Kodiak Business Series Workshops

Join us in Kodiak, Alaska, at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center on Monday, September 22nd, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for an evening of free small business education plus dinner!

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow your business, join us for an evening of hands-on workshops tailored to help you succeed in business.  Hosted by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) with generous support from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA).

SCHEDULE:

Session 1:  Starting a Business   •   5:30 pm – 6:30 pm   •   Dinner provided   •   Learn the essentials of launching a business in Alaska, including the core steps and key considerations for starting a business in Alaska.   •   Presented by:  Ruth Wolfe, Rural Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).
Session 2:  Financial Projections   •   6:30 pm – 7:10 pm   •   Create financial projections to guide smart decisions, growth, and understand how to plan for sustainability.   •   Presented by:  Ruth Wolfe, Rural Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).

Session 3:  Business Plans   •   7:20 pm – 8:00 pm   •   Turn your ideas into a strategic plan that gets results as Ruth helps you to create a roadmap of your business that communicates your vision and strategy.   •   Presented by:  Ruth Wolfe, Rural Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).

Session 4:  Loan Readiness   •   8:00 pm – 8:30 pm   •   Get prepared to meet with lenders and secure funding as Ruth helps to prepare you to access funding and speak confidently with lenders.   •   Presented by:  Ruth Wolfe, Rural Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).