Past Events
Community Diversity Coalition Gathering
The Mayor’s office will host its second Community Diversity Coalition Gathering – “Call to Action” on Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room, Suite 830. This is an opportunity for our diverse community to come together to obtain information and discuss and assist in resolving common problems. It’s a known fact that when people invest the time to get to know one another, respect and trust develops across diversity lines. This meeting is an attempt at accomplishing the above while connecting other dots so that everyone is informed on key issues affecting our diverse community. This is a community meeting - feel free to disseminate this information and invite others to attend.
Mayor's Diversity Business Fair
March 28, 2006 - Sheraton Hotel
The Mayor's Office of Equal Opportunity is holding its 2006 Mayor’s Diversity Business Fair on March 28, 9 AM to 2 PM at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel, 401 E. 6th Avenue. This business fair affords small businesses, women and minority-owned businesses, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises an opportunity to showcase their products while receiving a fair and equal opportunity to participate in city procurements. Interested individuals must complete the Mayor’s Diversity Business Fair Registration Form and fax it to (907) 343-4875 or email MitchellJS@muni.org to reserve their space. For more information, please call Janet at 343-4878.
In addition to the above business fair on March 28, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and BP Alaska will host a Women and Minority Business Enterprise Conference, which includes a Business Matchmaking event from 9 am to 12 pm and a Procurement Workshop from 1 pm to 4 pm, also at the Sheraton. The Business Matchmaking effort matches small businesses with buyers from the corporate sector as well as local, state and federal governments. Participants will meet purchasing agents from Lynden Transport, Doyon Universal, SAIC, VECO, Udelhoven, Crowley, Ahtna Construction, and more. The Procurement Workshop educates participants on procurement processes. Attendees will hear from procurement experts from BP, Alyeska and more. To attend the Business Matchmaking and/or Procurement Workshop, please call Alyeska at 907-787-8087.
Black History Month 2006
In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Municipality of Anchorage partnered with the community to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans and to host activities and events that promote diversity throughout the entire month. Kick off celebration of Black History Month was held on Wednesday, February 1, at 12:00 noon, in the lobby of City Hall, 632 W 6th Avenue. There were presentations, entertainment and food from Catfish Haven Restaurant. Mayor Mark Begich, Retired Judge Larry Card, and other representatives from the community presented remarks. This event was free and well attended by the public. For more information, please telephone the Mayor’s Office of Equal Opportunity at 343-4878. For a complete listing of Black History Month events, please visit the calendar link. Diversity is not an Option – It’s our Obligation!