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Risch, Colleagues Introduces Legislation to Boost R&D Grants for Small Businesses

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

The Rise of AI: The Future of Business?

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, …

March 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

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 …

Lenders Approved for SSBCI Loan Guarantee Program

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 …

Opportunity for Entrepreneurs: DOE Boost

Learn about how to join innovators in New Mexico and Alaska changing the energy tech landscape DOE (Department of Energy) Launch Event Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time) Register here Sandia National …

IRS Scam Alert: Employee Retention Credit

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 …

Two Live Workshops in Fairbanks on March 9, 2023

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 …

Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced

For Immediate Release Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced Thursday, February 16, 2023 (ANCHORAGE, AK) – The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) has announced the opening of a new state grant program …

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Lending Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2023 University of Alaska Announces Launch of $49 million in new SSBCI Lending Programs The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (Alaska SSBCI) Lending Programs have launched and are accepting …

UAF Arctic Innovation Competition Submission Deadline is March 3, 2023

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 …

Applications Due March 5 for Alaska Interior Business Accelerator (AIBA)

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 …

February 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

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 …

BuyAlaska Celebrates and Supports Black Entrepreneurs

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.

Tips and Dates for 2023 Tax Filing Season

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 …

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

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 …

January 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

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 …

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Equity Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Equity Program Alaska Equity Fund (AKEF) is seeking proposals to invest up to $10 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) …

Upcoming Events: Mariculture Conference (Juneau), Kelp Farming (Kodiak), DoD Mentor Protégé Summit (Orlando, FL)

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 …

Alaska Cohort Completes SBA Program with Outstanding Performance

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 …

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023

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 …