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February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

..., BuyAlaska reminds us that Love is Local, and by buying Alaska-made products and services, we can significantly impact our economy and strengthen the fabric of our communities. Let’s show our love for local businesses this February and year round! If you haven’t checked out the BuyAlaska directory o...

Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday

...raged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Take a selfie of yourself shopping small on November 28th and post it on any social media site using the hashtag #BuyAlaska. There will be a drawing to give away Buy Alaska swag and gift certificates ...

Contact Us

...iness Advisor email | message Fairbanks Center 907-456-7232 info@aksbdc.org message this office 330 Wendell Ave, Suite C Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Fairbanks Center Director email | message Juneau Center (907) 463-3789 info@aksbdc.org message this office 3030 Vintage Blvd....

Turkish Delight

...ulent sucuk and perfectly crafted lahmacun to melt-in-your-mouth manti and delectable börek, Zeynep and Engin’s culinary repertoire is a testament to their dedication. As small business owners, Zeynep and Engin have discovered the fulfillment that comes from witnessing their vision and dreams materia...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...nza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strate...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...nstitute (BEI). SBDCs are nationwide and offer one-on-one, no-cost confidential counseling, low-cost workshops, and reference libraries. SBDCs are part of the nation-wide Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), which works on behalf of the SBDCs nationwide to support small business...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska

...eceive the money within three (3) weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete information and verification of collateral will delay the approval process Are you ready to apply? Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disaste...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...a’s technology and innovation focused businesses. BuyAlaska is hard at work encouraging locals and visitors to buy local and support local economies. On top of all of the work we’re currently doing, we’re also working on launching a slew of new programs and initiatives over the next year. The ...

Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures

...state. Visit the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide at www.buyalaska.com/gifts and join us in celebrating the magic of Alaska! For media inquiries, please contact: Katie Nave Program Director BuyAlaska Program, Alaska Small Business Development Center Email About BuyAlaska Program: BuyAlaska is a program...

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 2: Anatomy of Modern Websites

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 1: 2023 Digital Marketing Trends

SBA Alaska District Office Announces Top Alaska Lenders for FY22

...their unwavering dedication to helping small businesses thrive. We look forward to seeing the impact of their work in the years to come. Congratulations again to Evergreen Business Capital and Northrim Bank on this well-deserved recognition!...

Meet Stacie Stigar!

...Stacie by looking at her? In 1986, she was a part-time cigarette girl at the MGM Grand Hotel Casino in Reno! In her free time, Stacie and her husband enjoy being outside; their goal is to get out and move every day. They hike, mountain bike, and cross country ...

Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding

...d education that address direct and indirect COVID-19 impacts to commercial fishermen, charter businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, subsistence/cultural/ceremonial users, processors, and other fishery-related businesses. Once a spend plan has been approved by NOAA, the agency anticipates tha...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

..., hands-on mechanical instruction, taking several online skill tests, and completing apprenticeship training, Kate became a certified sewing machine repair technician. Shortly after completing her certification, Kate was incredibly fortunate to buy at auction all the machines, machine parts, and vari...

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...this is the case, the buyer should consider a non-compete agreement to protect itself from future competition. The seller might start a competing business or work for a competitor. The non-compete normally covers a geographic area (these days that might include the internet), the type of activities,...

About Us

...perienced business advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. A Unique Business Development Service The Alas...

Embloom Designs

...n transitioning from selling at events to selling online. Hayward’s extensive experience with website design and marketing was a perfect match for Bloom’s needs. Together they worked on a new website with an online store feature that would keep overhead low and minimize the amount of maintenance need...

Marketing 49

...Bright: Create A Season of Sparkling Success;” a 3-week online course to help businesses take the stress out of holiday promotions and develop profitable solutions. Schoenwether created a quick course so participants can hit the ground running with less stress and ample support, develop customer-capt...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...e of the strong relationships he has built in his community as well as the work he has done to increase the organization’s online offerings for those who do not live close to a physical SBDC location. Every year, America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Network recognizes top performers ...