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TREND Opens 2024 SBIR Phase 0 Competition

July 11, 2024 TREND/SBIR
On July 9, the Alaska SBDC’s TREND program started accepting applications for its Phase 0 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) competition! Every year, the TREND Phase 0 competition allows participants to submit a preliminary SBIR Phase I proposal and a ...

Alaska SBDC Closed July 4 & 5

July 3, 2024
The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume ...

E-commerce and Lending Opportunities for Alaskan Businesses

July 1, 2024
Alaska’s diverse landscapes and unique communities offer entrepreneurs a wealth of opportunity. But reaching customers across the state and even beyond can be a challenge. This is where e-commerce comes in! Alaskan businesses can tap ...

Alaska SBDC Annual Report: New Businesses Thrive Despite Challenges, Led by Women, Veterans

June 24, 2024
Alaska –  June 24, 2024 –  Alaska’s small businesses are a driving force in the state’s economy. A new annual report by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) reveals they are increasingly led by ...

SSBCI June 2024 Update

June 17, 2024 SSBCI
The Alaska SSBCI program is making a significant impact on small businesses in the state. As of June 2024, they have issued 89 loans totaling over $66 million to businesses across 26 communities. The program is prioritizing supporting ...

Alaska SBDC in the Community – May & June, 2024

June 13, 2024
May 17 Carlos Machuca, Anchorage Center Director, and Ian Grant, Rural Program Director, met with Alex Ysquierdo, Supplier Diversity Director from the Governor’s Office of Wisconsin, to help them integrate AI technologies. They discussed various ...

Alaska Small Business Development Center Leverages $3 Million in Federal Grants

June 11, 2024
BY RACHEL MUSSELWHITE | JUN 11, 2024 | Alaska Business Monthly Grants from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will fund two new programs in Alaska, both through the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC). ...

Survey Says Alaska Small Businesses Are Optimistic and Growing

June 4, 2024
JUN 4, 2024 | Alaska Business Monthly The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) says its 7th Annual Small Business Survey conveys a heartening shift towards optimism. Compared to 2020, respondents conveyed a clear rise ...

June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

June 3, 2024
Like many small businesses we serve, the Alaska SBDC has had an extremely busy summer so far! Ruth on our rural team has been traveling to communities across the state, helping rural entrepreneurs start and ...

Why Inclusive Vision is Essential for Entrepreneurial Success

June 1, 2024
The Alaska SBDC offers comprehensive resources and programs designed to level the playing field for all entrepreneurs.

2023 Alaska SBDC Small Business Survey shares unique insight into statewide outlook

May 30, 2024
The 2023 Alaska SBDC Small Business Survey reveals a heartening shift towards optimism among Alaskan small businesses.

Alaska SBDC Awarded $3 Million in SBA Grants to Empower Alaska Businesses, Healthcare Innovation

May 28, 2024 SBA
By empowering Alaska Native entrepreneurs and championing healthcare innovation, the Alaska SBDC is committed to creating a more prosperous and resilient Alaska for all.

Alaska SBDC Closed for Memorial Day

May 24, 2024
In observance of Memorial Day, the Alaska Small Business Development Center will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2024, in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, ...

Alaska SBDC Strengthens Business Ties in Valdez through Strategic Workshops and Networking

May 22, 2024 Rural SBA
Alaska SBDC hosted an event and roundtable discussion in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office in Valdez on May 14th.

Alaska SBDC Awarded SBA Business Champion Award for NSBW

May 16, 2024 SBA
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to reflect on a successful National Small Business Week (NSBW) which took place from April 28 – May 4, 2024. In collaboration with the U.S. Small ...

SSBCI May 2024 Update

May 15, 2024 SSBCI
This month, Alaska SSBCI helped secure nearly $48.3 million in loans across 25 communities, supporting 66 businesses. Encouragingly, 57 businesses identified as socially and economically disadvantaged (SEDI) and 46 were very small businesses (VSB) with less ...

TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th

May 15, 2024 TREND/SBIR
Have you ever wanted to apply for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant but need extra help getting it across the finish line? The TREND 2024 Phase 0 competition can help! Each year, the ...

ANSEP Students Explore Entrepreneurship with Alaska SBDC!

May 14, 2024
Last week, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) partnered with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) High School Acceleration Academy for Career Exploration Week!

Meet Up & Clean Up with Anchorage SBDC!

May 14, 2024
Inviting Small Businesses to join the Anchorage Small Business Development Center for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:00 a.m.! Why join our event for Citywide Cleanup?  As ...

Alaska SBDC in the Community – April & May, 2024

May 13, 2024
April 30 State Director Jon Bittner headed to Fairbanks for the UAF Arctic Innovation Competition! This was his 13th time judging and he was blown away by this year’s creativity! Congratulations to all of the ...
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