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...e of the State Director. The Alaska SBDC staff is comprised of highly qualified, experienced business professionals, many with business ownership experience, and/or advanced degrees in business. All business advisors are certified through the Alaska SBDC’s Professional Certification program. This pro...

Embloom Designs

...head low and minimize the amount of maintenance needed to make sure the website was running smoothly. Additionally, Mike worked with Lauren Riley to create a Facebook and Google+ page to bolster his online presence. “I had all kinds of questions on a variety of topics” said Bloom, “I ...

Marketing 49

...as a door closing for me really wasn’t. I just needed to move forward and see what work I was supposed to do. And in establishing Marketing 49 I began something for me and also had the opportunity to turn disappointment into productivity and joy!” Inspired by this new ...

Arctic Rivers Guide & Booking Service

...8 miles north of Kotzebue that now holds his solar-powered, two-story lodge, runway, and outbuildings. As guiding allows him to spend more time outdoors and doing his favorite things, he was proud to have earned a Master Guide license in 1984 (#54). Since 1984, Jacobson’s guest hunters have received...

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application 

...iverse communities face in accessing critically-needed relief resources, from securing PPP funds to rental relief. Through targeted outreach to small businesses in underserved communities, we can ensure that everyone is able to take advantage of the resources offered by the American Rescue Plan.” The...

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...

COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Program Launch

...markets. For more information about this grant and to access the application, visit https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/....

Kenai Freight Forwarders, LLC

...ach, making even small shipments feasible and cost-effective. Competitors have a minimum charge well over $100, which does not make sense for smaller items, but Kenai Freight Forwarders is able to meet consumer requirements with a more agile pricing structure.   The road to success is seldom without...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...“I am thrilled that Ian’s colleagues have recognized his hard work and dedication to Juneau’s small businesses by selecting him for this award,” says Vanderburg. “Over the past year Ian has helped folks get small business loans, put together growth plans, and even buy and sell small businesses. He ...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...keep their businesses going and their staff employed. Businesses like Red Spruce AK in Juneau or Jellyfish Donuts in Ketchikan featured below give a glimpse to these efforts and the Alaska SBDC is proud to support them. While it may be hard to see the light at the end ...

January Update from the Executive Director

...start to see even more funding programs start to come online bringing even more relief to businesses. The Alaska SBDC continues to provide the best source of COVID-related business assistance information in the state. Our Weekly Briefings with the SBA, IRS, Foraker Group and other organizations have...

Divots Golf is Swinging into Anchorage

...joy a fully immersive golf experience with cutting-edge, 4K compatible, E6 Connect-based simulator technology used to capture the direction and speed of each swing, making it a valuable experience whether for recreation or training. From rain to sunshine, the challenge of wind, and time of play, play...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

...ted to the company’s books and can be used when needed to verify, reconcile, and or vouch a transaction. It is very important to organize and maintain your accounting document support in an organized and easy-to-use filing manner. Schedule an appointment with your tax professional – As soon as ...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...business smoothly. They explained, “We worked one-on-one with her to make sure that we were making the correct decision when it came to deciding to buy the shares of this company. She helped us foresee what we would be doing financial-wise and how we could best spend our money. ...

Fairbikes

...or the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and Jennifer Eskridge brought the bike-share model to Fairbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for ...

Opening a Salon in Alaska

Opening a Food Business in Alaska

Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.

...sublevel establishment off of 5th Avenue, they added Conjured Kingdoms, a collaboration with another Alaskan. Everything is custom-made, including puzzle designs, sound effects, and props. Deishl sees escape rooms as more than entertainment, he sees them as a tool corporations can use to improve comm...

Tungsten Global Consulting, Inc.

...ecialized knowledge, and the development of a well-trained, multilingual high skilled workforce that is dedicated to global equipment purchasing while facilitating their access to the latest technological advances, even with limited resources. However, before this full vision could materialize, TGC r...

Unlocking Your Small Business Freedom: A Four-Part Series

...p but find someone you can trust to handle the day-to-day. Unfortunately, most owners find themselves feeling stuck instead. The Freedom Workshop is dedicated to getting you back on track to gaining the freedom you deserve as a business owner. You’ll learn: What freedom finding owners know that the ...