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FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...e our other workshops and informational materials online to give even more businesses on-demand access to the Alaska SBDC’s vast array of tools and expertise. I hope that you are as excited as I am about what we’ve helped our small business clients accomplish, and the even bigger plans
Mama Bears Kombucha
...wing, Shelly chose another POS system that is well-suited for her online ordering system with a convenient 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 entrep...
EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA
...ct, on the evening of March 29, the SBA opened an online COVID-19 streamlined application process. This provided small business owners and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 with the opportunity to request an EIDL Emergency Advance based on $1,000 per pre-disaster (i.e., as of January 31, 2020) employee...
Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska
...e partner funded by the SBA and provides free, one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs. Whether it’s creating a resiliency plan, navigating options for financing, reworking a marketing plan, or establishing new operations systems, the Alaska SBDC’s expert advisors walk business owners through t...
Out to Sea Expedition Company
...that to happen our first year!” After facing COVID-19 related supply chain challenges, Out to Sea Expedition Company launched their online outdoor gear shop on May 24th and followed with their physical location opening June 10th on historic Thomas Street in beautiful downtown Ketchikan. The shop spac...
The “Perfect Pitch” is March 26
...ng students and community entrepreneurs, register online here! Four finalists have been selected to pitch their start-up ideas to judges and the public during “Perfect Pitch.” Attendees will vote on their favorite in the People’s Choice category ($1,500) while ten judges deliberate over winners for t...
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
...,000. How to Apply for the RRF Work with ​​a point-of-sale vendor to submit an application If an applicant is working with a point-of-sale vendor, they do not need to register beforehand on the site. ​Current customers can submit applications via Square or Toast Clover and NCR/Aloha are participating...
Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More
...a, Localz is your one-stop shop for unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. When you enter the shop at Localz, it’s easy to see why this new business has gotten off to such a great start. Everything has been carefully organized and cleverly decorated, making both the space inviting and the items
Shopping Local & Alaskan Tourism Flourish Hand-in-Hand
...than ever to find authentic Alaskan products and services that capture the essence of our state. Regardless of where you call home in Alaska, the BuyAlaska Program is your go-to guide to unlock the true treasures of Alaska. Embracing Sustainability and Community Resilience Beyond the economic benefi...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...tal, online sales opportunities and how to market online among many other things. Closer to home, our team continues to do amazing work supporting Alaska’s small businesses through our various programs and services. Our SBDC advisors are setting records for the number of businesses they are meeting w...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...ders. 3. Financial Recordkeeping Accurate and up-to-date financial records are essential for tracking progress, filing taxes, and securing funding. We offer workshops on bookkeeping basics and can recommend bookkeeping software solutions. You can learn more at our low-fee and no-fee workshop suite....
10 Quick Tips for Driving Traffic to Your Blog
...rmation but rather to provide you with a few quick-hit ideas so you can follow-through and take action. These ideas will help you begin promoting your blog and attract traffic quickly and effectively. Put a link to your blog on your website’s home page. Promote your blog on your
2020 TREND SBIR Phase 0 Awards
...the measurement and validation challenges of the fast-moving fields of IoT and future artificial intelligence/machine learning-based systems. Fourth Place: GRAYSTAR Pacific Seafood, Ltd. GRAYSTAR Pacific Seafood Ltd, launched in 1985 by Stephen Grabacki, a Certified Fisheries Professional. The f...
August 2nd – Salmonfest: Streaming for Bristol Bay
...lchik for Salmonfest, the government continues to fast-forward permitting the Pebble Mine. The release of the final, U.S Army Corps of Engineers, environmental review of Pebble’s mine plan has arrived and it is critical that we continue to stand with Bristol Bay and make our opposition to Pebble Mine...
Missy’s Spot
...the Parks Highway. Almost two years later, as word-of-mouth advertising brought a multitude of new customers, Melissa once again found herself looking for a larger location as her business grew. Facing roadblocks, she turned to Trisha Sims, the Mat-Su Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Dev...
How to Get Your Invention Funded
...awards must team up with a university or other non-profit research institution. The grant is awarded to the small business who must perform at least 40% of the work while the research institution must perform a minimum of 30%. The STTR program is significantly smaller than the SBIR program