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The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is holding its Make It Monday Forum, an Alaska Economic Forecast, at noon Jan. 14 at the 4th Avenue Theatre. Representatives from the Municipality of Anchorage are scheduled to make a presentation on property tax assessments. The cost is $14 for members and $20 for others. For additional information, call 907-272-2401 or visit (www.anchoragechamber.org).

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is holding its general membership luncheon at noon Jan. 15 at the Westmark Fairbanks. Andre Layral with Assets Interior Alaska Youth is the scheduled speaker. The luncheon cost is $11.25. For more information, call 907-452-1105.

The Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 15 at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway. Robert Ruffner with the Kenai Watershed Forum and Rick Wood, utility department manager of the City of Soldotna, will offer a presentation on water quality results. For more information, call 907-262-9814.

The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly luncheon program at noon Jan. 15 at the Mat-Su Resort, 1850 Bogard Road. Sandra Garley, Matanuska-Susitna Borough planner, will discuss the topic, "Core Area Zoning Ordinance Draft Review." An optional lunch is available. Program fees are $3 for members and $5 for others. For more information, call 907-376-1299.

The Made in Alaska Program is holding a free workshop from 1-4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Homer Chamber of Commence, 201 Sterling Highway, in Homer. A free workshop is scheduled from 1-4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 for the Soldotna and Kenai area at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway, Soldotna. The Alaska Manufacturers Association, the U.S. Export Assistance Center, Buy Alaska and regional Small Business Development Centers are participating in the various workshops. Topics include "Marketing Your Company" and "Export Opportunities and Pitfalls" as well as details of the Made in Alaska Program's current and planned efforts to promote instate manufacturing and sale of goods. Additional workshop are scheduled for cities in February. For reservations, call 907-272-5634 or e-mail (madeinalaska@anchoragemarkets.com).

WOMEN$fund is offering a class entitled "Intermediate QuickBooks Pro" from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 15 at the YWCA office, 245 W. Fifth Ave. The course offers additional familiarization with the program and its capabilities. The cost is $60. For additional details, e-mail (kbryant@ywcaa.org) or call 907-274-1535.

The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 16 at the Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. Pat Gamble, president and chief executive of the Alaska Railroad Corp., will discuss the Alaska Railroad's Matanuska-Susitna area projects. The cost is $9. For additional information, call 907-745-2880.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 16 at Paradisos Restaurant in downtown Kenai. The luncheon cost is $10.50. For more information, call 907-283-7989.

The Anchorage Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a free small business owner tax return seminar from 1-4:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the SBDC office, 430 W. Seventh Ave. Topics include expenses allowed on Schedule C, profit and loss statements, reporting methods for social security tax purposes and the requirements for filling estimated tax payments during the year. Registration is required. For more information, call 907-274-7232.

The Resource Development Council for Alaska Inc. is presenting a program, "Arctic Slope Regional Corp.: A Look Ahead" at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage, 3301 C St. Jacob Adams, president of Arctic Slope Regional Corp., is the scheduled speaker. The cost is $10. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations, call 907-276-0700, Ext. 5 or e-mail (resources@akrdc.org).

WOMEN$fund, a program of YWCA of Anchorage, is offering a course entitled "Assisted Living Home Business Ethics" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Bethel Conference Center in Bethel. The one-day course covers the challenges faced by assisted living homes and methods to make ethical decisions. For additional details, call 907-274-1524 or e-mail (jabbott@ywcaak.org).

The Anchorage Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a seminar on starting a business from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at the SBDC office, 430 W. Seventh Ave. Topics include information access, legal aspects, business insurance, bookkeeping, marketing and finance options. A seminar on developing a business plan is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the same location. The basic steps in producing a good business plan are covered including researching business ideas, analyzing profitability, understanding the necessary financial statements and considering loan requirements. Individual seminars cost $30; if taken together, the cost is $45. Registration is required. For more information, call 907-274-7232.

The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau is holding its Annual Report to the Community during its monthly membership luncheon at noon Jan. 17 at the Egan Civic & Convention Center. The topic is "Tourism's Impact in 2001, Forecast for 2002." Bruce Bustamante, ACVB's president and chief executive, will provide an overview of 2001 and his expectations for 2002. The luncheon cost is $15 for members and $18 for others. For reservations, call 907-257-2396.

The North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 17 at the North Kenai Baptist Church, Kenai Spur Highway, Mile 25, Kenai. The cost is $10. For more information, call 907-283-4388.

Catholic Social Services' Beyond Shelter Program and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church are sponsoring a job fair from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 855 E. 20th Ave. in Anchorage. The job fair is free and open to anyone seeking work. Approximately 18 employers' representatives will be available to talk with job seekers. Child care also will be available on site. For more information, contact Clarence Dowl at 907-276-5590.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is slated for 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Alaska Regional Hospital, 2801 DeBarr Road. Ed Lamb, the hospital's president and chief executive, will act as the event's host. Tours will offer an insider's look at the facility and the latest phase of the hospital's $26 million renovation project. For reservations, call 907-272-2401 or visit (www.anchoragechamber.org).

The Cook Inlet Historical Society is offering a free program entitled "The True History Behind the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave. Donald Craig Mitchell, an attorney, author of two books on Alaska Natives, their land and land claims, and a former vice president and general consul of the Alaska Federation of Natives, is the scheduled speaker. For more information, call 907-343-4326.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska Inc. is planning an Emerging Contractors Training Program workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the ABC of Alaska, 3380 C St., Suite 100, in Anchorage. Mike Taylor of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center will present the topic, "How to Obtain Federal Work." The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. For more information, call 907-565-5600.

The Alaska World Affairs Council is presenting a program at noon Jan. 18 at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Program lunch fees are $17 for members and $20 for others. For more information, call 907-276-8038.