BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alaska Business Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alaska Business Magazine 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20220313T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20221106T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20230312T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20231105T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20240310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20241103T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250806T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250806T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20250528T234231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T234240Z UID:10001992-1754478000-1754490600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Anchorage Economic Summit DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska\, bringing together hundreds of leaders from across industries to connect\, learn\, and shape the state’s economic future. The Anchorage Economic Summit is a consistently sold-out event\, attracting more than 1\,500 attendees. This year’s event will feature Jenna Wright\, AEDC president and CEO\, as she presents the findings of AEDC’s annual Business Confidence Index survey and updates the audience on Anchorage’s job market\, unemployment trends\, and consumer confidence. AEDC Board Chair Michelle Klouda will provide updates on the organization’s new strategic plan\, including progress under the Choose Anchorage initiative. Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will deliver a special address on the city’s priorities and progress. And keynote speaker Mary C. Daly\, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco\, will offer insights on employment\, inflation\, and opportunity through her address\, “Building Resilient Economies and Thriving Communities.” The luncheon wraps at 1 p.m.\, but attendees can take part in post-luncheon breakout sessions to discuss one of four Anchorage-focused topics: Housing\, Energy\, Anchorage’s Role in the Arctic Economy\, or the Choose Anchorage Initiative. Each post-luncheon session is limited to 100 attendees and has an additional cost of $25 in addition to the luncheon ticket. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-anchorage-economic-summit/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EVENT-2025-Anchorage-Economic-Summit.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20241018T185458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T202002Z UID:10001942-1737543600-1737550800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2025 Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Anchorage Economic Development Corporation \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchorage Economic Development Corporation luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska. Keynote speaker Peter Kageyama\, a celebrated author and community development expert\, will discuss the emotional connections between people and their cities. His insights will inspire innovative approaches to enhancing livability and driving economic growth in Anchorage. Jenna Wright\, AEDC’s president and CEO\, will present the annual economic forecast for Anchorage\, sharing detailed insights of Anchorage’s key economic sectors and what that means for future economic activity\, local jobs numbers\, and demographics. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2025-economic-forecast-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EVENT-2025-Anchorage-Economic-Development-Luncheon-copy.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20240124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20231204T235212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T235220Z UID:10001875-1706094000-1706101200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:Anchorage Economic Development Corporation 2024 Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join more than 1\,500 industry leaders\, C-suite executives\, senior staff\, business owners\, independent contractors\, and young professionals as Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) President and CEO Jenna Wright presents the annual economic report for Anchorage and the findings of numerous ongoing research projects on consumer confidence\, jobs\, and other topics. Patience Fairbrother\, vice president of Talent Attraction at Development Counsellors International (DCI) will share insights base on DCI’s extensive research about national relocation trends; the “path to purchase” for individuals considering a new location or job opportunity; the role of tourism in talent attraction; the highly subjective concept of “quality of life” and what it means to talent; and the future of remote work. Reserve seats early\, this is a sell-out event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchorage Economic Development Corporation URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/anchorage-economic-development-corporation-2024-economic-forecast-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EVENT-2024-AEDC-January-Forecast-Luncheon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20230608T170053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T170511Z UID:10001826-1690974000-1690981200@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2023 3-Year Outlook Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Tonybangkok \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Bill Popp will present the 3-Year Economic Outlook for Anchorage and the findings of numerous on-going research projects on consumer confidence\, jobs\, and other topics. The 2023 keynote speaker or the luncheon is Mick Cornett\, a four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City responsible for leading an economic renaissance that generated $6 billion in private sector investment. This year\, Choose Anchorage Leadership Committee members will provide updates on the development of the initiative’s revitalization strategy\, as well as on the progress made to date and the plan’s next actions. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2023-3-year-outlook-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, Anchorage\, 600 W 7th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/morning-check-and-news-update-with-mobile-phone-2022-11-02-00-01-03-utc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220803T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220803T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20220608T184237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T184241Z UID:10001784-1659526200-1659531600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AEDC 3-Year Outlook Luncheon DESCRIPTION:AEDC \n \n \n \n \n \n AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp will present the 3-Year Outlook for Anchorage and share the results of several ongoing research reports on employment\, consumer confidence\, and more. Keynote speaker Roger Brooks will share a detailed assessment of Anchorage from a business\, resident\, and visitor perspective and provide actionable improvements to keep Anchorage competitive as we compete for workforce on a global scale. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/aedc-3-year-outlook-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AEDC-Image-e1657281830932.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220301T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20220223T184958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T185003Z UID:10001773-1646134200-1646139600@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:AEDC Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:JEANNINEBRYAN | DREAMSTIME \n \n \n \n \n \n AEDC luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska. A perennial sell-out\, the Economic Forecast Luncheon is attended by more than 1\,500 industry leaders\, C-suite executives\, senior staff\, business owners\, independent contractors\, and young professionals.\nThe annual Economic Forecast Luncheon will take place on March 1\, 2022 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. Doors to the Shop Small Exhibit Hall\, sponsored by Nuvision Credit Union Alaska\, will open at 10:30 a.m. Richard W. Smith\, FedEx Regional President of The Americas and Executive Vice President\, will be the Keynote Speaker.   \nAEDC President and CEO Bill Popp will present the 1-Year Economic Forecast for Anchorage and share the results of the following updates and reports: Year-End Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report; Employment Report; Housing Update; Jobs Update; Anchorage Consumer Optimism Index; and the Business Confidence Index. \nTickets for individual seats and company tables are on sale now and can be purchased here. Investor Discounts and Sponsorships are available\, contact Kate Matheson\, Development Director at 907-334-1207. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/aedc-economic-forecast-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/2022/02/dreamstime_m_30285733-e1654730947693.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210804T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20210625T171252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T171255Z UID:10001753-1628076600-1628082000@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:3-Year Outlook Virtual Luncheon DESCRIPTION:AEDC \n \n \n \n \n \n Hosted by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation\, the 3-Year Outlook Luncheon will cover the projected trajectory of the local economy based on a review of historical and current data\, interviews with representatives of businesses and organizations\, and analysis of current events. The outlook considers trends in eight key indicators including population\, employment\, personal income\, air passenger and freight volumes\, building permits\, Port of Alaska tonnage\, visitor industry activity\, and oil prices. \nMark C. Perna is the 2021 3-Year Outlook keynote speaker. \nHe is the founder and CEO of TFS Results\, a full-service strategic communications and consulting firm at the forefront of the national paradigm shift in education and workforce development. As an international generational expert and Forbes.com contributor\, Mark empowers educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today’s young people. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/3-year-outlook-virtual-luncheon/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/https-_cdn.evbuc_.com_images_138088759_348745362805_1_original.20210609-001547.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210127T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20210127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20201124T195122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T195122Z UID:10001690-1611747000-1611752400@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2021 Economic Forecast Virtual Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Economic Forecast Virtual Luncheon will take place on January 27\, 2021\, with Alaska Public Media from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nAEDC is proud to announce this year’s guest speaker will be Senator Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski will be sharing her views on the coming year from a federal perspective\, with a focus on COVID-19 relief efforts (unemployment\, business assistance\, Infrastructure investment\, etc.)\, key economic policy initiatives that will affect Alaska\, and more! \nThe AEDC President & CEO Bill Popp will be presenting the 1-Year Economic Forecast for Anchorage and sharing the results of the following updates and reports. \n\nYear-End Real-Time Jobs Intelligence Report\nEmployment Report\nHousing Update\nJobs Update\nAnchorage Consumer Optimism Index\nBusiness Confidence Index\n\nIn years past\, AEDC luncheons have been the largest sit-down business events in Alaska. A perennial sell-out\, the Economic Forecast Luncheon is attended by over 1\,500 industry leaders\, C-suite executives\, senior staff\, business owners\, independent contractors and young professionals. While we would love to see all of your faces in-person\, we are committed to keeping all of our attendees\, sponsors\, and stakeholders safe and healthy. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2021-economic-forecast-virtual-luncheon/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AEDC-Economic-Forecast-Lunch-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200806 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20200602T220116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T232131Z UID:10001611-1596585600-1596671999@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:3-Year Outlook Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will host is annual 3-Year Outlook Luncheon on August 5\, 2020. \nGiven the circumstances and with the thoughts of the health and safety of all of our event stakeholders\, AEDC has made the decision to pivot our event to be fully virtual. While we will miss seeing all of your faces in person\, we are very excited to host you online\, as our virtual platform provides new opportunities for our sponsors\, members\, and audience. \nThe 3-Year Outlook Luncheon will discuss the projected trajectory of the local economy based on a review of historical and current data\, interviews with representatives of businesses and organizations\, and analysis of current events. The outlook considers trends in eight key indicators including population\, employment\, personal income\, air passenger and freight volumes\, building permits\, Port of Alaska tonnage\, visitor industry activity\, and oil prices. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is Tim Moore\, CEO of Diamond View Studios and an expert on blending social impact business models with community and workforce development. \nMoore’s presentation will focus on how to strategically market your purpose as an organization\, and create meaningful\, long-term relationships with consumers through shared values and unique brand purpose. He is a leading expert in purpose-driven marketing and has developed emotionally compelling campaigns for brands all around the world. He is an outspoken advocate of transformative advertising\, which uses advertising as a force for good\, allowing brands to make a real difference in the world. Moore is also the author of ‘Sold on Purpose’ a comprehensive guide to meaningful marketing for the conscious consumer. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/3-year-outlook-luncheon/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AEDC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T210008 CREATED:20200102T214327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T214327Z UID:10001567-1580293800-1580302800@www.akbizmag.com SUMMARY:2020 Economic Forecast Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The Economic Forecast Luncheon will take place on January 29\, 2020\, at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The 2020 luncheon will feature a keynote speaker from Hilcorp. \nIn addition\, AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp will be presenting the 1-Year Economic Forecast for Anchorage and sharing the results of the Anchorage Business Confidence Index Survey. The Live.Work.Play. Exhibit Hall will be hosting nonprofit organizations from around the city. \nAEDC luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska. A perennial sell-out\, the Economic Forecast Luncheon is attended by more than 1\,500 industry leaders\, C-suite executives\, senior staff\, business owners\, independent contractors\, and young professionals. URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/2020-economic-forecast-luncheon/ LOCATION:Dena’ina Center\, 600 W 7th Avenue\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Economic-Forecast-AEDC.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR