From Lease to Launch: Designing and Developing Your Space

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Alaska Experience Theatre in Anchorage for this In Person workshop offered by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) and Northern Compass Group, LLC.  This workshop offers an in-depth panel discussion for entrepreneurs ready to bring their business vision to life in a physical space.

This workshop will explore the full development journey, from securing financing and selecting the right location to collaborating with architects and contractors for a functional, brand-aligned buildout. Attendees will hear directly from a small business owner, lender, contractor, and architect about their experiences – offering practical insights to help you move from lease signing to successful launch with confidence.

The workshop concludes with a guided tour of Anchorage’s newest boutique hotel, the Wild Birch Hotel, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.  Attendees will learn about the decisions that shaped the hotel, along with firsthand accounts of challenges and moments of joy during the project.