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BuyAlaska: Give the Gift of Community & Celebrate Local Spirit this Holiday Season!

When you shop at local businesses, your dollars stay within Alaska, creating a powerful ripple effect that benefits communities across the state.

Alaska SBDC Closed Nov 28 & 29

The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024, to celebrate the Fall holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume ...

Discover Unique Alaska Gifts with the 2024 BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide

Alaska – The holidays are just around the corner, and BuyAlaska invites shoppers to make this season truly special by supporting local businesses with the 2024 BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide. Filled with one-of-a-kind gifts crafted, ...

OPINION: The power of small business: Shop local this holiday season

As published in the Anchorage Daily News on Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Jon Bittner, Christi Bell, Radhika Krishna, Kathleen McArdle, Barbara Johnson, Alyssa Rodrigues and Jared Reynolds As the holiday season approaches, one day ...

Small Business Saturday Proclamation Read at Juneau Assembly Meeting

The proclamation highlights the critical role small businesses play in Juneau’s economy, culture, and community, and designates November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in the City and Borough of Juneau.

Alaska SBDC and BuyAlaska Encourage Alaskans to Support Local Entrepreneurs on Small Business Saturday

“Small Business Saturday is not just about shopping—it’s about supporting the businesses that are the backbone of Alaska’s communities,” said Jon Bittner, Alaska SBDC State Director.

November Update from Alaska SBDC State Director

The end of the year is coming up quick! You would think that meant things were slowing down for the holidays, but since you’re a small business owner or supporter, you know that this is ...

Alaska SBDC Announces Major Grant from Wells Fargo to Support Rural Economic Growth and AI Innovation

“We are deeply grateful to Wells Fargo for their support of Alaska’s rural economy and their forward-thinking commitment to AI integration,”

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday, Nov 30! #ShopSmall & #BuyAlaska

Small Business Saturday is November 30, 2024!

Empowering Small Businesses Through AI: A Successful Night at the Mat-Su Home Builders Association Awards Banquet

On October 18, Alaska SBDC was excited to celebrate a fantastic evening at the Mat-Su Home Builders Association Annual Awards Banquet! Misty O’Connor, Mat-Su Center Director, delivered an engaging presentation to a full house, sharing ...

Alaska SBDC’s Carlos Machuca Highlights the Future of AI at the Alaska Business Summit

We’re excited to announce that Carlos Machuca, MBA, and AI Resource Program Director, recently presented at the Alaska Chamber’s 2024 Alaska Business Summit on the transformative topic, “The Future of AI and Chambers: Understanding the ...

Alaska SBDC & UAA’s Tom Case Leadership Fellows Program Empower the Next Generation

We’re excited to highlight our rewarding partnership with the UAA College of Business and Public Policy and the prestigious Tom Case Leadership Fellows Program! This exceptional program is dedicated to shaping Alaska’s future leaders by ...

Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development: SSBCI

Ready to learn about game-changing funding for Alaska Native and tribally-owned businesses, and remote communities? Watch the SSBCI State and Tribal segment on “Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development” and discover how innovative programs like ...

Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development: Indigenous Communities

Unique and innovative sources and strategies of funding not only help but are at times fundamental for tribes and indigenous communities to pursue and accomplish large scale community economic development projects.

The 7 Cooperative Principles: What Makes Co-ops Special

Cooperatives, distinct from traditional corporations, are built upon a set of seven fundamental principles that define their structure, operations, and ethos. These principles ensure that co-operatives are member-owned and member-controlled and focused on serving the ...

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 ...