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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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CREATED:20250828T020106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T003534Z
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SUMMARY:Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes
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 column_structure=”1_2\,1_2″ 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=”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_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”25px|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nDo you know how to report your business income and maximize deductions on your tax return? \n[/et_pb_text][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″ header_font=”Merriweather|700|||||||” header_font_size=”46px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||0px|” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nThis FREE Live Webinar on “Schedule C and Other Small Business Taxes” is designed for sole proprietors\, self-employed individuals\, and gig economy workers. This session will walk you through the process of reporting income and expenses using IRS Schedule C\, and highlight other key small business tax considerations. \nPresented by David Higgins\, Tax Specialist at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)\, this workshop offers a step-by-step guide to completing Schedule C and understanding which expenses are deductible. You’ll also learn about important updates from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act\, how to handle bartering income\, and how certain deductions flow to your individual tax return. \nIf you’re a small business owner preparing for tax season\, this training will help you report income accurately and take advantage of the deductions available to you. \nTopics covered in this training include: \n\nUnderstanding the Qualified Business Income (Section 199A) Deduction.\nCompleting Schedule C\, Part I:\n\nGross Receipts.\nReturns and Allowances.\nCost of Goods Sold.\nGross Profit and Gross Income.\nBartering income.\n\n\nCompleting Schedule C\, Part II:\n\nCar and Truck Expenses.\nDepreciation and expensing under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.\nLegal\, professional\, and office expenses.\nSupplies.\nTravel\, meals\, and entertainment.\n\n\nCalculating Net Profit or Loss.\nReporting possible deductions on Form 1040.\n\nMore info & 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/2024/04/sbdc.jpg” title_text=”sbdc” 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/headshot-2025-David-Higgins.jpg” title_text=”headshot-2025-David-Higgins” _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=”{}”] \nDavid Higgins\nTax Specialist at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) \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=”{}”] \nDavid Higgins works for the IRS in the Communications and Liaison Division as a Tax Specialist in Seattle\, WA. David serves as the primary IRS contact to community\, industry\, and business organizations throughout Washington and Alaska. David educates on a variety of tax topics to all taxpayer communities\, including employers\, community groups\, small business resource partners and tax practitioner organizations. \nDavid began his career with the Internal Revenue Service in 2010 in Taxpayer Service\, education\, compliance\, and tax law. Before joining the IRS\, David served in the US Census providing outreach to community groups. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/schedule-c-and-other-small-business-taxes
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,5. Exit,Online (Virtual),Resource Fairs & Info Sessions,Resources & Ecosystem,Workshops & Trainings
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business
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 column_structure=”1_2\,1_2″ 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=”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_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”25px|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nAre you thinking about starting your own business?   \nThis workshop was designed just for you! \n[/et_pb_text][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″ header_font=”Merriweather|700|||||||” header_font_size=”46px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||0px|” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” global_colors_info=”{}”] \nDuring this FREE “Starting a Business\,” workshop\, Anchorage SBDC Business Advisor\, Ginny Grabowski\, will discuss the initial steps and considerations for starting a small business\, such as: \n\nbusiness licensing;\nlegal forms of business;\nbusiness record-keeping;\nhiring employees;\nbusiness planning; and\naccess to financing.\n\n  \nMore info: 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/2024/04/sbdc.jpg” title_text=”sbdc” 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/2025/07/Ginny-Grabowski-1.jpg” title_text=”Ginny-Grabowski” _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=”{}”] \nGinny Grabowski\nAlaska SBDC  Business Advisor \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=”{}”] \nGinny has been navigating the waters of entrepreneurship and small-business ownership for over 20 years. She is committed to empowering others and is excited to be working to further the SBDC’s mission to help small businesses grow throughout Alaska. \nGinny’s background is in the health and wellness sector. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion she has expertise in creating and scaling businesses that promote health and wellness. Her strengths are strategic partnership management\, client engagement and creating community through workshops\, training\, and the development of health programs. \n[more] \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/starting-a-business
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center – Anchorage\, 1901 Bragaw St Suite 199\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,Funding,In-Person,Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T110000
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CREATED:20250925T020603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T021135Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Childcare Business in Alaska
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URL:https://akew.org/event/starting-a-childcare-business-in-alaska
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T210855
CREATED:20250925T015735Z
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UID:10000457-1759136400-1759140000@akew.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Business
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URL:https://akew.org/event/starting-a-business-25
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T084500
DTSTAMP:20260525T210855
CREATED:20250925T012504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T012510Z
UID:10000451-1759132800-1759135500@akew.org
SUMMARY:How to Get a Business License 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″] \nWhat are the steps for getting a business license?  What information do you need to provide when getting a business license?  This workshop is intended to guide you through the steps for getting a business license in the state of Alaska.  It’s not meant to be legal advice\, but rather a guide to walk you through the steps and help you find the correct information that’s required. \nDuring this 38-minute On Demand workshop\, you will learn: \n\nstep-by-step instructions for how to get a business license in Alaska;\na list of information that’s needed;\ntips on how to find your NAICS code; and\nwhere to find useful resources.\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/how-to-get-a-business-license/” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/how-to-get-a-business-license-in-alaska
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250929T080000
DTSTAMP:20260525T210855
CREATED:20250925T024239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T024508Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Food Cooperatives
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URL:https://akew.org/event/demystifying-food-cooperatives
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,4. Growth,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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SUMMARY:Cottage Food Permit Process – Municipality of Anchorage
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URL:https://akew.org/event/cottage-food-permit-process-municipality-of-anchorage
LOCATION:Alaska\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,2. Pre-Profit,3. Profit,Online (Virtual),Workshops & Trainings
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up: What to Know Before You Expand
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 column_structure=”1_2\,1_2″ 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=”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_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 thinking of expanding your business and looking for insights as you prepare for growth?  \nThis workshop offers a dynamic panel discussion designed for small business owners considering or preparing for growth. \n[/et_pb_text][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″ header_font=”Merriweather|700|||||||” header_font_size=”46px” header_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||0px|” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] \nThis workshop features insights from experienced entrepreneurs\, a lender\, and an investor.  This session will explore what it really takes to scale successfully. Panelists will share firsthand perspectives on funding growth\, operational planning\, managing risk\, and navigating expansion in Alaska’s unique business environment. Whether you’re just starting to think about growth or already planning your next move\, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and lessons learned from those who’ve done it. \nThe workshop concludes with a guided tour of a development in progress – the new Market Project (aka\, the Downtown Revitalization Project) in the Post Office Mall from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm!  Attendees will gain a firsthand look at the development process and have opportunities to identify potential business locations. \n  \nMore info & 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/2024/04/sbdc.jpg” title_text=”sbdc” 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/2025/08/20150305_JBittner-e1637171864608-900×900-1.jpg” title_text=”20150305_JBittner-e1637171864608-900×900″ _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=”{}”] \nJon Bittner\nExecutive Director\, Alaska Small Business Development Center \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=”{}”] \nJon Bittner is the Executive Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, where he leads a statewide network of seven regional centers dedicated to delivering accessible\, high-quality business assistance to entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. In his role\, Jon has helped to launch the $59 million State and $83 million Tribal SSBCI capital programs\, the AI Center\, as well as relaunched the BuyAlaska and TREND programs. His extensive background in economic development includes previous roles as Vice President of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)\, where he launched a variety of entrepreneurship and innovation programs\, including Entrepreneurship Week\, the Alaska Pitch on a Train competition\, Anchorage Maker Faire\, and the Alaska Innovator magazine.  He also served as the  Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Commerce\, Community\, and Economic Development where he served on the boards of AIDEA\, AEA\, ASMI\, and oversaw the Division of Economic Development\, the Division of Banking & Securities and the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Through his leadership\, Jon continues to drive innovation and support for Alaska’s small business ecosystem. \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/2025/07/KellyAnn.jpeg” title_text=”KellyAnn” _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=”{}”] \nKelly Ann Cavaretta\nSeward Business Advisor\, Alaska Small Business Development Center\, and Owner\, Salted Roots and the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge \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=”{}”] \nKelly Ann supports entrepreneurs in Seward as a business advisor with the Alaska SBDC\, offering expert guidance in startup strategy\, growth planning\, and sustainable operations. She earned her MBA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2025\, enhancing her strengths in business strategy\, leadership\, and economic development. In addition to her advisory role\, Kelly Ann is a commercial real estate investor focused on creating community-centered spaces that foster local resilience. She is the founder of Salted Roots\, a boutique hospitality brand with locations in both Seward and Anchorage\, and also owns the Flamingo Cocktail Lounge. This vibrant downtown Seward property features a full-service restaurant\, beer garden\, and residential tenants. Her entrepreneurial work reflects a strong commitment to place-based development and supporting Alaska’s local economies. \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/2025/07/Ginny-Grabowski-1.jpg” title_text=”Ginny-Grabowski” _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=”{}”] \nGinny Grabowski\nAlaska SBDC  Business Advisor\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=”{}”]Ginny has been navigating the waters of entrepreneurship and small-business ownership for over 20 years. She is committed to empowering others and is excited to be working to further the SBDC’s mission to help small businesses grow throughout Alaska. \nGinny’s background is in the health and wellness sector. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion she has expertise in creating and scaling businesses that promote health and wellness. Her strengths are strategic partnership management\, client engagement and creating community through workshops\, training\, and the development of health programs. \n[more]\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ admin_label=”Rachel Pennington” _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/image-asset.webp” title_text=”image-asset” _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=”{}”] \nRachel Pennington\nCo-Owner and Manager\, Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop/K Street Market \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=”{}”] \nRachel Pennington is the co-owner and manager of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop\, a beloved artisan bakery in Anchorage\, Alaska. Joining the family business in 2010\, she began as a baking assistant and quickly advanced to head baker. After completing a five-month program at the San Francisco Baking Institute\, Rachel returned to Fire Island as manager and soon became part-owner. She now oversees daily operations\, ensuring that each batch of scones\, cookies\, and sprouted grain sourdoughs meets the bakery’s high standards. She hired people from all walks of life\, including those who have immigrated here from faraway places as well as those recently released from prison. Currently\, Fire Island employs 90 talented and ambitious individuals. The bakery has expanded to 4 unique locations across the municipality. At this time\, Fire Island is housed in 2 beautiful buildings that collaborates and partners with other businesses in downtown Anchorage and in Airport Heights. These 2 spots have become beacons of joy and fun\, elevating baked goods and food service alike. Fire Island’s calling cards are kindness and quality\, and in everything they do\, it is evident. Known affectionately as the “Gluten Queen\,” Rachel is passionate about the art of baking and the community it fosters. Under her leadership\, Fire Island has become a cornerstone of Anchorage’s culinary scene. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ admin_label=”Dunbar Anders” _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/Dunbar-2-346×400-1.jpg” title_text=”Dunbar-2-346×400″ _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=”{}”] \nDunbar Anders\nLoan Officer\, Alaska Growth Capital \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=”{}”] \nDunbar Anders joined AGC in 2023 and has 5 years of experience in Commercial Lending. He has lived in Alaska for over 10 years and received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Marketing from the University of Alaska – Anchorage. Dunbar is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Alaska Pacific University. Anders’s lending experience includes the following sectors: commercial\, industrial\, and professional corporations’ loans with expertise in commercial real estate\, business acquisition purchases\, debt refinance\, and working capital loans. Anders is a member of BNI and the Young Professionals Group in Anchorage\, Alaska. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ admin_label=”Joe Dugan” _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_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=”{}”] \nJoe Dugan\nInvestor/President\, Alaska Architectural Lighting \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=”{}”] \nJoe Dugan is the President of Alaska Architectural Lighting\, a company he founded in 1998 that has since become a trusted name in the state’s construction and design community. His recent projects include the Santos Building and the Wild Birch Hotel\, both reflecting his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. In addition to his lighting work\, Joe is an active investor in local businesses\, with stakes in ventures such as the Alaska Rock Gym\, Spenard Roadhouse\, Crush Bistro\, South Restaurant\, and an exciting new project on the horizon. A proud UAA alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy\, Joe values creative vision and practical problem-solving. Outside of work\, he enjoys spending time with his children and contributing to the vibrancy of Alaska’s business community. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3\,2_3″ admin_label=”Elissa Brown” _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/Elissa-Brown.jpg” title_text=”Elissa Brown” _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=”{}”] \nElissa Brown\nCo-Founder and Owner\, Wild Scoops \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=”{}”] \nElissa Brown is the co-founder and owner of Wild Scoops\, Anchorage’s beloved micro-creamery celebrated for its adventurous small-batch ice cream made with locally sourced\, seasonal Alaskan ingredients. A former middle school science teacher\, Elissa transformed her kitchen experiments into a flourishing business\, launching Wild Scoops in 2015 at local farmers’ markets and opening the first brick-and-mortar scoop shop in downtown Anchorage by 2017. Today\, Wild Scoops has three locations in Anchorage and continues to delight the community with hundreds of creative flavors that tell a story of place\, all while fostering strong local partnerships and giving back through charitable initiatives. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://akew.org/event/scaling-up-what-to-know-before-you-expand
LOCATION:Alaska Experience Theatre\, 333 West 4th Avenue\, Suite 207\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:3. Profit,4. Growth,In-Person,Panels & Fireside Chats,Storytelling & Founder Journeys,Workshops & Trainings
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