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Lean In Networking Meet Up

October 10, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
We’re hosting a meetup at The Boardroom for anyone who is interested in networking and discussing the Lean In mentality. If you haven’t read the book- don’t worry about it! We will be watching Sanburg’s

You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale

October 8, 2015 Financials
As of October 1, 2015, liability for credit card fraud at merchant points of sale (POS) in the US has shifted. Prior to that date, banks and financial institutions that issued the credit card used

3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs

October 1, 2015 Human Resources
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to listen to Sheryl Sandburg speak in person at the national ASBDC conference. I had recently finished reading Lean In and even though the talk was centered

2015 Alaska Business Growth Summit

October 1, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
We invite you to attend this free educational forum for current and interested Alaskan entrepreneurs on October 13th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in midtown Anchorage. This half-day summit features a luncheon panel of successful

Attn: Ketchikan Clients

October 1, 2015 Ketchikan
Our Ketchikan Center Director Linda Koons-Auger has recently moved on to semi-retirement! As we work towards a more permanent solution, our Juneau Center Director and Assistant State Director Ian Grant will be assisting Ketchikan clients

Financial Statement Analysis

September 30, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
Our partner program Center for Corporate and Professional (CCPD) is hosting a full day workshop on understanding financial statements. This class is part of CCPD’s lending program and is a great opportunity for small business

Local Chocolatier with International Training

September 26, 2015 Anchorage Success Story
Recent Success Story Client, Sweet Chalet, is a unique addition to Anchorage’s dessert scene. Owners Jae and Ingrid sell a variety of high-quality chocolates with a specialty called the Aurora Bon-Bon (inspired by the Northern

Limited Parking: Anchorage Office

September 25, 2015 Anchorage
The Anchorage office is undergoing some parking lot construction and as a result we have limited parking available for the next few weeks. Please plan to arrive early for appointments and workshops as it may

Pitner Drilling & Pump Alaska

September 25, 2015 Mat-Su Success Story
Congrats to Pitner Drilling and Pump for their continued success in the Mat-Su valley! Learn more about what they have been up to with their Business Advisor: Success Story Update: Pitner Drilling & Pump

SkyTrek Owner Awarded Gold Seal Flight Instructor status

September 24, 2015 Anchorage Success Story
Owner of SkyTrek, Jamie Patterson-Simes, was recently awarded Gold Seal Flight Instructor status by the Federal Aviation Administration in addition to her accreditation as a Master Certified Flight Instructor from the National Association of Flight

Congrats to Urfer and Morey for their business expansion

September 16, 2015 Mat-Su Success Story
Owners of Sustainable Design Group Luanne Urfer and Eric Morey have expanded into a new market by opening up The Valley Annex    a place to work, meet and collaborate in Palmer. Their location is

Anchorage Business Owner’s Success in Rebranding Efforts

September 15, 2015 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to Airmed Medical and Career Apparel for hitting the next level of success through their recent rebranding and consolidation efforts. By growing the business smartly, owner Garyn Johnson has remained competitive in the marketplace.

UEDA 2015 Summit in Anchorage

September 14, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
The University Economic Development Association is hosting its annual summit in Anchorage this year! The conference will discuss the role of universities in improving the economic productivity among rural, urban, and underrepresented populations, the shifting

SBDC Upcoming Closures

September 3, 2015 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Many of our staff members will be out of office the week of September 7th as they will be attending the annual ASBDC national conference. Please expect a delay in response from your Business Advisor

A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way

September 1, 2015 Financials Managing A Business
Suppose for a moment you’re moving to a foreign country to earn a living. You’re passionately excited about your new venture, willing to give up your current life style, drag your family along for the

BEI’s Doug Causey featured in National NPR article

August 31, 2015 Anchorage
With President Obama’s visit to Alaska underway, NPR recently ran a story featuring our Partner Program’s Director Douglas Causey and the research he has been doing on seabirds. Causey’s program, Applied Environmental Research Center, works

SBA To Offer Sockeye Wildfire Relief

August 28, 2015 Anchorage Fairbanks Funding & Loans Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Did you business suffer a setback due to the Sockeye Wildfire this summer? The SBA is offering assistance to small businesses who were effected. Learn more in this article written by KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer.

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

August 19, 2015 Juneau
Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Executive Director Isaac Vanderburg announced that Ian Grant has been selected as the 2015 State Star of the Alaska SBDC. “I am thrilled that Ian’s colleagues have recognized his

Meet Your Advisors: Lance Ahern & Allan Carraway

August 18, 2015 Anchorage
The Anchorage office recently added two new Business Advisors to keep up with the growing demand for our services! Lance Ahern has over 10 years of experience building startups and running technology firms. He bought

Third Thursday Lunch and Learn!

August 17, 2015 Ketchikan Workshop
Our Ketchikan Center is hosting their monthly Third Thursday Lunch and Learn this Thursday, August 20th! Come network with other local business owners and meet our special guest, Jody King with PTAC who will be
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