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The Soldotna SBDC now open full time!

June 3, 2016

Kenai Peninsula

Our newest team member, Cliff Cochran is now up and running and has reopened the Red Diamond Center office full time! Clients in Soldotna, Seward, Cooper Landing, Hope, Nikiski and Sterling will now work directly with Cliff while clients located in Southern Kenai Peninsula will continue to work with Bryan Zack. For more information, please contact Harley Hedlund.

SBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Agenda

April 27, 2026

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 5

April 27, 2026

SBA Offers Relief to Alaska Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, and Remnants of Typhoon Halong

April 21, 2026

April Update from the Alaska SBDC State Director

April 16, 2026

Technology, AI & Cybersecurity in Alaska

April 1, 2026

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SBA Announces National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Agenda

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SBA Offers Relief to Alaska Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, and Remnants of Typhoon Halong

April Update from the Alaska SBDC State Director

Technology, AI & Cybersecurity in Alaska

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