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FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...rtnership with business organizations in the Lower-48 and Canada, the Alaska SBDC will develop and deploy training materials and business templates designed specifically for rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and information...
Choosing A NAICS code
...Alaska uses. That list can be found here: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf . Look up the code you found in the first step to verify it is applicable in the State of Alaska. Repeat this step if you have more than one LOB. *NOTE: When looking through the PDF if the...
A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way
...t, the more success you’l l have.” This is a very counter-intuitive concept that meets with a lot of resistance because defining a tight niche market feels limiting. While that may be true, it is also true that the tighter your market niche, the more effective your marketing. Consider ...
Blue & Gold Boardshop
...he dream,” said Borgstede. “The SBDC provides fresh eyes and another perspective that’s backed with experience”. Blue & Gold not only sells top quality gear but is a place for the boarding community to come together. Check out the space via their Cribs-style video or visit them in person ...
Young’s Gear LLC
...asset- their top notch shop technicians and front counter staff- by being one of the few small businesses able to offer benefits like full coverage health insurance, IRAs and paid time off and holidays. Their SBDC advisor even nominated them for the Alaska Business Person of the Year award ...
Highlighting: HeBrews Christian Cafe
...sica and Bryan Spradling purchased the assets of a local sandwich shop this spring and have since turned it into a Christian-themed cafe. HeBrews Christian Cafe is a family-owned and operated business that employs their two young sons to work the counter and help make sandwiches; instilling a sense ...
How to Get Your Invention Funded
...st be employed at least 51% through the applicant company. In considering whether your company should apply for an award ask yourself whether your company has the capability of developing a product that can provide value to a government agency. Some agencies, like the Department of Defense, send out...
Dragonfly Dad
...ize the resiliency and fun of life in Alaska. Stay-at-home dad, Mark Smurda, enjoys teaching his children about life and in turn, learning from them what life is all about. As a family, they appreciate the beauty and complexity of dragonflies and create these eye-catching and flexible together. Drago...
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...
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...
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:...
Is Alaska the 49th State of this Startup Nation?
...e rusted economies, meaningful introspection, self-examination, and come to Buddha/Jesus/Moses/Mohammed moment sparked an entrepreneurial spirit that ignited years of small business activities. Over time, those activities evolved into a thriving startup community that not only fostered a culture of e...
Alaska Collateral Fund Program
...lty collateralizing their assets such as startup, commercial fishing, tourism, restaurant, and similar business sectors. These funds will give those businesses access to new forms of capital that they otherwise would not be able to secure, allowing them to grow and further improve the state’s economy...
TREND Phase 0 Early Application Deadline is June 30
...online tolls and resources today Phase 0 Grant Timeline June 1, 2023 – The Phase 0 grant application opens June 30, 2023 – Early application deadline to receive an initial review for application completeness and compliance July 10, 2023 – Phase 0 grant application period closes August 13, 2023 ...