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Energy Finance for Business Owners

...Center in Fairbanks. The event is titled “Energy Finance for Business Owners.” The goal of the event is to help commercial building owners by connecting them with the financing, equipment, and services that they need to save money on energy. At the meeting, the following topics will be discussed: ...

Export Growth Opportunities: Your Questions Answered

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New classes with the Center for Corporate and Professional Development

...successful strategy from a failing one. And, in a world of social media, 24 hours news cycles and political hyperbole, a firm or organization’s market strategy must be integrated with its strategy to address media, government regulation, politics, NGO’s, activist groups, etc., the nonmarket strategy....

IBIS World Industry Research Report

...out a subscription. Contact your Business Advisor today to get a free IBISWorld report. Our SBDC Business Advisers have access to this information for a variety of industries and are able to supply you with valuable demographic and industry data that could make or break your business. To request ...

Star Filled Line Up for Leadercast 2015

...Malala Yousafzai – “Bravest Girl in the World” – CNN Live via Simulcast Ed Catmull – President of Pixar & Disney Animation Studios Seth Godin – Best-selling Author Rudy Giuliani – 107th Mayor of New York City (1993-2001) Aja Brown – Mayor, City of Compton Bill McDermott – CEO ...

Alaska Row Tours

...Rowing tour operators in the nation, and even the world. “Rowing tourism is a brand-new concept,” Steve points out. “There are a couple other operators around the world, but they’re not using their own equipment. They contract through rowing clubs and borrow or rent equipment that may or may ...

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MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December

...laska SBDC is here to help. If your business is struggling or is going to be impacted by these orders, please reach out to one of our business advisors. With over three decades of experience helping businesses in Southcentral, our staff is standing by to help your business through ...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...I am pleased to announce the launch of our ground-breaking interactive-virtual learning platform to guide women-owned businesses through the journey of growing their business. Throughout this year alone, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they evaluate, retool, and p...

Kayak Adventures Worldwide, LLC

...ucts whenever possible. Kayak Adventures’ biggest news is the construction of a new building on their downtown property that will provide upgraded guest outfitting, gear storage, and a large employee apartment. “Our construction project to build an upgraded facility was driven by our desire to go abo...

April Update from the Executive Director

...re funds are allocated by Congress. Additionally, news that Holland America and Princess were both canceling their Alaskan cruises and not opening their properties for the summer was a huge blow to the tourism industry. That plus oil prices continuing to trend around $20 a barrel seem to indicate ...

Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy

...he number one engaging content on Facebook. Not a news outlet? You can still benefit from this by tapping in to local influencers and news platforms who are already looking to featuring stories about Alaska’s small business and entrepreneurship scene. Share stories directly from their Facebook pages,...

SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application and Guidelines

...l restaurants and bars are being served very good news today,” said Erika Polmar, Executive Director of the Independent Restaurant Coalition. “These guidelines were crafted by the SBA after conversations with independent restaurant and bar operators across the country. We are grateful to the SBA for...

AlaSkins, LLC

...h the SBDC, Sara shared, “Cliff was so helpful in breaking down my monthly costs and showing me the sales goals I need to set each month, as well as showing me where I can cut costs. Very thankful for his assistance and glad he is close by for ...

Waffles First… and Next the World

Derrick Green of Waffles and Whatnot doesn’t think small. “At some point I said my mission statement was to go to war with the industrial food complex for the health of the country.” His mission began when he was figuring out how to create healthy food that his former ...

The Ice Maze: Frozen Fun

...round the U.S. and Canada building 1-2 acre ice structures. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Livingood researched the World’s Largest Snow Maze, but since he has more experience with ice, he was inspired to build the World’s Largest Ice Maze. The Ice Maze is an innovative installation at the Alaska ...

Where in the World Was the SBDC Executive Director? In May, Juneau!

...a powerful reminder for travelers to embrace the true essence of Alaska and make a positive impact on the communities they visit during their cruise. It encourages viewers to engage with the rich local culture, supporting the economy and fostering meaningful connections along the way. While he had a...

Alaska SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence on March 4 in Anchorage

...need to be represented in technology shaping the world SBDC Summit Tracks: Business Track will provide valuable information on harnessing the power of AI-driven data analytics tools. Small businesses can better understand customer behavior, identify market trends, and streamline operations by unlock...

March Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...o Nome to open a dress shop during the Yukon gold rush, my grandmother who is in the cowgirl hall of fame, or my mother who became one of the first women accepted into Georgetown Law School. I hope that the good news that has been coming in these ...