

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Make it Monday" forum - Early Childhood, Literacy, and Anchorage’s Future Workforce
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thank you to our quarterly sponsor: Northrim Bank

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School readiness doesn’t start in kindergarten — it begins at birth. This presentation will spotlight how Anchorage’s early childhood services lay the foundation for long-term educational success and workforce readiness, with a special focus on early literacy and home-based programs.

Best Beginnings and its partners will share an overview of the early childhood landscape in Anchorage and the critical role that early childhood programs play in preparing children to enter school ready to learn. Attendees will learn how an ecosystem of evidence-based programs (such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alaska, early intervention services, quality child care, and home-visiting programs) support families during the most developmentally important years, long before formal schooling begins.

The presentation will highlight recent work of the Anchorage Early Childhood Coalition and Dolly Week, a statewide celebration of reading and connection. Speakers will share how local employers can be part of the solution. From building family-friendly workplace policies and literacy-rich environments to employee support programs that strengthen early learning at home, businesses have a meaningful role to play in ensuring Anchorage’s children and our future are set up for success.

PLUS, a new member presentation from SparkStory Marketing.

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MORE INFO + REGISTER AT:
https://business.anchoragechamber.org/events/details/make-it-monday-forum-starting-strong-early-childhood-literacy-and-anchorage-s-future-workforce-14761

Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/make-it-monday-forum-early-childhood-literacy-and-anchorage’s-future-workforce/200029472159928
- **Event Categories**: business, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://business.anchoragechamber.org/events/details/make-it-monday-forum-starting-strong-early-childhood-literacy-and-anchorage-s-future-workforce-14761?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=anchorage-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Egan Center
- **lat**: 61.21767
- **long**: -149.89247
- **full address**: Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave,Anchorage, Alaska, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/anchorage-chamber-of-commerce/26015651)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Egan Center, 555 W 5th Ave,Anchorage, Alaska, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "Make it Monday" forum - Early Childhood, Literacy, and Anchorage’s Future Workforce ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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