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Alaska SBDC Presents at America’s SBDC National Conference

This year, a small team from Alaska SBDC attended the 44th annual America’s SBDC National Conference – and had the honor of presenting on this year’s hottest topic. America’s SBDC (of which the Alaska SBDC

Grants for Moms in Business – Applications Due by September 30

Applications are open now for the High Five Grant for Moms! The Mama Ladder International and Lowes Home Improvement help MOMS BUILD BUSINESS and are awarding 8 grants from $1K – $10K to ambitious mom

Alaska SSBCI September 2023 Impact Update

As of late, Alaska SSBCI has facilitated $8,512,901 in loans – benefiting 16 businesses and 13 communities across the state. Partnerships with leading banks and lending centers, including Northrim Bank, First National Bank Alaska, Cook Inlet

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

This has been an exciting month for the Alaska SBDC! Several of our team travelled to Nashville, TN for the annual America’s SBDC Conference to learn from other SBDCs across the country and teach them

Protecting Your Small Business: A Guide to Planning for Natural Disasters

September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a great time for small businesses to start planning for natural disasters. Alaska is no stranger to natural disasters, and small businesses are especially vulnerable to their effects.

Introducing Tyler Arnold, New TREND Program Director and the 2023 TREND Phase 0 Award Recipients

Meet Tyler Arnold, the newly appointed Director of the TREND Program. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and a passion for supporting Alaskan small businesses and entrepreneurs, Tyler brings a wealth of experience to the

$50k of 2023 SBIR Phase 0 Awards Go to Alaskan Companies

We extend our congratulations to the five Alaskan companies who have been selected to receive a 2023 SBIR Phase 0 Award! Your unwavering commitment towards pioneering research plays a vital role in driving Alaska’s economic

Alaska SSBCI August Update

With loan values totaling $7,376,300, Alaska SSBCI has helped Alaskan lenders fund 13 businesses, positively impacting 11 communities including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kotzebue, Naknek, Palmer, Seward, Wasilla, White Mountain, and Yakutat. Successful partnerships with

August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

It’s that time of year again in Alaska! The season of blueberries and raspberries, as well as all of the late summer festivals and events! If you’re like me, you can’t wait for the Alaska State Fair

August is National Black Business Month

Black Business Month celebrates Black business owners and their achievements, and honors their experiences. From providing guidance on business plan development to offering financial literacy workshops, the Alaska SBDC stands ready to support Black entrepreneurs

Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration

In today’s digital age, small businesses and entrepreneurs need to harness the power of robust web integration to thrive in the competitive online landscape. With an array of tools, resources, and workshops, the Alaska Small

Drive Small Business Growth as an SBDC Advisory Board Member!

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our board and help drive small business growth across the entire state. Individuals with strong ties to the business community, local, state or federal programs that support

Alaska SSBCI July 2023 Impact Update

Learn more about SSBCI (from U.S. Department of the Treasury), and our Alaska SSBCI efforts.

Is Your Business on Threads?

We checked out Instagram’s new Threads app last week and now it’s one more place you can find the Alaska SBDC! The space is all about connecting, collaborating, and sharing ideas, so if you’re passionate

ACDA and UAA launch the Great Streets Facade Improvement Loan Program for business and property owners in Muldoon and Downtown Anchorage

The Alaska SBDC is excited to partner with the Anchorage Community Development Authority to provide new funding opportunities for Anchorage businesses through our State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program. We feel that this partnership

Tribal College Small Business Achievement Grant Program Open

Applications are now open for the SBA Tribal College Small Business Achievement grant program to fund up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities. Application

July 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

There’s something magical that happens in Alaska in the summer. Bears come out of hibernation, birds travel back north for another taste of the midnight sun and salmon start making the long trek to their

UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund Applications Now Open

The call is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that aims to benefit the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. Applications are encouraged

AEA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Applications Open

The Alaska Energy Authority is accepting applications for Round 16 of its Renewable Energy Fund grants to support renewable energy projects & diversify Alaska’s energy portfolio. Application Deadline: August 29, 2023 at 4PM

Alaska EPSCoR Travel Awards Open Now

Alaska EPSCoR is offering travel awards for travel occurring between now and August 31, 2024. For University of Alaska affiliates traveling to present research, meet with colleagues, attend workshops, conferences, or trainings. Applications will be reviewed on