NEWS & HAPPENINGS!
2024:
TRI Distinction will participate in the 9th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo & Summit on February 2-4, 2024. The Expo is on the 3rd and we will have a pop-up booth from 1pm-5pm at the Anchorage Museum. Stop by to see us!
TRI Distinction will participate in the Midtown Mall Mother's Day Gift Bazaar & Craft Show on Sunday May 5th (12p-5p) and Saturday May 11th (10a-5p). Our Pop-Up Shop will feature our new earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Come by to see us!
2023:
TRI Distinction is excited to participate in the Alaska Black Business Expo: Holiday Bazaar. The event will feature over 30 vendors selling a variety of products.
TRI Distinction is invited to speak as panelists on The 49th State Women's Forum: Unfinished Business- Ladies Who Launch Panel. The premier gathering of mothers, business women, educators, law makers, entrepreneurs, activists, community champions and thought leaders will enjoy various thought-provoking conversations about topics affecting women.
TRI Distinction is honored to be recognized as Anchorage Daily News: Best of Alaska 2023 PLATINUM (1st place Winner) for Local Jewelry Store! Earning this award for the second year is a great accomplishment because the award is based on votes by customers, supporters, community members, and followers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us! Congratulations to all the nominees & winners!
TRI Distinction will support the Anchorage Museum Gala: Upcycled in November by donating a pair of earrings we made using upcycled jeans. The earrings will be auctioned and proceeds will support our local museum and programs.
TRI Distinction is excited to participate in the Shopping Queens: Sip, Shop & Socialize. The event will feature vendors selling a variety of clothing, shoes, boots, bags, jewelry, and accessories. This will kick off our fall pop up season, stop by to see us!
Co-Owner Camai was a guest on WGU Believe Owls Podcast: Owl Insight Let's Hoot. She was invited to speak for National Small Black Business Month (August). Camai shared experiences about entrepreneurship, being a women owned business, and challenges in business.
TRI Distinction celebrated Juneteenth by participating WGU Believe Owls (formerly Ebony Owls): Juneteenth Buy Black online event. Co-Owner Camai presented about TRI Distinction and "Why buying black impacts us all".
Wear Red with TRI Distinction to support National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW). May 5, 2023 is MMIW Day to raise awareness for the MMIW cause and fight against the injustice that's happening to indigenous women and their families every day.
Happy Women's History Month!! In March 2023, we will celebrate the women that have impacted our lives and business. You have been role models and pushed us to learn and give more. We celebrate our Women of Distinction!!
We encourage women to empower other women with a kind word, support, sharing your wisdom & struggles, expressing your desires & DREAMS, or simply just being your own POWERFUL SELF- Shine Bright!
TRI Distinction will participate in the Bettye Davis African American Health & Equity Annual Summit on February 18, 2023 at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. We will have a pop-up booth, stop by to see us!
The Summit provides a forum for the Black community to educate policy makers and the public about not just the issues facing BIPOC people but also the solutions we want to see. The Summit addresses critical issues of public policy in the areas of economics, justice, education, and health. It is the principal gathering place, idea generator, and voice for the Black community in Alaska. You don’t want to miss it!
TRI Distinction will participate in Abraham Lincoln High School's Annual Black Heritage Month Celebration on February 10, 2023 as a Guest Speaker. This programming is developed by students and teachers that serve on a committee to plan events, activities and experiences that educate our community on the contributions of those of African descent. One of the core programming elements this year includes our Guest Speaker Series, which includes inviting community leaders to come in and have class discussions and workshops related to our priority topics for this year, which include: Fashion, Food, Language, Dance, Historical Events, Community Activism, and Music. TRI Distinction will present to two class periods on the topics of Fashion and Entrepreneurship.
TRI Distinction will participate in the 8th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo & Summit on February 3-5, 2023. The Expo is on the 4th and we will have a pop-up booth from 1pm-5pm at the Anchorage Museum. Stop by to see us!
Anchorage Daily News hosts 'Best of Alaska' that allows readers in the community to vote for their favorite businesses each year!
TRI Distinction is honored to be recognized as 2022 PLATINUM (1st place Winner) for Local Jewelry Store and GOLD (2nd place Winner) for New Business!
These awards are particularly meaningful to us as the results are based on votes completed by our customers, supporters, community, and continued encouragers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us! Congratulations to all the nominees & winners!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
CELEBRATION SHOWCASE will be at Dena'ina Center Downtown Anchorage on Saturday January 14, 2023 from 12PM - 5 PM.
Purchase tickets by clicking on Best of Alaska logo above, ticket prices will increase at midnight the day of the event.
Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Online ticket sales will be available until 4pm Jan 14, 2023 (One hour before the event ends).
Canvas Rebel Magazine writes stories that illustrate the trends and insights of brilliant small business owners, artists, and creatives from across the community. TRI Distinction is honored to be featured in the online magazine. Article will be available soon.
2022:
You asked for it and we delivered! We partnered with Printful to create TRI Distinction merchandise! It is available for sale on our website in the collection "TRI DIS Merch".
TRI Distinction is happy to announce our participation in Anchorage reMADE Summer Markets. We chose this market because they support resale, recycling, and renewing lives. The monthly Pop Up Shop is our first time selling in-person, and we are excited!
Hello Alice: Small Biz Big Game Grant Giveaway. Hello Alice partnered with TikTok to have small businesses create a Superbowl commercials about their business. TRI Distinction was a top 5 finalist out of hundreds of videos submitted. Visit our TikTok to check out our commercial!
February 22, 2022 we sold our 500th piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry. This is a HUGE milestone for our company! Thank you to our amazing customers that continue to support our dream.
Join us every week for TRI Tea Time Tuesday on Instagram Live at 5pm AKST. We play games, give advice for small business owners, and chat with our followers.
2021:
Mother’s Love Movement™ Women’s Virtual Conference "The Color of Change" is February 7, 2021. We are honored to be part of the CEO Circle to share our story with fellow entrepreneurs and attendees.
2020:
TRI Distinction partnered with American Eagle and Aerie for Self Care Sundays. American Eagle and Aerie are all about being true to yourself. In honor of that, their customers and followers are encouraged to submit a fresh faced selfie to their Instagram account during the event in order to be entered to win a pair of TRI Distinction earrings!