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BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC

...re in comfort – often “spoil-me rotten” luxurious comfort! This type of “spoil-me” luxurious comfort is exactly what Teal Sky Heller and Russ Carpenter have been creating for the last two years. Once the couple found the perfect piece of land in Eklutna, they started clearing the property for ...

May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...taff’s expertise, facilitating funding, promoting buying local through our BuyAlaska program or driving new technology development through our TREND services, the Alaska SBDC remains committed to helping Alaska’s small businesses start, grow and thrive on the Last Frontier. I hope you will continue t...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...olkit that will reinvent the way you do business. Visit our online education portal to explore the reinvent stage of your business. You can also check out our free tools and resources relevant to your business life cycle here. If you haven’t already, apply to work with a business ...

BuyAlaska

...ct 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: https://buyalaska.com/...

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...se issuing 1099s and helps recipients receive information timely. The launch of IRIS can help reduce the millions of paper Forms 1099 we project will be filed in 2023 and demonstrates our commitment to finding useful and innovative ways of reducing paperwork on the business community and others issui...

Contact Us

...al Programs & Strategy email | message Katie Nave BuyAlaska Program Manager email | message Harley Tennant Alaska SBDC Communications Manager email | message Tyler Arnold TREND Program & Alaska SSBCI Equity Director email | message Jay Halverson Alaska SSBCI Lending Program Director email | message A...

February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...l start of the Iditarod on March 2nd! This month, 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! ...

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 ...

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

...loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Authorization (IRS Form 4506-T) for the applicant, principals, and affiliates; each principal owning 20% or more of the applicant business, each general partner or managing member; and, for an...

International Guests Visit the Kenai Peninsula SBDC

...ssia participating in the “Open World” delegation 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...

Little Alaskan

...perfect retail space and open the doors for their community. Just two years later, Shelby runs the store, buys the clothing, and enjoys sewing dresses, bibs, blankets, and loveys through their exclusive Briar&Boone Handmade line. Not only are the Odens proud to be contributing to their community, but...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...ts arrive in time. Allow extra time for in-person visits – if you opt to mask up and visit your local businesses to purchase gifts, plan for extra time as stores need to limit the number of guests inside. Order takeout – enjoy food from your favorite eateries with ...

Jellyfish Donuts

...inspiring experience and opportunity to grow as a community. Krantz is grateful for also being selected as a finalist in Spruce Root’s Path to Prosperity business competition and credits it as being one of the most exciting and humbling experiences that also gave Jellyfish Donuts just the amount of ...

New classes with the Center for Corporate and Professional Development

...fessionally to engage and persuade your audience. Components of Compensation Administration – Class will meet two days – December 4th and 5th Steve Hinds This two day workshop is designed to provide participants with a strong foundational base of knowledge of current compensation practices which can...

Bateau Bridal Boutique

...r selection of gowns in many different styles and price ranges while delivering superior customer service at the same time. Fast forward several months, Bateau Bridal Boutique opened their doors on November 8th after successfully securing a loan and setting up shop at 1083 West 25th Avenue in Anchora...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ply enter what you are doing and choose from what comes up. You will want to look through the list of codes that come up, as some key words may cover several LOBs. As an example, looking up “Shirts” brings up a list of several dozen potential codes including ...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...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 State SSBCI Technical Assistance program just ...

Alaska SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence on March 4 in Anchorage

...re with less. But with the help of AI, we can overcome these obstacles and achieve greater productivity despite a shrinking labor force, negative population growth, and increased living costs Navigate Ethical Challenges: Explore responsible AI use, its ethical considerations, and Alaska’s need to be...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

...loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Authorization (IRS Form 4506-T) for the applicant, principals, and affiliates; each principal owning 20% or more of the applicant business, each general partner or managing member; and, for an...

Marketing 49

...problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more, or assist established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solu...