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2025 SBDC Summit: Driving Innovation, Healthcare, & Small Business in Alaska

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), ...

BuyAlaska and Alaska MEP Launch Innovative B2B Exchange to Connect Alaska Businesses

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

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 ...

Alaska SBDC Closed Jan 20 in Observance of MLK Jr. Day & Alaska Civil Rights Day

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

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!

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 ...

Why the 2025 SBDC Summit is a Must-Attend Event

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 ...

New Year, Refreshed Marketing Strategies for Alaska’s Small Businesses

As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time for Alaska’s small business owners to refresh their marketing strategies and set the tone for a successful year! Whether you’re looking to attract new customers, ...

December Update from the SBDC State Director

The holidays are here and Alaska’s economy is in full swing! Businesses are decking the halls with discounts and deals, shop bells are jingling as customers look for that perfect gift from locally owned businesses ...

2024 SBDC Holiday Closure: December 23 – January 3

Alaska SBDC offices will be closed for winter break from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, in alignment with UAA’s holiday schedule. For urgent assistance, please contact info@aksbdc.org. Response times may be ...

NEW: “Empowering Small Businesses with AI” Workshop Series

Unlock the potential of AI to elevate your business with the “Empowering Small Businesses with AI” Workshop Series! Produced by the AI Resource Program at Alaska SBDC, this series offers small business owners practical tools ...

Empowering Local Economies Through the Alaska SSBCI Programs

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and the newly launched Tribal SSBCI Consortium are transformative programs advancing equitable economic growth and resilience across Alaska. Through these initiatives, administered by the Alaska SBDC at ...

High North Center Young Entrepreneur Contest: Pitch Your Arctic Innovation!

High North Center Young Entrepreneur Contest: Pitch Your Arctic Innovation! Are you a young entrepreneur with a groundbreaking Arctic-related business idea? The High North Young Entrepreneur contest is your chance to showcase your vision on ...

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 ...