in Anchorage: \n\nImproving Complex Care in Alaska: Where You Fit In (8:30 AM to 12:00 PM). The state’s Complex Care Team on how cross-system coordination improves care planning\, reduces barriers\, and strengthens partnerships\, and where community partners fit in statewide collaboration.\nRHTP Workshop: Transforming Beneficiary Health in Alaska (1:00 to 5:00 PM). Alaska’s Rural Health Transformation Program team on progress to date and how RHTP investments can help transform the state’s behavioral health and disability systems.\n\nWhy this is part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\nHealth care is one of the largest employers in Alaska\, and much of it runs on small organizations: the village clinic\, the behavioral health provider\, the home care agency\, the disability services nonprofit\, the telehealth startup\, the medical transport company. In most of the state\, these are the businesses on Main Street. \nBoth workshops are about where the system is going and who it will need to get there. Complex care coordination only works with partners on the ground. Rural health transformation is a multi-year federal investment in workforce\, technology\, and delivery models\, and the state is asking who can help build it. That is a market forming in real time\, and it is forming in the communities AKEW exists to serve\, not only in Anchorage. \nIf you provide care\, build tools for people who do\, or want to understand how health dollars will move through rural Alaska in the next five years\, this is the room to be in. \nDetails\nEach workshop is $25 and runs in person at the Dena’ina Center. \nThe Improving Lives Conference follows on Thursday and Friday\, September 17 and 18. \nRegister through the conference page: improvinglivesalaska.org/pre-conference-workshops \nLearn more. review latest details and register  –>> HERE  <<–
URL:https://akew.org/event/improving-lives-together-rhtp-workshop-transforming-beneficiary-health-in-alaska
LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001354Z
CREATED:20260821T234947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T001354Z
UID:10000528-1789581600-1789585200@akew.org
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:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T000603Z
CREATED:20260817T234938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000603Z
UID:10000495-1789639200-1789644600@akew.org
SUMMARY:How To Prepare For A Small Business Loan
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about applying for a small business loan but not sure where to start? \nThis interactive workshop will walk you through the lending process and help you prepare a stronger loan application. Learn what lenders look for\, the documents you’ll need\, how your credit and financials impact loan decisions\, and common mistakes that can delay funding. \nWhether you’re starting a new business or looking to grow an existing one\, you’ll leave with practical tips\, a preparation checklist\, and the confidence to approach financing opportunities with a clear plan. \nPerfect for: Entrepreneurs\, start-ups\, and small business owners seeking financing for growth\, equipment\, working capital\, or business expansion.
URL:https://akew.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-small-business-loan-2
LOCATION:The Nave – Weidner Room\, 3502 Spenard Road\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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)
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ORGANIZER;CN="SouthWest Alaska Municipal Conference":MAILTO:director@swamc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T165552Z
CREATED:20260914T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T165552Z
UID:10000558-1789646400-1789657200@akew.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T063510Z
CREATED:20260915T063510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063510Z
UID:10000565-1789650000-1789651800@akew.org
SUMMARY:UAF lab Tours - Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Get a tour of UAF’s world leading labs including the Makerspace in the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building.
URL:https://akew.org/event/uaf-lab-tours-makerspace-3
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks%2C Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T000823Z
CREATED:20260818T000823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000823Z
UID:10000505-1789651800-1789657200@akew.org
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs - Anchorage
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs are taught to set emotions aside in the name of professionalism. This workshop on emotional intelligence (E.I.) takes a different approach by showing you how emotions can be valuable information that helps you make better business decisions. \nJoin us on Thursday\, Sept. 17\, 2026\, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 p.m. at the Alaska SBDC Training Room in Anchorage for “Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Anchorage” presented by Morgan Wallbrown\, MA\, LPCC\, & Founder of Cura Counseling & Consulting\, LLC. This In-Person workshop focuses on practicing the skills you learned in the Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs On-Demand Workshop Series (see links below). While the On-Demand workshop series covers the concepts\, this In-Person workshop allows you to practice and build the skills through guided activities. You’ll have an opportunity to apply these skills to real business situations\, including situations in your own business! You’ll leave with a personalized plan for integrating these skills into your daily decision-making\, leadership style\, and even self-care. \nWhat you’ll learn during this workshop: \nYou’ll get to apply what you learned in the Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: On-Demand Workshop Series (see links below)\, and you’ll get to test your skills on a current business challenge or decision you’re facing. \nYou’ll get to practice at least two emotional intelligence tools. By practicing in real time\, you’ll be building the muscle memory needed to apply these skills in real-life decision-making scenarios. \nFinally\, you’ll leave with a personalized integration plan that identifies specific ways to apply emotional intelligence skills. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: \nMorgan Wallbrown\, MA\, LPCC\, & Founder of Cura Counseling & Consulting\, LLC. Morgan is a licensed mental health counselor in Alaska and Ohio; a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State; a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe; and the founder of Cura Counseling & Consulting\, LLC\, based in Eagle River. Morgan helps entrepreneurs and professionals build self-awareness\, strengthen emotional intelligence\, and navigate the challenges of growth and burnout. Using a practical\, evidence-based approach\, she helps clients identify their strengths\, develop new skills\, and create meaningful change. Morgan brings her experience as a clinician\, educator\, and researcher to help participants better understand the connection between emotions\, mindset\, and business success. \nLOCATION: Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC)\, 1901 Bragaw Street\, Suite 199\, BEI Training Room\, Anchorage\, AK 99508 \nLINKS TO THE ON-DEMAND WORKSHOP SERIES: \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 1: What Is Emotional Intelligence (E.I.)? (18 min.) \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 2: Why It Matters for Business (16 min.) \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 3: How to Use E.I. in Real Life (22 min) \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 4: Practicing E.I. Skills (17 min.) \n____________________________________________
URL:https://akew.org/event/emotional-intelligence-for-entrepreneurs-anchorage
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Anchorage\, 1901 Bragaw St Suite 199\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260908T055548Z
CREATED:20260811T215419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T055548Z
UID:10000486-1789660800-1789671600@akew.org
SUMMARY:AKMA Manufacturing Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This event is an opportunity to celebrate Mountain Dog\, the 2025 Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year\, while connecting with manufacturers\, makers\, entrepreneurs\, suppliers\, and industry partners from across the state. You’ll hear Mountain Dog’s story\, get a behind-the-scenes look at where the magic happens\, and meet others who are passionate about building and making products in Alaska. \nWhether you’re an established manufacturer\, just getting started\, or simply curious about Alaska’s manufacturing community\, we’d love to have you join us. \nWhat to Expect\n🤝 Connect with Alaska’s manufacturing community\n🎤 Hear Mountain Dog’s story\, learn from their journey\, and tour their facility\n💬 Build new relationships with fellow makers\, manufacturers\, and industry partners \nVenue: Mountain Dog\nBusiness Showcase: TBD \nRegistration\nIn celebration of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\, this event is free and open to everyone!\nRegistration is still required so we can plan for attendance. \nInterested in Sponsoring an AKMA Mixer?\nSponsoring a mixer is a great way to connect with Alaska’s manufacturing community while supporting the growth of local industry.\n👉 To learn more or reserve a future mixer\, contact us at connect@akmfg.org
URL:https://akew.org/event/akma-manufacturing-mixer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Manufacturing Association":MAILTO:connect@akmfg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T033108Z
CREATED:20260914T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T033108Z
UID:10000556-1789664400-1789671600@akew.org
SUMMARY:Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Food Bank of Alaska and Northern Air Cargo for an evening of mixing and mingling with fellow Anchorage Chamber members!\n\nThis relaxed\, come-as-you-are networking event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local business owners\, build new relationships\, and strengthen existing ones.\n\nEnjoy a casual atmosphere with light snacks and beverages as you engage in great conversations and grow your professional network.\n\n 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n NAC’s air hanger\, 3488 Old International Airport Rd\, Anchorage AK\, 99502\nParking in front of hanger\, additional parking to the side of the hanger in Guardian Flight parking spaces.\n\n\nGeneral Admission/Non-Member pricing: $20 //  FREE for Anchorage Chamber Members\nRegister here: https://business.anchoragechamber.org/events/register/14733
URL:https://akew.org/event/business-after-hours
LOCATION:Northern Air Cargo\, 3488 Old International Airport Rd\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99502\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anchorage Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@anchoragechamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T213337Z
CREATED:20260815T001543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T213337Z
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SUMMARY:Anchorage Impact Forum - Civic Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Strong entrepreneurial communities require more than businesses. They also require informed residents\, effective public institutions\, and people prepared to participate\, collaborate\, and lead. \nPresented during Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\, the Anchorage Impact Forum: Civic Engagement will showcase four Anchorage initiatives designed to develop civic knowledge\, leadership skills\, and meaningful community participation. \nFeatured speakers and programs\nKristin Zuhone“How to Change the World” summer camp at UAA \nSara Miller“Civic Leadership Program” at South High School \nKimberly Pace“Model United Nations” at UAA \nClare Ross“CivicAnchor” at the Anchorage Assembly \nThe forum will introduce practical approaches to civic education and leadership development across schools\, universities\, local government\, and the broader Anchorage community. The discussion will examine how these programs prepare participants to understand public systems\, engage with community issues\, and contribute to Anchorage’s future.
URL:https://akew.org/event/anchorage-impact-forum-2-civic-engagement
LOCATION:UAA Recital Hall\, 3700 Alumni Dr\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001349Z
CREATED:20260821T234949Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260918T173902Z
CREATED:20260915T060757Z
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)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tech Wildcatters":MAILTO:info@techwildcatters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T173235Z
CREATED:20260917T173235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T173235Z
UID:10000570-1789729200-1789732800@akew.org
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:20260918T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260919T223229Z
CREATED:20260807T120052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T223229Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska Entrepreneurship Future\, 2026 Legislators Forum
DESCRIPTION:Public Leadership Perspectives on Strengthening Alaska’s Entrepreneurial Fabric\n  \nWhat does Alaska’s entrepreneurial community need from public leadership\, and what can government realistically do?\nEntrepreneurs and small businesses do not operate in isolation. Their ability to start\, grow\, hire\, invest\, innovate\, commercialize new ideas\, and remain in Alaska is influenced by public policy\, regulation\, infrastructure\, workforce development\, education\, research\, procurement\, taxation\, access to capital\, public investment\, and economic-development priorities. \nThat makes public leadership an important part of Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nSession I of the Alaska Entrepreneurship Week Finale brings together current elected officials and candidates for elected office for a structured\, nonpartisan conversation focused specifically on entrepreneurship\, small business\, innovation\, and Alaska’s economic future. \nThe purpose is not simply to hear campaign positions. The purpose is for candidates to express their point of view regarding entrepreneurship and how they look to implement changes if they are elected. \nThe central questions\n\nWhat is government seeing from its side of the entrepreneurial ecosystem?\nWhat can public institutions realistically do to strengthen entrepreneurship and small business?\nWhat can they not do?\nWhere do statutory\, budgetary\, regulatory\, administrative\, or institutional constraints limit progress?\nWhich existing policies\, programs\, or approaches should be reinforced?\nWhat should change?\nWhat approaches do Alaska’s current and prospective public leaders believe should be pursued next?\n\nMore Than a Candidate Forum\nThe 2026 election creates an important opportunity to hear from candidates\, but the value of Session I goes beyond the election. \nCurrent elected officials are also being invited whether or not they are seeking reelection. Their experience in the Alaska House\, Alaska Senate\, municipal assemblies and councils\, and other public bodies provides insight into how government actually works\, including: \n\nWhat government has authority to change\nWhat requires legislation\nWhat can be addressed administratively\nWhat requires appropriations or additional funding\nWhat local government can address that state government cannot\nWhere federal requirements limit available options\nWhich policies or programs have already been attempted\, what worked\, and what did not\nWhy seemingly straightforward solutions sometimes become difficult to implement\n\nThis Is Not a Campaign Rally\nSession I is a nonpartisan civic and economic-development discussion. The purpose is not to promote candidates\, political parties\, or electoral outcomes. It is to understand how current and prospective public leaders view entrepreneurship and small business in Alaska. \nParticipants will be encouraged to move beyond general statements about “supporting small business” and discuss the actual conditions affecting entrepreneurs. The objective is not to determine who “wins” the conversation. It is to provide useful information\, institutional context\, policy perspectives\, and potential solutions that Alaska’s entrepreneurial community can carry forward into the afternoon Community Stakeholders Session. \n  \nThe Conversation\nDiscussion may include entrepreneurship and small-business formation and growth\, access to capital and investment\, early-stage and growth-stage financing\, innovation and technology commercialization\, workforce development and talent retention\, rural entrepreneurship and economic development\, infrastructure and connectivity\, healthcare innovation\, energy and emerging industries\, regulation and administrative burden\, state and municipal procurement\, government contracting opportunities for Alaska businesses\, research and university-industry collaboration\, economic diversification\, business attraction and retention\, entrepreneurial education\, public-private collaboration\, and Alaska’s economic competitiveness over the next decade. \nThe discussion will focus not only on proposed solutions\, but also on implementation realities. A policy idea may require legislation. A program may already exist but be difficult to access. A regulatory barrier may originate at a different level of government than expected. A funding source may have restrictions that make an otherwise attractive solution impossible. A successful program may need reinforcement rather than replacement. Understanding those distinctions is part of the purpose of the session. \n  \nWhy Attend\nEntrepreneurs and small-business owners hear directly how public leaders understand the barriers encountered when starting\, operating\, and growing businesses in Alaska. \nInvestors and lenders gain insight into public-policy priorities that may influence investment\, capital formation\, regulation\, infrastructure\, workforce availability\, and business growth. \nInnovators and researchers hear how current and prospective public leaders approach commercialization\, research\, emerging technologies\, public-private partnerships\, and innovation-driven economic development. \nEconomic development and support organizations better understand the capabilities and limitations of public institutions and where stronger coordination with government may be possible. \nGovernment and public-sector participants hear directly from entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners while contributing institutional knowledge that is difficult to obtain through traditional policy channels. \n  \nEvent Schedule\n11:15 AM to 12:00 PM. Doors Open and Pre-Event Networking. Meet entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, public officials\, candidates\, economic-development organizations\, support organizations\, and other members of Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. \n12:00 PM to 12:10 PM. Welcome and Context. AKEW organizers introduce the objectives of the day\, explain the role of public leadership within Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem\, and establish the ground rules for the discussion. \n12:10 PM to 1:30 PM. Public Leadership Forum. Two separate moderated segments are held inside this block. It is not a single combined conversation. \nSegment 1. 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. Candidates discuss their approaches to entrepreneurship\, small business\, innovation\, investment\, workforce\, commercialization\, and Alaska’s long-term economic competitiveness. Candidate participation is organized by complete race cohort: every candidate in a participating race receives the same invitation\, the same format and the same terms. \nSegment 2. Current Officials: Institutional Perspective. Current elected officials who are not active candidates discuss current authority\, implementation experience\, existing programs\, and the budgetary\, regulatory and administrative constraints on public action. Campaigns\, candidates\, endorsements\, succession and election outcomes are not discussed in this segment. \nBuffet lunch is served during this block for registered attendees. Officials and candidates taking part in the program are not automatically registered for the meal. Meal arrangements for program participants are handled separately. \n1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Closing\, Networking\, and Transition. The formal Session I discussion concludes and the conversation transitions toward the afternoon Community Stakeholders Session. \n  \nWho Is Being Invited\nCurrent elected officials\, including members of the Alaska House\, Alaska Senate\, municipal assemblies and councils\, and other relevant public bodies. \nCandidates for elected office\, including candidates for Governor\, Lieutenant Governor\, Alaska House\, and Alaska Senate. \nCurrent officials do not need to be candidates for reelection to participate. Their relevance comes from the institutional experience and perspective associated with the offices they currently hold. Confirmed participants will be added to this page as participation is finalized. \nFor participation information: contact@akew.org \n  \nSession I and Session II Are Designed to Work Together\nSession I: Public Leadership Perspective. Current elected officials and candidates provide input from the governmental and public-policy side of Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nSession II: Community Stakeholder Integration. The afternoon brings entrepreneurs\, investors\, lenders\, educators\, researchers\, nonprofits\, government representatives\, economic-development organizations\, advisors\, business leaders\, and other stakeholders together to combine that input with the community’s own experience. \nSession I provides input. Session II integrates it. \n  \nRegistration\nIn-person seating is intentionally limited\, and every attendee has a seat at a table. Advance registration is required. 40 community registrations are available for the in-person program. A separate allocation is held for participating officials\, candidates and running mates\, so political participation does not reduce the 40 community registrations. Online attendance is not limited by room capacity. \nSession I and Buffet Lunch\, $50 per person\, includes admission to Session I\, buffet lunch\, pre-event networking\, post-session networking\, and access to participating public leaders and Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. \nFull Friday Program\, $75 per person\, includes Session I\, buffet lunch\, the Session II Community Stakeholders Session\, dinner\, and networking throughout the day. To register for the full day\, add both the Session I and Session II registrations to your cart and the $25 Full Friday saving is applied automatically at checkout. \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, September 7\, 2026\, or before available community registrations are filled\, whichever occurs first. \nSession I is also available live online through Google Meet. A free virtual registration is available below. \nAttending as an elected official or candidate\nParticipation is offered in person at the Petroleum Club or live online\, and both carry the same speaking time\, the same questions and the same place in the running order. Participants joining online appear on screen to the room and are introduced in the same sequence as those present. The online option is free\, requires no travel and no full-day commitment\, and joining only for the 12:10 PM to 1:30 PM segment is expected and welcome. No official or candidate is charged to take part in the program\, and no participation is conditioned on any position\, endorsement\, contribution or affiliation. \nAll registrations are final. No refunds are offered. \nAttend virtually for FREE: \n\n\nVideoconference:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p6GJ_iGpTbGbvVJeaA1c6g\n\n\n  \nSponsor-Supported Tickets\nThanks to AKEW sponsors\, a limited number of complimentary registrations are available for members of Alaska’s entrepreneurial community for whom registration cost would otherwise create a barrier. Sponsor-supported registration may be requested for Session I\, Session II\, or the full Friday program. An application is required. Availability is limited\, and submitting an application does not guarantee a ticket. \nApply for a sponsor-supported registration \nThe application is deliberately demanding and takes most people twenty to thirty minutes to complete. It cannot be saved and resumed. Organizers review each application individually and may request more information before deciding. Applying does not guarantee a registration. \n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors\nAKEW’s September 18 programming is made possible with support from organizations investing in Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. \nTech Wildcatters\nAK Coffee Company\nREFocus \nSponsorships Are Still Available\nOrganizations interested in supporting Alaska’s entrepreneurial community can still participate as sponsors. Sponsorship can also help expand access by providing sponsor-supported registrations for entrepreneurs and community members who otherwise may not be able to participate. \nSponsorship does not provide influence over candidate invitations\, questions\, moderator selection\, speaking opportunities\, or forum content. \nBecome a sponsor. Email contact@akew.org \n  \nNonpartisan Forum Notice\nAlaska Entrepreneurship Week is presenting Session I as a nonpartisan civic and economic-development forum. AKEW does not endorse\, support\, oppose\, or recommend any candidate or political party. The appearance\, participation\, absence\, statements\, biography\, or identity of a candidate or public official should not be interpreted as an endorsement or preference by AKEW\, its organizers\, sponsors\, participating organizations. \nCurrent elected officials are invited because the governmental offices they hold provide relevant institutional knowledge and perspective concerning Alaska’s entrepreneurial environment. Candidates participate to explain their approaches to the same entrepreneurship and economic-development issues. \nNo political fundraising\, solicitation of campaign contributions\, or campaign advocacy is permitted as part of the forum. Questions will be moderated by AKEW organizers and focused on entrepreneurship\, small business\, innovation\, economic development\, and related public-policy issues. Views expressed by participants are their own. \n  \nAbout Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\nAlaska Entrepreneurship Week is a statewide\, volunteer-led initiative designed to spotlight\, support\, and strengthen entrepreneurship across Alaska. AKEW brings entrepreneurs\, small-business owners\, mentors\, investors\, educators\, support organizations\, government partners\, and other members of Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem together through events\, conversations\, shared promotion\, and statewide coordination. \n  \nEncourage   –   Leverage   –   Connect.
URL:https://akew.org/event/legislatorsforum
LOCATION:Petroleum Club of Anchorage\, 3301 C St.\, Ste. 120\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,5. Exit,Business Stage,Hybrid,Panels & Fireside Chats,Policy & Ecosystem Discussions,Resources & Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T063518Z
CREATED:20260915T063518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063518Z
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SUMMARY:UAF lab Tours - Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Get a tour of UAF’s world leading labs including the Makerspace in the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building.
URL:https://akew.org/event/uaf-lab-tours-makerspace-4
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks%2C Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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