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...other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Learn more here! For support, contact our friends at the Procurement Technical Assi...

Kai’s Coffee and Barkery

...y baristas and the joy their dogs experienced receiving free bones at the coffee windows sparked an idea. Inspired by their love for these community hubs and their dogs’ excitement, they envisioned creating their own coffee shop that would serve humans and cater to canine companions.   Jeremy Anderso...

Seward Dog Lodge

...live in Seward and own a dog, you already know Heidi Sinclair and Seward Dog Lodge. Heidi started a dog walking service in 2014, catering to tourists visiting Seward. Local residents soon discovered her business and began requesting she take care of their dogs, too, and so Seward Dog ...

Is your goal to buy or sell a business?

...rchasing or selling an existing business is an exciting time for entrepreneurs! Our goal is to help you get started and complete the process successfully. Alaska SBDC services are private, individualized, and no-cost, we just ask you register to work with us. This has you create an online client ...

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

...also means that we are supporting our regional resiliency,” said Ashbaugh. “The growth of businesses regionally spurs innovation and growth that is unique to our locations, and this can be really important to Alaskans who are facing our own unique challenges and environments.” You can read the full a...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska

...eceive the money within three (3) weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete information and verification of collateral will delay the approval process Are you ready to apply? Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disaste...

Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration

In today’s digital age, small businesses and entrepreneurs need to harness the power of robust web integration to thrive in the competitive online landscape. With an array of tools, resources, and workshops, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) stands as a valuable ally, provid...

El Préstamo para Desastres por Danos Economicos está ahora disponible en Alaska

...el desastre económico ha sido aprobada por la Administración para el Pequeño Negocio (Siglas SBA en inglés). A fecha de hoy, los dueños de empresas dentro de Alaska ya pueden enviar sus solicitudes para el Préstamo por Desastres por Danos Económicos de la SBA. En este enlace, https://disasterloan.sb...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...dustry Classification System. The system is a multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB or LOW) stands for Line of Business or Line of Work. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code and designates the category heading for the economic activity...

SBA Offers Disaster Relief

...r a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.” “Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster,” said SBA’s Alaska District Director Nancy Porzio. “Begin...

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Alaska Private Nonprofit Organizations

...e Nonprofit Organizations SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Alaska following President Biden’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides th...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ustry Classification System. The system is an multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB) stands for Line of Business. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code, and designates the category heading for the economic activity that an enterprise is...

Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) Resources

...Employee Sheet Employer Quick Facts Employer Discrimination Policy Tips General Employer Information-Discrimination COVID-19 Guide for Employers and Employees Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Guide Religious Discrimination & Reasonable Accommodations Guide ASCHR Contact Information: 800 A Stre...

SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District

...de: 27% of PPP loan volume was in low-and moderate-income communities, which is in proportion to the percentage of population in these areas. More than $133 billion, or 25%, of PPP loans were approved for small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). More than $80 billion,...

BuyAlaska is Back!

...Statewide BuyAlaska Program Anchorage, AK: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic recession unlike any in recent memory. It has negatively impacted all sectors and communities across the state almost without exception, forcing businesses to close or restrict operations severely. Alaska’s...

EIDL Open for Agricultural Businesses

...lications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For agricultural businesses that submitted an EIDL application through the streamlined application portal prior to the legislative change, SBA will process these applications without the need for re-applying. Eligible agricu...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...Ellis Gugel, The Good Dog is a family-run dog training business serving pet-owners from Wasilla to Anchorage. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on learning and behavior and Ellis has a Bachelor of Science in Canine Studies with an emphasis on behavior. The Good ...

SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

...ance, an eligible business entity must be in a low-income community, suffered greater than 50 percent economic loss, and have 10 or fewer employees. For details about the Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance program, please visit SBA.gov/eidl. Eligible entities can email questions...

Kicksled Alaska

...ally a cross between a dog sled and skis; the traditional model is made with a wooden frame and the modern of either aluminum or steel. On a whim, they decided to email E.S. Lahtinen Oy (ESLA), the Finland manufacturer and the (snow)ball began to roll from there as ...