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August is National Black Business Month

August 3, 2023
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

August 1, 2023
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!

July 18, 2023
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

July 17, 2023 SSBCI
Learn more about SSBCI (from U.S. Department of the Treasury), and our Alaska SSBCI efforts.

Is Your Business on Threads?

July 14, 2023 Marketing
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

July 13, 2023 SSBCI
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

July 13, 2023 Funding & Loans SBA
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

July 13, 2023
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

July 12, 2023 Funding & Loans
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

July 12, 2023 Funding & Loans
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

July 12, 2023 Funding & Loans
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

Are You Ready to Export? Meet the Export Import Bank of the U.S.

July 11, 2023 SBA
Are you ready to export? Join SBA Seattle’s Wednesday Webinar on August 2 at 9AM, to hear from EXIM Regional Director about how EXIM provides small businesses with the tools and resources necessary for international

Shopping Local & Alaskan Tourism Flourish Hand-in-Hand

July 1, 2023 BuyAlaska
Summer is finally here, and with the sunshine comes an influx of visitors to Alaska. This surge in tourism brings with it immense opportunities for local businesses, as travelers seek unique experiences and authentic souvenirs

TREND Phase 0 Early Application Deadline is June 30

June 15, 2023 TREND/SBIR
Calling all Alaskan innovators! As of June 1st, the Alaska SBDC’s TREND program started accepting applications for its Phase 0 SBIR grant program. This program is made possible through a partnership with the University of

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense Training on June 19

June 15, 2023 Fairbanks
The goal of Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense (CCD) is to provide technical personnel with the hands-on expertise necessary to defend communication and data networks from cybersecurity events. CCD is a four day course that will expose

June Update for the Alaska SSBCI

June 13, 2023 SSBCI
Despite summer getting off to a bit of a dull start, it’s sunshine and activity in SSBCI-land and there’s a lot of growth on the horizon. We’d like to warmly welcome Brian Fechter as the

June 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

June 12, 2023
Summer is finally here and with the sunshine comes the visitors! There have been record numbers of them coming into the state, and more are expected. From Ketchikan to Nome, businesses are benefiting from travelers

HUBZone Map Changes Go Into Effect July 1

June 9, 2023 SBA
Check the preview map to determine whether your business will be located in a historically underutilized business zone once the new map goes into effect. Learn more about the these changes.

Where in the World Was the SBDC Executive Director? In May, Juneau!

June 2, 2023
If you were walking around Juneau last month, you may have run into our Executive Director, Jon Bittner, wandering around town with a camera crew. They filmed a segment about BuyAlaska and the importance of

This June, We’re Focused on our Inclusive Vision

June 1, 2023 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Inclusive entrepreneurship is a vital component of the business world, and this June, the Alaska Small Business Development Center is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all entrepreneurs. Through inclusive vision, we
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