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Proudly Highlighting: Heather’s Choice

September 14, 2017 Anchorage Success Story
For outdoor enthusiasts across the state, delicious and easily packable meals that are ready on-the-go are hard to come by but are also a critical element of a successful weekend or excursion. Heather Kelly, the

Check out our newest client profile: Ann’s Discount Center

September 6, 2017 Ketchikan Success Story
Annabelle and Jon Clark, long term residents of Ketchikan, saw a need in the community for a discount retail store much like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. It took just a little over a year to

SBDC Training: Limited Availability

September 4, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Alaska SBDC business advisors will be traveling to Nashville to meet with SBDCs around the country this week to learn some best practices to take back to their clients! You will likely experience a delay

Centers Closed: Labor Day

September 3, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, September 4th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Labor Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5th. As a

Check out our newest client profile: Attently

August 23, 2017 Fairbanks Success Story
  Eric Solie and his co-founder, Vincent Castro met at a Fairbanks Startup Weekend and combined their strengths to create a rough prototype that ran as a web application. This “simple” attention detection filter won

Proud Highlight: Homer Whales!

August 2, 2017 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
Abigail Kokai had a dream of creating a “Wishing Whale” for the Homer Spit after being inspired by whale watching around Kachemak Bay. When a friend gave her a pair of jeans to repurpose, her

Proudly Highlighting: Double Shovel Cider Company

July 7, 2017 Anchorage Success Story
Tearing into its second year of business, Double Shovel Cider Company is Alaska’s first micro-cidery… and they’re taking the State by storm. A very … tasty … storm. Read about their journey here!

Centers Closed: Independence Day

July 3, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Independence Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Wednesday,

Check out our newest client profile: Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitters

June 15, 2017 Ketchikan Success Story
Sharing her love of all things wild and Alaskan, Katie Rooks took her education, experience, and numerous certifications and turned them into a vibrant and venturesome business. Read more …

The Importance of Local Search Optimization

June 12, 2017 Marketing Workshop
If you have ever searched for a business on the internet, chances are, you have come across Google Places. With Google Places, local businesses are among the first results of your search query, assuming you

Centers Closed: Memorial Day

May 29, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, May 29th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Memorial Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30th. Have a

Check out our newest client profile: Davis Constructive Solutions

May 18, 2017 Anchorage Success Story
Being introduced to the construction world at a young age meant Matt Davis knew his future would always be in the construction industry. After gaining hands-on experience and attaining a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in

Centers Closed: SBDC in Conference

May 8, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, May 8th – Wednesday, May 10th as our advisors and staff members participate in the SBDC Spring Conference. Please expect a delay in messages during this

Veteran Affairs CWT-TWE Program: What Employers Should Know – Anchorage

April 28, 2017 Veterans Workshop
Are you an employer or a veteran? If so, do you understand how the Veterans Affairs office can guide you through the process of either hiring or obtaining employment and work experience? The VA Compensated

Alaska Property Brothers, LLC

April 21, 2017
With a friendship spanning over forty years, Mark and Dave are commonly referred to as “brothers from another mother,” which became the basis for their business name.  Dave brings over 17 years of real estate

SBA Offers Disaster Relief

April 10, 2017
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Alaska businesses and residents affected by the Royal Suite Lodge Apartment Complex fire in Anchorage that occurred Feb. 15, 2017, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Linda McMahon announced

Dirt Machines Mobile Services

March 30, 2017 Fairbanks Success Story
Need heavy machinery maintenance? Look to the north! When Tim Whisel began working on heavy equipment part-time, he realized that working with his hands was what he wanted to do. Upon retiring from the military,

Office closure: Friday March 17th

March 16, 2017
Here’s to a lucky day and an even luckier year! Our offices are closed Friday, March 17th in observance of Spring Recess. We’ll be back in the office on Monday – enjoy your weekend!  

In need of an Alaskan adventure? Contact the Guru!

March 15, 2017
  Alaska is a home of vast and captivating wilderness, and one local entrepreneur has dedicated himself to proactively creating yet another way to experience the adventure and beauty this magnificent state has to offer.

Check out our upcoming workshops and webinars!

February 22, 2017
You can register for SBDC workshops online at our Training Events Calendar. Additionally, you may access our printable schedule that includes direct links to online classes here: Spring 2017 Seminar Schedule.
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