Join us for the Elected Officials Lunch Hour, where over a dozen of Alaska’s statewide elected officials will come together with the entrepreneurship community to discuss the future of business in Alaska. This is your chance to voice your challenges, share your needs, and hear directly from those in office about how they can better […]
Harness the power of your problems and teams to create valuable solutions and plan for success. Learn about valuable challenges, the Ideascale platform, and the Quayside AI planning tools. Hosted online and in multiple locations (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Cordova; Sign up/register to receive local details). Tools that will be used: Ideascale - https://ideascale.alaska.edu/c/landing AI Project […]
As part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, join us for an event centered around empowering Alaska Natives and highlighting resources available to help facilitate entrepreneurship opportunities. At 3:00 PM, there will be welcome networking and introductions, followed by a panel meeting at 3:30 PM. The panel's theme is to highlight successful entrepreneurial stories among Alaska Natives, […]
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As part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, join us at 12:00 PM at Cowork by RSD for lunch and an interactive group discussion for topics such as about hiring best practices, remote vs in person work with regards to relocation to Alaska if needed, the role of contractors and surge hiring for events, and much more. […]
Are you thinking about starting your own business? This workshop was designed just for you! During "Starting a Business - Wasilla," our Mat-Su SBDC Business Advisor, Misty O'Connor, will discuss the initial steps and considerations for starting a small business, such as: - business licensing; - legal forms of business; - business record-keeping; - hiring […]
Leaders across all industries are struggling with low productivity, disengaged employees, the high cost of quiet quitting, and the highest turnover rates in history. As a trusted advisor to leaders, Carmen expertly teaches them how to navigate these challenges and foster thriving workplaces. After this talk, you will: Discover the one thing you need […]
Students to Startups is a summer (May – August) based internship program in which University of Alaska students are paired with an Alaska startup company. Prof. Peter Webley, Interim Director of UAF Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship, will provide an insight on the program, the process for companies looking for a summer intern, and […]
As part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, join us for lunch and an interactive discussion at 12 PM at Cowork by RSD about taking your business international. There may be other parts of the world where your business or product could be more in demand. We'll talk about items to consider when going international such as […]
Loan Readiness – Get Ready – Set GO! This workshop is tailored for start-up and small business owners who are looking for ways to fund their business that may no be through a traditional commercial loan. In addition, you will learn how SBA provides business tools to take your business from idea to implementation […]
What are the skills and tools you need in 2024 to develop your sales strategy? During "Sales 101 in 2024: The Art of Selling and the Proverbial Sales Pipeline - Wasilla," our Mat-Su SBDC Business Advisor, Misty O'Connor, will discuss the art of selling, what a sales pipeline is, and developing your sales strategy. Misty […]
Don’t sell yourself short – join BBB to learn how to maximize your business value (and see who wins the BBB Torch Award in Alaska!) Have you ever asked: “How do I move on from my business?” It’s a tough question, and even if an exit seems years away, knowing the full value of what […]
Join us for the Official Wrap-Up Party of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2024—a night to celebrate the wins, reflect on the challenges, and connect with the incredible community that made this week unforgettable. If you attended any event during the week, this is your chance to unwind, share stories, and build lasting connections. Date & Time: […]
Anchorage based tour company Alaska English Adventures (AEA) began developing pen pal friendships between youth in Alaska and youth around the world in June of 2020 when Covid halted tourism. Over the past 4 years AEA has created pen pal friendships between classrooms, youth groups, and Girl Scout troops all over Alaska and 23 countries […]
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