By Delcenia Cosman • September 20, 2023 The Homer City Council will hold a public hearing at its next meeting on Sept. 25 before deciding whether to partially fund the local small business adviser position. …

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 (ANCHORAGE, AK) – The State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), Office of International Trade has been awarded $100,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the …

Congratulations to Carlos Machuca, Alaska SBDC Anchorage Center Director, on being awarded the 2023 State Star! This prestigious accolade is given to an outstanding employee from each SBDC across the nation, recognizing their exemplary performance, …

Every Wednesday in October, get the tips you need to strengthen your small business’s cybersecurity and hear from experts like Internet pioneer and Google Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf! The SBA will convene experts from …

This year, a small team from Alaska SBDC attended the 44th annual America’s SBDC National Conference – and had the honor of presenting on this year’s hottest topic. America’s SBDC (of which the Alaska SBDC …

Applications are open now for the High Five Grant for Moms! The Mama Ladder International and Lowes Home Improvement help MOMS BUILD BUSINESS and are awarding 8 grants from $1K – $10K to ambitious mom …

As of late, Alaska SSBCI has facilitated $8,512,901 in loans – benefiting 16 businesses and 13 communities across the state. Partnerships with leading banks and lending centers, including Northrim Bank, First National Bank Alaska, Cook Inlet …

This has been an exciting month for the Alaska SBDC! Several of our team travelled to Nashville, TN for the annual America’s SBDC Conference to learn from other SBDCs across the country and teach them …

Meet Tyler Arnold, the newly appointed Director of the TREND Program. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and a passion for supporting Alaskan small businesses and entrepreneurs, Tyler brings a wealth of experience to the …

We extend our congratulations to the five Alaskan companies who have been selected to receive a 2023 SBIR Phase 0 Award! Your unwavering commitment towards pioneering research plays a vital role in driving Alaska’s economic …

With loan values totaling $7,376,300, Alaska SSBCI has helped Alaskan lenders fund 13 businesses, positively impacting 11 communities including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kotzebue, Naknek, Palmer, Seward, Wasilla, White Mountain, and Yakutat. Successful partnerships with …

It’s that time of year again in Alaska! The season of blueberries and raspberries, as well as all of the late summer festivals and events! If you’re like me, you can’t wait for the Alaska State Fair …

Black Business Month celebrates Black business owners and their achievements, and honors their experiences. From providing guidance on business plan development to offering financial literacy workshops, the Alaska SBDC stands ready to support Black entrepreneurs …

In today’s digital age, small businesses and entrepreneurs need to harness the power of robust web integration to thrive in the competitive online landscape. With an array of tools, resources, and workshops, the Alaska Small …

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our board and help drive small business growth across the entire state. Individuals with strong ties to the business community, local, state or federal programs that support …

Learn more about SSBCI (from U.S. Department of the Treasury), and our Alaska SSBCI efforts.

We checked out Instagram’s new Threads app last week and now it’s one more place you can find the Alaska SBDC! The space is all about connecting, collaborating, and sharing ideas, so if you’re passionate …

The Alaska SBDC is excited to partner with the Anchorage Community Development Authority to provide new funding opportunities for Anchorage businesses through our State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program. We feel that this partnership …

Applications are now open for the SBA Tribal College Small Business Achievement grant program to fund up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities. Application …