Workshop dates:
October 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Alaska time)
Online via Zoom

This is a five-session online workshop for those considering or currently involved in direct marketing seafood in Alaska. Topics include regulations, marketing, business planning, and quality. Learn how to start or improve an Alaska direct marketing operation from seafood marketing and quality specialists, regulatory officials, and experienced direct marketers.

The interactive class will be held online via Zoom on the evenings of October 20, 22, 24, 27 and 29. Each 2.5-hour session will begin at 5:30 pm, and will include lecture and discussion.

Before the first session, login instructions will be sent. Prior to each session, registrants will receive class materials. The class will conclude on October 29 with an open discussion with invited direct marketers.

This workshop is free for Kodiak Island Borough residents, made possible with funding from the Kodiak Island Borough. (Kodiak Island Borough residents use registration code DMOCT2025 during checkout.)

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Alaska Sea Grant accommodation and code of conduct

Alaska Sea Grant is committed to providing safe and welcoming environments for all who participate in activities, meetings, or events. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made at least five business days in advance to sea.grant@alaska.edu. Participants and organizers of Alaska Sea Grant-sponsored activities are supported by the Alaska Sea Grant event code of conduct.