Alaska Small Business Development Center
Search results
This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska
...shop locally, 63% of your money stays in Alaska, compared to just 22% when you purchase from an external big business. Shopping locally strengthens the economy by retaining money within the community, creating jobs, and supporting entrepreneurship. Additionally, it reduces the environmental impact a...
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...
SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!
...research through their membership of Euromonitor.com! Euromonitor International includes research and analysis reports for trends in 206 countries and 200+ categories which can help you evaluate your industry and determine the growth of your market. Learn more about how your Business Advisor can hel...
BuyAlaska
...o decades ago, driven by a mission to help Alaskan-owned businesses mitigate negative impacts from the influx of big box stores and national retailers. BuyAlaska’s mission has shifted over time, moving from encouraging the purchase of Alaskan-owned businesses goods and services only, to encouraging s...
Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery
...l in just the last few months. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the structure and we’re excited to be stewards of such a special building and business in Seward. The SBDC helped me out as a new business owner from the very beginning – they were first ...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...(ARDORS). This program is going to provide much-needed grants to businesses across the state that were unable to access any of the federal funds available and will help more Alaskans keep their livelihoods. For businesses that have received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, the Federal govern...
December Update from the Executive Director
...0,000 jobs during this pandemic. That is an unprecedented amount of relief funding helping to keep the state’s economy and our people afloat. The Alaska SBDC is proud to have been a part of helping get those funds and other support to businesses across the state. Through our COVID-19 ...
SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program
...American Rescue Plan. The program provided much needed economic aid to restaurants and other establishments struggling to make ends meet as a result of the pandemic. “The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund provided desperately needed relief to more than 100,000 restaurants and other food an...
The Mystery of Financial Health
...advisors are available for confidential, free, one-on-one business advising sessions. This assistance can help the business owner put into practice the tools learned at the Profit Mastery workshop. The class fee is typically $395, but due to funding from the 2012 Jobs Act the course is offered for $2...
Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures
...urated collection of unique treasures from locally-owned businesses across the state. In the spirit of fostering a strong sense of community, the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide is more than just a shopping directory. It’s a celebration of Alaskan entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and the rich tapestry o...
New classes with the Center for Corporate and Professional Development
...anaging employees. Insights gained through continued education and experience will result in significant improvements in your managerial capability—which will be noticeable to you as well as those around you. In this three-day class, you will gain a practical understanding of the most effective skill...
February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...this February and year round! If you haven’t checked out the BuyAlaska directory of local businesses, you’re missing out on one of the best buy local resources in the state! For those of you who have businesses that buy in bulk, I am happy to share in the excitement ...
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...inesses across the state as well through their one-on-one advising, workshops and new tools like the TurboSBIR platform the Alaska SBDC is launching this month to support technology and innovation focused businesses. If you haven’t spoken to an advisor lately to hear about all of the new services and...
Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday
...all Business Saturday, where shoppers are encouraged 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 ...
Contact Us
...clients uninterrupted and dedicated service, unscheduled walk-in visits are not available. To work with a Business Advisor, you must be registered with us. To learn more about working with us, please see our Getting Started page. Main contact: info@aksbdc.org on this page Statewide Operations Anchora...
International Guests Visit the Kenai Peninsula SBDC
...ion visited the Kenai Peninsula SBDC offices. The visitors shared that interest rates from banks in Irkutsk are over 30%. Speak with your advisor to learn how you can take advantage of historically low interest rates to either start, expand, or grow your own business. If you have not ...
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign
...ant.” The Season of Small Business is a new, SBA-led campaign designed to drive Americans to shop at small businesses throughout the entire holiday season – the busiest shopping time of the year. This holiday season is essential to the success of local, independently owned businesses and small ...
Jellyfish Donuts
...ave Jellyfish Donuts just the amount of support needed to thrive, especially during a pandemic. In sharing about her work with the Alaska Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan, she expressed, “As I started my business I had no idea how many resources would be available to me, the ...