BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Business Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.akbizmag.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alaska Business Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20190310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20191103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20200308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20201101T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20210314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20211107T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200918 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200824T213458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T213517Z UID:10001637-1600128000-1600387199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Biodiesel Production Technology Summit DESCRIPTION:The Biodiesel Production Technology Summit is a new forum designed for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers to learn about cutting-edge process technologies\, new techniques and equipment to optimize existing production\, and efficiencies to save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. Produced by Biodiesel Magazine\, this event features premium content from technology providers\, equipment vendors\, consultants\, engineers and producers to advance discussion and foster an environment of collaboration and networking through engaging presentations\, fruitful discussion and compelling exhibitions with one purpose—to further the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations. From frontend pretreatment to backend quality measures and everything in between\, this premiere event covers the technology gamut\, leaving producers with practical solutions to their specific needs. Co-located with the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo\, the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit conveniently harnesses the full potential of the integrated biofuels industries while providing laser-like focus on processing methods that are sure to yield tangible advantages to biomass-based diesel producers. Registration is free of charge for all employees of biodiesel and renewable diesel production facilities\, from operators and maintenance personnel to board members and executives. \nIn addition to spot-on technical presentations hand-picked by an abstract rating committee\, the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit offers superb networking forums alongside the largest\, most widely attended expo in the biofuels industry. \nThis year\, the Biodiesel Production Technology Summit is co-located with the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). Since the FEW’s inception in 1995\, the event has grown to 2\,000-plus attendees and 300 exhibitors. The event draws industry professionals from every U.S. state and more than 30 countries. Upwards of 550 biofuels producers from 209 facilities all over the world attend the FEW each year. By co-locating these two events\, it is truly the world’s largest gathering of biofuels producers. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/biodiesel-production-technology-summit/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Events-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200827T234237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T234237Z UID:10001643-1600160400-1600167600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:There's An App for That DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago\, a few were doing it. A few years ago\, more were doing it. Today\, many are doing it. Working remotely has quickly become common place and while some businesses are approaching it with caution\, others see it as a much overdo cost-effective strategy for success and profitability. The challenge\, of course\, lies with managers as they need to ensure their teams have the right tools to enable productivity and performance. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this two-hour online session guides the participants through the various hardware and software considerations designed to enable effective remote work. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor showcases the basics but also explores specific tools that encourage ideation\, collaboration\, efficiencies\, and engagement. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify hardware and software that support untethered work activities-Select the right chat\, video conferencing and file sharing apps that foster communication between team members \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nMarshall Watson is the Professional Development Manager for The STRIVE Group. As a twenty-three year veteran of the US Air Force and a former adjunct instructor with UAA’s Mat-Su College\, Marshall adds training and development\, instructional technology\, and coaching expertise to The STRIVE Group’s team. He is skilled in assessing an organization’s training needs\, developing content to meet those needs\, and delivering it through on-demand\, in-person and distance learning methods. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/theres-an-app-for-that/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Theres-an-App.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200827T234704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T234704Z UID:10001644-1600246800-1600252200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Creating and Enabling an Effective Remote Workforce DESCRIPTION:Throughout the past two decades\, the office environment has undergone a radical change. Commutes\, varied time zones\, work-life balance\, price of real estate\, and travel\, as well as other drivers\, have led to a rise of a remote workforce. Recent events have accelerated this shift. Some supervisors and managers have found themselves ill-equipped to effectively enable quality and productive work in this new environment. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken easily digestible moments\, this 90-minute online session illuminates the path for both the concerns and benefits of remote work environments. Ideal for supervisors and managers\, this session showcases the necessary considerations to adjust the mindset\, transform the work\, and\, ultimately\, enable the success of a corporate remote environment. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Appreciate the tangible and anecdotal benefits of enabling remote work\n-Analyze which positions are “ripe” for telecommuting and/or remote work\n-Identify pitfalls and/or challenges to managing remote work.\n-Identify pragmatic solutions to mitigate or overcome challenges\n-Identify employee characteristics that enable productive\, healthy remote work\n-Identify elements that will enable the parties to continue working effectively and productively in the remote arrangement \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving\, and consultation. \nRecognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective engagement among teams\, Kinzie has spent years learning\, applying\, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics\, relationships\, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative\, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities\, their teams and ultimately their organizations. \nKinzie is a sought-after national keynote speaker\, noted for bringing humor\, genuineness and practical perspectives to her presentations. Her relevant and inspiring content resonates with audiences\, engaging participants to step into new spaces. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/creating-and-enabling-an-effective-remote-workforce-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/creating_and_enabling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200827T222822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T222822Z UID:10001638-1600252200-1600257600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Why Mental Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention Are Leadership Issues in Construction DESCRIPTION:Before COVID-19\, construction and society had a mental health\, substance misuse\, and suicide problem. The unprecedented uncertainty of COVID-19 created major stress\, anxiety\, fear\, and worries among workers and their families. Alaska as the fourth highest rate of suicide. This session focuses on why these topics are a leadership imperative for leaders at all levels throughout the Alaska construction industry and other high risk industries\, such as fishing\, maritime\, mining\, oil and gas\, exploration\, forestry\, and manufacturing. \nLearn what you can do to help promote mental wellbeing and reduce risk of substance misuse and suicide in your company and your industry. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDemonstrate how to break the stigma of mental health and suicide\nIllustrate why mental health and suicide prevention are workplace issues\nIdentify the industry and demographic risk factors that lead to suicide\nHow to incorporate suicide prevention into safety\, health\, and wellness culture\nRecognize the resources for employers to address these topics with employees and families\n\n  \nThe webinar is being hosted by the Alaska State Suicide Prevention Council and AGC of Alaska. \nParticipants are limited to 500. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/why-mental-wellbeing-and-suicide-prevention-are-leadership-issues-in-construction/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/construction.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Construction Financial Management Association":MAILTO:info@cfma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200828T000053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T000053Z UID:10001645-1600329600-1600344000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Becoming a Supervisor DESCRIPTION:You may know what a supervisor is\, but do you know what it takes to become a great leader? Broken into easily digestible moments\, this four-hour online class is designed to give you the foundation you need to become a great supervisor through engaging discussion and interactive learning. This class will present the vital functions\, and subsequent skills and competencies needed\, to perform well in your new role. The class will highlight the unique challenges you may encounter and offer effective and easy-to-implement solutions to overcome them. \nLet us pave the way to your success! \nLearning Objectives: \n-Recognize the nuances of transitioning from employee to supervisor-Explain the functions of a supervisor-Identify the competencies of successful supervisors-Recognize decision-making and conflict resolution steps \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor \nMarshall Watson is the Professional Development Manager for The STRIVE Group. As a twenty-three-year veteran of the US Air Force and a former adjunct instructor with UAA’s Mat-Su College\, Marshall adds training and development\, instructional technology and coaching expertise to The STRIVE Group’s team. He is skilled in assessing an organization’s training needs\, developing content to meet those needs\, and delivering it through on-demand\, in-person and distance learning methods. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/becoming-a-supervisor/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/becoming_a_supervisor_eventbrite_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200918T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200824T205924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T205924Z UID:10001634-1600416000-1600452000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Nurse Practitioner Association 2020 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Nurse Practitioner Association (ANPA) conference has gone virtual this year\, avoiding COVID-19 and extending access to all corners of Alaska. Expect an all-star lineup of speakers\, including Dr. Anne Zink and USPHS James Dickens\, DNP. \nThe ANPA is a nonprofit organization whose membership consists of Nurse Practitioners and NP students in Alaska\, which was formed and incorporated for the following purposes. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-nurse-practitioner-association-2020-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Events-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200918T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200828T180611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T180611Z UID:10001646-1600419600-1600425000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Maintaining Mental and Emotional Wellness Through Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:The word is out: “People are 30 percent more effective and productive when in a positive frame of mind.” That’s great\, but what about when someone is going through a challenging time? How might that affect their mental and emotional wellness? Furthermore\, how does someone continue to engage and be productive at work or play during challenging times?The STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this 90-minute online session identifies how individuals can maintain strong mental and emotional wellness (retaining one’s sense of sanity) during challenging times. The instructor shares insights into building sustainable resilience. Ideal for anyone navigating through challenging times\, this session provides pragmatic and valuable tips and tools for improving adaptability and resilience. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Understand the three primary characteristics of resilient people and learn how to build and increase those attributes within ourselves-Recognize the five Care-Bubbles and understand when to prioritize each-Appreciate the value of and how to accurately conduct a self-check-in-Learn how to reprioritize when mental blocks or walls occur-Identify how to find and engage the Reset-Button \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nKaren Kirk has more than twenty-five years of experience advising leaders and their teams in a plethora of industries. She develops and presents energetic training programs\, facilitates engaging planning and performance sessions\, and provides counsel and assistance in improving processes and protocols. Her expertise in change management\, communication and healthy work relationships ensure her advice and counsel is pragmatic and immediately useful. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/maintaining-mental-and-emotional-wellness-through-challenging-times-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/maintaining_mental_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200824T203948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T180127Z UID:10001632-1600732800-1601596799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2020 Alaska Chamber Fall Forum DESCRIPTION:Due to the extraordinary generosity of our sponsors\, the entire Fall Forum program will be available to all Alaskans\, at no cost. \nThere are a number of challenges that businesses and individuals across Alaska continue to face during these uncertain times. The Alaska Chamber’s goal from the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent economic crisis was to ensure that all businesses across the state had access to the information and resources they needed to navigate closures\, mandates\, state\, and federal loan programs and various other issues. Providing unlimited access to the Fall Forum is an extension of that commitment\, and also our small way of saying THANK YOU to the business community for stepping up and being a part of the solution in Alaska’s response to COVID-19. \nThis year marks sixty-seven years of pro-business advocacy in Alaska\, and we invite you to be a part of it! Our agenda is spread out over four days and full of content that is of statewide importance including industry updates\, economic and public opinion analysis\, a live townhall with the Alaska Congressional delegation\, and much more! We will be adding more to the program in the coming days. \nWe look forward to your participation and encourage you to share this email and registration with any colleagues or acquaintances across Alaska. If your business would like to sponsor the event\, please contact Alaska Chamber staff at info@alaskachamber.com. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2020-alaska-chamber-fall-forum/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Copy-of-AK-Chamber-Forum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200828T181112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T182258Z UID:10001647-1600761600-1600776000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Respectful Workplace: For Supervisors DESCRIPTION:Is respect deserved or earned? May we propose two answers? A supervisor should earn the respect of the workforce\, but the workforce deserves a respectful environment. Broken into easily digestible moments\, this four-hour online class highlights where these issues intersect and will cover the legal aspects of non-discrimination and anti-harassment legislation\, supervisor’s responsibilities\, and workers rights and responsibilities. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, this class highlights how behaviors and actions have significant impact on the effectiveness of the leader\, as well as the success of the team. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify the characteristics and benefits of a respectful workplace-Understand the intent of applicable legislation-Understand the legal definitions and procedures-Identify where his/her team may be vulnerable-Learn how to navigate through harassing or offensive situations-Better enable respectful and positive work relationships and interactions \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather Kinzie \nHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation.Recognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective engagement among teams\, Kinzie has spent years learning\, applying\, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics\, relationships\, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative\, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities\, their teams and ultimately their organizations.Kinzie is a sought-after national keynote speaker\, noted for bringing humor\, genuineness and practical perspectives to her presentations. Her relevant and inspiring content resonates with audiences\, engaging participants to step into new spaces. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/respectful-workplace/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/respectful_workplace_eventbrite_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200911T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T174912Z UID:10001649-1600851600-1600857000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Communicating Effectively Over Distance DESCRIPTION:Communication is the foundation of effective remote work. Keeping employees engaged and connected while enabling ownership\, it increases the probability of quality\, efficient work. However\, distance is often hard to overcome and whether you are a supervisor or employee\, work can suffer. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this 90-minute online session showcases the subtle adaptations we can make to improve communication with remote colleagues\, clients or business partners. Ideal for any employee\, this interactive session provides participants pragmatic tools and ideas to immediately repair\, build or sustain quality and productive professional relationships. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify\, understand and thoughtfully prepare for the multiple types of communication in the workplaceUnderstand the power of communication cues and learn how to better utilize signals when in-person engagement is not possibleLearn how to prevent or mitigate barriers that are hindering effective remote communicationThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation. \nRecognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective engagement among teams\, Kinzie has spent years learning\, applying\, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics\, relationships\, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative\, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities\, their teams and ultimately their organizations. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/communicating-effectively-over-distance-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/communicating_effectively_over_distance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200728T204936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T180638Z UID:10001630-1600862400-1600866000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:WTC Anchorage Meet and Brief Luncheon: State of the Port of Alaska DESCRIPTION:In compliance with social distancing guidelines\, seating for this event is limited to 20 persons\nIn this World Trade Center – Anchorage Meet and Brief Luncheon\, keynote speaker Steve Ribuffo\, director of the Port of Alaska\, will provide an update on the port. \nPort of Alaska is a Municipality of Anchorage-owned and -operated facility that serves Anchorage\, the State of Alaska\, and the nation. It opened with the “Port of Anchorage” name in 1961 to support regional economic development. Anchorage Assembly renamed “Port of Alaska” in October 2017 to reflect its regional\, state\, and national significance. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/wtc-anchorage-meet-and-brief-luncheon-state-of-the-port-of-alaska/ LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 320 W. 5th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Port-of-Alaska.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200911T175544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T175544Z UID:10001650-1600934400-1600941600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Respectful Workplace DESCRIPTION:Everyone deserves a respectful workplace\, but it takes everyone to create and maintain one! Broken into easily digestible moments\, this fast paced\, two-hour online class highlights the legal aspects of non-discrimination and anti-harassment legislation and dives into the employees’ rights and responsibilities through engaging discussion and interactive learning. The instructor will highlight how behaviors\, actions and words shared in the workplace have significant impact on others and will present ideas on how to navigate through uncomfortable or sensitive situations. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the characteristics and benefits of a respectful workplaceUnderstand the intent of applicable legislationUnderstand the legal definitions and proceduresLearn how to navigate through harassing or offensive situationsUnderstand his/her responsibility in creating and maintaining a respectful workplaceThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather Kinzie \nHeather Kinzie\, SHRM-SCP\, serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of experience focusing on organizational performance\, Kinzie offers consulting\, coaching\, content development and training to clients. Recognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective collaboration among teams\, Kinzie is committed to helping clients understand their strengths and vulnerabilities to improve their own and their team’s engagement and performance. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/respectful-workplace-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/respectful_workplace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200929T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200911T180710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T180710Z UID:10001651-1601370000-1601375400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Managing Virtual Teams DESCRIPTION:Many supervisors are quite effective managing teams in their in-office environments\, but what adjustments are they making to their management strategies with off-site employees and teams? While some strategies remain the same\, some must change. Supervisors can’t use the same communication for some processes nor can some processes be accomplished in the same manner. The challenge\, of course\, is identifying necessary adjustments and impacts to the team. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this online 90-minute session provides managers an opportunity to pause\, regroup\, plan and execute for success. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor provides tips for determining if the person and or the position is conducive to remote work and provides insights regarding measuring productivity and strategies for supporting the team. \nLearning Objectives \n-Recognize cues to identify if people and or positions are conducive to remote work-Identify necessary management supports for employees in a remote work setting-Learn how to use key questions to determine weekly productivity-Recognize the importance of\, and learn how to set\, clearer expectations-Identify three adjustments to work-processes that better suit the virtual work environment-Identify and link processes with the best communication tools-Identify tools to increase ease of workflow in virtual environments-Recognize the two most important keys to increase remote engagement and productivity \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nKaren Kirk has more than twenty-five years of experience advising leaders and their teams in a plethora of industries. She develops and presents energetic training programs\, facilitates engaging planning and performance sessions\, and provides counsel and assistance in improving processes and protocols. Her expertise in change management\, communication and healthy work relationships ensure her advice and counsel is pragmatic and immediately useful. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/managing-virtual-teams-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/manaing_virtual_teams.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200930T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200911T182124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T182124Z UID:10001652-1601456400-1601461800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Safety Matters\, Even Remotely DESCRIPTION:A safe and healthy work environment has a direct impact on employee effectiveness and productivity. Remote environments pose unique challenges for organizations\, but managers shouldn’t let that take a negative toll on employees as health and safety legislation apply to remote workers just as they do for employees working on site. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this 90-minute online session identifies how management and employees can continue to stay on top of their game and maintain a safe working environment regardless of the location. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor showcases how to identify and mitigate remote work hazards\, and shares insights into the benefits of positively interacting with workers regarding various safety challenges and stressors unique to working remotely. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Appreciate the pitfalls and challenges related to safety and working remotely-Properly identify hazards in the remote work environment and identify proper control measures to prevent or mitigate risk-Understand how to establish an effective system for reporting and investigating injuries\, illnesses and dangerous incidents that may occur during remote work activities \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor:Marshall Watson is the Professional Development Manager for The STRIVE Group. As a twenty-three year veteran of the US Air Force and a former adjunct instructor with UAA’s Mat-Su College\, Marshall adds training and development\, instructional technology and coaching expertise to The STRIVE Group’s team. He is skilled in assessing an organization’s training needs\, developing content to meet those needs\, and delivering it through on-demand\, in-person and distance learning methods. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/safety-matters-even-remotely-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/safety_matters_even_remotely.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200926T001215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200926T001215Z UID:10001658-1601467200-1601470800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:WTC Meet and Brief Luncheon: Alaska Railroad Update DESCRIPTION:In compliance with social distancing guidelines\, seating for this event is limited to 20 persons\nIn this World Trade Center Anchorage Meet and Brief Luncheon\, keynote speaker Dale Wade\, vice president of marketing and customer service\, will provide an update on the Alaska Railroad. \nThe Alaska Railroad is a full-service freight and passenger railroad and provides year-round rail transportation services throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska. \nThe Alaska Railroad is a state-owned corporation operated like a private business and must general revenues from train and real estate services to cover workforce\, operations\, and infrastructure maintenance expenses. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/wtc-meet-and-brief-luncheon-alaska-railroad-update/ LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 320 W. 5th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Alaska-Railroad_cmyk_l.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200911T183650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T183650Z UID:10001653-1601542800-1601548200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:I Can Do It! DESCRIPTION:No longer simply a great benefit or quirk of employment\, remote work has become a necessity. When it is done right\, employee productivity\, creativity\, and morale can increase. But when it is not done right\, inefficiencies and confusions thrive\, motivation decreases\, and the employee’s engagement and satisfaction plummet. Subsequently\, the team and organization suffer. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this online 90-minute session showcases the foundation for successful remote work. Ideal for all types of remote employees\, this engaging session helps remote workers recognize their own challenges and identify how they can perform their best work. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify the key elements necessary to enable individuals and teams to work well in a remote environment-Recognize their own vulnerabilities re: working remotely-Recognize the pitfalls and/or challenges to communicating\, engaging and working with others while remote-Identify pragmatic solutions to prevent or overcome these challenges \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor:Heather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation. \nRecognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective engagement among teams\, Kinzie has spent years learning\, applying\, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics\, relationships\, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative\, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities\, their teams and ultimately their organizations. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/i-can-do-it/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/i_can_do_it.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200922T215736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T215736Z UID:10001657-1601548200-1601553600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2020 Alaska Business Top 49ers Virtual Countdown & Q&A DESCRIPTION:Join Alaska Business and your peers in the business community to celebrate the state’s top locally-owned companies ranked by gross revenue. \nThis year’s presentation starts at 10:30 a.m.\, and we’re very excited to announce that immediately following the 2020 Top 49ers countdown we’ll host a 30-minute live Q&A session with several of this year’s Top 49ers’ top executives! This is your chance to ask some of the state’s largest and most influential organizations about the successes and challenges they have faced over this past year (or anything else that’s on your mind). \nSpace is limited\, so register now to make sure you are among the first to learn who made the 2020 Alaska Business Top 49ers rankings. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2020-alaska-business-top-49ers-virtual-countdown-qa/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Top-49ers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201001T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T073738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T073954Z UID:10001667-1601559000-1601566200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Chamber 2020 Policy Forum DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Chamber will host its Policy Forum following the Fall Forum Thursday\, October 1st. It is a stand-alone event and will be held virtually\, by Zoom. Unlike the Fall Forum\, the Policy Forum is for members only. The purpose of the Policy Forum is for Alaska Chamber membership to add relevant positions to the Chamber’s advocacy platform and make necessary revisions to the 2020 Priorities & Positions. The positions adopted at the Policy Forum become the blueprint for the Chamber’s advocacy efforts in the year ahead. \nMake your voice heard! This is your opportunity as a member to learn\, weigh-in\, and vote on policy positions that have been brought forward through the Legislative Affairs Committee and now on to membership. \nOnly one representative per Alaska Chamber General Member and Local Chamber in good standing may vote. \nAlthough we are virtual this year\, we will strictly adhere to the “one member\, one vote” policy and voting will be anonymous as it has been in previous years. \nOnce registered and payment is made\, a link for the Zoom call will be sent directly to each attendee 24 hours before the event begins. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-chamber-2020-policy-forum/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Alaska-Chamber-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201010 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T053450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T053450Z UID:10001662-1601856000-1602287999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:ATIA 2020 Virtual Convention Week DESCRIPTION:This year’s Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) Virtual Convention is themed “$49 in the 49” to offer our members high-value special presentations\, socially distant events\, and non-traditional convention fun. At $49 per person registration\, you’ll get all kinds of amazing content for one low price. \nATIA plans on resuming our in-person convention in Anchorage in 2021. \nATIA is holding a Virtual Auction this year\, all proceeds of which benefit ATIA’s advocacy efforts—bid early and often for exciting trips\, artwork\, advertising opportunities\, and more. This auction is open to members and non-members alike. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/atia-2020-virtual-convention-week/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ATIA-convention.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T072200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T072200Z UID:10001666-1602072000-1602075600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:NWSC Webinar: COVID-19 and the Seafood Industry DESCRIPTION:A diverse seafood panel will discuss the challenges they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer lessons learned. \nSpeakers include: \nFreddie RosadoAn MBA in Shipping and Logistics from Middlesex University and diploma in Marine Surveying from Northwest Kent College highlight Freddie’s passion for learning. His affiliate membership to the International Institute of Marine Surveying (AffilIIMS) and Fellowship with Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) further showcase his desire towards collaboration. \n  \nJim JohnsonAfter attaining his Masters degree in Public Administration from Seattle University\, Jim immersed himself in extensive training from the Cascade Executive Program at the the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington. For over 20 years he helped manage labor relations in King County and specialized in complex labor negotiations before bringing his experience to the Deep Sea Fishermens Union. \n  \nBrandii HolmdahlA true chameleon\, Brandii has adapted to every aspect of the seafood supply chain; and has worked in Boston\, Nova Scotia\, China\, Vietnam\, and every fishing region in Alaska. Her 30 years of versatile experience has recently afforded her a paramount role as the Fisheries Specialist of the University of Washington SeaGrant. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/nwsc-webinar-covid-19-and-the-seafood-industry/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NWSC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201011 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T051003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T051003Z UID:10001661-1602201600-1602374399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska ACTE Professional Development Conference DESCRIPTION:The only statewide conference dedicated to professional development of Career Technical Education (CTE) professionals in Alaska is going virtual. \nThe 2020 Alaska ACTE Professional Development Conference will be held from October 9 (3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) to October 10 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).   \nRegistration fee will be $150\, which includes your annual dues payment to the national and state associations.   \nThe keynote speaker is Dr. Ricardo Romanillos\, from the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) to kick off the conference on Friday night. Saturday will be dedicated to learning and sharing sessions about a variety of topics including teaching CTE from a distance. If you have a topic you would like to discuss or share\, please contact event organizers. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-acte-professional-development-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Alaska-ACTE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T071144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T071144Z UID:10001665-1602349200-1602352800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AIGA Alaska: The BIG One Awards Presentation DESCRIPTION:The BIG One\, AIGA Alaska’s annual design competition\, is open to designers statewide—whether you are an AIGA Alaska member or not. \nJoin AIGA Alaska for a live-stream awards presentation on October 10 to be first in line to see which Alaska designer takes home The BIG One! Even if you missed the online submission deadline for this year\, it’s still plenty of fun to watch as we recognize excellence in design from across the state. While the pandemic has prevented us from hosting a reception this year\, we are aiming to provide a little extra to the live-stream webinar for an exciting (yet brief) event towards the end of Anchorage Design Week. \nThis is a free event for anyone who would like to attend. Donations\, while greatly appreciated\, are optional and in no way necessary. Get more info about AIGA Alaska and The BIG One at www.thebigonealaska.com or www.alaska.aiga.com. \nThe BIG One 2020 design theme was created by Edmar Carrillo. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/aiga-alaska-the-big-one-awards-presentation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Big-One-2020-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134440 CREATED:20200928T044320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T044320Z UID:10001659-1602421200-1602684000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2020 Statewide Elders & Youth Conference DESCRIPTION:First Alaskans Institute’s 37th Annual Elders & Youth Conference (Elders & Youth) will begin on Sunday\, October 11 and close out on Wednesday\, October 14 in a reimagined and culturally-enriched virtual environment. The 2020 Elders & Youth theme\, “Asirqamek Apruciluta” (Sugt’stun\, Chugach)\, “Asisqamek Aprut’liluta” (Alutiiq) assures us that we are moving in the right direction – physically in our real world today and symbolically in life. Its translation into English\, “We Are Making a Good Path\,” confirms ancestral responsibilities\, and through Elders & Youth\, keynotes and conferences guides will help attendees do this together: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration for Elders & Youth will be free this year thanks to the generosity of sponsors! FAI encourages schools and communities to partner and register as many participants as they’d like. For schools\, please consider participation in the conference as school attendance and as part of virtual school offerings for the students of Alaska during this time of COVID-19. This free registration and warm invitation is FAI’s way of holding up our communities during this time\, and ensure connection\, learning\, relationship-building\, and understanding of rich and diverse Alaska Native cultures is fostered and shared across the state. Registration will continue through the start of the Elders & Youth Conference though some sessions and items may not be available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elder Keynote\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Rev. Traditional Chief Trimble Gilbert (Gwich’in) will be joined by his beloved wife\, Mary. They are from Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ (Arctic Village). He is a Tribal Leader\, an Episcopal priest\, a Native knowledge and culture bearer\, and Gwich’in teacher. He is the Second Traditional Chief and spiritual leader for Tanana Chiefs Conference and the 52 Athabascan Tribes that they serve. He serves as an Elder Advisor for the Alaska Federation of Natives and the Doyon annual shareholders meeting. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Alaska Fairbanks\, where he often serves as an Elder and mentor in classes bridging Western knowledge taught in the classroom with our lives in rural communities. Trimble is also a well-known fiddle player. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trimble and Mary Gilbert \nCrystal Dzehgak Frank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Keynote\n \n \n \n \n \n Kiley Kanat’s Burton (Eyak/Aleut/Iñupiaq/Koyukon) is 15 years old\, and her Eyak name\, Kanat’s\, means little wolverine. She currently lives in Cordova. Her parents are James Burton and Diana Riedel. She attends Cordova Jr./Sr. High School and hopes to work in the science field as a surgeon or a marine biologist. She enjoys hunting\, commercial fishing\, skin sewing\, sports\, and fashion. Kanat’s appreciates her culture\, way of life\, and traditions that have been carried on through the generations. She looks up to her mom\, aunt Raven Cunningham\, and grandma Monica Riedel because of the cultural knowledge they have shared with her. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiley Kanat’s Burton \nDiana Riedel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Guides\n \n \n \n \n \n Dustin Unignax Newman (Unangax̂/Deg Hit’an) lives in Anchorage and has family roots in the communities of King Cove and Anvik. His maternal grandparents are the late Rudy Demoski and Agnes Beaver and paternal grandparents are the late Robert Newman and Clara Smith. He is a kayak builder\, storyteller and dancer with the Anchorage Unangax̂ Dancers. Unignax currently serves as the Youth Services Coordinator at the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dustin Unignax Newman \nMatthew Waliszek | Yuit Comms \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Ts’aak Ka Juu Cook (Haida) is from Hydaburg where she grew up berry picking and salmon fishing. She is a graduate of Mt. Edgecumbe High School and attending the University of Alaska Southeast where she is working toward a degree in Northwest Coast Art. She comes from a long line of carvers and hopes to become a carver one day. Ts’aak Ka Juu is a dance group member of Xaadaas Diigwii of Juneau. Most recently\, she was a First Alaskans Institute intern placed at the Sitka Conservation Society. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Ts’aak Ka Juu Cook \nKlas Stolpe | Daily Sitka Sentinel URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2020-statewide-elders-youth-conference/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FAI-Elder-Youth-Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200922T173334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T173836Z UID:10001654-1602576000-1602590400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Effective Communication DESCRIPTION:An effective supervisor is a good communicator\, but often this competency is not well developed. Strong and effective communication enables employees to clearly understand their roles and responsibilities and serves to demonstrate respect while building stronger supervisor-employee relationships. It enables ownership\, quality\, and engagement. \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this four-hour online class highlights the types of communication a supervisor should master\, the cues needed to clarify the message\, and active listening techniques to ensure understanding. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor showcases solutions to overcome barriers. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify\, understand and prepare for the multiple types of communication in the workplace;• Know how to ensure communication cues are consistent and supportive of the message;• Recognize and demonstrate active listening techniques to ensure clarity in communication• Prevent or mitigate barriers to effective communication. \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather Kinzie \nHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic\, and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/effective-communication/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/effective_communication.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201014T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200922T173653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T173653Z UID:10001655-1602666000-1602671400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Leading People through Challenge and Change DESCRIPTION:Challenge and change are a part of life. While nearly everyone knows this\, many can still feel blindsided or overwhelmed by challenging times and change. Effective leaders must find ways to balance their own reactions\, while being supportive and providing guidance and direction to their organizations and employees. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nBroken into easily digestible moments\, this 90-minute online session is for leaders who want to be better prepared for challenge\, change and crisis. The interactive section leads participants through identifying key factors concerning change\, crisis and basic\, intuitive human responses. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, the instructor will provide insights into the participant’s need for self-awareness and will provide various tools and ideas to elevate their leadership to better support their employees through challenging times. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Learn about the five levels of incident-response\, identify autopilot responses and learn how to move to a more effective level-Recognize the three phases of change and how people and teams react within each phase-Recognize the five stages of the human reaction to crisis and use that recognition to make more insightful and thoughtful decisions-Identify key elements in action-response-plans-Increase leadership self-awareness-Identify and execute various tools to support staff through challenging times \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nKaren Kirk has more than twenty-five years of experience advising leaders and their teams in a plethora of industries. She develops and presents energetic training programs\, facilitates engaging planning and performance sessions\, and provides counsel and assistance in improving processes and protocols. Her expertise in change management\, communication and healthy work relationships ensure her advice and counsel is pragmatic and immediately useful. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/leading-people-through-challenge-and-change-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/leading_people_through_challenge_and_change.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200928T045634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T045634Z UID:10001660-1602720000-1602892799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 Convention DESCRIPTION:The annual convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government. The convention convenes thousands of official delegates and participants from membership organizations across the state. \nAt the Convention\, delegates discuss strategic opportunities and challenges\, listen to memorable keynote speeches\, hear reports from political leaders and presentations from expert panels\, and share stories resilience\, experiences\, strengths\, knowledge and hope for the future. \nThe resolutions passed by the voting delegates set the priorities for the year and guide AFN’s efforts. The Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in he United States of Native peoples. \nThe Alaska Federation of Natives board of directors has decided that the 2020 Annual Convention will be virtual\, citing on-going COVID-19 health and safety concerns. There will be no in-person component to the Convention\, which was to be held in Anchorage at the Dena’ina Center this October. \nThe virtual convention\, scheduled for October 15-16\, 2020\, will feature a combination of live presentations and pre-recorded videos of top local\, state\, federal\, and Native leaders and elected officials\, a keynote address by Alaska House Speaker Representative Bryce Edgmon (I)\, interactive panels\, AFN President’s Awards\, and much more. The Convention will be viewable statewide via television\, on KNBA radio\, on social media and video platforms\, and webcast. The popular cultural performances known as “Quyana Alaska” will be presented over two evenings as a “best of” show\, using previously recorded performances. \n  URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-federation-of-natives-2020-convention/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AFN-2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200922T174522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T174522Z UID:10001656-1602748800-1602756000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:It Starts with You! DESCRIPTION:In today’s volatile and challenging business environment\, it’s more important than ever to build and sustain positive working relationships. Broken into digestible moments\, this two-hour engaging online class showcases the competencies required for healthy relationships. The insights and tools offered through interactive learning will enable participants to build rapport\, gain trust\, and hold themselves accountable when challenges and/or disruptions to work relationships occur. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Gain an understanding of values\, beliefs\, attitudes and perceptual processes-Foster open communication-Build rapport and trust-Gain an understanding of emotions and begin to identify best-practice management-Create mutually beneficial outcomes \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather Kinzie \nHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/it-starts-with-you-2/ LOCATION:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/it_starts_with_you.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20201015T171328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T171328Z UID:10001668-1603216800-1603222200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2020 Alaska Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring\, in perpetuity\, women whose contributions have influenced the direction of Alaska. Each year we induct new members into the Hall during the Induction Ceremony\, which this year will be streamed live with each inductee sharing their story and experiences. The women being inducted this year are: \nMonica Anderson (Education\, Health Advocate\, Leadership)Reyne Marie Athanas (Art\, Education\, Entrepreneurship\, Leadership)Sarah Eliassen (Education\, Girl Scouts\, Leadership)April S. Ferguson (Political Activism\, Visionary)Margaret Norma Goodman (Broadcasting\, Community Activism\, Mental Health\, Social Justice\, Volunteering)Ann “Nancy” Gross (Education\, Political Activism\, Public Service)Karleen Grummett (Community Service\, Education\, Historic Preservation\, Writing)Jennifer “Jane” Wainwright Mears (Culture\, Education\, Music)Peggy Mullen (Community Service)Sandy Poulson (Community Activism\, Journalism)Frances Helaine Ros (Education\, Entrepreneurship)Judi Anne Slajer (Government) URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2020-alaska-womens-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WHoF.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Women's Hall of Fame":MAILTO:alaskawhof@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201030 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200928T064601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T064601Z UID:10001663-1603756800-1604015999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Alaska Outdoor Alliance 5th Annual Confluence DESCRIPTION:The Summit on the Outdoors is an annual conference where Alaskans come together to discuss trends in outdoor recreation and to share ideas to expand the sector. Over multiple days\, attendees roll up their sleeves to shape outdoor recreation policies\, foster collaboration\, listen to influential speakers and thought leaders in the field\, participate in critical conversations\, and develop funding ideas that strengthen our sector and Alaska. You’ll have the opportunity to join business owners\, elected officials\, public land managers\, allied nonprofits\, and other community leaders in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in the state. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/alaska-outdoor-alliance-5th-annual-confluence/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AK-Outdoor-Alliance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20201029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134441 CREATED:20200928T065513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T065513Z UID:10001664-1603962000-1603990800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:ArcticCon Virtual 2020 DESCRIPTION:Starting in 2017\, ArcticCon is an IT conference based in Anchorage. ArcticCon’s mission is to provide technical information from industry experts to educate the IT community of Alaska about new advancements in Cyber Security and Information Technology. ArcticCon aims to make IT more accessible to the Last Frontier and bring together community members from all over the state to encourage a collaborative work environment. \nIf you’re an expert in your IT field\, ArcticCon is a great platform to get your message out. Show off your research\, an attack or even a solution you implemented that others should see. Call For Papers is now open. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/arcticcon-virtual-2020/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ArcticCon.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR