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SUMMARY:Business Use of Your Home in Alaska
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 _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][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″] \nCurious about how to turn part of your home into a tax-saving opportunity?  Whether you’re a freelancer\, small business owner\, or remote worker using a home office\, understanding how to properly claim deductions for business use of your home can make a significant difference at tax time. Join us for this free On Demand workshop on “Business Use of Your Home in Alaska” with David Higgins\, Tax Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)\, to learn everything you need to know. \nDavid Higgins will walk you through the essential rules\, requirements\, and opportunities available. You’ll also gain access to helpful downloadable handouts to support your learning and application of these tax strategies. \nWhat you’ll learn during this training: \n\nSimplified Home Office Deduction\nQualifying for business use of the home deduction – Exclusive Use Test\nRegular Use Test\nPrincipal Place of Business Test\nActivities that don’t disqualify your home office\nMeeting Place for Customers Test\nSeparate Structure Test\nDeduction limits\nTypes of expenses\nExpenses related to the business activity in the home\nBusiness Use of the Home Expenses\nDeductible expenses\nDeduction limits – Gross Income\nExample – Determining the home office deduction\nWhat you can’t do\nSelling your home when you used it for business\nIllegal Tax Avoidance Schemes\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Information and registration HERE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https://aksbdc.org/workshops/business-use-of-your-home-in-alaska/” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/business-use-of-your-home-in-alaska
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250925T023228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T023345Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Purchasing & Shared Services Cooperatives
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 _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][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″] \nAre you looking for a way to pool resources or services with other small businesses to better compete with bigger businesses?  This workshop is for you!  “Understanding Purchasing & Shared Services Cooperatives” starts with a brief introduction to co-ops generally\, and then dives deep into purchasing cooperatives (co-ops) and share services cooperatives (co-ops). \nDuring this 28-minute On Demand workshop\, you will learn: \n\nwhat co-ops are\, in general;\nthe definition and examples of “purchasing cooperatives”;\nthe definition and examples of “shared services cooperatives”;\nthe factors of successful cooperatives; and\nwhat the Alaska Cooperative Development Center (ACDC) does and how they can help.\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Information and registration HERE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https://aksbdc.org/workshops/shared-services-cooperatives/” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/understanding-purchasing-shared-services-cooperatives
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T070000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250916T230858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T231319Z
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SUMMARY:What's Your Business Really Worth?
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URL:https://akew.org/event/whats-your-business-really-worth
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,5. Exit,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T080000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250925T024426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T024439Z
UID:10000467-1759215600-1759219200@akew.org
SUMMARY:Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
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 _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][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″] \nLearn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget\, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities\, these best practices will boost your productivity.  The Alaska SBDC partnered with Grow with Google and the Denali Chamber of Commerce to bring you this workshop free of charge. \nIn this 48-minute webinar\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nUse templates in Google Sheets to build a personalized to-do list; and\nUse templates in Google Docs to create a meeting agenda.\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Information and registration HERE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https://aksbdc.org/workshops/digital-skills-for-everyday-tasks/” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/digital-skills-for-everyday-tasks
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250916T223107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T225432Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Resources Small Businesses Should Know
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_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″] \nThis event is a part of the Federal Resources Small Businesses Should Know Series** \nAre you looking for data to help you start or grow a business or understand the business landscape for a region? The U.S. Census Bureau can help! \nLearn the tools available to research data and help you make informed decisions about your business. \nThis session will include an overview of SBA resources and time for Q&A. \nSpecial Guest Speaker: \n\nCaitlyn Sperling – Data Dissemination Specialist\, U.S. Census Bureau\n\n  \n**PLEASE NOTE: Most of the information within this series will be applicable to small businesses nationwide\, but this series will include localized information for the Houston\, TX area as it is hosted by the SBA Houston District Office. \n  \nREGISTER and additional information  HERE\n  \nOrganizer\nElizabeth Charleselizabeth.charles@sba.gov \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/federal-resources-small-businesses-should-know
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250916T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T230008Z
UID:10000432-1759222800-1759226400@akew.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Patents: An Introduction to Patents and Business Considerations
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_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″] \nJoin us for a discussion on patents\, including the different types of patents\, the application process\, what to do after a patent is granted (or not granted)\, the rights of patent owners\, and other business considerations. \n\nWhat is a patent?\nTypes of patents\nThe patent application process\nI got my patent … now what? Post-grant requirements and considerations\nBusiness resources\nDate: Tuesday\, September 30th \, 2025\nTime: 12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm CDT\nCost: None\nLocation: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.\n\n*Registration closes at Noon on Monday September 29th\, 2025. \nREGISTER and additional information  HERE\n  \nOrganizer\nKansas SBDC at WSUksbdc@wichita.edu316-978-3193 \n  \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/intro-to-patents-an-introduction-to-patents-and-business-considerations
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250922T224022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T224034Z
UID:10000446-1759222800-1759240800@akew.org
SUMMARY:Getting Down to Business: Local Rules\, Resources\, & Readiness
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 _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][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″] \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025\, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for “Getting Down to Business:  Local Rules\, Resources\, & Readiness – Wasilla.”  This FREE In Person workshop is being offered at the Mat-Su Small Business Development Center (Mat-Su SBDC) Training Room in Wasilla\, Alaska\, and is moderated by our very own Misty O’Connor\, Center Director at the Mat-Su SBDC. \nFor this engaging and action-packed workshop\, Mat-Su Center Director Misty O’Connor has assembled a team of leaders and professionals to answer questions every small business owner has about starting or growing their business\, leasing or buying land or a building\, and all the nuts and bolts behind the scenes of business operations. This workshop is jam-packed with all the right people to: \n\nEquip new business owners with critical knowledge on zoning\, permitting\, insurance\, financing\, and compliance before they launch.\nProvide direct access to local leaders and professionals\, so participants know who to call and why it matters.\nBuild a clear roadmap for sequencing startup tasks\, avoiding common mistakes that cost time and money.\nConnect attendees to the broader business support ecosystem in the Mat-Su Valley.\nEncourage community engagement and networking\, showing the value of collaboration and membership in organizations like your local Chamber of Commerce.\n\nMeet your Mat-Su Borough Mayor and Planning Department Director. Learn from expert bankers\, accountants\, insurance agents\, and realtors. Spend one-on-one time during our afternoon session meeting our guests and asking them specific questions related to your business. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \nAdditional information HERE \n[/et_pb_text][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=”facebook” url=”https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsAnchorage” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#181819″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]facebook[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/getting-down-to-business-local-rules-resources-readiness
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Mat-Su\, 201 North Lucille St #2\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,In-Person,Keynotes & Talks,Networking, Mixers & Social,Panels & Fireside Chats,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250828T021720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T213057Z
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SUMMARY:Valdez Business Builder Workshop - II
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 _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][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” global_colors_info=”{}”]Welcome to the Valdez Business Builder Workshop\, where personalized guidance meetings entrepreneurial ambition! \nThe City of Valdez Economic Development Department is excited to launch its first Valdez Business Builder Workshop! \nThis FREE two-day workshop is designed to assist local business-owners and entrepreneurs in starting out or scaling up their business ventures. Our workshop features two expert presenters who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business.  \nWith an opportunity to attend 1:1 coaching after each session\, you’ll receive tailored advice and support to address your unique challenges and opportunities. \nJoin us for expert presenters and one-on-one business coaching. (Plus\, who can say “no” to free lunch?!)\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/valdez-business-builder-workshop-ii
LOCATION:Valdez Civic and Convention Center\, 314 Clifton Dr\, Valdez\, 99686\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Hybrid,Inspiration & Stories,Keynotes & Talks,Mentorship & Office Hours,Networking & Community,Networking, Mixers & Social,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250828T195114Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - 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 connectingentrepreneurs\,supporting organizationsand investors. \nInformal\, honest\, insightful conversations\, around some good food. \nAs part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week\, join Tech Wildcatters and 49th State Angel Fund at 12:00 PM at Cowork by RSD for lunch and discussion about available sources of funding for startups nationwide and in Alaska. \nJoin Tech Wildcatters and 49th State Angel Fund to learn more about available sources of funding for startups. \nHope to see you there! \n  \nRegistration and additional information HERE \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.Ricky has been active in Alaska’s startup ecosystem for the past 4 years and now leads Tech Wildcatters’s expansion into Alaska. He has been on the planning committee for Alaska Entrepreneurship Week for the past 3 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. Ricky earned multiple master’s degrees from Carnegie Mellon University including an MBA and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][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/Alexa.jpg” title_text=”Alexa” _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/alexa-bagamian/” _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=”{}”] \nAlexa Bagamian\nAssociate\, Senior Financial Analyst – Tech Wildcatters \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nAlexa Bagamian is an Associate at Tech Wildcatters\, a venture capital firm headquartered in Dallas and one of the first 15 startup accelerators in the world. \nShe has been on the planning committee for Alaska Entrepreneurship Week for the past 2 years.  \nAlexa has an extensive background in financial analysis and modeling\, budgeting\, forecasting\, and marketing in the defense\, financial services\, and technology industries with Raytheon\, Merrill Lynch\, and Dun & Bradstreet. Alexa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Northwestern University. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ admin_label=”Calvin” _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/Calvin-C.-Headshots-0139_websize-1.jpg” title_text=”Calvin C.” _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/calvinkcchang/” _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=”{}”] \nCalvin Chang\nDirector – 49the State Angel Fund (49SAF) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nCalvin Chang leads the 49the State Angel Fund (49SAF) as its Director\, focusing on growing the investment portfolio’s success in Alaska and beyond. He also leads the Anchorage C-PACER clean energy and resilience financing program. He holds a master’s degree from Yale University\, a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Bucknell University\, and a Russian Regional Studies Certificate from Moscow International University.\n \nHe currently serves as the Secretary of the Alaska Investor Network (AIN) Board\, an ex-officio member of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors\, and chairs the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) Executive Board.\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/lunch-and-learn-2
LOCATION:RSD Co-Work\, 911 W 8th Ave #101\, Anchorage\, 99501\, 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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CREATED:20250828T210813Z
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UID:10000026-1759233600-1759240800@akew.org
SUMMARY:Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
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URL:https://akew.org/event/increase-sales-and-profits-with-pricing-and-distribution-strategies
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T180358
CREATED:20250828T192033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T205843Z
UID:10000003-1759237200-1759240800@akew.org
SUMMARY:Get Clients on Instagram - How to Build a Community That Buys
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If your content isn’t bringing in the right people or any people at all\, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Building a true community\, not just chasing likes and followers\, is the key to turning Instagram engagement into paying clients. \nIn this webinar\, Instagram expert Sue B. Zimmerman will show you how to build and grow an engaged Instagram community. You’ll discover how to use comments\, posts\, and DMs to connect authentically with your ideal clients\, earn their trust\, and turn conversations into sales. \nArmed with real examples\, practical prompts\, and a handy checklist\, you’ll leave ready to turn Instagram into a tool that drives real business growth. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nFind and attract your ideal client with intentional hashtags\, optimized bios\, and engaging content\nUse comments\, stories\, and shares to build real community without feeling fake or forced\nApply Sue’s proven 3-part DM flow to turn casual chats into paying clients\nModel real examples of posts and conversations that converted followers into buyers\nAvoid common Instagram mistakes and stay on track with a consistency checklist\n\n  \nREQUIRES REGISTRATION HERE \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GettyImages-2095582233-1.jpg” title_text=”GettyImages-2095582233 (1)” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”illustration” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/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/suebzimmerman_headshot_square010.png” title_text=”suebzimmerman_headshot_square010″ _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_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=”{}”] \nSue B. Zimmerman\nBusiness Coach\, Sue B. Zimmerman Enterprises \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nSue B. Zimmerman is a lifelong Entrepreneur with experience that led to privately coaching hundreds of business owners to find their own traction and success through online marketing and education…. \n[more] \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/get-clients-on-instagram-how-to-build-a-community-that-buys
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Pitch Competitions & Showcases,Resource Fairs & Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T140000
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CREATED:20250828T164555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T165638Z
UID:10000022-1759237200-1759240800@akew.org
SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Small Business Loan
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URL:https://akew.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-small-business-loan
LOCATION:The Nave – Weidner Room\, 3502 Spenard Road\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Funding,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250930T150000
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SUMMARY:How Graduate Students are Developing Products for a Changing World
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URL:https://akew.org/event/how-graduate-students-are-developing-products-for-a-changing-world
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CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Creative & Experiential,Demo Days & Pop-Ups,In-Person,Networking & Community,Panels & Fireside Chats,Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem
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ORGANIZER;CN="UAF Center ICE":MAILTO:centerice@alaska.edu
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding: Remind me why I care?
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_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” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nBuild your first site using generative AI\n \nAI makes building more accessible than ever. Using AI to write code is something increasingly referred to as “vibe coding”.\n \nIn this workshop\, you’ll discover how to use natural language prompts to generate code and quickly build functional\, tailored digital tools. We’ll be using Lovable as our platform of choice\, and you’ll learn how to shape your applications simply by describing what you want them to do.\n \nThis is an introductory workshop\, so if you are hearing the term “vibe code” for the first time but want to start using AI to build – this is the perfect place for you.\n \n \n \nNOTE: Google Meet link and join over the phone options WILL NOT WORK until the event starts.\n  \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_2\,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”40px|0px|40px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://akew.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sam-Fife-FILEminimizer.jpeg” title_text=”Sam Fife (FILEminimizer)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _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=”{}”] \nSam Fife\nDirector of InnovationBetter Business Bureau \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] \n\nSam Fife has spent over five years working in business innovation at the Better Business Bureau.  \nHis passion is in connecting with good business owners and helping them succeed. Sam brings a background in peacebuilding and conflict resolution with professional experience in three continents.\nAs an innovation director\, he has the opportunity to test out new tools and technologies\, including various uses for generative AI and can’t wait to share some powerful yet accessible tools with you all!\n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/vibe-coding-intro-but-practical
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Anchorage\, 1901 Bragaw St Suite 199\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Skills & Learning,Workshops & Trainings
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SUMMARY:Introduction to SBIR/STTR SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs
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URL:https://akew.org/event/introduction-to-sbir-sttr-sbir-sttr-other-innovation-programs
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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