Alaska Small Business Development Center

Announcements

Alaska SBDC Awarded $3 Million in SBA Grants to Empower Alaska Businesses, Healthcare Innovation

By empowering Alaska Native entrepreneurs and championing healthcare innovation, the Alaska SBDC is committed to creating a more prosperous and resilient Alaska for all.

Alaska SBDC Closed for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the Alaska Small Business Development Center will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2024, in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, ...

Alaska SBDC Strengthens Business Ties in Valdez through Strategic Workshops and Networking

Alaska SBDC hosted an event and roundtable discussion in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office in Valdez on May 14th.

Alaska SBDC Awarded SBA Business Champion Award for NSBW

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to reflect on a successful National Small Business Week (NSBW) which took place from April 28 – May 4, 2024. In collaboration with the U.S. Small ...

SSBCI May 2024 Update

This month, Alaska SSBCI helped secure nearly $48.3 million in loans across 25 communities, supporting 66 businesses. Encouragingly, 57 businesses identified as socially and economically disadvantaged (SEDI) and 46 were very small businesses (VSB) with less ...

TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th

Have you ever wanted to apply for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant but need extra help getting it across the finish line? The TREND 2024 Phase 0 competition can help! Each year, the ...

ANSEP Students Explore Entrepreneurship with Alaska SBDC!

Last week, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) partnered with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) High School Acceleration Academy for Career Exploration Week!

Meet Up & Clean Up with Anchorage SBDC!

Inviting Small Businesses to join the Anchorage Small Business Development Center for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:00 a.m.! Why join our event for Citywide Cleanup?  As ...

Alaska SBDC in the Community – April & May, 2024

April 30 State Director Jon Bittner headed to Fairbanks for the UAF Arctic Innovation Competition! This was his 13th time judging and he was blown away by this year’s creativity! Congratulations to all of the ...

Small Business Owners from Alaska Honored by SBA Alaska District Office During National Small Business Week April 28 to May 4, 2024

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office announces the winners of its annual awards program, part of National Small Business Week April 28 to May 4, 2024. “Small businesses are the heart and soul of ...

ANSEP Students Get a Taste of Entrepreneurship with Alaska SBDC!

Get ready to meet the next generation of entrepreneurs! The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) is partnering with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) High School Acceleration Academy for Career Exploration ...

May Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

Sometimes, I wonder if other states are as seasonal as Alaska. Not just the changes in our weather but even how the long, sleepy winter seems to give way to a rush of events, visits, ...

FDIC and FRB-SF Host Interagency Small Business Forum in Alaska

In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF), in partnership with the SBA Alaska District Office and Alaska SBDC, are hosting ...

Small Business Administration Alaska District Office Announces Top SBA Alaska Lenders for Fiscal Year 2023 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office announces the top lenders of the SBA Loan Program in Alaska during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 in three categories: Lender of the Year, Community Lender of the Year, and 504 ...

Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Supporting Alaska’s Thriving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Businesses

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate these communities’ rich cultural tapestry and significant contributions. In Alaska, AANHPI businesses are a vibrant part of the economic ...

Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success

It's prime time for your small business to shine, too. Here's how to make the most of the summer rush without breaking the bank or revamping your web presence. 

Celebrate Alaska’s Small Businesses During National Small Business Week!

Hey Alaska! National Small Business Week is almost upon us (April 28th – May 4th, 2024), and it’s time to celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who drive our communities forward. For more than 60 years, the ...

Alaska Dreams Big: A 2024 Recap of the Arctic Innovation Competition

The Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) isn’t your average invention showcase. It’s a whirlwind of mind-blowing ideas, life-changing prizes, and (let’s be honest) some seriously impressive young innovators. This year, our State Director, Jon (on his ...

Deadline Approaching in Alaska for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Flooding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded Alaska small businesses of the May 23, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster ...

Apply by April 28th: SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program

The SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. program will guide you in establishing efficient systems and processes, allowing you to spend less time on day-to-day operational tasks and more time focused on strategic growth initiatives. You’ll also learn to ...