2023 Summary
In 2023, Alaska SBDC served 1,740 clients (with some clients served in more than one SBDC Center). Of those 1,740 clients served, Alaska SBDC centers helped 1,502 clients raise over $37 million in new capital, supporting 3,035 jobs. Despite still recovering from the worst economic recession the state and nation have ever seen, our advisors helped entrepreneurs start 168 new businesses.
Our suite of 93 workshops were attended by 1,402 Alaskans, offered at both low-cost and no-cost in partnership with local organizations. All workshops are no-fee for active duty military, spouses and veterans.
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Statewide Results
Clients Served
1
New Clients
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Communities Assisted
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Workshops Offered
1
Workshop Attendees
1
Women-Owned Advised
1
Anchorage Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Professional / Technical
|
14%
|
|
Healthcare and Social Assistance
|
14%
|
|
Retail
|
12%
|
|
Service
|
11%
|
|
Accommodation and Food Service
|
9%
|
Fairbanks Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Retail
|
13%
|
|
Service
|
13%
|
|
Construction
|
11%
|
|
Accommodation and Food Service
|
10%
|
|
Professional, Scientific and Technical
|
8%
|
Juneau Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Accommodation and Food Service
|
19%
|
|
Retail Trade
|
16%
|
|
Healthcare and Social Assistance
|
14%
|
|
Manufacturer or Producer
|
9%
|
|
Professional, Scientific and Technical
|
8%
|
Kenai Peninsula Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Accommodation / Food Service
|
19%
|
|
Retail Trade
|
17%
|
|
Healthcare and Social Assistance
|
9%
|
|
Service
|
8%
|
|
Manufacturer or Producer
|
7%
|
Mat-Su Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Construction
|
14%
|
|
Service
|
14%
|
|
Professional, Scientific and Technical
|
12%
|
|
Accommodation and Food Service
|
11%
|
|
Arts and Entertainment
|
9%
|
Rural Region
Clients Served
1
Advising Hours
1
New Businesses Created
1
Jobs Supported
1
Capital Raised
$
1
Top Five Industries Advised
|
Industry
|
% Advised
|
|---|---|
|
Accommodation & Food Service
|
17%
|
|
Manufacturer or Producer
|
9%
|
|
Service
|
7%
|
|
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing/Hunting
|
7%
|
|
Transportation and Warehousing
|
6%
|