Anchorage Daily News

THURSDAY

• The World Trade Center Alaska presents the third annual "Trade is Transportation" seminar, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The seminar features 20 speakers representing some of the state's major transportation infrastructure facilities and leading transportation and logistics firms. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to present an update on their company or agency. Attendees will gain a statewide perspective on what's new in Alaska transportation and logistics. Jim Wang of Transport Alaska will give the keynote luncheon address, "Canada's Gateway Strategies." His presentation will focus on the National Policy Framework for Strategic Gateways and Trade Corridor and the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Admission is $40-$125. RSVP, www.wtcak.org.

• Alaska Business Roundtable forum, "Maximizing Human Potential: Employing Qualified Individuals with Disabilities," 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave. This forum will give business leaders, owners, and human resource professionals an opportunity to learn about an untapped labor market of Alaskans with disabilities willing and qualified to work in today's competitive job market. Participants and experts will discuss the challenges that exist in the marketplace and opportunities to overcome them. Registration, $50, includes lunch. RSVP, 269-8554; www.regonline.com/business_forum.

ONGOING

• Satori Group is offering a 10-hour OSHA initial course this week. To sign up or get information about these and other courses offered, call 332-0456 or visit www.gosatori.com.

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