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May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ise ship! These are the highest numbers ever recorded for Alaska. We’re seeing businesses staffing up and investing in new equipment all over the state in anticipation of the rush. Other industries are seeing similar growth as well. Construction, retail, healthcare and commercial fishing are all hiri...

Little Alaskan

...s family-owned and operated in Kenai, Alaska. Founded on the idea that children’s clothing can be trendy, comfortable, and affordable, Little Alaskan strives for the intentional curation of unique toys, coveted baby items, meaningful accessories, and high-quality clothing from newborn to size 10. Fro...

Choosing A NAICS code

...fy all information with your legal professional. Additional information can be found at the following links: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl Business Licensing Statutes and Regulations: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ittle about what we do in return. Hot topics included AI technology, SSBCI capital, online sales opportunities and how to market online among many other things. Closer to home, our team continues to do amazing work supporting Alaska’s small businesses through our various programs and services. Our SB...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...ulous,” “they came to the rescue,” and “Wouldn’t choose anyone else to do the work.” Located in Wasilla, connect with this family-owned and operated, licensed, bonded, and insured business for your spring clean-up, lawn maintenance, and landscaping services. For your free estimate, call (907) 841-216...

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

...usinesses 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...

Russell’s

...s for three years as the bookkeeper and manager and had learned a lot about the retail industry but was looking for assistance in creating a business plan and financial projections. Ian Grant worked with Ashley to complete the financial projections using historical information from past financial sta...

MOA Tourism Grant

...relief, there is $1,695,000 available to use for additional grants in Round 2. Round 2 of the Tourism Grant Program will provide three tiers of grants – $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000 – to various businesses and organizations that rely primarily on visitation to the community. Grant amounts depend on

EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA

...31, 2020) employee up to a maximum of $10,000 in addition to their Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application. ​The SBA is working to process and distribute the EIDL Emergency Advance as quickly as possible and transfer it directly into the account the applicant provided when they submitted the...

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

...FAQs Alaska SBDC RRF Overview Prepare the required documentation​ for the RRF application – we can help! Attend an upcoming live virtual training webinar or check the SBA YouTube after: Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 am Friday, April 30 at 8:00 am and Friday, April 30 at 1:00 pm

Shopping Local & Alaskan Tourism Flourish Hand-in-Hand

...e treasures of Alaska. Embracing Sustainability and Community Resilience Beyond the economic benefits, shopping local and supporting the BuyAlaska Program also promote sustainability and resilience within our communities. By choosing local businesses over large corporations or online giants, we reduc...

Director’s Year-End Review

...ntrepreneurs earned nearly $500,000 in revenues and donated over $125,000 to charities. This year, we’re planning on an even bigger and better event to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the program on June 27th! Online registration is set to open Monday, April 13th.    As always, we at the

Desire Wellness

...ry is one of innovation, resilience, and a profound commitment to revolutionizing healthcare access in Alaska and beyond. Founded by Dr. Marty Sanchez in 2020, Desire Wellness arose from a recognition of the alarming healthcare disparities in Alaska, with many residents unable to access crucial physi...

Driftwood Inn

...expand her business into multiple locations and add AJ’s Steakhouse, a popular Old Town restaurant located across the street from the Driftwood Inn. Adrienne and her husband, Alex Sweeney, also attended the Profit Mastery Workshop which bolstered their knowledge on the fiscal side of owning a busine...

CoastView LLC

...ed mapping quest to illuminate rugged treasures hidden along the coastlines of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest for everyone to enjoy. Together, Amalie Couvillion, Mario Pilz, and Carl Schoch put their minds and creativity together to create CoastView, a mobile app that transforms a regular trip into...

EIDL Open for Agricultural Businesses

...preparing their business financial information needed for their application. At this time, only agricultural business applications will be accepted due to limitations in funding availability and the unprecedented submission of applications already received. Applicants who have already submitted their...

Revive Medical Spa, LLC

...to client feedback and using the information to add additional services to their spa to meet their clients’ wants and needs. For example, in October 2021, they added an extensive skincare line. In conjunction with their spa services, they also want to concentrate on community involvement in an effor...

Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.

...r 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 co...

The Rookery

...ing with Juneau SBDC Advisor Ian Grant, Smith decided to go ahead with the purchase of Valentines Coffee House and reopen it as The Rookery. Smith worked with Grant using tools such as ProfitCents to determine the financial health of the business before the purchase and to create a

Alaska Premier Closets, LLC

...ing their client’s households through sustainable high quality space saving solutions. Recently they have expanded to include a professional organizer on staff in order to add value to their customers and become a full service organization company. You can visit them online at akclosets.com or in per...