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You don’t have to do this alone.

AKMA connects Alaska manufacturers so products — and people can move forward.

WHY AKMA EXISTS

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Running a manufacturing business in Alaska means wearing a lot of hats. Limited staff, long supply chains, high freight costs, and real logistical barriers are part of the landscape.

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AKMA brings manufacturers together so no one has to navigate those challenges alone. We connect people, share practical knowledge, and help remove barriers so Alaska-made products can move.

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MFG Mixers are where Alaska’s manufacturers come to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Meet. Forge. Grow. These quarterly networking events bring together passionate makers, innovators, and business owners who understand the journey. It’s not just about shaking hands — it’s about sparking ideas, finding solutions, and building momentum, together.

I always leave the [events] feeling a little more hopeful about what’s possible for manufacturing in Alaska.

Virginia Lynn Peterson, SWOOP.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Meet. Forge. Grow (MFG) Mixer at Trijet
    Meet. Forge. Grow (MFG) Mixer at Trijet
    15 days to the event
    Thu, Feb 12
    Trijet Manufacturing
    Feb 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Trijet Manufacturing, 1960 S Eklutna St, Palmer, AK 99645, USA
    Meet. Grow. Forge. Join us for an evening of networking fun with Alaska's finest manufacturers, suppliers, and those who are helping them make it all happen!
  • Lunch + Learn: Marketing 101
    Lunch + Learn: Marketing 101
    55 days to the event
    Tue, Mar 24
    Virtual Event
    Mar 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    New to marketing or feeling overwhelmed? This Lunch + Learn breaks down marketing basics for Alaska makers and manufacturers.
  • Manufacturing Roundtable: What You’d Do Differently If Starting Over
    Manufacturing Roundtable: What You’d Do Differently If Starting Over
    90 days to the event
    Tue, Apr 28
    Virtual Event
    Apr 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    Hard-earned lessons, shared openly. This free roundtable brings Alaska manufacturers together to talk about what they’d do differently if starting over.
  • Spring MFG Mixer
    Spring MFG Mixer
    106 days to the event
    Thu, May 14
    Location is TBD
    May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Meet. Grow. Forge. Join us for an evening of networking fun with Alaska's finest manufacturers, suppliers, and those who are helping them make it all happen!
  • Lunch & Learn: Networking & Your Elevator Pitch for Manufacturers
    Lunch & Learn: Networking & Your Elevator Pitch for Manufacturers
    132 days to the event
    Tue, Jun 09
    Virtual Event
    Jun 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    Learn how to clearly explain what you make/manufacture, who you serve, and why it matters—without awkward sales pitches or industry jargon.
  • Manufacturing Roundtable: Consolidated Buying
    Manufacturing Roundtable: Consolidated Buying
    181 days to the event
    Tue, Jul 28
    Virtual Event
    Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    High shipping costs and minimum orders add up fast. This free roundtable brings Alaska makers together to talk honestly about consolidated buying.
  • Summer MFG Mixer
    Summer MFG Mixer
    197 days to the event
    Thu, Aug 13
    Location is TBD
    Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Meet. Grow. Forge. Join us for an evening of networking fun with Alaska's finest manufacturers, suppliers, and those who are helping them make it all happen!
  • Lunch & Learn: Wholesale Readiness for Makers & Manufacturers
    Lunch & Learn: Wholesale Readiness for Makers & Manufacturers
    223 days to the event
    Tue, Sep 08
    Virtual Event
    Sep 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    Get clear on what it really takes to sell your products wholesale—and how to prepare before pitching retailers.
  • Manufacturing Roundtable: When Growth Conflicts With Values (When to Hold On vs Let Go)
    Manufacturing Roundtable: When Growth Conflicts With Values (When to Hold On vs Let Go)
    272 days to the event
    Tue, Oct 27
    Virtual Event
    Oct 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKDT
    Virtual Event
    Not all growth feels right. This free roundtable invites Alaska manufacturers to talk honestly about values, tradeoffs, and long-term direction.
  • Fall MFG Mixer
    Fall MFG Mixer
    288 days to the event
    Thu, Nov 12
    Location is TBD
    Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Meet. Grow. Forge. Join us for an evening of networking fun with Alaska's finest manufacturers, suppliers, and those who are helping them make it all happen!
  • Lunch + Learn: Sell Sheets (What Buyers Actually Need)
    Lunch + Learn: Sell Sheets (What Buyers Actually Need)
    314 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 08
    Virtual Event
    Dec 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKST
    Virtual Event
    Your sell sheet should make buying easier. Join this Lunch + Learn for a practical, buyer-focused approach.

OUR MEMBERS

AKMA brings together the people shaping the future of manufacturing in Alaska. If you’re building, supplying, supporting, or growing something real—you belong here.

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ALASKAN-MADE

Businesses that physically make products in Alaska. This includes manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, or agriculture and mariculture that happens in-state and results in a finished product ready for sale.

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ALASKAN-POWERED

Organizations, suppliers, service providers, nonprofits, institutions, and individuals that support or enable Alaska manufacturing. This tier is for those who strengthen the ecosystem without selling a consumer product.

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ALASKAN-DESIGNED

Businesses that design products in Alaska but manufacture them elsewhere. This tier recognizes Alaska-based creative, engineering, and product development work.

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ALASKAN-ALLY

Organizations and businesses based outside of Alaska that support, serve, or collaborate with Alaska manufacturers. This tier is for partners who want to be visible in the AKMA directory and connected to Alaska’s manufacturing ecosystem, without being Alaska-based.

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SECTORS WE SERVE

  • Industrial & Construction Materials

  • Industrial Equipment & Fabrication

  • Energy & Resource-Based Manufacturing

  • Timber, Wood & Paper Products

  • Food, Beverage & Seafood Processing

  • Consumer Goods & Specialty Products

  • Cold Chain, Logistics & Packaging

  • Technology, R&D & Innovation

  • Maritime & Transportation Manufacturing

  • Life Sciences & Agriculture-Based Manufacturing

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WHY AKMA?

Because Alaska’s manufacturers deserve more than a seat at the table — they deserve a platform built for them.

Alaska Manufacturing Association is more than an event series or directory. It’s a growing ecosystem built by and for Alaska’s manufacturing community.

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We’re here to:
 

  • Create meaningful connections – through MFG Mixers, trade shows, and targeted introductions

  • Make resources accessible – from funding and workforce programs to vetted vendors

  • Support real growth – through visibility, education, and long-term industry advocacy

  • Strengthen our future – by amplifying local voices and building a statewide network that works together

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In production, supply, support, or policy?

You’ll find your people here.

OUR PARTNERS

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Help shape the future of Alaska manufacturing.

We’re building bold connections—and we’re looking for aligned sponsors and collaborators to build with us.

 

Want to collab/partner? Please contact us here.

LET'S STAY CONNECTED

Be the first to hear about MFG Mixers, trade shows, and the conversations shaping Alaska’s manufacturing future.

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