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SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021

...Following the President’s declaration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the SBA has approved over 3.6 million loans through our Economic Injury Disaster Loan program nationwide,” Administrator Jovita Carranza said. “The EIDL program has assisted millions of small businesses, including non-profit organization...

PPP and EIDL Reports for Alaska

...ss Administration (SBA) has provided updated reports for both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). As of June 6th, Alaska has seen 10,265 approved PPP loans for $1,213,169,665. Additionally, 3,299 EIDLs have been approved for Alaskan businesses for $219,121,...

This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska

...siness directory and holiday gift guide. This user-friendly online platform connects consumers with a vast array of Alaskan businesses, ranging from artisans and craftsmen to restaurants and retailers. By exploring the BuyAlaska directory, shoppers can discover hidden gems in their communities and ac...

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...

BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC

...excited about offering what they term a “Property Buy-out Opportunity” where families, organizations, or businesses can rent the entire property for their private wedding, corporate retreat, or family reunion. The property sleeps 22 and holds events up to 75. BlueWater BaseCamp cabins are available t...

Foggy Mountain Shop

...ir for about a year until the loan was officially approved and Foggy Mountain Shop’s ownership was transferred to Nicholl and Rielly. “Buying the business is really just the first step, we will continue to seek his guidance as we grow into our business and start to plan for ...

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS. Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this free electronic filing service is secure, accurate and requires no special software. Though available to any business of any size, IRIS may be espe...

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 ...

BuyAlaska

...uy local, please contact the BuyAlaska team at 907-786-7201, at https://buyalaska.com/, or via email. You can also opt into the e-newsletter to be the first to know of the exciting things happening across the state! Contact BuyAlaska Program 1901 Bragaw Street, Room 199, Anchorage, AK 99508 Website:...

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

...,000. How to Apply for the RRF Work with ​​a point-of-sale vendor to submit an application If an applicant is working with a point-of-sale vendor, they do not need to register beforehand on the site. ​Current customers can submit applications via Square or Toast Clover and NCR/Aloha are participating...

Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska

...e partner funded by the SBA and provides free, one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs. Whether it’s creating a resiliency plan, navigating options for financing, reworking a marketing plan, or establishing new operations systems, the Alaska SBDC’s expert advisors walk business owners through t...

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...

Ketchikan Ever Greens

...the issues brought on by our community’s long and difficult supply chain.” Learn more about Ketchikan Ever Greens online at www.ketchikanevergreens.com as this local business continues to grow!...

June 30 is Last Day SBA Can Approve PPP Loan Applications

...nties. Additionally, the SBA launched a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Farm Credit System lenders, Micro-lenders, as we...

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 ...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

...ng machine repair training. After intensive, 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 auctio...

Burkeshore Marina

...rina has been serving the Big Lake and greater Mat-Su area for over 50 years and is known for their quality products, expert service and friendly staff. They offer services such as storage, moorage and boat service to docks as well as boat lifts and fuel. You can visit ...

April Update from the Executive Director

...able to assist your business in any way we can. From identifying financing opportunities, helping you reduce your overhead, connecting you with transitioning to more of an online business model, and more, our organization has a nearly 35-year history of supporting Alaska’s small businesses through go...