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Reduced fees to members for all events highlighted events.
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Annual Meeting ― awards ceremony, guest speakers.
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Annual Spring Conference ― pro-active conference featuring in-depth discussion, seminars, business training, workshops, with industry speakers.
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Education/networking luncheons
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Two-day, educational seminars/workshops in Federal contracting. Opportunities to participate in interactive workshops and seminars.
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Committees strengthen the association and its members' industry awareness, education, networking, promotion and future growth and direction for the association: Strategic Planning, Education/Events, Finance/Audit/Compensation, & Legislative/Policies.
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Circle of Distinction sponsors allow association to present more events to you at less cost.
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Advanced marketing of website through increased sponsorship, and calendar of events improves attendance and networking opportunities.
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On-line directory of all Alaska 8(a) members, with direct links to your Point of Contact, increasing awareness and promotion.
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Association arrangements with Small Business Administration, Alaska Associated General Contractors, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Small Business Development Center, Municipality of Anchorage offers additional opportunities in education, promotion, and networking.
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Education on joint ventures, subcontracting, teaming arrangements and Mentor Protégés agreements, to encourage collaborative opportunities.
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Bring more corporate purchasing and government contracting officers to you in formal and informal settings, encouraging business opportunities and education to contracting officers and corporate representatives regarding your business services/products. Helping 8(a) companies balance their federal and non-8(a) business opportunities and contacts.
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Close relationship with SBA's personnel to offer what you ask for in education and business development assistance.
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Advocating on behalf of membership: the association will educate, through increased communications with elected officials, on the concerns and issues specific to the 8(a) program and small business. Initiate regular interaction between the Small Business Administration's representatives, in Washington D.C., and the association.
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