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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...
Japan in Alaska
...es featuring Alaska ingredients. “Oishi” means delicious in Japanese and owner Shelly Jensen aims to uphold the Oishi Bakery name by creating memorable cuisine with locally sourced flavors. Dishes include desserts like black sesame swiss rolls and decadent chocolate sandwich langues de chat and beaut...
Small Business, Big Opportunity
International trade presents exciting options for Alaska’s small businesses By Alex Salov Alex Salov is a Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Development Center. He holds a master’s degree in global supply chain management from the University of Alaska Anchorage and worked at the World Tra...
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...
Partner-Produced Training
...el. Etsy Beginners Guide to Selling on Etsy Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) Is Your Company Export Ready? Service Providers are Exporters Too! Working with an EXIM Registered Broker Export Documentation Compliance – Getting to PAID More EXIM Banks videos can be found on the EXIM ...
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...
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...
MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December
...efined in the emergency order, including for drive-in events, classrooms, and political and religious gatherings. Businesses Bars and restaurants are closed except for take-out, delivery, or outdoor service. Indoor gyms are limited to 25% capacity Organized sports are closed to indoor competitions. B...
Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems, Inc
...specially near and dear to my heart, as my brother-in-law lost his home and all of his possessions in 2015, when the Tubbs Fire devastated Santa Rosa, California, and surrounding areas. Sonoma County is still seeing the impacts of the fire today, and the effects could have been significantly ...
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...
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...
The Mystery of Financial Health
...d money from our income to take a vacation to Hawaii—paid for in cash not credit. For many, mastering any topic or skill can be a daunting challenge. Mastering profit may be a task so overwhelming that many choose to forgo instead of tackling head on. In the world ...
Arctic Rivers Guide & Booking Service
...aveling dentist, James P. “Jake” Jacobson began guiding in 1967, spending the next years accruing 10,000 hours in single-engine Bush planes, traveling, commercial fishing, and obtaining a 100 Ton Mariner’s Captain license. In 1972, Jacobson began offering high-quality guided hunts on his property 118...
SBA Administrator Honors Nation’s Top Small Businesses
...ally recognized in Washington, D.C. on May 1-2 Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced today this year’s Small Business Person of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Al...
Highlighting: Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems, Inc
...rker started Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems (IRIS) in 2012 to find a solution to clean up debris along the coast of Alaska from the Tohoku, Japan tsunami in 2011. Parker developed drones to be able to conduct missions off ships, plying Alaska’s shorelines, to identify areas where cleanup needed...
In Memory of Alexander Salov, Anchorage Business Advisor
...ficant difference to countless entrepreneurs. Multi-lingual (English, Russian and Japanese), an adjunct Languages professor with the University of Alaska Anchorage, a member of the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, and a talented board member of the Anchorage Classical Guitar Society, Alex was d...
This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska
...of local businesses, encouraging Alaskans to prioritize shopping within their communities. Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: The Alaska SBDC Advantage The Alaska SBDC has long been a cornerstone of support for local entrepreneurs. Through its array of resources, mentorship programs, and workshops, the...
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...urism Industry Association, Alaska will see more visitors this year than ever before. The state is projected to host over 2.4 million visitors in 2023, with 1.6 million arriving by cruise ship! These are the highest numbers ever recorded for Alaska. We’re seeing businesses staffing up and investing i...