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U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign

...inesses are a crucial part of local economies and communities – they are responsible for more than 40% of America’s economic output and two-thirds of net new jobs.   For more information about the SBA’s Season of Small Business campaign, visit www.sba.gov/SeasonOfSmallBusiness. To learn more about th...

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...for a business development roundtable, our new Mat-Su Center Director Misty O’Connor hosted a fantastic 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 ...

November 25 is Small Business Saturday

...s stand together and make a BIG difference in our communities by shopping small not only this month, but throughout the year! For Shoppers: BuyAlaska Gift Guide BuyAlaska Business Directory Local Chambers of Commerce Shop Small Map of Participating Businesses (search by business name or city!) For Bu...

November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...your choice, eat too much Alaska Grown meats and produce with your families and make a day of it on Shop Small Saturday so the whole family can get their shopping done early this year at the local businesses that make our communities so unique. Happy Holidays everyone! Jon ...

Amazing Holiday Gift Ideas – Shop Local

...Gifts from local businesses are thoughtful, unique, and a great way to support our local economies. The BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide features inspired gift ideas from Alaska businesses. Get started on your local holiday shopping using the Guide today!...

Katie Nave

Press Release: Acting Mayor Issues Emergency Order EO-17 “Easing Up”

...on about the Municipality’s COVID-19 response may email COVID-19@anchorageak.gov, call Alaska 2-1-1, or leave a voicemail at 343-4019....

An infusion of care keeps The Spice & Tea Exchange open during pandemic

...uests inside. Guests not only see the array of goods, but they enjoy smelling, touching, and sampling snacks, teas, seasonings, and more. With the arrival of COVID-19, the shopping experience had to change. Smelling, touching, and sampling would be on pause. Read on … This web story is in ...

Juneau Airbnb, LLC

...on and hard work paid off when he successfully set-up and started Juneau Airbnb; a welcoming and cozy one bedroom and one bathroom apartment minutes from the airport and conveniently located near all major shopping in Juneau. As of today, Edwell is especially proud of a “first” milestone many ...

Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday

...mall 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 from the local small business community.   If you’re a ...

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...

Marketing 49

...Bright: Create A Season of Sparkling Success;” a 3-week online course to help businesses take the stress out of holiday promotions and develop profitable solutions. Schoenwether created a quick course so participants can hit the ground running with less stress and ample support, develop customer-capt...

Director’s Year-End Review

...h 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 conducted o...

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...

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...

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...the storms and turning dreams into a real business.” To learn more about Out to Sea Expedition Company visit outtoseaexpeditions.com! Check out their online gear shop outtoseagear.com and follow their adventures on Facebook and Instagram....

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...: Helpouts By Google. Helpouts are essentially one-on-one sessions that you can request on a variety of topics from yoga instruction to social media marketing to cooking lessons. Some adventurous customers have even used it for medical consultations! The benefits for small business owners are two-fol...

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

...ghly recommended. Funds will be decided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Channel for recorded updates! Be Ready: What will you need to apply? Completed SBA loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Au...

Salmon Sisters

...festyle brand for yourself or share a taste of Alaska through good, real, and wild seafood. Visit the Salmon Sisters online store at https://aksalmonsisters.com/ or connect on Facebook and Instagram....