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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs - Part 1: What Is Emotional Intelligence (E.I.)?
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs are taught to set emotions aside in the name of professionalism. This workshop series 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. \nThis On-Demand workshop series is presented by Morgan Wallbrown\, MA\, LPCC\, & Founder of Cura Counseling & Consulting\, LLC. Morgan will break down the science of emotional intelligence and translate it into practical tools entrepreneurs can use to better understand themselves and others. You’ll learn new skills for communicating effectively and making decisions under pressure. During this workshop series\, you’ll also learn to treat your emotional responses as data\, not noise. You’ll learn how to sharpen the instincts you already rely on to read a room\, navigate conflict\, and make high-stakes decisions under pressure. \nWhat you’ll learn during each part of this workshop series: \nPart 1: What Is Emotional Intelligence (E.I.)? (This workshop.)\nYou’ll learn what emotional intelligence is\, how the Ability Model works\, and why emotions can provide valuable information instead of being something to ignore or control. \nPart 2: Why It Matters for Business\nYou’ll learn how emotional intelligence impacts business outcomes and recognize how emotional reactions can influence your bottom line. \nPart 3: How to Use E.I. in Real Life\nYou’ll practice applying the four abilities of emotional intelligence – perceiving\, understanding\, using\, and managing emotions – to real business situations you may face. \nPart 4: Practicing E.I. Skills\nYou’ll leave with some practical tools\, such as the mood meter and structured journaling prompts\, that you can begin using in your business right away. \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. \nLINKS TO OTHER WORKSHOPS IN THIS SERIES: \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 1: What Is Emotional Intelligence (E.I.)? (This workshop.) \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 2: Why It Matters for Business \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 3: How to Use E.I. in Real Life \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Part 4: Practicing E.I. Skills \nYou might also like to join us for the In-Person workshop in Anchorage on Emotional Intelligence (see link below): \nEmotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs – Anchorage\nDate: Thursday\, Sept. 17\, 2026\nTime: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm\nLocation: Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC)\, 1901 Bragaw Street\, Suite 199\, BEI Training Room\, Anchorage\, AK 99508 \n____________________________________________
URL:https://akew.org/event/emotional-intelligence-for-entrepreneurs-part-1-what-is-emotional-intelligence-e-i
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Anchorage\, 1901 Bragaw St Suite 199\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online (Virtual)
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SUMMARY:Healthcare options for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in offering healthcare benefits to your small business employees but don’t know where to start? \nUnsure what you can reasonably afford to offer and worried about administrative complexity? \nCome learn about traditional small-group plans\, QSERHRA/ICHRA\, tax advantages\, and more. \nFind a strategy to meet your employees needs and improve recruitment/retention. \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/dtd-uqmi-sxj
URL:https://akew.org/event/healthcare-options-for-small-businesses
LOCATION:Alaska Co Work\, 205 E Benson BLVD - North Training Room\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Pietralczyk":MAILTO:lizpietral@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T140000
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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. \nWe will host a Pop-Up ideation studio in the Wood Center Multi-level lounge at UAF
URL:https://akew.org/event/pop-up-ideation-studio
LOCATION:University of Alaska Fairbanks – Wood Center\, 1731 S Chandalar\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99775\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T150000
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SUMMARY:BYOB Lunch
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time—and this year\, the Mat-Su has been ACTIVATED!\nFor our AKEW kickoff celebration\, we’re excited to gather at the beautiful\, brand-new Mat-Su Visitor Center!\nThis year has been busy with the MatSu Matters podcast outreach\, community connections\, and building opportunities for the community to participate in this year’s Alaska Entrepreneurship Week. We also have a few special guests lined up to join us virtually and in person.\nThis is a chance to meet your state wide entrepreneurial community\, connect with businesses\, leaders and entrepreneurs\, and be part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week.📅 September 14 | 12–3 PM\n📍 Mat-Su Visitor Center\n💼 Bring Your Own Business\n🍽️ Lunch Provided by the City of Wasilla\n🎤 Guest Speakers\n🎙️ Entrepreneur Panel Discussion\n🤝 Networking & Community Connections\n🚀 Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\nThis is a hybrid event! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84120340982\nMeeting ID: 841 2034 0982 \nShout out to The City of Wasilla for providing lunch!\nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://akew.org/event/byob-lunch
LOCATION:MatSu Visitor Center\, 2764 S. East MatanuskaSpur Road\, Palmer\, AK\, 99654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Media Firm":MAILTO:alaskamediafirm@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:UAF lab Tours - Energy Technology Facility
DESCRIPTION:Get a tour of UAF’s world leading labs including the Alaska Center for Energy and Power Energy Technology Facility\, 1857 Tanana Lp E\, Fairbanks\, AK 99775
URL:https://akew.org/event/uaf-lab-tours-energy-technology-facility
LOCATION:Alaska Center for Energy and Power Energy Technology Facility\, 1857 Tanana Lp E\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99775\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks%2C Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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SUMMARY:How to Find Good Business Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Tune In & Tune Up Your Opportunity Radar\nHow to assess business ideas\, avoid opportunity traps\, and choose your next experiment\nHow to spot\, assess\, and test business opportunities worth pursuing.\n\nDescription\nHow do you know which business ideas are worth pursuing? And which are better left alone? In this practical session\, Michael Norton shares a framework for finding\, assessing\, and testing promising business opportunities.  \nDrawing on work with startups\, Fortune 100 innovation teams\, dozens of founders\, and more than 80 Techstars Startup Weekends\, he’ll explore how entrepreneurs get better at recognizing opportunities\, capturing ideas\, comparing them systematically\, and spotting the warning signs of weak businesses.  \nYou’ll learn how to evaluate customer need\, market access\, economics\, execution difficulty\, risk\, and founder/model fit. He’ll explore how your skills\, resources\, relationships\, and desired lifestyle should influence what you build.  \nThe goal is to identify which opportunities deserve more attention\, uncover the assumptions that matter most\, and choose the fastest useful experiment to help decide what to do next—all before committing serious time\, money\, or energy. \n  \nAbout Michel Norton\nMichael Norton is a serial entrepreneur\, startup advisor\, consultant\, and innovation practitioner whose work has spanned companies of nearly every size\, stage\, and industry. \nHe has spent years working directly with technology startups\, consulting with dozens of founders and early-stage companies\, supporting corporate innovation initiatives for Fortune 100 organizations\, and advising businesses across a wide range of verticals and lifecycle stages. His work has ranged from early opportunity discovery and business-model development to product strategy\, experimentation\, design\, technology\, growth\, and organizational innovation. \nMichael has also led more than 80 Techstars Startup Weekend events\, helping thousands of aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs move quickly from ideas and assumptions through customer discovery\, experimentation\, and real-world testing. As a result he has become a specialist in early stage ventures from initial ideation to launch. \nAs an entrepreneur himself\, Michael has built and operated businesses across photography\, woodworking\, media production\, design and development\, software applications and platforms\, food service\, professional services\, and e-commerce.  \nHis range of experience has given him a particular interest in how entrepreneurs recognize promising opportunities\, match business models to their own skills and resources\, and decide which ideas are worth pursuing. His approach to entrepreneurship is practical and experimental: develop a strong eye for opportunity\, understand what would have to be true for an idea to work\, and find the fastest useful way to learn from the real world. \n  \n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelryannorton\nPersonal Website: https://michaelRyanNorton.com\nWork Website: https://startupmojave.org\nInstagram: https://instagram.com/michaelryannorton\n\n  \n  \nEVENT ACCESS\nMonday\, September 14 · 2:00 – 3:00pm\nTime zone: America/Anchorage \nGoogle Meet joining info : \n\n– Videoconference:  meet.google.com/pcj-vope-fvg    ID: pcj-vope-fvg\n– Or call:\n\n\n\ntel.meet/pcj-vope-fvg\nPin: 1445885976735\n\n(US) +1 617-675-4444\nPin: 1445885976735
URL:https://akew.org/event/how-to-find-good-business-ideas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Entrepreneurship Week Team":MAILTO:contact@akew.org
LOCATION:https://meet.google.com/pcj-vope-fvg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T153000
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SUMMARY:Makerspace tours
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting tours of the Makerspace at UAF in the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building. \nPlease contact us at innovation@alaska.edu for more details.
URL:https://akew.org/event/makerspace-tours
LOCATION:University of Alaska Fairbanks – Joseph Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99775\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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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 Monday\, September 14\, 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). Dinner will be provided! \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
LOCATION:Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, 111 W. Rezanof Drive\, Kodiak\, AK\, 99615\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260914T190000
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SUMMARY:Marketing that Works: Practical Strategies for Growing Your Business - Kodiak
DESCRIPTION:Create a marketing plan that helps customers find you\, trust you\, and keep coming back! \nJoin us on Monday\, September 14\, 2026\, for this FREE In-Person workshop in Kodiak on “Marketing that Works: Practical Strategies for Growing Your Business – Kodiak” at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center\, presented by Ginny Grabowski\, Anchorage Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC). Dinner will be provided! \nMarketing is much more than social media. In this practical workshop\, you’ll learn how successful small businesses combine direct marketing\, digital marketing\, public relations\, relationship building\, and customer service into a cohesive marketing strategy. Through real Alaska business examples\, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately – regardless of your budget. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \nBuild a marketing strategy that aligns with your business goals.\nUnderstand the difference between marketing strategies and tactics.\nImprove your website\, branding\, and customer messaging.\nIncrease your visibility through search engines and AI-powered search optimization.\nCreate effective social media\, email marketing\, and paid advertising campaigns.\nDevelop public relations opportunities through community partnerships\, sponsorships\, and media outreach.\nStrengthen customer relationships with loyalty programs\, referrals\, and personalized communication.\nBuild a practical marketing calendar that turns ideas into consistent action.\nLearn low-cost marketing techniques specifically suited for small businesses and rural communities. \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/marketing-that-works-practical-strategies-for-growing-your-business-kodiak
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:20260914T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260909T190317Z
CREATED:20260822T012808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T190317Z
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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:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T062733Z
CREATED:20260915T062733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062733Z
UID:10000563-1789477200-1789479000@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
LOCATION:Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building\, 1764 Tanana Loop\, Fairbanks\, 99709\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Univeristy of Alaska Fairbanks%2C Center for Innovation":MAILTO:pwwebley@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T001039Z
CREATED:20260809T004026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T001039Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163620Z
CREATED:20250829T035114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T163620Z
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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. He has been on the planning committee for Alaska Entrepreneurship Week for the past 4 years. Ricky is an active angel investor\, entrepreneur\, startup mentor\, and has worked in various roles including management consulting\, investment banking\, and corporate finance for companies in the Fortune 500. 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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T235813Z
CREATED:20260817T235813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T235813Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260822T001359Z
CREATED:20260821T234945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T001359Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T172255Z
CREATED:20260915T172255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T172255Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260915T063418Z
CREATED:20260915T063418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T063418Z
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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
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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-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
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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
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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:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T000603Z
CREATED:20260817T234938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000603Z
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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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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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