ITEM TITLE:
Alaska Women’s Business Center Update
SUBMITTED BY: Martha Barberio, Economic Development Director
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RECOMMENDATION:
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Carrie Jean Shephard, Alaska Women’s Business Center Program Director, will give a status update for 2025 into 2026 on the various programs she assists with and spearheads for our local business community including, but not limited to:
• Valdez Small Business Conference support
• Business Builder Workshops
• Expanding advising and ecosystem support