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The Alaska SBDC is Joining The Eureka Space!

March 22, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Mat-Su
It's official! The Alaska SBDC is joining The Eureka Space later this spring. The Eureka Space is a shared office environment for local organizations that serve small business owners in Alaska.

WeIcoming Isabella Casillas Guzman, the SBA’s 27th Administrator

March 22, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
WASHINGTON – Isabella Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. On March 16, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee with broad bipartisan support, 81-17 votes as Administrator of the SBA.

Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP)

March 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Presentación por la SBA sobre el “Programa de Protección de Pago” para ayudar a que las pequeñas empresas obtengan en el alivio que necesitan en estos tiempos de incertidumbre.  Este préstamo respaldado por el SBA

5 Things to Know About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

March 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Rural
1. The SBA will begin accepting applications on April 8. Today the SBA announced the launch of a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the

Meet Beth Bennett!

March 18, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Born and raised in Alaska, Beth had the wonderful opportunity of working for the Anchorage Downtown Partnership doing marketing, and The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, doing events planning, design, advertising, and marketing following college graduation. After

March Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

March 18, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
There’s a lot going on this month and almost all of it is good! The federal government passed another relief bill that will pump $1.9 trillion into the economy through existing programs like the PPP

It’s SBDC Day!

March 17, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
It’s #SBDCDay! Take a peek at what the Alaska Small Business Development Center has been up to in the last year. We’re looking forward to continuing to serve Alaska’s small business sector in the year

JEDC 2021 Innovation Summit April 7-9

March 16, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Juneau Economic Development Council 2021 Innovation Summit is going virtual this year on April 7-9.   The annual conference hosts a diverse array of talks, performances, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire

Mary Jane Fate: Celebrating an Alaska Native leader

March 15, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Mary Jane Fate was Koyukon Athabascan from Rampart, Alaska who left a lasting impression on women in Alaska, especially Alaska Native women.

New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application

March 9, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible

Things to Know About the PPP This Week

March 5, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
From our friends at the Small Business Administration (SBA), here are the top four things that you need to know about the PPP this week: 1. There’s a new calculation for sole proprietors, independent contractors, and

MOA EO-19 “Make it a Safe Spring”

March 4, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19
Beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, March 8, 2021, Municipality of Anchorage Emergency Order 19 will be put into effect. Here’s what you need to know: Individuals: Continue to limit unnecessary outings and maintain at

Highlighting Surreel Saltwaters

March 4, 2021 Rural Success Story
Surreel Saltwaters: For All Your Halibut and Salmon Adventures Hope and Charlie Upicksoun and their daughter Avilu (their 10-year-old exuberant little captain) are experienced Alaskan Native deep-sea fishing guides out of Valdez. Avilu is a seasoned 3rd-year deckhand

Meet Stacie Stigar!

March 4, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Our team has been able to serve the state due to the experience, skills, and support of our temps. This week, we’re proud to introduce you to Stacie! Stacie Stigar says that in her lifetime

March is Export Month!

March 3, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
This March, we’re focusing on exporting and how the Alaska SBDC and the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help small business owners decide if exporting is right for them. Here you’ll find on-demand webinars, live

Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Your Small Business

March 2, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access.

Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) Resources

March 2, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Here you will find Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) resources for Alaskan businesses and employees: Employee Sheet Employer Quick Facts Employer Discrimination Policy Tips General Employer Information-Discrimination COVID-19 Guide for Employers and Employees

Have Your Aurora and Eat It Too

March 1, 2021 Anchorage Success Story
Traffic in Los Angeles was too much for Jae Shim and his wife Ingrid, a trained chocolatier and pastry chef who worked in high-end hotels in Beverly Hills. A typical hotel pastry kitchen, Jae says,

Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes

February 26, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
    A number of changes have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week that the Alaska SBDC and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) want Alaskans to be aware of. Here’s what

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

February 25, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
“Katie Ashbaugh took over [managing the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s] BuyAlaska Program at the start of the pandemic in 2020 to retool the project toward a new goal: To educate and encourage the public
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