Alaska Small Business Development Center

Announcements

TREND Program Director Tyler Arnold Connects with SpaceLab Founder Dauren Aubakirov

TREND Program Director Tyler Arnold recently had the opportunity to meet with Dauren Aubakirov, founder of SpaceLab, a cutting-edge company specializing in industrial technologies. SpaceLab is at the forefront of innovation, developing advanced solutions such ...

October Update from the Alaska SBDC State Director

October is officially my favorite month. I am a HUGE fan of Halloween and all the fall fun that comes with it: crab apples, leaves changing color (even if it only lasts a week), an ...

October is National Cooperative Month!

October is here, and with it comes National Cooperative Month—a great time to showcase the power of co-ops! Co-ops are member-owned businesses that have proven to be sustainable, with 60% surviving beyond 5 years compared ...

This October, Get Familiar with Manufacturing, Women in Business, & Cybersecurity – We’re Here to Help!

As small business owners and entrepreneurs in Alaska, the state’s diverse economic landscape presents unique opportunities and challenges. From manufacturing to cooperative businesses, from celebrating Women’s Business Month to addressing cybersecurity, Alaska’s small businesses have ...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC State Director

As summer winds down and the days get colder, I find myself trying to avoid looking at the mountains in case I start seeing the telltale signs of termination dust that let us know snow ...

Alaska SBDC on Native America Calling Discussing Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, State Director Jon Bittner appeared as a guest on Native America Calling to discuss the ways in which the Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium will provide support to tribal and rural ...

Alaska SBDC is Proud to Participate in Alaska Entrepreneurship Week

Join us for statewide events celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Alaska! The Alaska SBDC is excited to participate in Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, a statewide initiative designed to inspire, educate, and connect aspiring and established entrepreneurs. ...

TREND Increases Phase 0 Grant Funding for Alaskan Innovators

The Alaska SBDC’s Technology Research Education and Development (TREND) program at the UAA Business Enterprise Institute is pleased to announce a significant increase in funding for its Phase 0 grant program. Alaskan innovators can now ...

Google Announces $10M Grant to America’s Small Business Development Centers for AI Training

The new funding is part of Google’s goal to skill over one million Americans in AI   Washington, D.C.—Today Google.org—the company’s philanthropy—announced $10 million in funding for America’s SBDC. The funding will enable local SBDCs ...

Alaska SBDC Presents on AI for 45th America’s SBDC National Conference in GA

Alaska SBDC's AI Resource Center Director Carlos Machuca and Rural Business Advisor Ruth Wolfe presented "AI-Empowerment: A Roadmap to Create AI Solutions for Small Business Success" to a packed room that left standing room only ...

Alaska SBDC Associate State Director Named America’s SBDC 2024 Alaska State Star

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is thrilled to announce that Kendra Conroy, Associate State Director, has been honored with the 2024 America’s SBDC “State Star” Award. This prestigious recognition highlights individuals who consistently ...

Alaska SBDC Closed September 2

The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, to celebrate the Labor Day holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. ...

Be Ready, Alaska! National Preparedness Month & Business Continuity Planning

September is National Preparedness Month, and here in Alaska, we know the importance of being ready for anything.

Historic Visit Highlights the Launch of Alaska SBDC’s SSBCI Tribal Consortium at UAA

U.S. Treasurer Chief Malerba’s Visit Marks a Milestone for Tribal, Rural Entrepreneurship

America’s SBDC Honors Two Alaska SBDC Staff with ’40 Under 40′ Awards

Katie Nave, BuyAlaska Program Director, and Harley Tennant, SBDC Communications Manager, are both named to the 2024 America's SBDC National 40 Under 40 Awards list.

U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Up to $83 Million in American Rescue Plan Small Business Support to Drive Economic Growth for 125 Alaska Tribes

August 6, 2024 Unprecedented collaboration between Tribes has generated the largest small business financing consortium in the country. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of up to $83 million ...

New Tribal SSBCI Business Program Launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC

The Alaska SBDC is proud to have worked with the Alaska Federation of Natives to bring 125 Alaskan tribes together in the largest tribal consortium in the nation.

Unlocking the Power of the Web for Your Business

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is essential for any small business. But simply having a website isn’t enough anymore. To truly thrive, your business needs robust web integration – seamlessly connecting your ...

TREND Opens 2024 SBIR Phase 0 Competition

On July 9, the Alaska SBDC’s TREND program started accepting applications for its Phase 0 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) competition! Every year, the TREND Phase 0 competition allows participants to submit a preliminary SBIR Phase I proposal and a ...

Alaska SBDC Closed July 4 & 5

The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume ...