Entrepreneurial Edge: Q-and-A with young, local entrepreneurs - Feb. 21, 2014

Friday, Feb. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Rasmuson Hall, Room 101

The Entrepreneurial Edge Speaker Series Committee is bringing together local entrepreneurs for a panel discussion, to be followed by a reception and networking event. Don't miss this opportunity to ask fellow entrepreneurs questions about starting and running your own business. Panelists include:

• Brit Szymoniak (UAA alumna) and Katherine Jernstrom (current UAA student) - Founders of The Boardroom, a co-working space downtown for independent writers and entrepreneurs
• Billy St. Pierre (UAA M.B.A. alumnus) - Owner of the local Pita Pit franchise
• Kathy Robinson (UAA culinary arts graduate) - Co-owner of Wheel Good Food
• Brooklyn Baggett - Founding member of Anchorage Community Works

This event is free and open to the public. Parking at UAA is free on Fridays. For more information, contact Professor Al Hermann at (907) 786-4145.

Entrepreneurial Edge is a partnership between the UAA Center for Economic Development, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, University of Alaska Southeast, Alaska Pacific University, The Entrepreneurs and Mentors Network Inc., UAA College of Business and Public Policy, Alaska Small Business Development Center and University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Also, save the date for these upcoming Entrepreneurial Edge events:

March 21-22: Entrepreneur mentoring network and bootcamp April 25: Speaker Series: Guest TBA April 26: Annual Alaska Business Plan Competition