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View From the Lobby

...t as you can even when they call you a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins and insult your intelligence. Keep it up. You’re doing great! 11:30 am Stomach is growling. The phone rang when you tried to get a snack. Your coworker needs a shot of support and a dash of encouragement. You ...

Ketchikan Workshop on Building a Successful Website

...and begin designing your website. You’ll get hands-on experience with the design tool and creative process. By the time you leave class, you’ll have the knowledge you need to build a fully functioning website, ready to “go live”. (You’ll even know how to add an online store and blog ...

Your Social Strategy: Answer these Questions Before Creating a Business Page!

...nt to make sure you have the time and resources needed to keep each of your accounts up to date. As a business owner- ask yourself the following questions before hopping on to the next social media platform: Who will be in charge of maintaining the account? Your account ...

Dirt Machines Mobile Services

...Dirt Machines Mobile Services (DMMS) is a veteran-owned and family operated small business providing service for heavy equipment in the construction and mining industries. With a focus on customer satisfaction and minimal equipment downtime, DMMS provides troubleshooting, repair, and preventative ma...

Homer Whales

...rmation about crowdfunding and marketing. I attended an online course written by an SBDC Advisor through “crowd funding university” and then successfully launched my first crowd funding campaign. I continued to work on my business plan as well as the integrated financial model and participated in the...

Ann’s Discount Center

Ann’s Discount Center: One-of-a-kind Shopping in Ketchikan Annabelle and Jon Clark, long term residents of Ketchikan, saw a need in the community for a discount retail store much like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. It took just a little over a year to bring it all together and Ann’s Discount ...

Check out our newest Client Profile: Yippee! Life Coaching

...Alaska and is making an impressive impact both in-person and online. When owner Mary Campbell began plans to open her business, she put in an enormous amount of research and effort to “think outside of the box,” and identify how to best expand her therapy business to help clients ...

The Painted Whale

..., writing a business plan, and delivering a highly-acclaimed tour. It’s not common to meet an accomplished artist who’s also good with numbers, too. I’m excited to see her continue to succeed and will sign up for a tour myself, next time I’m in Seward.“ Painted Whale Tour To ...

Crab Terror Island

...serves as the spark of inspiration for her limited-edition design business, Crab Terror Island. In creating her business and cultivating the power of community within it, Sina is building a place where high achievers come together to share, support, and create meaningful purpose. Sina began working w...

Logic Geophysics & Analytics LLC

...ics LLC is a woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, small business serving the world from Anchorage, Alaska. In acquiring the business, owner Esther Babcock began working with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Anchorage in order to bring geophysical services for site invest...

Rosie’s Delivery

...and expertise. The SBDC provides the resources needed to help keep small business alive and well.“ Invested in the success, Lance Ahern remarked, “working with Rosie’s Delivery, an iconic Alaskan family business, has been a blessing. Three generations strong, Rosie’s is actively working to transform...

Small Business Highlight: Santa’s Letters and Gifts

...Google listing and provided information about an e-commerce platform I could switch to from my existing site, which is dated,” recalls Sattler. “I really appreciate all the help I received from Russ; he is very knowledgeable and helpful, and he provided excellent advice.” Santa’s Letters and Gifts sh...

Santa’s Letters & Gifts

...Google listing and provided information about an e-commerce platform I could switch to from my existing site, which is dated,” recalls Sattler. “I really appreciate all the help I received from Russ; he is very knowledgeable and helpful, and he provided excellent advice.” Santa’s Letters and Gifts sh...

Mekong Thai Cuisine

...Thai Cuisine is committed to continuing to serve the best Thai food in the Valley. Be sure to give them a call for takeout at 907-373-7690 or visit Mekong Thai Cuisine at 473 W. Parks Highway in Wasilla. They are also online and Facebook!...

Warehouse 49

...if there weren’t events as well. Warehouse 49 is committed to hosting LAN parties, speed dating, cosplay dances, and more. Furthermore, these events often support local charities, emboldening a sense of community. Need a larger tablespace? Room to theorize? Don’t want to share your screen? Look no f...

Alaska SBDC Message Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

...sletter. In the weeks to come, the Alaska SBDC is committed to taking all necessary steps to protect the health and safety of our clients and staff. Don’t hesitate to reach out if we can provide assistance to you during this time. Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through ...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Upcoming SBA Disaster Relief Loans

...and balance sheet for that tax year A current year-to-date profit-and-loss statement Additional Filing Requirements (SBA Form 1368) providing monthly sales figures  The Alaska SBDC can assist you with preparing for the loan application, your financials, profit and loss documents, cash flow modeling s...

April Update from the Executive Director

...though. The PPP ran out of money due to the unprecedented demand and rapid release of over $345 billion in funds to businesses across the nation. In under two weeks, the SBA processed over 1 million PPP applications. According to the SBA, as of April 13th when only $247 ...

Kenai Kombucha Brews Up Local Flavor

...began to impact the nation and Alaska, this woman-owned and veteran-owned small business decided to switch to an online and phone ordering system with no-contact curbside pickup. Customers were grateful. With local support, Kenai Kombucha has been able to stay open and remain a delicious part of the...

Anchorage Mayor Signs Emergency Orders EO-15 & EO-13 v2

...he rate of last week. The number of cases has exceeded the Anchorage Health Department’s capacity to rapidly trace and monitor every known case. More people are in the hospital with COVID-19 in Anchorage now than at any point in the epidemic, and modeling from the University of Alaska ...