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Lenders Approved for SSBCI Loan Guarantee Program

March 14, 2023 SSBCI
The University of Alaska Anchorage’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is happy to announce that as of March 13th, there are nine lenders approved to participate in the SSBCI Loan Guarantee Program. From large banks

Opportunity for Entrepreneurs: DOE Boost

March 2, 2023 TREND/SBIR
Learn about how to join innovators in New Mexico and Alaska changing the energy tech landscape DOE (Department of Energy) Launch Event Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time) Register here Sandia National

IRS Scam Alert: Employee Retention Credit

March 1, 2023 Taxes
The IRS has warned employers to be wary of 3rd parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some are taking improper positions related to taxpayer

Two Live Workshops in Fairbanks on March 9, 2023

February 23, 2023 Fairbanks
Due to a generous sponsorship from Wells Fargo Bank, the Fairbanks SBDC is offering two LIVE classes on March 9, 2023. Mark your calendars and join the Fairbanks SBDC team at their office located in

Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced

February 17, 2023 Funding & Loans TREND/SBIR
For Immediate Release Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced Thursday, February 16, 2023 (ANCHORAGE, AK) – The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) has announced the opening of a new state grant program

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Lending Programs

February 17, 2023 Funding & Loans SSBCI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2023 University of Alaska Announces Launch of $49 million in new SSBCI Lending Programs The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (Alaska SSBCI) Lending Programs have launched and are accepting

UAF Arctic Innovation Competition Submission Deadline is March 3, 2023

February 15, 2023 Fairbanks
The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition is Alaska’s original idea contest for innovators, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs. Ideas can be completely new, never invented or it’s something currently made, reimagined or improved upon. Started in 2009

Applications Due March 5 for Alaska Interior Business Accelerator (AIBA)

February 15, 2023 Fairbanks
The Alaska Interior Business Accelerator (AIBA) application for the spring 2023 Accelerator Program opened on 2/6 and will close on 3/5/2023.  This program is for aspiring and especially early stage entrepreneurs. The first accelerator meeting will

February 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

February 15, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers out there! Here’s hoping you showed the special person in your life how much you care by buying them something nice from a local small business. If you

BuyAlaska Celebrates and Supports Black Entrepreneurs

February 8, 2023 BuyAlaska
We are excited to offer the FIRST basic edition of the Alaska Black Business Directory. Support Alaskan Black- Owned Business and discover Black-owned business on BuyAlaska.com.

Tips and Dates for 2023 Tax Filing Season

February 3, 2023 Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation’s 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

February 3, 2023 Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS. Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this

January 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

January 20, 2023
The New Year is a chance for new beginnings and new opportunities! Here at the SBDC we’re planning on making 2023 our best year yet. We are pleased to announce that we launched the first

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Equity Program

January 13, 2023 Funding & Loans SSBCI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Equity Program Alaska Equity Fund (AKEF) is seeking proposals to invest up to $10 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

Upcoming Events: Mariculture Conference (Juneau), Kelp Farming (Kodiak), DoD Mentor Protégé Summit (Orlando, FL)

January 12, 2023
This month, we highlight two events presented by Alaska Sea Grant, and one event presented by the DoD: The Mariculture Conference of Alaska, February 15-17  (Juneau) Foundations of Kelp Farming: A Hands-On Workshop Intensive, March

Alaska Cohort Completes SBA Program with Outstanding Performance

January 12, 2023
The SBA’s Emerging Leaders initiative, created in 2008, was revamped this past year and rebranded to T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimaged. “T.H.R.I.V.E.” stands for Train, Rise, Innovate, Venture, and Elevate. Similar to years prior, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023

January 5, 2023 Taxes
The IRS issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for

December 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

December 15, 2022
The Holiday season is upon us once again! If you’re in the Southcentral like I am you’ve been more focused on digging yourself out of your driveway than on buying presents. The good news is BuyAlaska’s Holiday

Meet the Alaska SSBCI Team

December 11, 2022 SSBCI
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federally-funded program intended to attract lenders & investors to help with funding businesses that can’t get conventional business loans from banks & lending institutions. The AK SBDC

Wells Fargo Provides Funding to Support Interior Businesses

December 8, 2022 Fairbanks
The Alaska SBDC is proud to announce a new partnership with Wells Fargo Bank to support Interior businesses. Through a $20,000 grant to the Alaska SBDC, Wells Fargo has allowed us to provide expanded services, free
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