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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 ...
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 ...
Congratulations to gBETA Alaska’s Cohort!
Five Alaska startups – Airvitalize, Blue Collar Design, Foraged & Found, HairVoyage, and Montis Corp – were chosen for the gBETA Alaska cohort, a free, intensive accelerator backed by national venture capital firm gener8tor. This program, sponsored in partnership with ...
Wrangell Cooperative Association & FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Landslide Survivors
Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents of the City and Borough of Wrangell affected by the landslides that occurred on November 20, 2023. Assistance may include grants for home repairs, temporary ...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
April is Financial Literacy Month, and here at the Alaska SBDC, we know that strong financial skills are the backbone of any thriving small business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, ...