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Highlighting: Ursa Major Training and Consulting

February 14, 2018 Juneau Success Story
As a self-proclaimed transplant to the Pacific Northwest, Teresa Whipple has taken her passion for all things wild and built a Bear Awareness Training business designed to help visitors better evaluate risk when exploring Southeast’s

Highlighting: Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

February 5, 2018 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
Off the beaten path in Seward rests a picturesque church that has been lovingly renovated into a charming coffee house and art gallery, appealing to both locals and tourists who come across its welcoming atmosphere.

Highlighting: The Painted Whale

February 1, 2018 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
The Painted Whale, a cultural tourism operation focused on public art, is the first company of its kind in the Kenai Peninsula and state. Owner Justine Pechuzal was a freelance artist teaching and painting murals

Highlighting: Last Mile Transport

January 29, 2018 Mat-Su Success Story
Last Mile Transport provides final destination delivery services that get your goods where they belong. One glance at their raving reviews tells you all that you need to know: they are extraordinarily good at what they

Newest Client Profile: Studio49!

January 23, 2018 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
In less than a year, Amber Abbott has taken a dream of business ownership and made it a vibrant reality. Studio49 is the Peninsula’s newest fitness hotspot, offering high energy cardio and spinning classes that

Highlighting: BEP Company in Juneau!

January 17, 2018 Juneau Success Story
As a Juneau-based toner cartridge remanufacturer, recycler, and supplier since 1988, the BEP Company was established when personal printing was a new concept and has since remained on the cutting edge of the industry for

Newest client profile: Kwippe

January 9, 2018 Anchorage Success Story
Kwippe is the “brainchild” of Stacey and Rob Reiman of Anchorage, Alaska. Stacey is a longtime software and digital product developer who saw the need for a usable and seamless art graphics experience. Combined with

Centers Closed: Holiday Break

December 22, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, December 25th, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 in alignment with the University of Alaska’s holiday break. Centers will operate with regular business hours beginning Wednesday,

Newest Client Profile: William’s Reindeer Farm

December 18, 2017 Mat-Su Success Story
If you mention reindeer in Alaska, chances are high that people will share a wonderful memory they have at Williams Reindeer Farm. It was founded by farmer and attorney, Tom Williams, his wife Gene, and

Proudly Highlighting: Wild Wings ‘N Things

December 7, 2017 Fairbanks Success Story
A long-awaited addition to the Fairbanks community opened its doors last week. Wild Wings ‘N Things owner, Saidou Sy, has spent the past three years diligently and eagerly working on his dream – becoming a

Proudly Highlighting: Urgent Care of Soldotna

November 29, 2017 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
Jeoff Lanfear and Shane Udelhoven have teamed up to create the most exciting startup business in medicine on the Kenai Peninsula.  With their combined education, experience, and passions, they opened the doors to Urgent Care

Centers Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25, 2017 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Please note our centers will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Thanksgiving. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Monday, November

Proudly Highlighting: Loco Mama’s Tamales and Catering

November 21, 2017 Mat-Su Success Story
Brenda Schurman is a businesswoman to be admired. With vision and determination, she has worked with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Mat-Su on growing her small business and in this time, has grown

New Client Profile: Waterworks Spas and Saunas

November 15, 2017 Anchorage Success Story
For over 40 years, Waterworks Spas and Saunas has served Alaska as the oldest hot tub company in the state offering energy efficient and quality spa products to happy and relaxed customers. Today, this tradition

New Client Profile: “New” Butte Pizza

November 2, 2017 Mat-Su Success Story
Last fall, Robert “Bob” Rieth and his wife Sherry saw an opportunity to purchase an existing pizza restaurant and with previous business experience, rolled up their sleeves and went to work to make their business

Proudly Highlighting: Gahm’s Guns, Gunsmithing, and Training

October 25, 2017 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
Jason Gahm is an NRA Certified Instructor and Gunsmith, who successfully transitioned his family-owned-and-operated small business from Nikiski to the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna with his wife, Anne.  This strategic business decision has gained

Proudly Highlighting Equinox Designs!

October 19, 2017 Ketchikan Success Story
Kyle Hudson returned to his home in Metlakatla following his work as a Navy Contractor and as his passion for culture and the carving artistry was reignited, as was his desire to create an accompanying

Newest Client Profile: Kenai Peninsula Massage Therapy

October 12, 2017 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
At Soldotna’s newest small business, you’re encouraged to put your phone on silent and immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation. Kenai Peninsula Massage Therapy (KPMT) offers premium relaxation, calmness, and stress relief. Their treatments focus

Check out our newest Client Profile: Raindbird Media!

October 5, 2017 Ketchikan Success Story
Born and raised in Ketchikan with significant small business experience under his belt, Jacob Hasty and his co-owner Tyler Dexter, took their complementary interests, experiences,  and talents in photography and video production to successfully launch

Proudly Highlighting: Miriam Wagoner!

September 28, 2017 Juneau Success Story
Once in awhile, you hear about a story that makes an impact in your day, and Miriam Wagoner’s is one that does just that. As a writer in Southeast Alaska, she has authored numerous popular
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