“Alaska’s innovative small businesses are the backbone of our economy, so how we help them access research and development grants is important.”

As we move into the future, the rise of AI-powered bots is becoming more apparent than ever before. We are now seeing new technologies emerge that are changing the way businesses interact with their customers, …

The team at the Alaska SBDC has spent the last few months researching various AI programs to see whether they can be used to help small businesses in the state. What we found was, quite …

The University of Alaska Anchorage’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is happy to announce that as of March 13th, there are nine lenders approved to participate in the SSBCI Loan Guarantee Program. From large banks …

The IRS has warned employers to be wary of 3rd parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some are taking improper positions related to taxpayer …

Due to a generous sponsorship from Wells Fargo Bank, the Fairbanks SBDC is offering two LIVE classes on March 9, 2023. Mark your calendars and join the Fairbanks SBDC team at their office located in …

The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition is Alaska’s original idea contest for innovators, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs. Ideas can be completely new, never invented or it’s something currently made, reimagined or improved upon. Started in 2009 …

The Alaska Interior Business Accelerator (AIBA) application for the spring 2023 Accelerator Program opened on 2/6 and will close on 3/5/2023.  This program is for aspiring and especially early stage entrepreneurs. The first accelerator meeting will …

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovers out there! Here’s hoping you showed the special person in your life how much you care by buying them something nice from a local small business. If you …

We are excited to offer the FIRST basic edition of the Alaska Black Business Directory. Support Alaskan Black- Owned Business and discover Black-owned business on BuyAlaska.com.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation’s 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns. More than 168 million individual …

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS. Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this …

The New Year is a chance for new beginnings and new opportunities! Here at the SBDC we’re planning on making 2023 our best year yet. We are pleased to announce that we launched the first …

This month, we highlight two events presented by Alaska Sea Grant, and one event presented by the DoD: The Mariculture Conference of Alaska, February 15-17  (Juneau) Foundations of Kelp Farming: A Hands-On Workshop Intensive, March …

The SBA’s Emerging Leaders initiative, created in 2008, was revamped this past year and rebranded to T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimaged. “T.H.R.I.V.E.” stands for Train, Rise, Innovate, Venture, and Elevate. Similar to years prior, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging …

The IRS issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for …