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January 2026 Update from the Acting State Director

January 16, 2026
January in Alaska has a way of reminding us that resilience isn’t something you can just talk about … it has to be experienced. From record-breaking cold in the Interior, including Fairbanks dropping to –50, ...

Alaska SBDC Launches the Alaska Entrepreneurship Business Incubator

January 16, 2026 Rural
A Statewide, Virtual Program Led by the SBDC Rural Center The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Rural Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage is launching the Alaska Entrepreneurship Business Incubator Program, a five-month, ...

Alaska SBDC & SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Closed Jan 19

January 15, 2026 SBA
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Celebration of Alaska Civil Rights, Alaska SBDC offices and the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center partners will be closed on Monday, January 19. The following Disaster ...

2026 Alaska AI Pitch Competition Applications Open Until Feb 18

January 15, 2026
Pitch your healthcare AI innovation to AWS leaders for a chance to win up to $25K in AWS professional services at the Alaska SBDC AI Pitch Competition 2026. Apply now to scale your impact statewide.

Applications Open for the Alaska Healthcare Innovation Accelerator

January 8, 2026
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the UA Center for Economic Development at the University of Alaska Anchorage, is launching the Alaska Healthcare Innovation Accelerator (AHIA), a free, cohort-based program designed ...

Administrator Loeffler Fulfills Pledge, Donates SBA Pay to Charity

January 5, 2026 SBA
Donations reflect Administrator’s Day One commitment to giving while serving the American people Published on December 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Administrator Kelly Loeffler has fulfilled the pledge she made upon re-entering public office ...

Start Strong in 2026: Build Your Financial Foundation & Explore New Lending Opportunities

January 1, 2026
New year, fresh spreadsheets!  January is the perfect time for Alaska’s entrepreneurs to take a deep breath, shake off the holiday cookie crumbs, and get reacquainted with the numbers that help your business thrive.  This ...

Alaska SBDC Closure: Dec 25 – Jan 2

December 22, 2025
Alaska SBDC offices will be closed for winter break from Thursday, December 25, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026, following UAA’s holiday schedule. We’ll be back on Monday, January 5, 2026, ready to support Alaska’s ...

Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025

December 18, 2025 SSBCI
Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025, Leading the Nation in Small Business Investment Alaska made history in 2025. The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and the Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium ...

SBA Approves More Than $3 Million in Disaster Assistance for Alaska Typhoon Survivors

December 17, 2025 SBA
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the agency has approved more than $3 million in federal disaster loans for Alaskans impacted by Typhoon Halong in October of this year. The assistance comes less ...

A Note from the Alaska SBDC Acting State Director

December 16, 2025
As we prepare to close 2025, it’s clear this year ended with momentum rather than slowing down. Earlier this month, we wrapped up our 9th Annual Alaska Small Business Survey, with 866 entrepreneurs and small ...

State, FEMA Extend Application Deadline to Feb. 20 for Individual Assistance Programs

December 16, 2025 SBA
Release Date: December 13, 2025 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The State of Alaska and FEMA have extended the application deadlines for Individual Assistance to February 20, 2026 for Alaskans impacted by October’s West Coast Storms. Survivors are encouraged ...

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Bethel

December 9, 2025 SBA
Low interest disaster loans still available Published on December 9, 2025 by Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in the Lower Kuskokwim ...

BuyAlaska: Keeping Dollars Local This Holiday Season & Beyond

December 1, 2025
As the year winds down and the holiday season kicks into full gear, Alaskans are making choices that will shape our communities for years to come. This season, an estimated 70% of annual retail sales ...

We’re Hiring: Alaska SBDC State Director

December 1, 2025
We have an important announcement to share with our community of entrepreneurs, advisors, and small business supporters across Alaska and beyond. The Alaska Small Business Development Center is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as ...

Alaska SBDC Closure: Nov 27 & 28

November 27, 2025
The Alaska SBDC will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, to celebrate the Fall holiday in alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) observance. Regular business hours will resume ...

We’re Hiring for our Next State Director

November 25, 2025
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as our next State Director. This executive role offers a unique opportunity to shape ...

Every Dollar Counts: How Small Business Saturday Strengthens Communities Statewide

November 24, 2025 Small Business Saturday
Alaska SBDC Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Building Local Economic Resilience Anchorage, AK – November 24, 2025 – When Alaskans shop local this Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025, they’re not just checking items ...

An Update from the Alaska SBDC Acting State Director

November 17, 2025
November always brings a renewed sense of gratitude, but this November I’m especially thankful for our strong Alaskan spirit. Like many of you, my thoughts have been with the individuals and communities across Western Alaska ...

Shop Small & Support Our Veterans: Alaska’s Season of Impact

November 1, 2025
This Small Business Saturday, Every Purchase Powers Alaska’s Future Picture this: A coffee shop in Wasilla where a Marine veteran serves lattes at 6 a.m. to oil workers starting their shifts. A family-owned hardware store ...
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