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Small Business Highlight: Tundra Tonics
...continues to spread her message of health and open-mindedness, one bottle at a time. “I’m proud to make something healthy and honest that’s made from local ingredients,” says Curiel, “and that requires a specific skill set and passion to produce.” “Tundra Tonics is quickly becoming an iconic name in...
Tundra Tonics
...continues to spread her message of health and open-mindedness, one bottle at a time. “I’m proud to make something healthy and honest that’s made from local ingredients,” says Curiel, “and that requires a specific skill set and passion to produce.” “Tundra Tonics is quickly becoming an iconic name in...
Mama Bears Kombucha
...venient delivery option. Little details like this make business ownership fun, ever-changing, and exciting. In seeing her client’s success, Alexis reflected, “I feel honored helping her bring her entrepreneurial dreams to life – she brings amazing ideas and energy and I bring the check-lists, which s...
Impact Alaska Handicrafts
...overall operation. While his children run the day-to-day operations, Julio still works as a consultant. Since handing over the business to the kids, it has grown from 40 employees to 120 with a factory covering more than 10,000 square meters. After arriving in Alaska, Julio immersed himself in learn...
Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding
...es for funding, including direct payments, fishery-related infrastructure, and fishery-related education that address direct and indirect COVID-19 impacts to commercial fishermen, charter businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, subsistence/cultural/ceremonial users, processors, and other fisher...
December Update from the Executive Director
...to businesses across the state. Through our COVID-19 assistance, our partnerships with the State of Alaska, various local governments, and dozens of economic development organizations across the state, we were able to work with thousands of businesses and entrepreneurs. The businesses we worked with...
Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes
...ram (PPP)? Alaska SBDC’s on-demand video is a step-by-step walk-through of the PPP application for both the first and second draw opportunities. Register and watch at your convenience here. Live PPP Briefing Webinars The Alaska SBDC hosts Coronavirus opportunity briefings every Tuesday for small busi...
Mary Jane Fate: Celebrating an Alaska Native leader
...a Native groups, and Mary Jane Fate was elected co-chair with Perry Eaton. A lengthy report was borne out of the two-year study. The report served as a blueprint for change — regarding the way the federal and state governments dealt with Alaska Native issues. Fate stated: “Above all
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...r STTR grant and get some federal dollars to help make your dream invention a reality! There are also a host of online classes on IP, patents, R&D, and prototype fabrication. Summertime in the Greatland is definitely a “work hard, play hard” frame of mind for sun-starved Alaskans, but
Small Businesses and Alaska’s Economic Recovery: 2021 Alaska SBDC Annual Report
...rs across the state start to focus on how to help make that recovery as smooth as possible, I wanted to take a moment to send you the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s 2021 Annual Small Business Survey and 2021 Annual Report. These reports contain a valuable snapshot of
Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.
...ing the Alaska Escape Rooms. He was attending a 48-hour business start-up event with his oldest daughter where he learned about the services provided by the Alaska SBDC. When starting the Alaska Escape Room, Deishl consulted with his Alaska SBDC Business Advisor on anything he could think of, from
November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...hope that we can all focus on that. So raise a toast to friends near and far with a locally crafted beverage of your choice, eat too much Alaska Grown meats and produce with your families and make a day of it on Shop Small Saturday so the whole
Lenders Approved for SSBCI Loan Guarantee Program
...program will offer loan guarantees to lenders who make loans to small businesses, making it easier for small businesses to access the capital they need to survive and thrive. This program will help small businesses grow and create jobs, which is especially important in rural areas of Alaska where
Protecting Your Small Business: A Guide to Planning for Natural Disasters
...and, $25) The Alaska SBDC also offers no-cost, one-on-one consultations with business owners. During this time, you can discuss your specific needs and get help developing a disaster plan. There are a number of other resources available to help small businesses prepare for natural disasters too. The...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...y, willing and able to work with your business one-on-one to not only help answer your business questions, but to tell you more about all of the amazing special programs and new tools we’re launching in 2023/2024. If you were able to attend the latest Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s
Empowering Alaska’s Veterans with Alaska SBDC Support
...ce Our business advisors provide personalized, one-on-one advising sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of veteran entrepreneurs. Whether it’s business planning, financial management, or marketing strategies, we offer expert guidance to help veterans navigate the complexities of entrepreneurs...
October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...the holiday sales rush or winding down for the off-season, I hope that you’ll reach out to the Alaska SBDC to help you plan your next step, find new funding, access new markets and more. We’re here to help make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality, especially if they involve
Support the Alaska Economy by Shopping Small on Small Business Saturday
...from Alaskan businesses, you not only find one-of-a-kind presents but also contribute to the livelihoods of local entrepreneurs and support the future of our economy. Jon Bittner, Alaska SBDC State Director, stated, “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, creating jobs, driving inno...