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SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District
...implemented by the SBA and Treasury to primarily finance payroll for small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Highlights from the PPP include: 27% of PPP loan volume was in low-and moderate-income communities, which is in proportion to the percentage of population in these areas. More...
BEI’s Doug Causey featured in National NPR article
With President Obama’s visit to Alaska underway, NPR recently ran a story featuring our Partner Program’s Director Douglas Causey and the research he has been doing on seabirds. Causey’s program, Applied Environmental Research Center, works on contracts that bring federal dollars back to Alaska by u...
August is National Black Business Month
...ancial literacy workshops, the Alaska SBDC stands ready to support Black entrepreneurs with accessing the tools necessary to thrive. By leveraging the resources and support offered by the Alaska SBDC, Black and minority business owners have a greater chance of turning their dreams into successful ven...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month
...Women mean business and Alaska SBDC and SBA are here to support! Together, we help women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. See the SBA’s guide for women-owned businesses to connect with training and funding opportunities specifically for women!...
SBIR & STTR OmniBus Solicitation: National Institutes of Health, Center for Disease Control, Federal Drug Administration
The next NIH/CDC/FDA SBIR/STTR Omnibus submission round is due April 5, 2024. Three times a year, several institutional centers within Health and Human Services open a grant application opportunity to all interested startups/small businesses; this is referred to as an OmniBus solicitation. An OmniBu...
The Ice Maze: Frozen Fun
...round the U.S. and Canada building 1-2 acre ice structures. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Livingood researched the World’s Largest Snow Maze, but since he has more experience with ice, he was inspired to build the World’s Largest Ice Maze. The Ice Maze is an innovative installation at the Alaska ...
Where in the World Was the SBDC Executive Director? In May, Juneau!
...a powerful reminder for travelers to embrace the true essence of Alaska and make a positive impact on the communities they visit during their cruise. It encourages viewers to engage with the rich local culture, supporting the economy and fostering meaningful connections along the way. While he had a...
Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Your Small Business
...eplay Asian-American and Pacific Islander; Native American + Tribal Small Business Owners – Thursday, March 4 – Watch the replay Black and African-American Small Business Owners – Friday, March 5 – Watch the replay Hispanic Small Business Owners – Friday, March 5 – Watch the replay General Small Busi...
Homer Whales
...mercial Services.” In April, HomerWhales received national recognition as an American Small Business Champion by SCORE Mentors and has continued to grow and make an impact. As a business inspired by natural beauty and wildlife, it comes as no surprise that 5% of annual profits are donated to the ...
The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards
...fter the SBA opened for applications WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin delivering economic relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan and signed into law by President Joe Biden, to more than 16,000 approved applicants. T...
March Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...o Nome to open a dress shop during the Yukon gold rush, my grandmother who is in the cowgirl hall of fame, or my mother who became one of the first women accepted into Georgetown Law School. I hope that the good news that has been coming in these ...
New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file 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 specia...
Protecting Your Small Business: A Guide to Planning for Natural Disasters
...n (America’s SBDC) FEMA Administrator Announces 2023 National Preparedness Month Theme Focused on Helping Older Adults Prepare for Disaster (FEMA) Build a Kit (Ready.gov) Business Continuity Plan (Ready.Gov) National Preparedness Month (Ready.Gov) Small Business Disaster Recovery (US Chamber of Comme...
5 Things to Know About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)
...ay, April 8. Visit SVOG portal 2. There will be a national information session on March 30. Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Tuesday, ...
View From the Lobby
.... Turn down the lights, lock up and head home! In today’s world, it is essential now more than ever to understand the fundamentals of your business or organization. An effective way to do this is to immerse yourself in the activities occurring from the ground up. You cannot ...