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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Are you considering buying or selling a small business?
Join us for this On Demand workshop,”Buying or Selling a Small Business: Planning for a Successful Sales,” presented by Victoria Hofmann, Consultant at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This informative session is designed to guide you through the complexities of planning a successful sale. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to invest in a business or a current business owner contemplating an exit strategy, this event will equip you with the knowledge you need.
We’ll explore essential topics such as:
the sale process;
financing options;
business valuation methods; and
negotiation strategies.
Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights into the legal and financial aspects of buying or selling a business. Don’t miss this chance to prepare for a smooth and successful transition.
Are you a business owner who is thinking of selling your business, but wants to plan for your business’ longevity in the community, the continued employment of your employees, and leaving behind a legacy?
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!
Students will pitch their product idea to a panel of judges who will award teams 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.