Briefcase

How to write an effective business plan

Alaska Small Business Development Center in Wasilla offers a workshop on the basics of writing a business plan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 15 at 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2-A (second floor of the KeyBank Building. The presentation includes information about how to write a business plan and how it can help you focus your business, obtain financing, and keep your business on track. Cost is $35 and preregistration and prepayment are required. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Julie Nolen at anjin@uaa.alaska.edu, or call 373-7232.

NIT offers conference room space

Northern Industrial Training’s conference/training room is available to accommodate Valley businesses needs. The 1,600-square-foot train room features three 60-inch TV’s, podium with microphone, audio/visual with laptop connections, DVD, VCR, 40 training tables and 80 chairs.

Other amenities include two private restrooms, which are located next to the training room, and a large fully equipped kitchen facility. The kitchen is equipped with a commercial coffee maker, microwave, oven/range, dishwasher and large fridge/freezer. Contact them about booking your next seminar or meeting. For more information, visit www.nitalaska.com/

Introduction to starting your own business

Alaska Small Business Development Center in Wasilla offers a free workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 14 at 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2-A (second floor of the KeyBank Building about starting a new small business. This class will cover basic issues faced when starting a new small business such as feasibility study, business planning, business licensing, marketing, record-keeping, legal forms of business, and access to business loans. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Julie Nolen at anjin@uaa.alaska.edu, or call 373-7232.

Buy Alaska, your Free, One-Stop, Online Marketing Resource

Alaska Small Business Development Center in Wasilla offers a free workshop on the Buy Alaska program from 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 17 at 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2-A (second floor of the KeyBank Building. BuyAlaska.com is an extensive free online database of Alaskan businesses. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Julie Nolen at anjin@uaa.alaska.edu, or call 373-7232.