The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. will host its 2006 Economic Forecast Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Egan Civic and Convention Center. This year's keynote speaker will be Robert Reich, professor of public policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. The luncheon will include a presentation by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich and the unveiling of the AEDC's 2006 economic forecast. Tickets are $40 for individuals and $320 for a table of nine. Call (907) 258-3700 for reservations or visit www.aedcweb.com.
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center will present a beginner's workshop on QuickBooks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SBDC office at 201 N. Lucille St., Ste. 2-A (second floor of Key Bank). Cost is $100 and preregistration is required. Call the SBDC office at (907) 373-7232 for further information or to register.
The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce will hold its General Membership Luncheon at noon in the gold room of the Westmark Hotel, 813 Noble St. The scheduled program was not available at press time. Cost is $15. For more information call (907) 452-1105.
The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, 1300 W. Lake Lucille Drive. The scheduled program was not available at press time. Cost is $3 for chamber members and $5 for nonmembers. Lunch is optional and cost varies according to the meal. For more information call the chamber at (907) 376-1299.
The Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly Must Be Tuesday luncheon at noon at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway. The scheduled program will feature the Triumvirate Theatre. The cost is $15. For more information call (907) 262-9814.
The Anchorage Air Cargo Association holds its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage, 3301 C St. Featured speaker is Joanne Potts, race director for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to Robin Richardson (907) 563-0154 by Monday, Jan. 30.
