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Alaska Row Tours
...d need to coordinate with during his planned multi-day, multi-excursion tours. Steve’s goal from the beginning was to educate people on recreational Coastal Rowing; and he knew he was going to be one of the first Coastal Rowing tour operators in the nation, and even the world. “Rowing tourism
The Ice Maze: Frozen Fun
...grateful to her. “ Since its public opening in mid-January 2022, the Ice Maze has welcomed a consistent and steady stream of visitors – many choosing to explore every corner of this frozen wonder more than once. Livingood entertains young visitors by explaining the care of “yeti eggs” (frozen
Wares by Maegan
...mentor since conceptualization. Maegan is a first-time business owner and Amstutz worked to help Maegan and Steven navigate the technical tasks of a small business start-up from laws and regulations to navigating marketing and promotion. When asked what her favorite aspect is of being a small busine...
November is Veterans Business Month
Veteran-owned businesses are a critical part of the US economy and contribute more than $1.14 trillion to the nation’s annual total sales. The Alaska SBDC is committed to assisting veterans and their families, which is why we are offering FREE workshops to all veterans and their spouses until Septem...
University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Lending Programs
...project/value. https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/collateral-support-program/ As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and new opportunities for business growth and recovery present themselves, Alaska’s small businesses need new sources of funding more than ever before. The Alaska SSBCI l...
Tips and Dates for 2023 Tax Filing Season
...an 5,000 new telephone assisters and added more in-person staff to help support taxpayers. “This filing season is the first to benefit the IRS and our nation’s tax system from multi-year funding in the Inflation Reduction Act,” said Acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell. “With these new additional r...
Alaska Crab Crash: Affected Small Businesses May Be Eligible for Low-Interest Federal Loans
...were impacted by the crab crashes between Oct. of 2022 and May of this year are eligible to apply Eligibility is based on the financial impact of the disaster, as opposed to actual property damage The loans can be used to cover debts, payroll, and other bills that couldn’t
SBA Alaska District Office Announces Top Alaska Lenders for FY22
...Party Lender of the Year. Their approval of twenty-three SBA 7a loans totaling $9,054,200 and nine 504 loans totaling $10,754,955 during FY22 is a testament to their unwavering dedication to helping small businesses thrive. We look forward to seeing the impact of their work in the years to come.
Red Eye Rides
...t. Natalie Norris reflects on her time working one-on-one with her local Alaska SBDC advisor, “KellyAnn has helped us throughout most of our journey. Her knowledge and guidance has introduced us to commercial lending institutions and helped us make better financial decisions. Additionally, she has le...
H.R. 7010 Adds Flexibility to the PPP
...its 2020 Social Security tax burden into 2021 and 2022, even if the PPP loan is forgiven prior to December 31, 2020. Allows borrowers to defer principal and interest payments on PPP loans until the SBA compensates lenders for any forgiven amounts, instead of the current six-month deferral period
Council to decide on funding local SBDC advisor
...tually support (small businesses).” Ordinance 23-50 and the full audio for the Sept. 11 regular meeting is available online at https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/citycouncil/city-council-regular-meeting-300. The next regular city council meeting will take place in the Cowles Council Chambers at City Hall...
First Impressions BC, LLC
...writing business, First Impressions BC, LLC, a one-stop shop for resume writing, interview preparation, and career counseling serving the Fairbanks area. Despite holding a doctorate in Business Administration, Beryl initially felt overwhelmed with the complexities of establishing a business entity an...
TREND Phase 0 Award Recipient Spotlight: Alaska Adaptable Housing
...developing a key component of its standardized kit-of-parts building system. Why is this a game-changer? It means AAH will design, construct, and test a plug-and-play facade attachment system and develop an associated manufacturing plan. This will enable on-site installation, meaning the system can b...
January 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...gram is planning on continuing it’s successes from 2022 into the new year by growing our marketing, developing new research into the importance of shopping local, and providing more tools, resources and opportunities for Alaskan businesses across the state. If you haven’t already joined the BuyAlaska...