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Opening a Food Business in Alaska

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

...The federal government may be the world’s biggest buyer, but in FY 2013, the Division of General Services issued over $19 million in contract awards. The state of Alaska purchases all kinds of equipment, supplies, services, and construction that afford Alaskan businesses an excellent opportunity for...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...though her therapy-related credentials provide a competitive advantage in this online professional niche. In starting her business, Mary worked directly with the Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan to make her launch a success. Of her experience, she shares, “The SBDC assisted Yippee! Lif...

Color Wheel Arts LLC

...nses to its variety of workshop offerings and full-to-nearly-full art classes! We here at the SBDC are as excited as Sherri is to watch this new business unfold and blossom as it sparks creativity in its community. Connect with Color Wheel Arts on Facebook, by phone at 907-209-7173, by ...

El Préstamo para Desastres por Danos Economicos está ahora disponible en Alaska

...ner llamando al SBA’s Customer Service Center (800-659-2955 o al 800-877-8339 para los sordos y personas con problemas auditivos) o bien enviando un email a disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Unas notas de parte del SBDC de Alaska El SBDC de Alaska esta para ayudarle. Puede encontrar esta ayuda en las p...

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...uy a building to house his business for dog training. Then, he looked into buying an existing business (boarding and training). And, now he has finally settled into a really sweet spot of offering one-on-one training on-site with the owners. He also offers group hikes in the summertime!” For ...

Director’s Year-End Review

...aunch of our new online workshop program with over 20 online on-demand classes, our Rural Business Development program receiving its second year of USDA funding, and our advisors helping over 1,600 clients start 190 new businesses who raised nearly $18 million in funding. The Alaska SBDC also conduct...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...what options are available. Curbside pickup – call-in purchases or order online to pick up gifts curbside to eliminate the need to go into a store. Gift cards – these are an easy and popular way to support a local small business and please the people on your shopping ...

Desire Wellness

...erapy sessions or gym memberships. On the business-to-business (B2B) front, they are delving into ergonomic training to minimize workplace accidents and persistent physical issues, aligning with their ambition to comply with OSHA standards. Furthermore, in response to growing B2B demands, they have c...

Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More

...a, Localz is your one-stop shop for unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. When you enter the shop at Localz, it’s easy to see why this new business has gotten off to such a great start. Everything has been carefully organized and cleverly decorated, making both the space inviting and the items ...

Suite of Services

...view Our experienced Business Advisors provide one-on-one assistance, and can support you whether you are just getting started with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. Learn more. Funding The Alaska SBDC utilizes community partnerships to facilitate connections with len...

Buying and Selling Businesses

...ounting perspective. If you haven’t already, sign-up to work with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor one-on-one to determine what options are best for you....

Los Chanchitos

...pported Peter John with loan preparedness, a start-up checklist, and permitting to form his food service business. Open since May 1, 2022, PJ runs a busy breakfast and lunch operation, serving authentic Mexican birria and carnitas tacos, on 4th Avenue in downtown Seward, Alaska. He has two full time...

November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ill be different though. With Shop Small Saturday coming up November 26th and the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide now available, maybe this is the year I’ll finally get things together and check everyone off my list early. Hope springs eternal. I’m sure all of you are much more responsible ...

Ruth Wolfe

SubZero Heats Up

...so far because of cottage food laws, but several companies have shown interest in carrying their products in stores. “As soon as we become certified, then we will be pushing retail.” And they’ll expand their menu. They’re working on developing meat products and will most definitely tackle “the cool...

Gretchen Fauske

October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ng Alaska Native art that’s for sale. Speaking of buying local, the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide is taking submissions for this year’s guide! Make sure to submit your business for inclusion. If for no other reason than to help me figure out what to buy my friends and family ...

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...c open house to celebrate the reopening of the Mat-Su Center, and Buy Alaska Program Director Katie Nave showcased local products at the Alaska Food and Farm Festival. Also, for those of you in the Interior, check out our new Fairbanks Center Director Jade Greene in her brand new ...

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 3: Five Biggest Social Media Myths