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Made in Alaska 2014 Workshops
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Request for Nominationshelliphellip3 New Permit Holdershelliphelliphelliphelliphellip4-6 Alaska Black Diamond helliphelliphelliphellip7 Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip7 2014 Calendar of Eventshelliphellip8-12
Permit 7100 Areharts Glass Emporium
Permit 7118 Arjuna Archery
Anchorage Cordova Soldotna Homer and Seldovia are the sites for our 2014 Made in Alaska (MIA) Workshops We will present an overview of the MIA Program and Marketing in Alaska followed by a hands-on digital photography session This session will allow MIA permit holders to learn how to create photographs of their permitted items for use in promoting their sales Workshop dates locations and times Friday February 21 ndash Anchorage BP Energy Center 1 PM ndash 7 PM
Thursday February 27 ndash Cordova Pioneer Hall 1 PM ndash 7 PM Tuesday March 11 ndash Soldotna Sport Center 1 PM ndash 7 PM Wednesday March 12 ndash Homer Visitorrsquos Center 1 PM ndash 7 PM Thursday March 13 ndash Seldovia ATC Building 11 AM ndash 5 PM
Workshop agenda (Seldoviarsquos time is two hours earlier)
100 PM ndash Introductions and sign in 115 PM ndash Made in Alaska Overview 140 PM ndash Marketing in Alaska Basics 245 PM ndash Break 300 PM ndash Marketing in Alaska Ideas 400 PM ndash Digital Photography Presentation 415 PM ndash Break 445 PM ndash Digital Photography Hands-on 700 PM ndash End
Reservations are requested This is a great opportunity to obtain a product photo to use on the MIA website (and other websites) at no cost Bring samples of your products and your digital camera if you own one You may come for all or just parts of the workshop Workshops and webinars are FREE and open to the public For more information contact Dana Reese at (907)272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
2014 Webinars MIA will host five webinars that should prove to be of great value to many of our permit holders Our past webinars have been helpful to permit holders and other business people who have participated There is no charge to participate All that is needed to participate is a computer and internet access of average or better speed Reservations are needed as we must send participants an access code and instructions
We utilize ldquoGo to Meetingrdquo software and will provide the software required to participate Participants will be able to ask questions and hear the answers
Continued on next page
Page 2
Wednesday January 22 ndash 2014 Color Forecast By Dana Reese of the Made in Alaska Program Using the ldquoINrdquo colors for your product can lead to a huge increase in sales Dana thoroughly researches and updates her information annually on the colors that are expected to be the most relevant in the New Year This webinar is becoming a tradition with MIA permit holders for a fun discussion and the insight that leads to extra profit Wednesday February 19 ndash Packaging and Presentation of Products By Jon Thompson amp Dana Hahn of West Coast Paper Solutions How you package and present your product is often as important as the product itself Alaskarsquos typical low volume and extraordinary shipping needs and costs complicate the problems Two of the most experienced people in the paper industry will explain and suggest ideas for how you can package and market your products better while staying within budget Whether you need boxes jars bags or other custom-designed packaging Jon and Dana have the experience inventory and fresh ideas you need to set your product apart from the competition Wednesday March 5 ndash Webinar TBD Wednesday March 26 ndash Booth Merchandising and Lighting By Bruce Baker a Vermont business vendor author and speaker We are thrilled to have Bruce Baker again share his experience and wisdom at this webinar on creating a successful booth in a consumer show Bruce will emphasize the importance of lighting and make suggestions on affordable ways to achieve a well-lit and eye-catching booth without busting your budget Wednesday April 9 ndash Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 By David Taylor small business owner SUGARSLED and UAA Professor The Internet has drastically altered the way in which information is shared and has had a profound impact on marketing Tune in and learn from Professor David Taylor the current website marketing trends that will help you increase profit and sustainability
All webinars begin at 100 PM and will last about an hour These webinars are rare opportunities to participate in a public meeting while relaxing at home For more information contact Dana Reese at (907)272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
2014 Webinars
(Top) Alaska Rodrsquos Pocket Knife (Permit 6162) (Left) JE Carlsonrsquos Bottle Opener (Permit 5640) Both images were captured at the 2013 MIA Photography Workshop in Haines
Page 3
Since 1992 one MIA permit holder is selected annually to receive this prestigious Made in Alaska ldquoManufacturer of the Yearrdquo award This award is designed to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of one MIA permit holder who has demonstrated an ability to overcome obstacles and thrive while contributing to Alaskarsquos economy Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Nominees are considered by longevity in the MIA Program hard work commitment to advancing Alaskarsquos economy and other achievements including growth job creation and innovation Special attention will be given to those who have overcome major obstacles and prevailed while demonstrating the Alaskan can-do spirit The winner will be featured on the MIA website on our Made in Alaska Facebook page during the year and in additional publications The winner will be honored with an award at the Small Business Development Centerrsquos Business Person of the Year ceremony in Anchorage Nominations must be received in the MIA office no later than February 7 2014 If you have any questions regarding the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award please contact Dana Reese or Jamarha Wright at (907)272-5634 or email them at madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom Anyone may nominate an active MIA permit holder and self-nominations are very welcome
1991-2012 Award Winners 2012 Denali Dreams Inc of Anchorage 2011 Kahiltna Birchworks of Palmer 2010 Apocalypse Design Inc of Fairbanks 2009 Insulfoam of Anchorage 2008 Kaladi Brothers Coffee of Anchorage 2007 Glacier Smoothie LLC of Juneau 2006 Arctic Wire Rope amp Supply of Anchorage 2005 Anchorage Sand and Gravel Company Inc of Anchorage and Fairbanks 2004 Alaska Rag Company of Fairbanks 2003 Kodiak Island Winery of Chiniak 2002 Alaska Sausage and Seafood of Anchorage 2001 Alaska Black Diamond of Princess Island 2000 Fenton Woods of Wasilla 1999 Alaska Mint of Anchorage 1998 Cameron Birch Syrups amp Confections Inc of Wasilla 1997 Alaska Canine Cookies Inc of Anchorage 1996 Interstate Brands CorporationSunrise Bakery of Anchorage 1995 The Great Alaska Bowl Company of Fairbanks 1994 Alaska Wild Berry Products of Homer amp Anchorage 1993 Marian Boat Works of Anchorage 1992 Alaskan Brewing amp Bottling Co of Juneau 1991 Tesoro Alaska Petroleum of Anchorage
(2011) Kahiltna Birchworks (2010) Apocalypse (2012) Denali Dreams Soap
Made in Alaska 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award Calling for Nominations
Page 4
Mobilize Alaska Topher Maguire Seward 331-8262 Permit 7090 Mobile application development Permit 7091 Website development mobilebusinessappsicloudcom wwwmobilizealaskacom Wholesale NO
The Black Sheep Cottage Kristina Oldaker Tok 883-0094 Permit 7095 Organic herbal body care - organic soaps baby care herbal mama care medicinal items essential oils etc Permit 7096 Hand-knitcrochet items hand-spun yarns hand-carded fiber batts and fibers Permit 7097 Alaska photo stationary and photos of flowers Permit 7098 Alaska harvested seeds - heirloom seeds Permit 7099 Hand-quilted and sewn items such as baby blankets dream pillows etc arcticsoapyahoocom wwwetsycomshopblacksheepcottageak Wholesale YES
Dragonfly Fabric Designs Margaret Christenson Willow 301-0423 Permit 7093 Hand-painted and hand-dyed scarves in a variety of fabrics Totes purses and clothing Permit 7094 Assorted holiday-themed cards made from basic card stock that are embossed and painted with Alaskan themes mach610mecom Wholesale NO Cool Warmth Studio Jan Abbott Anchorage 947-0853 Permit 7092 Glass art coolwarmthmsncom Wholesale NO Areharts Glass Emporium Tracy Arehart Wasilla 414-2820 Permit 7100 Hand-blown glass items shot glasses goblets pendants etc age_bizyahoocom wwwage-akcom Wholesale NO Unique Alaskan Birch Erika Everding Wasilla 357-3435 Permit 7101 One-of-a-kind creations from the forests of Alaska Handcrafted bowls platters and mushrooms harvested from nonliving Birch Spruce and Cottonwood trees Each piece has a hand-rubbed food-safe finish everdingmtaonlinenet Wholesale YES
The Extra Deckhand Tom Zaruba Juneau 789-9164 Permit 7102 USA and Canadian patented automatic rope and cable coiling machines for the commercial and sport fishing industries shanghaigcinet extradeckhandcom Wholesale YES
Midnight Sun Decals April Gilchrist Chugiak 830-7417 Permit 7103 Decals for vehicles walls and more midnightsundecalsgmailcom Wholesale YES
Welcome New Permit Holders
The Black Sheep Cottage
The Extra Deckhand
Midnight Sun Decals
Page 5
Arctic Pups Susan Dunsmore Eagle River 694-4400 Permit 7104 3 sizes of Polartec fleece booties for dogs All materials are USA-made pt77868livecom wwwarcticpupscom Wholesale NO
Brassica Designs Joy McLaurin Anchorage 339-9450 Permit 7105 Handcrafted jewelry joybrassicadesignscom wwwbrassicadesignscom Wholesale No
Kats Epic Trail Bites Katherine Hubble Anchorage 306-7392 Permit 7106 Gluten-free natural performance snacks with whey protein and fruit harasskatgooglemailcom Find Me on Facebook Wholesale YES
AK Lotions Thomas Arnold Anchorage 980-8499 Permit 7107 Body lotion anti-aging lotion and lip balm aknaturallotiongmailcom wwwaklotionscom Wholesale YES The Alaska Nut House Siobhan Bradley Anchorage 304-2977 Permit 7108 Sweet roasted nuts Wholesale YES PJs Alaskan Wood Crafts amp More Pamela Combs Anchorage 444-0780 Permit 7109 Hand-crafted wood turning projects tryinflyinalaskacom Wholesale YES
Alaskas Natural Natures Treats Jim Van Raden Kasilof 262-8531 Permit 7110 Honey vanradenhotmailcom Wholesale YES
Reel Trout Studio Eric Knowlton Wasilla 357-1900 Permit 7111 Hand-carved wood sculptures of fish animals birds humans and NW Tribal art symbols Permit 7112 Resin castings - limited editions and small number runs cast from wood carvings Molds and castings are all made on-site in studio ericreeltroutcom wwwreeltroutcom Wholesale YES
Brassica Designs
AK Lotions
Reel Trout Studio
Arctic Pups
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 2
Wednesday January 22 ndash 2014 Color Forecast By Dana Reese of the Made in Alaska Program Using the ldquoINrdquo colors for your product can lead to a huge increase in sales Dana thoroughly researches and updates her information annually on the colors that are expected to be the most relevant in the New Year This webinar is becoming a tradition with MIA permit holders for a fun discussion and the insight that leads to extra profit Wednesday February 19 ndash Packaging and Presentation of Products By Jon Thompson amp Dana Hahn of West Coast Paper Solutions How you package and present your product is often as important as the product itself Alaskarsquos typical low volume and extraordinary shipping needs and costs complicate the problems Two of the most experienced people in the paper industry will explain and suggest ideas for how you can package and market your products better while staying within budget Whether you need boxes jars bags or other custom-designed packaging Jon and Dana have the experience inventory and fresh ideas you need to set your product apart from the competition Wednesday March 5 ndash Webinar TBD Wednesday March 26 ndash Booth Merchandising and Lighting By Bruce Baker a Vermont business vendor author and speaker We are thrilled to have Bruce Baker again share his experience and wisdom at this webinar on creating a successful booth in a consumer show Bruce will emphasize the importance of lighting and make suggestions on affordable ways to achieve a well-lit and eye-catching booth without busting your budget Wednesday April 9 ndash Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 By David Taylor small business owner SUGARSLED and UAA Professor The Internet has drastically altered the way in which information is shared and has had a profound impact on marketing Tune in and learn from Professor David Taylor the current website marketing trends that will help you increase profit and sustainability
All webinars begin at 100 PM and will last about an hour These webinars are rare opportunities to participate in a public meeting while relaxing at home For more information contact Dana Reese at (907)272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
2014 Webinars
(Top) Alaska Rodrsquos Pocket Knife (Permit 6162) (Left) JE Carlsonrsquos Bottle Opener (Permit 5640) Both images were captured at the 2013 MIA Photography Workshop in Haines
Page 3
Since 1992 one MIA permit holder is selected annually to receive this prestigious Made in Alaska ldquoManufacturer of the Yearrdquo award This award is designed to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of one MIA permit holder who has demonstrated an ability to overcome obstacles and thrive while contributing to Alaskarsquos economy Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Nominees are considered by longevity in the MIA Program hard work commitment to advancing Alaskarsquos economy and other achievements including growth job creation and innovation Special attention will be given to those who have overcome major obstacles and prevailed while demonstrating the Alaskan can-do spirit The winner will be featured on the MIA website on our Made in Alaska Facebook page during the year and in additional publications The winner will be honored with an award at the Small Business Development Centerrsquos Business Person of the Year ceremony in Anchorage Nominations must be received in the MIA office no later than February 7 2014 If you have any questions regarding the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award please contact Dana Reese or Jamarha Wright at (907)272-5634 or email them at madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom Anyone may nominate an active MIA permit holder and self-nominations are very welcome
1991-2012 Award Winners 2012 Denali Dreams Inc of Anchorage 2011 Kahiltna Birchworks of Palmer 2010 Apocalypse Design Inc of Fairbanks 2009 Insulfoam of Anchorage 2008 Kaladi Brothers Coffee of Anchorage 2007 Glacier Smoothie LLC of Juneau 2006 Arctic Wire Rope amp Supply of Anchorage 2005 Anchorage Sand and Gravel Company Inc of Anchorage and Fairbanks 2004 Alaska Rag Company of Fairbanks 2003 Kodiak Island Winery of Chiniak 2002 Alaska Sausage and Seafood of Anchorage 2001 Alaska Black Diamond of Princess Island 2000 Fenton Woods of Wasilla 1999 Alaska Mint of Anchorage 1998 Cameron Birch Syrups amp Confections Inc of Wasilla 1997 Alaska Canine Cookies Inc of Anchorage 1996 Interstate Brands CorporationSunrise Bakery of Anchorage 1995 The Great Alaska Bowl Company of Fairbanks 1994 Alaska Wild Berry Products of Homer amp Anchorage 1993 Marian Boat Works of Anchorage 1992 Alaskan Brewing amp Bottling Co of Juneau 1991 Tesoro Alaska Petroleum of Anchorage
(2011) Kahiltna Birchworks (2010) Apocalypse (2012) Denali Dreams Soap
Made in Alaska 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award Calling for Nominations
Page 4
Mobilize Alaska Topher Maguire Seward 331-8262 Permit 7090 Mobile application development Permit 7091 Website development mobilebusinessappsicloudcom wwwmobilizealaskacom Wholesale NO
The Black Sheep Cottage Kristina Oldaker Tok 883-0094 Permit 7095 Organic herbal body care - organic soaps baby care herbal mama care medicinal items essential oils etc Permit 7096 Hand-knitcrochet items hand-spun yarns hand-carded fiber batts and fibers Permit 7097 Alaska photo stationary and photos of flowers Permit 7098 Alaska harvested seeds - heirloom seeds Permit 7099 Hand-quilted and sewn items such as baby blankets dream pillows etc arcticsoapyahoocom wwwetsycomshopblacksheepcottageak Wholesale YES
Dragonfly Fabric Designs Margaret Christenson Willow 301-0423 Permit 7093 Hand-painted and hand-dyed scarves in a variety of fabrics Totes purses and clothing Permit 7094 Assorted holiday-themed cards made from basic card stock that are embossed and painted with Alaskan themes mach610mecom Wholesale NO Cool Warmth Studio Jan Abbott Anchorage 947-0853 Permit 7092 Glass art coolwarmthmsncom Wholesale NO Areharts Glass Emporium Tracy Arehart Wasilla 414-2820 Permit 7100 Hand-blown glass items shot glasses goblets pendants etc age_bizyahoocom wwwage-akcom Wholesale NO Unique Alaskan Birch Erika Everding Wasilla 357-3435 Permit 7101 One-of-a-kind creations from the forests of Alaska Handcrafted bowls platters and mushrooms harvested from nonliving Birch Spruce and Cottonwood trees Each piece has a hand-rubbed food-safe finish everdingmtaonlinenet Wholesale YES
The Extra Deckhand Tom Zaruba Juneau 789-9164 Permit 7102 USA and Canadian patented automatic rope and cable coiling machines for the commercial and sport fishing industries shanghaigcinet extradeckhandcom Wholesale YES
Midnight Sun Decals April Gilchrist Chugiak 830-7417 Permit 7103 Decals for vehicles walls and more midnightsundecalsgmailcom Wholesale YES
Welcome New Permit Holders
The Black Sheep Cottage
The Extra Deckhand
Midnight Sun Decals
Page 5
Arctic Pups Susan Dunsmore Eagle River 694-4400 Permit 7104 3 sizes of Polartec fleece booties for dogs All materials are USA-made pt77868livecom wwwarcticpupscom Wholesale NO
Brassica Designs Joy McLaurin Anchorage 339-9450 Permit 7105 Handcrafted jewelry joybrassicadesignscom wwwbrassicadesignscom Wholesale No
Kats Epic Trail Bites Katherine Hubble Anchorage 306-7392 Permit 7106 Gluten-free natural performance snacks with whey protein and fruit harasskatgooglemailcom Find Me on Facebook Wholesale YES
AK Lotions Thomas Arnold Anchorage 980-8499 Permit 7107 Body lotion anti-aging lotion and lip balm aknaturallotiongmailcom wwwaklotionscom Wholesale YES The Alaska Nut House Siobhan Bradley Anchorage 304-2977 Permit 7108 Sweet roasted nuts Wholesale YES PJs Alaskan Wood Crafts amp More Pamela Combs Anchorage 444-0780 Permit 7109 Hand-crafted wood turning projects tryinflyinalaskacom Wholesale YES
Alaskas Natural Natures Treats Jim Van Raden Kasilof 262-8531 Permit 7110 Honey vanradenhotmailcom Wholesale YES
Reel Trout Studio Eric Knowlton Wasilla 357-1900 Permit 7111 Hand-carved wood sculptures of fish animals birds humans and NW Tribal art symbols Permit 7112 Resin castings - limited editions and small number runs cast from wood carvings Molds and castings are all made on-site in studio ericreeltroutcom wwwreeltroutcom Wholesale YES
Brassica Designs
AK Lotions
Reel Trout Studio
Arctic Pups
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 3
Since 1992 one MIA permit holder is selected annually to receive this prestigious Made in Alaska ldquoManufacturer of the Yearrdquo award This award is designed to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of one MIA permit holder who has demonstrated an ability to overcome obstacles and thrive while contributing to Alaskarsquos economy Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Nominees are considered by longevity in the MIA Program hard work commitment to advancing Alaskarsquos economy and other achievements including growth job creation and innovation Special attention will be given to those who have overcome major obstacles and prevailed while demonstrating the Alaskan can-do spirit The winner will be featured on the MIA website on our Made in Alaska Facebook page during the year and in additional publications The winner will be honored with an award at the Small Business Development Centerrsquos Business Person of the Year ceremony in Anchorage Nominations must be received in the MIA office no later than February 7 2014 If you have any questions regarding the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award please contact Dana Reese or Jamarha Wright at (907)272-5634 or email them at madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom Anyone may nominate an active MIA permit holder and self-nominations are very welcome
1991-2012 Award Winners 2012 Denali Dreams Inc of Anchorage 2011 Kahiltna Birchworks of Palmer 2010 Apocalypse Design Inc of Fairbanks 2009 Insulfoam of Anchorage 2008 Kaladi Brothers Coffee of Anchorage 2007 Glacier Smoothie LLC of Juneau 2006 Arctic Wire Rope amp Supply of Anchorage 2005 Anchorage Sand and Gravel Company Inc of Anchorage and Fairbanks 2004 Alaska Rag Company of Fairbanks 2003 Kodiak Island Winery of Chiniak 2002 Alaska Sausage and Seafood of Anchorage 2001 Alaska Black Diamond of Princess Island 2000 Fenton Woods of Wasilla 1999 Alaska Mint of Anchorage 1998 Cameron Birch Syrups amp Confections Inc of Wasilla 1997 Alaska Canine Cookies Inc of Anchorage 1996 Interstate Brands CorporationSunrise Bakery of Anchorage 1995 The Great Alaska Bowl Company of Fairbanks 1994 Alaska Wild Berry Products of Homer amp Anchorage 1993 Marian Boat Works of Anchorage 1992 Alaskan Brewing amp Bottling Co of Juneau 1991 Tesoro Alaska Petroleum of Anchorage
(2011) Kahiltna Birchworks (2010) Apocalypse (2012) Denali Dreams Soap
Made in Alaska 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award Calling for Nominations
Page 4
Mobilize Alaska Topher Maguire Seward 331-8262 Permit 7090 Mobile application development Permit 7091 Website development mobilebusinessappsicloudcom wwwmobilizealaskacom Wholesale NO
The Black Sheep Cottage Kristina Oldaker Tok 883-0094 Permit 7095 Organic herbal body care - organic soaps baby care herbal mama care medicinal items essential oils etc Permit 7096 Hand-knitcrochet items hand-spun yarns hand-carded fiber batts and fibers Permit 7097 Alaska photo stationary and photos of flowers Permit 7098 Alaska harvested seeds - heirloom seeds Permit 7099 Hand-quilted and sewn items such as baby blankets dream pillows etc arcticsoapyahoocom wwwetsycomshopblacksheepcottageak Wholesale YES
Dragonfly Fabric Designs Margaret Christenson Willow 301-0423 Permit 7093 Hand-painted and hand-dyed scarves in a variety of fabrics Totes purses and clothing Permit 7094 Assorted holiday-themed cards made from basic card stock that are embossed and painted with Alaskan themes mach610mecom Wholesale NO Cool Warmth Studio Jan Abbott Anchorage 947-0853 Permit 7092 Glass art coolwarmthmsncom Wholesale NO Areharts Glass Emporium Tracy Arehart Wasilla 414-2820 Permit 7100 Hand-blown glass items shot glasses goblets pendants etc age_bizyahoocom wwwage-akcom Wholesale NO Unique Alaskan Birch Erika Everding Wasilla 357-3435 Permit 7101 One-of-a-kind creations from the forests of Alaska Handcrafted bowls platters and mushrooms harvested from nonliving Birch Spruce and Cottonwood trees Each piece has a hand-rubbed food-safe finish everdingmtaonlinenet Wholesale YES
The Extra Deckhand Tom Zaruba Juneau 789-9164 Permit 7102 USA and Canadian patented automatic rope and cable coiling machines for the commercial and sport fishing industries shanghaigcinet extradeckhandcom Wholesale YES
Midnight Sun Decals April Gilchrist Chugiak 830-7417 Permit 7103 Decals for vehicles walls and more midnightsundecalsgmailcom Wholesale YES
Welcome New Permit Holders
The Black Sheep Cottage
The Extra Deckhand
Midnight Sun Decals
Page 5
Arctic Pups Susan Dunsmore Eagle River 694-4400 Permit 7104 3 sizes of Polartec fleece booties for dogs All materials are USA-made pt77868livecom wwwarcticpupscom Wholesale NO
Brassica Designs Joy McLaurin Anchorage 339-9450 Permit 7105 Handcrafted jewelry joybrassicadesignscom wwwbrassicadesignscom Wholesale No
Kats Epic Trail Bites Katherine Hubble Anchorage 306-7392 Permit 7106 Gluten-free natural performance snacks with whey protein and fruit harasskatgooglemailcom Find Me on Facebook Wholesale YES
AK Lotions Thomas Arnold Anchorage 980-8499 Permit 7107 Body lotion anti-aging lotion and lip balm aknaturallotiongmailcom wwwaklotionscom Wholesale YES The Alaska Nut House Siobhan Bradley Anchorage 304-2977 Permit 7108 Sweet roasted nuts Wholesale YES PJs Alaskan Wood Crafts amp More Pamela Combs Anchorage 444-0780 Permit 7109 Hand-crafted wood turning projects tryinflyinalaskacom Wholesale YES
Alaskas Natural Natures Treats Jim Van Raden Kasilof 262-8531 Permit 7110 Honey vanradenhotmailcom Wholesale YES
Reel Trout Studio Eric Knowlton Wasilla 357-1900 Permit 7111 Hand-carved wood sculptures of fish animals birds humans and NW Tribal art symbols Permit 7112 Resin castings - limited editions and small number runs cast from wood carvings Molds and castings are all made on-site in studio ericreeltroutcom wwwreeltroutcom Wholesale YES
Brassica Designs
AK Lotions
Reel Trout Studio
Arctic Pups
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 4
Mobilize Alaska Topher Maguire Seward 331-8262 Permit 7090 Mobile application development Permit 7091 Website development mobilebusinessappsicloudcom wwwmobilizealaskacom Wholesale NO
The Black Sheep Cottage Kristina Oldaker Tok 883-0094 Permit 7095 Organic herbal body care - organic soaps baby care herbal mama care medicinal items essential oils etc Permit 7096 Hand-knitcrochet items hand-spun yarns hand-carded fiber batts and fibers Permit 7097 Alaska photo stationary and photos of flowers Permit 7098 Alaska harvested seeds - heirloom seeds Permit 7099 Hand-quilted and sewn items such as baby blankets dream pillows etc arcticsoapyahoocom wwwetsycomshopblacksheepcottageak Wholesale YES
Dragonfly Fabric Designs Margaret Christenson Willow 301-0423 Permit 7093 Hand-painted and hand-dyed scarves in a variety of fabrics Totes purses and clothing Permit 7094 Assorted holiday-themed cards made from basic card stock that are embossed and painted with Alaskan themes mach610mecom Wholesale NO Cool Warmth Studio Jan Abbott Anchorage 947-0853 Permit 7092 Glass art coolwarmthmsncom Wholesale NO Areharts Glass Emporium Tracy Arehart Wasilla 414-2820 Permit 7100 Hand-blown glass items shot glasses goblets pendants etc age_bizyahoocom wwwage-akcom Wholesale NO Unique Alaskan Birch Erika Everding Wasilla 357-3435 Permit 7101 One-of-a-kind creations from the forests of Alaska Handcrafted bowls platters and mushrooms harvested from nonliving Birch Spruce and Cottonwood trees Each piece has a hand-rubbed food-safe finish everdingmtaonlinenet Wholesale YES
The Extra Deckhand Tom Zaruba Juneau 789-9164 Permit 7102 USA and Canadian patented automatic rope and cable coiling machines for the commercial and sport fishing industries shanghaigcinet extradeckhandcom Wholesale YES
Midnight Sun Decals April Gilchrist Chugiak 830-7417 Permit 7103 Decals for vehicles walls and more midnightsundecalsgmailcom Wholesale YES
Welcome New Permit Holders
The Black Sheep Cottage
The Extra Deckhand
Midnight Sun Decals
Page 5
Arctic Pups Susan Dunsmore Eagle River 694-4400 Permit 7104 3 sizes of Polartec fleece booties for dogs All materials are USA-made pt77868livecom wwwarcticpupscom Wholesale NO
Brassica Designs Joy McLaurin Anchorage 339-9450 Permit 7105 Handcrafted jewelry joybrassicadesignscom wwwbrassicadesignscom Wholesale No
Kats Epic Trail Bites Katherine Hubble Anchorage 306-7392 Permit 7106 Gluten-free natural performance snacks with whey protein and fruit harasskatgooglemailcom Find Me on Facebook Wholesale YES
AK Lotions Thomas Arnold Anchorage 980-8499 Permit 7107 Body lotion anti-aging lotion and lip balm aknaturallotiongmailcom wwwaklotionscom Wholesale YES The Alaska Nut House Siobhan Bradley Anchorage 304-2977 Permit 7108 Sweet roasted nuts Wholesale YES PJs Alaskan Wood Crafts amp More Pamela Combs Anchorage 444-0780 Permit 7109 Hand-crafted wood turning projects tryinflyinalaskacom Wholesale YES
Alaskas Natural Natures Treats Jim Van Raden Kasilof 262-8531 Permit 7110 Honey vanradenhotmailcom Wholesale YES
Reel Trout Studio Eric Knowlton Wasilla 357-1900 Permit 7111 Hand-carved wood sculptures of fish animals birds humans and NW Tribal art symbols Permit 7112 Resin castings - limited editions and small number runs cast from wood carvings Molds and castings are all made on-site in studio ericreeltroutcom wwwreeltroutcom Wholesale YES
Brassica Designs
AK Lotions
Reel Trout Studio
Arctic Pups
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 5
Arctic Pups Susan Dunsmore Eagle River 694-4400 Permit 7104 3 sizes of Polartec fleece booties for dogs All materials are USA-made pt77868livecom wwwarcticpupscom Wholesale NO
Brassica Designs Joy McLaurin Anchorage 339-9450 Permit 7105 Handcrafted jewelry joybrassicadesignscom wwwbrassicadesignscom Wholesale No
Kats Epic Trail Bites Katherine Hubble Anchorage 306-7392 Permit 7106 Gluten-free natural performance snacks with whey protein and fruit harasskatgooglemailcom Find Me on Facebook Wholesale YES
AK Lotions Thomas Arnold Anchorage 980-8499 Permit 7107 Body lotion anti-aging lotion and lip balm aknaturallotiongmailcom wwwaklotionscom Wholesale YES The Alaska Nut House Siobhan Bradley Anchorage 304-2977 Permit 7108 Sweet roasted nuts Wholesale YES PJs Alaskan Wood Crafts amp More Pamela Combs Anchorage 444-0780 Permit 7109 Hand-crafted wood turning projects tryinflyinalaskacom Wholesale YES
Alaskas Natural Natures Treats Jim Van Raden Kasilof 262-8531 Permit 7110 Honey vanradenhotmailcom Wholesale YES
Reel Trout Studio Eric Knowlton Wasilla 357-1900 Permit 7111 Hand-carved wood sculptures of fish animals birds humans and NW Tribal art symbols Permit 7112 Resin castings - limited editions and small number runs cast from wood carvings Molds and castings are all made on-site in studio ericreeltroutcom wwwreeltroutcom Wholesale YES
Brassica Designs
AK Lotions
Reel Trout Studio
Arctic Pups
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 6
Carter amp Carter Enterprises Inc Mariana Carter Coffman Cove 329-2923 Permit 7113 We manufacture red cedar blocks utilizing only waste raw material from local saw mills These blocks are used in closets to prevent humidity and mold carterscoveconnectcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches Marylee Dexter Fairbanks 474-9490 Permit 7114 Embroidered and quilted wall hangings with theme hangers embroidered tissue box covers small embroidered baby blankets surrounded by satin tags maryleesnowflakestitchescom snowflakestitchescom Wholesale NO CampE Products of Alaska Charles Sather Eagle River 694-4724 Permit 7120 Alaskan made BBQ sauce csathergcinet Wholesale YES
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC Chad Schumacher Fairbanks 488-6055 Permit 7115 Superior pellet log superiorpelletfuelsyahoocom wwwsuperiorpelletfuelscom Wholesale YES
Tustumena Smoke House Fred West Soldotna 260-3401 Permit 7117 Kylees Alaska smoked salmon bacon Alaska salmon chorizo sausage Alaska salmon pepperoni Alaska salmon jerky organic ingredients and no preservatives tustumenasmokehousealaskanet wwwfredssmokedsalmoncom Wholesale YES
Arjuna Archery Todd Heininger Sitka 738-5578 Permit 7118 Traditional archery bow stringer arjunaarcherygmailcom Wholesale NO AK Wonderful Life Bong Hwang Anchorage 677-6851 Permit 7116 Chaga mushroom tea Akwonderfullifegmailcom wwwakwonderfullifecom Wholesale YES
Ursa Major Distilling Robert Borland Fairbanks 455-6811 Permit 7121 Summer Harvest Gin - handmade in Fairbanks AK from Alaskan ingredients Our products are distilled from grain grown in Delta Junction Alaska robborlandursamajordistillingcom wwwursamajordistillingcom Wholesale YES
Snowflake Stitches
Tustumena Smoke House
Ursa Major Distilling
Superior Pellet Fuels LLC
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 7
The US Economic Development Administration TAA for Firms grant program offers assistance to US businesses that are facing import competition Eligible companies can receive up to $75000 in matching grant funding for projects of their choice aimed at improving competitiveness Examples of eligible projects include website design quality certifications product branding and marketing assistance export assistance and many other types of technical assistance
The Northwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NWTAAC) administers this grant program for Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington businesses Visit wwwnwtaacorg for detailed information and testimonials or contact
Patrick Meuleman Client Development Manager for NWTAAC at
(208)343-6855 (800)667-8087 or at patricknwtaacorg
Federal Grants for ldquoMade in Americardquo
Alaska Black Diamond holds MIA permit 245 making the company one of MIArsquos most senior permit holders With an initial join date of March 26 1994 Alaska Black Diamond will observe its 20th anniversary in the MIA Program this coming March In 2001 Alaska Black Diamond received the MIA Manufacturer of the Year award as a result of their business success work ethic and contributions to the statersquos economy and their local community of Ketchikan Alaska Black Diamond began business in 1989 Owned and operated by Patrick Moore and his wife Tedi Brown the company was started because of their love of wood carving and the Alaskan culture Alaska Black Diamondrsquos carving operation is located on Princess Island and their finishingshipping operation is located in Ward Cove The couple recently co-wrote the book Potlatch Legends the story behind Potlatch Totem Park in Ketchikan Alaska Alaska Black Diamond produces quality hand-carved and finished totem poles and plaques that can be purchased from higher-end galleries throughout Alaska Alaska Black Diamondrsquos authentic totem poles are carefully crafted using traditional yellow cedar wood grown deep in the rain forests of Southeast Alaska and they are hand painted Alaska Black Diamond totem poles are very popular collectables purchased by Alaskarsquos tourists and residents Alaska Black Diamond employs eight full-time employees and about six part-time employees to keep up with the demand for their totem poles The companys longevity and success is due to the talents and work ethic of their long-term employees Turnover is very low and some employees have been with them for many years These loyal and talented employees along with Patrick and Tedi have built an Alaska business from a traditional art and Alaskan lifestyle Contact them at abdtotemsyahoocom or (907)225-0294
20-Year Anniversary Alaska Black Diamond
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 8
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
The ldquoBear Necessitiesrdquo calendar of events provides you with a schedule of opportunities for technical assistance marketing techniques workshops andor shows to market your products This calendar will be available on the Made in Alaska website and will be updated throughout the year To post an event contact the Made in Alaska office at (907) 272-5634 or email madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom
January Jan 22 Color Forecast
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg February
Feb 19 Presentation and Packaging Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 21 Anchorage
BP Energy Building Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg Feb 27 Cordova
Pioneer Hall Made In Alaska Workshop 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg March March 5 Subject TBD Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 11 Soldotna Sports Center Made In Alaska Workshop 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 12 Homer Homer Visitorrsquos Center Workshop 1pm Made In Alaska Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 13 Seldovia ATC Building Con Rm Made In Alaska Workshop 11am Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Mar 26 Booth Merchandising by Bruce Baker Made In Alaska Webinar 1 pm Dana Reese 272-5634
madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg April
April 9 Where Do Small Business Websites Stand In 2014 by David Taylor
Made in Alaska Webinar 1pm Dana Reese 272-5634 madeinalaskaanchoragemarketscom wwwmadeinalaskaorg
Made In Alaska Webinars and Workshops
Page 9
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Page 10
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
Page 11
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
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January
Jan 9 10 amp 11 Anchorage Alaska Wholesale Gift Show Denaina Center Peggy Anderson 929-2822
infoalaskagiftshowcom wwwalaskagiftshowcomhomepagehtml
Jan 18 Fairbanks Interior Entrepreneur Lions Local Business Expo Pioneer Park Civic Center Missy Hawkins 347-7872
interiorentrepreneursgmailcom wwwsurveymonkeycomsLocalBusinessExpoReg
March
Mar 28-30 Fairbanks IABA Home Show Carlson Arena Kris Knutson 474-9082
krisfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
April
Apr 4-6 Fairbanks A Womenrsquos Affair Carlson Arena
Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
May
May 2 Ketchikan Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikannartsorg
Marketing Shows
May 10 amp 11 17 amp 18 24 amp 25 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
May 22-26 Kodiak Kodiak Crab Festival Lindsey Howell 486-5557 chamberkodiakorg wwwkodiakorg
June
Jun 1 7 amp 8 14 amp 15 21 amp 22 28 amp 29 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Jun 3 Eagle River Tuesday Mix VFW Lynn Mattison 696-4839 Mattisonaknet
July
Jul 4 Seward Mt Marathon Race amp July 4th Celebration
Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
Jul 5 amp 6 12 amp 13 19 amp 20 26 amp 27 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
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Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
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November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Jul 11 12 13 Eagle River Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Jul 26-27 Soldotna Progress DaysSoldotna Creek Celebrations January Yeager 262-9814 Januarysoldotnachambercom wwwsoldotnachambercom
August
Aug 1-3 Ketchikan Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Aug 2 amp 3 9 amp 10 16 amp 17 23 amp 24 30 amp 31 Anchorage Anchorage Market amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Aug 1-9 Fairbanks Tanana Valley State Fair
Amanda Bent 451-5555 fairinfotananavalleyfairorg wwwtananavaleyfairorg
Aug 9-17 Seward Seward Silver Salmon Derby Erin Lemas 224-8051 eventssewardnet wwwsewardcom
September
Sep 6 amp 7 Anchorage Anchorage Markets amp Festival Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Sep 26-27 Fairbanks Bad Girls of the North Westmark Hotel Vicki Potter 227-8007 Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirlsofthenorthcom
Sep 26-28 Anchorage The Alaska Womenrsquos Show Sullivan Arena Annie Chavez 562-9911 annieauroraproductionsnet wwwauroraproductionsnet
October
Oct 3-5 Anchorage Make It Alaskan Festival Sullivan Arena Christopher Cox 230-3330 Northernstageaolcom wwwmiafestivalcom Oct 3-5 Anchorage Oxygen and Octane Expo Denarsquoina Center John Woodbury 677-2900 johnalaskaadventuremediacom wwwoxygenandoctanecom
Oct 4-6 Anchorage Cha-Mai Bazaar Shrine Center Alice Chaney 561-0492 Chaneyvoalaskanet
Oct 18 Kenai Christmas Boutique Kenai Senior Center Sheila Sawyer 262-9170
Oct 25-26 Palmer Alaska State Fair 2014 Holiday Bazaar Raven Hall Stephanie Kurimsky745-4827 infoalaskastatefairorg
wwwalaskastatefairorg
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
November
Nov 1-2 Wasilla Fall Craft Fair
Wasilla Area Senior Campus Mary Lackey 376-3104
marylalaskaseniorscom wwwalaskaseniorscom
TBA Rabbit Creek Christmas Towne Bazaar rabbitcreekctbgmailcom wwwrabbitcreekinfo
Nov 7-8 Anchorage Bad Girls of the North
Millennium Hotel Vicki potter 227-8007
Vickibadgirlsofthenorthcom wwwbadgirllsofthenorthcom
Nov 8-9 Anchorage Holiday Food amp Gift Festival
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634
infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Nov 8-9 Wasilla The Holiday Marketplace
Menard Sports Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 8 Wasilla
Tops Holiday Bazaar Wasilla Senior Center Liz 892-6406 Kathy 376-9571 akdlhunteryahoocom
Nov 14-16 Fairbanks The Holiday Marketplace Carlson Center Kris Knutson 474-9082 Kourtneyfairbankseventscom wwwfairbankseventscom
Nov 22-23 Anchorage Arts amp Crafts Emporium Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom Nov 28-30 Ketchikan Annual Winter Arts Fair Ted Ferry Civic Center and Cape Fox Lodge Anita Maxwell 225-2211
anitamketchikanaartsorg wwwketchikanartsorg
Nov 28-30 Juneau AK-Juneau Public Market Peter 586-4072
Metcomgcinet wwwjuneaupublicmarketcom
December
Dec 6 Anchorage Native Peoplersquos Bazaar
Alaska Native Medical Center Roberta 729-1120
Dec 6 Ketchikan Winter Art Walk
Anita Maxwell 225-2211 anitamketchikanartsorg
wwwketchikanartsorg
Dec 6 Anchorage UAA Crafts Fair Student Union UAA Campus
Denise 786-6152 craftsfairuaaalaskaedu wwwbelonguaaalaskaedu
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2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
Page 12
2014 Made In Alaska Calendar of Events
Dec 6 Eagle River Holy Spirit Handmade Holiday Bazaar Ruth 694-3432 Froggramma6gcinet
Dec 7 Palmer Trinity Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar
Pastor Diane Krauszer 745-0726 trinitylpalmerakgmailcom
Dec 7 Anchorage Julie Matthews and
MKaye Denkewalter Studio Sale Anchorage Montessori School Julie Matthews 317-5766 wwwjuliematthewsstudiocom
Dec 12-14 Palmer Colony Christmas
Palmer Depot Susan Fouch 745-2880 wwwpalmerchamberorg
Dec 13 Anchorage Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Lindsay Smith 349-8442 wwwakcornerstoneorgchristmas-bazaar
Dec 20 Anchorage Christmas Village
Denarsquoina Center Dana Reese 272-5634 infoanchoragemarketscom wwwanchoragemarketscom
Permit 7038 - Birdwings Fine Chocolate at the Wonderfully Made Christmas Bazaar
Permit 5307 - The Gift Basket Lady at the Alaska Womenrsquos Show
Permit 5893 - Siciliano Photography at the Alaska State Fair
Permit 6393 - Silverbear Sundries at the Christmas Towne Bazaar
