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:20180311T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20181104T100000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190306T111136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T032742Z UID:10001426-1562860800-1562871600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2019 Best of Alaska Business Awards DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual BEST OF ALASKA BUSINESS awards are here! \nJoin us for the signature business party of the summer. Our readers have spoken and selected the Best of Alaska Business 2019 winners in over 20 categories. Get your tickets now to this limited engagement. \n \n Get your tickets now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is NOT some stuffy awards ceremony. \nWe Alaskans know summer is short so we have to make the most of it. Don’t get stuck indoors at a boring after-hours business event. Come party with us on the sun-drenched deck at 49th State Brewing Co. and enjoy: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLive Music – Start tapping your toes now: We’re excited to have Blackwater Railroad Company take the stage! Blackwater Railroad Company is a folk-rock group built from diametrically opposed backgrounds\, coincidentally brought together by love of music and Alaska. Like good moonshine\, this group was formed in a dark basement\, in the middle of winter\, and consistently delivers warm\, raucous evenings.\n\nBeer – Every admission gets a drink ticket for 1 beer\, wine or cocktail. Premium cocktails are available for purchase (including a couple 49th State signature “Best of Alaska Business” cocktails).\n\nPrizes – Every ticket holder gets entered to win door prizes last year’s was 2 tickets on Alaska Airlines\, come find out what we’re giving away this year. (Hint it’s going to be awesome!)\n\nBeer – Because… Beer.\n\nSWAG – Everyone at the party will be leaving with some sweet gear in a Best of Alaska Business tote.\n\nFood – The best Alaskan grub you have ever tasted in your life\, Guaranteed.*\n\nBeer – Did we mention beer?\n\nSunshine – Guaranteed.**\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come celebrate the Best of Alaska Business with us.The top three businesses in each category will be honored with the Denali\, St. Elias\, and Foraker Awards\, representing Alaska’s tallest peaks and highest business honors. Winners will be revealed in the July issue of Alaska Business and celebrated at the Best of Alaska Business party at 49th State Brewing Co. on Thursday\, July 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. \n  \nGet your tickets to this limited engagement now.Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call Alaska Business at 907-276-4373 for more information. Act now to become part of the Best of Alaska Business party! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Best Grub Guarantee: The award-winning 49th State is cooking up some amazing grub options. If it’s not the best food you have ever eaten at we guarantee you don’t have to go back for seconds.\n**Sunshine Guarantee: If it’s not sunny we guarantee we will not make you stand out in the rain. The party will move indoors and we’ll crash the 49th State Brewing Co. Theater.\n \n Get your tickets now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? \nBecause this event is being held on the deck of 49th State Brewing Co. you must be 21 or older to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nFeel free to call Alaska Business with any questions or sponsorship inquiries at 907-276-4373 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nYou do not need your ticket to get into the event. All attendees must have a valid ID and your ticket will be verified against that. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This sounds amazing! Where do I park? \nParking is free on weekdays in downtown Anchorage after 6pm. There is a complimentary lot for all Best of Alaska Business party-goers located one block north of 49th State Brewing Co. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is this “beer” you keep telling me about? \nGreat question. According to Wikipedia\, Beer is the world’s oldest[1][2][3] and most widely consumed[4] alcoholic drink; it is the third most popular drink overall\, after water and tea.[See also 49th State beers.] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n That artwork is amazing! Where can I see more? \nWe were lucky to have the amazing talent of the Alaskan artist\, Jontue Hollingsworth at Hollingsworth Design create this year’s art work. See more of his work at hollingsworthdesign.co \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scenes from last year’s party: URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2019-best-of-alaska-business-awards/ LOCATION:49th State Brewing Co.\, 717 W 3rd Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BOAB-2018-Summer-Party-_-Orzel-Photography.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190711T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T004150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T004150Z UID:10001467-1562878800-1562878800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Fearless\, Fierce & Fabulous DESCRIPTION:A night of motivation and inspiration from the ladies who have started from the ground up. Food\, drink. and book included. \nAuthor Molly Blakely will be launching her new book How to Be Fearless in Business. She has asked some of her favorite entrepreneurs to motivate attendees to start their business today or how to level up. These ladies will fill this fun-packed evening with not only great ideas but advice and takeaways to go home with and use right away. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/fearless-fierce-fabulous/ LOCATION:Hard Rock Café\, 415 E Street\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/89eef192f7fd0697dd33185fc2fa7401.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190719 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190619T080830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T080830Z UID:10001462-1562889600-1563494399@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Uniform Law Commission Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Uniform Law Commission provides states with non-partisan\, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. \nEach year commissioners gather to review and debate draft acts. Proposed legislation is read line-by-line and discussed on the floor during the general sessions that meet daily. While commissioners are duty-bound to attend annual meetings\, it is common that spouses and families also attend. Although much work is accomplished during annual meetings\, it is also a time to renew friendships and enjoy the surrounding venues. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/uniform-law-commission-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/9287f1e93fa56b07dcf7b91338ecfbde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T012258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T012258Z UID:10001470-1563012000-1563033600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Peonies in Bloom Farm Visit DESCRIPTION:Peonies in Bloom is an open-house style event of our peony field during peak bloom time. Only an hour drive from Anchorage\, this is a perfect day excursion for your summer guests. Don’t forget your camera. Children under 12 are free. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/peonies-in-bloom-farm-visit/ LOCATION:Alaska Blooms Peony Farm\, 1000 N. Satisfied Drive\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/c4b994071f27558b0fdff879cd65ab35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T005917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T005917Z UID:10001469-1563184800-1563199200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Make Video Work for You: Tell Your Story and Drive Engagement DESCRIPTION:UAF Community and Technical College will host a workshop with PRSA national presenters Steven Norris and Brice Zimmerman from Georgia Institute of Technology. \nThis workshop will teach attendees how to shoot and edit videos to engage and educate the public. In this hands-on seminar\, you will use your phone to shoot video and record interviews\, then edit the footage into a 30-second segment. You’ll learn how to correctly frame shots and interviews. You’ll also learn how to properly light your subject and get clean\, usable audio. The workshop also will teach you best practices for setup and hosting Facebook Live sessions. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nEdit video in an easy-to-use program.\nCreate video content for media outreach and social media success.\nRecognize when they should — and shouldn’t — make a video.\nWalk away thinking\, “I know video is becoming more important — now I know how to make my own.” URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/make-video-work-for-you-tell-your-story-and-drive-engagement/ LOCATION:UAF Community and Technical College\, 604 Barnette Street\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/38d57db6c7b71be86bfda87393e5ef50.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190716T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190614T025814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190619T234449Z UID:10001460-1563264000-1563278400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Performance Management: Effective Process & Feedback to Optimize Performance DESCRIPTION:Performance management is a process and effective supervisors can successfully navigate through the process. This four-hour class not only identifies your role at each phase of the process but also showcases how you should step up to even the toughest of conversations. This class will help you seamlessly engage in an effective and optimizing process with your team. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify elements and process of performance management to better enable employee performance and accountability-Understand how to best engage employees in their own planning and performance management-Have difficult performance management discussions to correct or re-align performance-Know how to document performance issues correctly to set the foundation for future success \nAttendees have the option of attending in-person or via web/video conference. If interested in attending via web/video conference\, please contact at 907-677-5532. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather KinzieHeather is a partner with The Strive Group and serves as COO. Heather offers engaging facilitation services including strategic planning\, organizational performance and improvement\, and team building. She serves as a coach to all levels of management and develops and presents traditional training\, on-demand training and webinars covering topics such as leadership and supervision\, behavioral skills and competencies\, and compliance issues. Heather believes that leadership\, at its core\, is personal. As such\, she strives to encourage and support her clients to build and sustain healthy\, productive work relationships. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/performance-management-effective-process-feedback-to-optimize-performance/ LOCATION:The STRIVE Group\, 3120 Denali Street\, Suite 1\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/supervisorbootcamp_eventbrite_performancemgmt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190721 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T170558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T170603Z UID:10001476-1563321600-1563667199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Fairbanks Hosts Annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympics DESCRIPTION:A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions\, WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state\, the United States\, Canada and Greenland\, as well as visitors\, fans and media from around the globe. In addition to athletic competitions\, WEIO also offers indigenous dances\, authentic arts and crafts for sale\, a pageant for community representatives and other cultural activities.\nThe competitions at the Olympics give men and women the chance to test their strength\, agility and endurance—all qualities that are needed to survive in the circumpolar north. Competitive games include high-kick\, knuckle hop\, ear pull\, two-foot high kick and Eskimo stick pull. For the competitors\, WEIO is a chance to meet old friends and distant relatives\, to entertain and be entertained\, to challenge one another and to engage in friendly competition. For many competitors\, WEIO is a way athletes and artists can showcase their skills and crafts and ensure that their culture is celebrated. \nWEIO was created in 1961 in response to the rapidly spreading impact of western culture into rural areas. Two bush pilots\, along with village elders and athletes\, helped organize the first Olympics\, which included a blanket toss\, a seal-skinning contest and a Miss Eskimo Olympics Queen contest. The event has since grown to over 50 games\, with an ever-increasing number of athletes. \nIn addition to athletic events\, WEIO is a time to don parkas\, moose hide dresses and vests\, mukluks and moccasins to compete in parka and Indian dress contests\, and to dance and tell stories through songs and motion. Dressed in kuspuks—traditional summer parkas—complete with feathered fans and drums\, dancers perform throughout the four-day Olympics. Spectators and participants can browse through booths of authentic Alaska Native crafts\, and meet the artisans who carved\, sewed or beaded the items. WEIO provides visitors the rare chance to experience a culture alongside those who live within it. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/fairbanks-hosts-annual-world-eskimo-indian-olympics/ LOCATION:Carlson Center\, 2010 2nd Avenue\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190721 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T024556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T025303Z UID:10001473-1563580800-1563667199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Golden Days Parade DESCRIPTION:Join Explore Fairbanks\, and cheer on their Tourism Works float in the Golden Days Parade.  \nThis is the pinnacle of Golden Days activities and the largest parade in Alaska. Hosting more than 100 entries\, it includes marching bands\, clowns\, jugglers\, antique cars\, unicycle riders\, and floats. Don’t forget to purchase your Rubber Duckie Race tickets from ticket sellers along the parade route. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/golden-days-parade/ LOCATION:Carlson Center\, 2010 2nd Avenue\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/www.maxpixel.net-City-Bridge-Alaska-Vehicular-Bridge-Fairbanks-67828.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190725T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190725T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T001808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T001808Z UID:10001466-1564072200-1564079400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Anchorage Technology Forum DESCRIPTION:The Anchorage Technology Forum is a non-profit\, vendor-agnostic\, community-led organization designed to allow organizations to share technology challenges\, network with peers\, and have a good time while enjoying beverages and food. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/anchorage-technology-forum/ LOCATION:49th State Brewing Co.\, 717 W 3rd Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/02330ff98923289f40d730511ded65d9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T005120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T005120Z UID:10001468-1564077600-1564084800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Veteran Home Buying Seminar DESCRIPTION:Listen as veteran real estate agents of Military Home Source Alaska speak on tips about getting the most out of the market. Learn the ins and outs of the home buying process. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/veteran-home-buying-seminar/ LOCATION:Keller Williams Alaska\, 101 West Benson Boulevard\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/0e06f2884daa0dd91c8158e2cbdceb10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190727T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T234039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T234039Z UID:10001479-1564232400-1564250400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Beer and Bacon Festival DESCRIPTION:Brewers from across Southcentral Alaska are gearing up with local restaurants to share their best local brews and gourmet bacon dishes at the seventh annual Beer and Bacon Festival at The Lakefront Anchorage. On Saturday\, July 27\, 1\,000 bacon and beer lovers are expected to turn out for this event. \nThe festival will be held from 1-6 p.m. outside the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel in Spenard\, overlooking Lake Hood. Festivalgoers can vote for their favorite brew and bacon dish\, participate in a bacon-eating contest to vie for the title of Bacon King or Queen\, enjoy live music from Alaska’s very own Blackwater Railroad Company\, play lawn games and more. \nThis year\, the festival is partnering with Covenant House Alaska to donate a portion of its proceeds to help provide housing and supportive services for youth facing homelessness. \n“Hundreds of homeless\, runaway and trafficked youth come in and out of our doors each month\,” said Covenant House Alaska Executive Director Alison Kear. “The proceeds from the festival will help each of them get one step closer to the long-term support they need and continue on a path to create the best version of themselves.” \nAn officially sanctioned event by the Brewer’s Guild of Alaska\, some of the participating breweries this year include Alaskan Brewing Company\, 49th State Brewing Company\, Kodiak Island Brewery\, Midnight Sun Brewing Company\, Glacier Brewhouse Brewery\, Matanuska Brewing\, Odd Man Rush Brewing\, Girdwood Brewing Company\, Denali Brewing Company\, Broken Tooth Brewing\, Turnagain Brewing\, Kenai River Brewing\, Bear Paw Brewing\, Kassik’s Brewery\, King Street Brewing Company and Resolution Brewing. Double Shovel and Alaska Ciderworks return with cider creations that are always popular. Some of the participating restaurants include Bread and Brew\, Sweet Caribou\, Midnight Sun\, Humpy’s\, The Pubhouse\, NANA Management Services\, Phat Kid\, Glacier Brewhouse\, and Matanuska Brewing. \nEvent sponsors of the 2019 Beer & Bacon Festival are the Brewer’s Guild of Alaska\, Alaskan Brewing Company\, iHeartMedia\, Cocoa Cola Bottling of Alaska\, Green Alaska Solutions and Tyson Meats. Cosponsors are 49th State Brewing Company\, Bread and Brew\, Glacier Brewhouse\, Double Shovel\, and Value Liquor. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/beer-and-bacon-festival/ LOCATION:The Lakefront Anchorage\, 4800 Spenard Road\, Anchroage\, AK\, 99517\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/7th-annual-Beer-and-Bacon-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190620T023537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T023610Z UID:10001472-1564570800-1564578000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Anchorage Economic Development Corporation 3-Year Outlook Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The 3-Year Outlook Luncheon discusses the longer-term trajectory of the local economy based on an analysis of historical and current data\, interviews with industry stakeholders\, and trends in eight key indicators; including population\, employment\, personal income\, air passenger and freight volumes\, building permit\, Port of Alaska tonnage\, visitor industry activity and oil prices. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is Roger Brooks. \nA native of the Pacific Northwest\, Roger Brooks initially worked in the concert industry\, managing tours for international recording artists such as the Bee Gees\, The Eagles\, Fleetwood Mac and others. \nAfter working in the music industry\, he was recruited to help turn around\, develop\, and market several destination resorts\, including Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina; Whistler Resort in British Columbia; Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon\, and several others. During this period\, he recruited nearly $3 billion in new development projects\, helping elevate the resorts to world-class status. \nWhen Roger was asked to re-develop and reposition a popular\, but struggling\, Pacific Ocean destination town in Washington State\, he discovered the depth of his passion for helping communities. His goal was to help the town become a top destination of choice for investment\, for business growth and expansion\, as an outstanding place to live\, and as a premier visitor destination. He recruited nearly $400 million in new development\, rebranded the community\, and created an award-winning marketing program that elevated the city from a rank of 47th in the state in terms of lodging revenues to 11th\, in just three years\, while seeing a new home start every four days for nearly a decade. During this process he became a master at recruiting and developing the right mix of product through creative finance and planning expertise\, facilitating the economic and social success of the community. \nSince 1981 Roger’s passion for helping communities has taken him across North America\, into Europe\, and all the way to the far-off island nation of Mauritius. Roger has assisted more than 2\,000 communities with their downtown development\, place-branding\, tourism\, and marketing efforts\, and he is now one of the most widely recognized and frequently quoted experts in his field—a field that includes every element that makes a city\, town\, province\, county or state a better place to live\, work\, and visit. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/anchorage-economic-development-corporation-3-year-outlook-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/640px-Anchorage_on_an_April_evening.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190805 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T231121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T231121Z UID:10001477-1564704000-1564963199@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:UAF Mushroom ID Class in Palmer DESCRIPTION:Mushroom expert Gary Laursen will lecture and lead a workshop on the wild mushrooms of the Mat-Su Valley on August 2-4 in Palmer. \nParticipants will collect\, identify\, and learn how to preserve wild mushrooms. The workshop at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center will also cover the ecology of mushrooms\, basic fungal taxonomy\, and current issues. \nLaursen holds a doctorate in botany and ecology and has studied Arctic\, sub-Arctic\, and sub-Antarctic fungi around the world for more than forty years. He is a co-author with Neil McArthur of “Alaska’s Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide”. \nThe University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host the lecture and workshop at 208 Kerttula Hall at 1509 S. Georgeson Drive. The course will include a lecture from 6 to 9 p.m. August 2 and fieldwork August 3-4. The fee is $100 for the entire course or $20 for the Friday night lecture only. July 26 is the deadline for signing up for both. Register at http://bit.ly/cesworkshops. \nFor more information\, call the Extension district office at 907-745-3360 or email Jessica Bird at jrbird@alaska.edu. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/uaf-mushroom-id-class-in-palmer/ LOCATION:Matanuska Experiment Farm\, 1509 S. Georgeson Dr.\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DSC_9582-227.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service":MAILTO:snre-web@alaska.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T233753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T233753Z UID:10001478-1564747200-1564750800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Opportunities in Exporting and International Trade - What Every Alaskan Business Owner Needs to Know DESCRIPTION:420 L Street Suite 300420 L Street Suite 300 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hear Debra Franklin\, Executive Director of the US Export Assistance Center in Alaska\, share a wealth of knowledge as she introduces you to the plethora of no-cost services offered to small business interested learning how they can tap into the global market. \nToday\, improvements in trade finance\, the internet\, and trade agreements have dramatically increased the ability for small businesses of all sizes to access markets worldwide. Many Alaskan businesses are already finding international business offers unique rewards—and challenges. \nYou’ll learn about services such as Trade Counseling\, Market Intelligence\, and Market Research Assistant\, Business Matchmaking Assistance\, and more. If you own a business and are unfamiliar with the opportunities and services available for supporting you in trade and export business—and the potential global opportunities for your business—attend this workshop and open your door to a world of opportunity. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/opportunities-in-exporting-and-international-trade-what-every-alaskan-business-owner-needs-to-know/ LOCATION:SBA Alaska District Office\, 420 L Street Suite 300\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/8b16b9c784f03651d79a202966e774e9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190809 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T234511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T180957Z UID:10001480-1564876800-1565308799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:KDD 2019 DESCRIPTION:The annual KDD conference is the premier interdisciplinary conference bringing together researchers and practitioners from data science\, data mining\, knowledge discovery\, large-scale data analytics\, and big data. \nThe annual SIGKDD conferences have a strong reputation for delivering unparalleled peer learning\, networking\, and idea sharing opportunities. The event’s main focus is to connect the world’s best data scientists with one another in order to discuss\, address\, and advance the application of data science to benefit all aspects of society. KDD 2019 is looking to be an amazing year. \nThe 2019 conference will include keynote speakers Peter Lee of Microsoft Research and Cynthia Rudin of Duke University; twenty-two applied data science speakers; thirty-four workshops\, fifteen hands-on tutorials\, and twenty-nine lecture-style tutorials. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/kdd-2019/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2d9d85bb33ccf42001455b4022215d92.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190716T235037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T235037Z UID:10001481-1564876800-1565481599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:GSA Penrose Conference DESCRIPTION:The meeting will balance between invited talks\, roundtable discussions\, pop-ups\, and poster presentations about climatic controls on continental erosion and sediment transport. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/gsa-penrose-conference/ LOCATION:Juneau\, Alaska ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/a4227b2b9b3863435d57d33496536a4f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190809 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T000526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T000526Z UID:10001482-1565136000-1565308799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Village Corporation Two Day Training by Doyon\, Limited DESCRIPTION:Join Doyon\, Limited for a packed two day training for an overview of subjects that impact your village corporations. The two day training will cover a broad range of topics including: vital shareholder data services\, annual meeting and election information\, current topics\, sharing best practices\, information and strategies along with providing the opportunity to meet other professionals serving in similar positions. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/village-corporation-two-day-training-by-doyon-limited/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center\, 3605 Cartwright Court #Building C\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99709\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_62730700_216779389374_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190628T072420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T072420Z UID:10001474-1565251200-1565258400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:The Customer Connection DESCRIPTION:Most people know what good customer service looks likes\, but not everyone knows how to provide strong customer service. This two-hour class was designed specifically to identify customer service blind spots and improve service prowess and customer satisfaction. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Learn the simple key to strong customer connection.\n• Identify the ABC’s of the personal internal service uniform.\n• Learn the top three reasons customers complain and how to proactively address.\n• Identify personal 4A’s for increasing service responsiveness.\n• Identify the two serious service “don’t”s.\n• Configure a service-touchpoint-plan to Increase customer satisfaction\, return business and minimize complaints. \nAttendees have the option of attending in-person or via web/video conference. If interested in attending via web/video conference\, please contact us at 907-677-5532. \nAbout the Instructor: Karen Kirk \nKaren Kirk has more than 25 years of experience advising CEO’s\, directors\, managers and their teams throughout Alaska\, Canada and around the Lower 48. She has developed customized professional training programs\, keynotes and retreats; facilitated strategic planning processes and counseled and coached executives through advancement and change processes. Kirk holds a masters in Counseling & Guidance; a bachelors in Education & Theater; and certifications in MBTI (Myers & Briggs Type Indicator) and ACE (American Council on Exercise). URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/the-customer-connection/ LOCATION:The Strive Group\, The Strive Group 3120 Denali Street\, Suite 1\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/customer_eventbright_banner-The-Customer-Connection.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190816 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T001906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T001906Z UID:10001484-1565654400-1565913599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AML Summer Legislative Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Municipal League is a voluntary\, nonprofit\, nonpartisan\, statewide organization of 162 cities\, boroughs\, and unified municipalities\, representing over 97 percent of Alaska’s residents. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/aml-summer-legislative-meeting/ LOCATION:Soldotna\, Alaska\, AK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/d9ee014ca0b1f7f0e2d3f83b7438c43a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T001141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T001141Z UID:10001483-1565701200-1565715600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:GIS & IT Managers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hear strategies on how to spread the understanding and value of GIS across your organization. The workshop will include: a presentation\, participate in a Lean Coffee session which will drive a productive (but unstructured) conversation with your colleagues on the afternoon’s content. Additionally\, an ArcGIS Technology update will arm you with an understanding of Esri’s most current platform capabilities. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/gis-it-managers-workshop/ LOCATION:BP Energy Center\, 1014 Energy Court\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/d3fe396844563e7443ab0cc481f68654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190817 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T002938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T005424Z UID:10001485-1565913600-1565999999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Fab Fest 2019 DESCRIPTION:Open only to Alaska Native and American Indian students (K-12) who provide a CIB\, Tribal Enrollment\, or Tribal Entity letter. Experiment\, discover and explore your way through this fun-filled day that features prizes\, t-Shirts\, back to school supplies and more. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/fab-fest-2019/ LOCATION:AK\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/24484b17019b5c753da5ac6daeec3ac3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190821 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T003641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T003641Z UID:10001486-1566086400-1566345599@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:NHA Alaska Regional Meeting DESCRIPTION:The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is a nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to promoting the growth of clean\, renewable hydropower and marine energy. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/nha-alaska-regional-meeting/ LOCATION:Baranof Downtown\, 127 N Franklin St\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AK-Reg-19-768x768.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T004434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T004434Z UID:10001487-1566345600-1566604799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:APA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Power Association’s 68th Annual Meeting and ARECA Insurance Exchange Annual Meeting\, hosted by Alaska Electric Light & Power and Inside Passage Electric Cooperative\, brings together APA’s statewide membership for three days of association business\, general sessions\, speakers\, and networking. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/apa-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 101 Egan Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/19036b23294568604addb9bd7459246a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190717T005004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T005004Z UID:10001488-1566993600-1566997200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Award-Winning PR Campaigns on a Budget DESCRIPTION:Join PRSA Alaska in Fairbanks for a behind the scenes look at “Indigenous Visible\,” a public relations campaign by the UAF College of Rural and Community Development. This campaign won a 2019 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence in the government section of the “Most Effective Campaign on a Budget $5\,000 or Less” category. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/award-winning-pr-campaigns-on-a-budget/ LOCATION:Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center\, 813 Noble St\, Fairbanks\, AK\, 99701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_64516107_36809406724_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190910T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190819T202824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T202824Z UID:10001494-1568115000-1568120400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:United Way of Anchorage 2019 Campaign Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Champions of change work together to improve the health\, education\, and financial stability of every person in our community. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/united-way-of-anchorage-2019-campaign-kickoff/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/d45cf54bab2b588874c5127b3afd1aa4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190820T010315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T010315Z UID:10001498-1568228400-1568233800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Shaping Alaska's Energy Future DESCRIPTION:Come hear Dr. Katharine Hayhoe share how Alaskans can meet their energy needs while better understanding the challenges and opportunities that climate change raises. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/shaping-alaskas-energy-future/ LOCATION:Wendy Williamson Auditorium\, 2533 Providence Dr.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TAPS-6-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190903T205825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T205825Z UID:10001503-1568332800-1569196799@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Kenai Silver Salmon Derby DESCRIPTION:As part of its mission to educate the public on protection of river banks and other riparian zones in the City of Kenai\, The Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the City of Kenai are hosting the Third Annual Kenai Silver Salmon Derby. The family-friendly fishing tournament will run from September 13 through September 16\, and September 20 through September 22.Named “The World’s Most Responsible Fishing Tournament”\, the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby is a new kind of fishing tournament that reduces selective fishing practices that lead to catch-and-release injuries which compromise the health of the silver salmon population in the Kenai River. Net proceeds will be donated to the Kenai Community Foundation to support management and protection of river banks and other riparian zones in the City of Kenai.For fisherman of all types and ages\, the day is usually filled with smiles\, high-fives\, and coolers filled with silver salmon.The Kenai Silver Salmon Derby awards prizes using a Magic Weight that is randomly drawn at the end of each derby day. Since any fish over four pounds is eligible to win\, anglers of all skill levels have a chance to earn prizes.The daily prize is awarded to the registered participant with a fish whose weight is closest to the daily Magic Weight. All daily entries\, regardless of daily winner status\, are eligible to win the overall Magic Weight prize\, which will be selected at the conclusion of the final day of the Derby.To register for the daily derby prize at the Weigh-In Station\, ticket-holding participants should bring their fish to the Weigh-In Station at Three Bears in Kenai between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday of the event and 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.The Derby Entry fee is $10 for one day\, or $50 for the entire Derby. Tickets are available starting September 3 and can be picked up at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center\, Three Bears\, and Sportsman’s Warehouse.To learn more about the Kenai Silver Salmon Derby\, visit www.KenaiSilverSalmonDerby.com or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KenaiSilverSalmonDerby/. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/kenai-silver-salmon-derby/ LOCATION:Three Bears\, 10575 Kenai Spur Hwy\, Kenai\, 99611\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Kenai-Silver-Salmon-Derby.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190913T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190820T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T181216Z UID:10001499-1568397600-1568412000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:62nd Annual Gold Pan Awards DESCRIPTION:The Anchorage Chamber Gold Pan Awards is one of the organization’s longest-running civic programs. It was established in 1957 as Anchorage’s number 1 premier business awards event. For 62 years\, Gold Pan Awards have been awarded to those who have shown business and entrepreneurial excellence\, as well as a loyal commitment to Anchorage through community service. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/62nd-annual-gold-pan-awards/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Gold-Pan-Awards.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190918T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190918T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190820T183352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T183352Z UID:10001500-1568795400-1568806200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Direct Mail Best Practices for Alaska Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:AFP Alaska board member Ken Miller from Denali Fundraising will be presenting a three-hour workshop on basic and advanced best practices for direct mail campaigns. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/direct-mail-best-practices-for-alaska-nonprofits/ LOCATION:Alaska Communications Business Technology Center\, 600 E. 36th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1805540d45171adb2bf2f014c3f9d2bc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20190918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T102918 CREATED:20190819T210203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T210203Z UID:10001496-1568797200-1568822400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Strategies to Empower Youth Who are Blind or Visually Impaired DESCRIPTION:This training opportunity is in collaboration with the Alaska Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Youth Technical Assistance Center (Y-TAC). \nThis one-day training is designed to help Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) professionals and their Partners to build higher employment outcomes in the delivery of services to youth with blindness or low vision. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/strategies-to-empower-youth-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired/ LOCATION:Alaska Department of Labor\, 3301 Eagle Street Suite 104\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/c9d0d93757bd4da0be2c856974f48d56.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR