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U.S. Small Business Administration Alaska District Office Announces Top SBA Alaska Lenders for Fiscal Year 2024

April 22, 2025
Date: April 21, 2025   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) 2024 in three categories: Lender of the Year, 504 CDC of the Year, and 504 Third ...

The State I Am In Podcast 2: Little Alaskan & Kenai Freight Forwarders

April 22, 2025
What does it REALLY take to turn a good idea into a thriving business? In the second The State I Am In podcast episode, Shelby Oden of Briar&Boone, Little Alaskan and Kenai Freight Forwarders – ...
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Alaska SBDC State Director April Update

April 16, 2025
April 2025 I’ve claimed spring was finally here in the last three newsletters, so I won’t tempt fate again. Instead, I’m now fixated on when Mt. Spurr might erupt and what that means for my ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 1

April 7, 2025
The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Consortium announces the upcoming Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 1. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 ...
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FDIC & FRB-SF Host Hybrid Alaska Community Development Forum in Anchorage

April 2, 2025
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF) are hosting an interagency community development forum in Anchorage, Alaska and via webinar. This hybrid forum will highlight key initiatives ...
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Protecting Your Business Online: Intellectual Property & Web Integration

April 1, 2025
In today’s digital economy, small business owners in Alaska must navigate both the opportunities and risks of online growth. Whether you run a local retail shop, an e-commerce store, or a service-based business, protecting your ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium Announces Launch of $23 Million Venture Capital Fund Request for Proposals

March 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:         Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium Announces Launch of $23 Million Venture Capital Fund Request for Proposals ANCHORAGE, AK – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)’s Tribal Small Business ...
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Happy SBDC Day!

March 19, 2025
Today we celebrate #SBDCDay! For almost 40 years, the Alaska SBDC has been proud to support entrepreneurs across the state; from Ketchikan to Utqiagvik and everywhere in between. Our team of dedicated business advisors has ...

Alaska SBDC State Director March Update

March 16, 2025
March 2025 Fool’s Spring has sprung in most of the state and much like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the Alaskan tourists are not far behind! New potential tourism infrastructure developments announced in Seward and ...

Alaska SBDC Closed March 14 for Spring Recess Holiday

March 13, 2025
Alaska SBDC offices will be closed in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage observance of the Spring Recess holiday on Friday, March 14, 2025. Offices will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, March ...

Alaska SBDC and the SBA: A Powerful Partnership for Small Business Success

March 1, 2025
For small business owners and entrepreneurs in Alaska, navigating the complexities of starting, growing, and sustaining a business can be challenging. The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the U.S. Small Business ...

Register Now: Two FREE Pre-Summit Workshops on February 27!

February 19, 2025
Join us for two exclusive, in-person workshops on February 27 at 9 AM at the Marriott Downtown Anchorage. These hands-on sessions will equip you with the latest AI and innovation strategies to drive business success. ...
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Alaska SBDC Summit: Advancing AI, Healthcare, & Business Innovation

February 11, 2025
Anchorage Event Unites Global Leaders and Local Visionaries to Transform Alaska’s Economy with Wells Fargo’s Support Anchorage, AK, February 11, 2025 – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) is excited to announce the ...
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2025 SBDC Summit: Driving Innovation, Healthcare, & Small Business in Alaska

February 1, 2025
The 2025 Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Summit is fast approaching! Scheduled for February 28, 2025, at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Anchorage, this year’s Summit will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), ...
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BuyAlaska and Alaska MEP Launch Innovative B2B Exchange to Connect Alaska Businesses

January 21, 2025
Alaska—BuyAlaska and the Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) are proud to announce the launch of the Business-to-Business Exchange, a new online platform designed to connect Alaskan businesses through the buying and selling of wholesale products, ...

TikTok Ban: What It Means for Small Businesses in Alaska

January 17, 2025
The Supreme Court has upheld the TikTok ban, but the Biden administration has opted not to enforce it, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. A final ruling may delay the ban for up to ...
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Alaska SBDC Closed Jan 20 in Observance of MLK Jr. Day & Alaska Civil Rights Day

January 17, 2025
Alaska SBDC offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Celebration of Alaska Civil Rights in alignment with UAA’s holiday schedule. As we honor the ...

January Update from the Alaska SBDC State Director

January 16, 2025
Happy New Year! With 2025 in full swing and our 40th anniversary coming up in 2026, the Alaska SBDC is fully embracing the concept of “new year, new me!” Over the next twelve months, you’re going to ...

Congratulations to the Winners of the TREND Phase 0 Grant Program!

January 16, 2025
The TREND Phase 0 Program, designed to bolster early-stage Alaskan innovators and forward-thinking companies with promising technologies, has awarded grants of up to $10,000 to qualified recipients. These awards support recipients as they advance their ...
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Why the 2025 SBDC Summit is a Must-Attend Event

January 15, 2025
In Alaska, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. The challenges of running a business in the Last Frontier require ingenuity, resilience, and a knack for thinking big. That’s why the 2025 SBDC Summit: Innovation ...
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