PTAC Alaska

Upcoming Events

Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development Monthly Wage and Hour Seminars
Anchorage: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month, 9:00 AM (Call 907-269-4900 to register)
Fairbanks: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month, 9:00 AM (Call 907-451-2886 to register)
Juneau: 3rd Monday of Each Month, 8:30 AM (Call 907-465-4842 to register)
Wasilla: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month, 9:00 AM (Call 907-352-2558 to register)

These monthly seminars include information on minimum wage requirements, overtime, recordkeeping laws, Child Labor, Title 36 (Little Davis Bacon), and more. There is no fee. For more information, visit http://labor.state.ak.us/lss/whhome.htm.

10 Steps to Government Contracting

Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9AM - Noon

Mat-Su PTAC - 2nd Floor, Key Bank

201 N. Lucille St., Ste. 2A, Wasilla, AK

Learn about the initial steps that small businesses need to complete when selling and marketing to government agencies. Different steps are required for federal, state, and local procurements. The “10 Steps” will help you sort through these requirements and get organized for finding opportunities. Learn marketing tactics, how to register in government databases, and where to find the work. This workshop is free of charge but preregistration is required. To register, go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on Training Events. For more information, contact Kendra at 907-373-7232 or email anklc3@uaa.alaska.edu.

Bonding & Business Insurance Basics Specific to Contracting

Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 1PM - 3:30PM

Mat-Su PTAC - 2nd Floor, Key Bank

201 N. Lucille St., Ste. 2A, Wasilla, AK

Presented by Pippel Insurance. This workshop will introduce and explain surety bonds and the benefits and importance of bonding. Contractors will also learn the basics of business insurance including risk exposures, workers’ compensation issues, and general liabilities. This workshop is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on Training Events to register.

Create & Maintain Positive Cash Flow:
Making Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Work for You

Mat-Su PTAC - 2nd Floor, Key Bank

201 N. Lucille St., Ste. 2A, Wasilla, AK

(Three-part workshop - $160 for all three classes or each may be taken individually)Preregistration and prepayment are required for all or part of this workshop.

To register, go to http://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on Training Events.

What is WAWF and Why You Need to Know It - Introduction

Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9AM - 10:30AM

Fee: $40 (if taken individually)

This section will introduce the basics of Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and how it can create and maintain positive cash flow for your business. Learn the foundation and purpose of this electronic invoicing system.

How Does WAWF Work? - Intermediate

Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 11AM - 12:30PM

Fee: $75 (if taken individually)

This section of the workshop is designed to familiarize you with the importance of the many invoice types. We will also introduce you to the agencies involved in your invoicing and how they are actually working to help you. Those wanting to register for this workshop should already have basic WAWF knowledge.

Translate Your Invoice into the WAWF System - Advanced

Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 2PM - 3:30PM

Fee: $75 (if taken individually)

Learn how to decipher what your contract requires in your federal invoices. Those wanting to register for this workshop should have either taken Intermediate: How Does WAWF Work or have already been able to receive payment using the WAWF System.

49th State, 49th Year: Planning for Alaska's Prosperity

49th Annual Alaska State Chamber Convention & Trade Show

September 16-18, 2008

Carlson Center, Fairbanks, AK

Debate vital policy issues which face Alaska business and identify achievable solutions. Learn how to build stronger organizatons. People do business with people they know!

For more information and to sign-up for email updates, visit http://www.alaskachamber.com/artman/publish/.

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