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BUILDING ALASKA'S MANUFACTURING FUTURE

From local makers to industrial manufacturers — AKMA connects Alaska’s full manufacturing ecosystem.

WHY WE EXIST

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Alaska Manufacturing Association exists to connect, support, and amplify Alaska’s manufacturing community.

 

Whether you're launching a food brand or building Alaska’s next prestressed plant — you belong here. We create meaningful opportunities for growth through networking events, education, vendor partnerships, and industry collaboration.

 

If you're looking for workforce solutions, supply chain support, or a place to be heard — you're in the right place.

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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

  • Get Wholesale‑Ready: Your Game Plan for the Alaska Wholesale Gift Show
    Get Wholesale‑Ready: Your Game Plan for the Alaska Wholesale Gift Show
    Dec 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AKST
    Virtual Event
    A quick, practical virtual session to help you prep with confidence. Learn what wholesale buyers expect, what sales tools you’ll need, and how to set up a booth that gets noticed—plus tips from experienced Alaskan makers.
  • Winter MFG Mixer
    Winter MFG Mixer
    63 days to the event
    Thu, Feb 12
    Location is TBD
    Feb 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!
  • Spring MFG Mixer
    Spring MFG Mixer
    154 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!
  • Summer MFG Mixer
    Summer MFG Mixer
    245 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!
  • Fall MFG Mixer
    Fall MFG Mixer
    336 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!

WHO'S IN THE MIX

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.

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.

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

In production, supply, support, or policy?
You’ll find your people here.

SPONSORS + PARTNERS

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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