Tuesday

Alaska Unmanned Aircraft Systems Interest Group Annual Meeting, 8 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Embassy Suites, 600 E. Benson Blvd. Now is your opportunity to participate in a forum dedicated solely to setting goals for unmanned aircraft in the Arctic. Commercial and government stakeholders are welcome. $175. Register online. (uasalaska.org. $175. (474-5229, uasalaska.org)

Brass Tacks Business Basics, 5-8 p.m., YWCA Women's Economic Empowerment Center, 324 E. Fifth Ave. This is an introductory class for prospective entrepreneurs. Covered are the fundamentals of entrepreneurism, business planning and managing a business. Free. (644-9611, ywcaak.org/finances.htm)

Wednesday

Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.'s annual meeting, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. Agenda items include a review of the fund's performance in fiscal year 2012. The meeting is open to the public and agendas are available online. (796-1500, apfc.org)

Alaska Permanent Fund Economic Forum and Reception, 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, The Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. "Challenges in Europe: Implications for Emerging Markets" is the theme. Changes taking place in the European financial system are impacting investments across the globe. Tough investment questions revolve around the fallout this will cause in other markets. Our panelists will offer insight into the current state of the European financial situation and the potential impact on emerging markets. (796-1500, apfc.org)

Business Planning 101, 5 p.m., YWCA's Women's Economic Empowerment Center, 324 E. Fifth Ave. Effective business planning is the key to a successful business. This course takes students through the entire process of conceiving and planning a business start-up. The four-week course will provide the framework for writing a detailed business plan. $350. (644-9611, ywcaak.org/finances.htm)

Health Care Reform: The Impact on Small Business, 10 a.m.-noon, Alaska Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110. This course will provide an overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from the perspective of Alaska's small business and discuss upcoming changes facing business owners. Key topics will include: minimum essential benefits, small business tax credits and upcoming changes to health benefit plans. By understanding the implications of new and proposed regulations, business owners can be better equipped to make decisions and enhance profitability. Preregistration and prepayment required. $20. (274-7232, aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com)

International Right of Way Association's Sourdough Chapter 49 meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 1791 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Don Dyer, economic development director for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, will speak about the Government Peak Recreation Area. RSVP by noon Monday. $15. (646-5167, irwa49.org)

"Don't Shoot the Manager: Training Before Promoting," 9 a.m.-noon, The Growth Company Inc., 711 H St. Invest three hours and walk away with the ability to turn good people into great managers.You'll learn about the top eight mistakes that kill a manager during transition; tough conversations to eliminate bad habits and traps common in newly promoted managers; senior management's role in helping their new managers successfully transition; how to clarify the new position's roles and expectations; testing a prospective manager's readiness without being obvious; and assessment tools for promoting the right candidate. $129. (276-4769, thegrowthcompany.com)

Small Business Insurance, 1-2:30 p.m., Alaska Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110. This workshop will cover the basics of general business insurance: Why do you need it? General liability; professional liability; commercial auto and commercial equipment. A discussion will also include information about Workers Compensation and benefits that can be offered to employees. $15. (274-7232, aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com)

Thursday

Starting a Business, 10-11:30 a.m., Alaska Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110. Topics will include the basic issues faced when starting a small business such as business licensing, legal forms, business record-keeping, hiring employees, business planning and access to financing. Free. (274-7232, aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com)