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East Ramp Wood-Fired Pizza
...trives to ensure East Ramp Wood-Fired Pizza is welcoming, comfortable and based on teamwork. With Ehnert’s vision from the beginning are the talented lead cooks that make it a delicious reality – Joe, Cassandra, and Shawn. Along with their passion and skill, pizzas are cooked to perfection within min...
Arctic Harvest
...c Harvest: True Pioneer Spirits As a 350-acre farm-to-bottle distillery in North Pole, AK, Arctic Harvest is a family owned and operated business dedicated to handcrafting Alaska Grown spirits. “In true pioneer spirit we do it all; from planting and fertilizing the field to harvesting and malting the...
Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems, Inc
...specially near and dear to my heart, as my brother-in-law lost his home and all of his possessions in 2015, when the Tubbs Fire devastated Santa Rosa, California, and surrounding areas. Sonoma County is still seeing the impacts of the fire today, and the effects could have been significantly ...
Interior Trails
...o a business because it is going to require a long-term commitment.” In navigating the pandemic, Byl and Travis worked with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC), and shared about their business advisor, Rural Program Director Jennifer Adams, “Jennifer has been an indispensable a...
Always be Swooping
...suggestions, she has helped me prioritize, and become more goal-oriented. Julie has been that light of encouragement that has helped me to not give up!” From that, starting and growing a small business is no easy feat and Peterson is thankful to be able to hire two employees, ...
Tailwind Aviation
...ishing season, Brad Johnson and Ferris worked side-by-side for more than two years to ensure that the transition of ownership would be as seamless as possible for employees and clients alike. During this two-year timeframe, Johnson also worked with Alaska SBDC Mat-Su Center Director, Julie Nolen, on...
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign
...inesses are a crucial part of local economies and communities – they are responsible for more than 40% of America’s economic output and two-thirds of net new jobs. For more information about the SBA’s Season of Small Business campaign, visit www.sba.gov/SeasonOfSmallBusiness. To learn more about th...
Stonetree Veterinary Clinic
...ur number to be realistic and conservative.” Koons-Auger also provided direction on many aspects of the pre-opening preparation including location scouting and remodeling, marketing options, and even an exit plan. Johnson and Mangis opened Stonetree Veterinary Clinic with the mission to provide quali...
Lemonade Day Alaska Scheduled for June!
...of resources. The young person and a caring adult complete each lesson together. Youth of all ages, preK through high school, can participate at no cost. Youth put their new knowledge and skills to work when they open for business on June 14th, with their very own lemonade stand. ...
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
...irst opened the bakeshop utilizing the no-cost one-on-one confidential advising sessions as well as taking our popular financial course, Profit Mastery. After 6 years in business, they are still using the accounting and bookkeeping techniques they learned from the class. More recently, Rachel worked...
Ascension Rock Club
...bers of all ages and skill levels. They offer year-round recreational opportunities for all ages including a party room for birthday events, educational camps for kids and lessons and competitions for older age groups. Learn more about Ascension Rock Club at their website or check them out in person...
SkyTrek Alaska
...velopment Center,” said Jamie. “The Center had low-cost seminars and workshops to guide me through the process as painlessly as possible. Lynn Klassert was especially helpful; he had a multitude of contacts who helped me with the different aspects of opening a business: bookkeeping, insurance, taxes,...
Sound Reinforcement Specialists
...ry has had on their business. With an increase in competitors and several enticing offers on the table, the Bennetts weighed the opportunity cost of continuing operations versus selling the business. After looking at their numbers and evaluating their performance in key areas, they had a good picture...
BEP Company
...t consumables. Owner Shelly Smith is proud of her company’s commitment to sustainable business practices and the recent award certification by Green America acknowledging this commitment comes as no surprise.. The certification criteria focused on the amount of local labor and value created, use of s...
Amplify Salon
...October 2017, and Larissa is thriving. The feeling of pride I feel when my clients succeed is what makes this job incredible. “ Amplify Salon provides high guest satisfaction in a welcoming atmosphere as a full-service beauty salon dedicated to excellent service and products. Amplify Salon is located...
Highlighting: Amplify Salon
...Larissa Boling took her vision of small business ownership and dedicated 2017 to launch her own beauty salon. To get started successfully, Boling connected with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for her needs and got started with a no-cost introductory class. Read her story here!...
Alaska SBDC Update for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
...tial one-on-one advising please sign up for our no-cost services and an advisor will contact you shortly I know that many of you are worried about what’s next for your businesses. I want to assure you that the Alaska SBDC will continue to work to provide you with the ...
Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes
...further reach women-owned, minority-owned, and low-income, rural, and underserved businesses and communities in a more intentional way For businesses with fewer than 10 employees, the share of funding is up nearly 60% For businesses in rural communities, the share of funding is up nearly 30% If you’r...