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Administrator Loeffler Fulfills Pledge, Donates SBA Pay to Charity

Donations reflect Administrator’s Day One commitment to giving while serving the American people Published on December 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Administrator Kelly Loeffler has fulfilled the pledge she made upon re-entering public office ...

Start Strong in 2026: Build Your Financial Foundation & Explore New Lending Opportunities

New year, fresh spreadsheets!  January is the perfect time for Alaska’s entrepreneurs to take a deep breath, shake off the holiday cookie crumbs, and get reacquainted with the numbers that help your business thrive.  This ...

Alaska SBDC Closure: Dec 25 – Jan 2

Alaska SBDC offices will be closed for winter break from Thursday, December 25, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026, following UAA’s holiday schedule. We’ll be back on Monday, January 5, 2026, ready to support Alaska’s ...

Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025

Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025, Leading the Nation in Small Business Investment Alaska made history in 2025. The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and the Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium ...

SBA Approves More Than $3 Million in Disaster Assistance for Alaska Typhoon Survivors

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the agency has approved more than $3 million in federal disaster loans for Alaskans impacted by Typhoon Halong in October of this year. The assistance comes less ...

A Note from the Alaska SBDC Acting State Director

As we prepare to close 2025, it’s clear this year ended with momentum rather than slowing down. Earlier this month, we wrapped up our 9th Annual Alaska Small Business Survey, with 866 entrepreneurs and small ...

State, FEMA Extend Application Deadline to Feb. 20 for Individual Assistance Programs

Release Date: December 13, 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The State of Alaska and FEMA have extended the application deadlines for Individual Assistance to February 20, 2026 for Alaskans impacted by October’s West Coast Storms. Survivors are encouraged ...

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Bethel

Low interest disaster loans still available Published on December 9, 2025 by Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in the Lower Kuskokwim ...

BuyAlaska: Keeping Dollars Local This Holiday Season & Beyond

As the year winds down and the holiday season kicks into full gear, Alaskans are making choices that will shape our communities for years to come. This season, an estimated 70% of annual retail sales ...

We’re Hiring: Alaska SBDC State Director

We have an important announcement to share with our community of entrepreneurs, advisors, and small business supporters across Alaska and beyond. The Alaska Small Business Development Center is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as ...

Alaska SBDC Closure: Nov 27 & 28

The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, to celebrate the Fall holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume ...

We’re Hiring for our Next State Director

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as our next State Director. This executive role offers a unique opportunity to shape ...

Every Dollar Counts: How Small Business Saturday Strengthens Communities Statewide

Alaska SBDC Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Building Local Economic Resilience Anchorage, AK – November 24, 2025 – When Alaskans shop local this Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025, they’re not just checking items ...

An Update from the Alaska SBDC Acting State Director

November always brings a renewed sense of gratitude, but this November I’m especially thankful for our strong Alaskan spirit. Like many of you, my thoughts have been with the individuals and communities across Western Alaska ...

Shop Small & Support Our Veterans: Alaska’s Season of Impact

This Small Business Saturday, Every Purchase Powers Alaska’s Future Picture this: A coffee shop in Wasilla where a Marine veteran serves lattes at 6 a.m. to oil workers starting their shifts. A family-owned hardware store ...

SBA Announces Relief for Alaska Homeowners, Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Renters Affected by Recent Storms

Low interest disaster loans are now available WASHINGTON – In response to a presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Alaska businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and ...

An Update from the Alaska SBDC Acting State Director

Last month’s newsletter carried a bittersweet update as our State Director, Jon Bittner, signed off after nearly nine years of leadership. After two decades with the Alaska SBDC, I’ve been asked to step in as ...

Building Business Success in Interior Alaska: Jade Greene and the Fairbanks SBDC’s 2024 Impact

In the heart of Alaska’s Interior, entrepreneurs are building businesses that serve their communities and drive economic growth. Leading this charge is Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Center Director of the Alaska Small Business Development ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 3

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Consortium announces the upcoming Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 3. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

Alaska’s Businesses Are Building the Future. We’re Here to Help.

In Alaska, small business owners are the backbone of our communities. From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, we see your determination to build something that matters, whether that’s crafting goods, providing services, or shaping new industries that ...