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Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery
...l in just the last few months. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the structure and we’re excited to be stewards of such a special building and business in Seward. The SBDC helped me out as a new business owner from the very beginning – they were first ...
Highlighting: Studio J’adore Permanent Cosmetica
...to continually give each day her best and her clients 100% of her attention and effort. About realizing her dream she shared, “My business is just at the beginning of its journey and to finally be able to open my doors and service clients has been an incredible experience, ...
State of Alaska Announces the AK CARES Grant Program
...100,000 per business and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible businesses must be based, licensed, and located in Alaska. Credit Union 1 will begin accepting applications on June 1 through their website. AK CARES applicants do not need to be current members of Credit Union 1. ...
PPP and EIDL Reports for Alaska
...S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided updated reports for both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). As of June 6th, Alaska has seen 10,265 approved PPP loans for $1,213,169,665. Additionally, 3,299 EIDLs have been approved for Alaskan businesse...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ending the repayment period from eight weeks to twenty-four weeks. It also lowers the required amount that must be spent on payroll to qualify for forgiveness from 75% to 60% and extends the loan term on any non-forgiven funding from two years to five. All of these changes will ...
December Update from the Executive Director
...ere able to work with thousands of businesses and entrepreneurs. The businesses we worked with raised capital, preserved jobs, and kept their businesses open in the face of the worst economic recession we’ve seen. But we’re not out of the woods yet. With COVID-19 cases rising across the state ...
WeIcoming Isabella Casillas Guzman, the SBA’s 27th Administrator
...an 30 million U.S. small businesses and lead an agency committed to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start, grow and be resilient. “SBA must continue to be a lifeline for small businesses in the months ahead, and I am confident that Isabel Guzman is the best person to ...
Hive Mind Meadery
...an rekindled his love of making mead when some friends encouraged him to make another batch. The batch turned out to be one of the best batches he had ever made. This winning formula would be the beginning of something beautiful. Tristan discovered a process for producing mead that ...
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign
...n Campaign builds on small business boom under Biden-Harris Administration, encourages Americans to shop small throughout the holiday season WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for Am...
3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs
...america-tops-dell-list-of-best-countries-for-women-entrepreneurs/). This means that there are a lot of women burning the candle at both ends trying to keep both their business and their families running smoothly. If you haven’t read the book, I highly encourage you to take 15 minutes to watch Sandbur...
Keely’s Coffee House
...th style to further connect with and serve the Mat-Su community. The Alaska SBDC is proud to have supported Keely during the process of successfully purchasing her business and making it her own. Congratulations, Keely! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keelyscoffeehouse/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
Fireweed Veterinary Services, LLC
...y the human-animal bond so clearly evident during end-of-life care. In early 2022, Dr. Grimes reached out to the Alaska Small Business Development Center and worked with Anchorage Center Director Carlos Machuca. Dr. Grimes shared with Carlos her idea of starting a veterinarian mobile unit to service...
Hearthside Books
...of art cards for sale. As a new owner of this long-cherished business, Olga Lijo Serans plans to participate in Juneau’s First Friday Art Walks, host live music events, and facilitate language learning and retention programs. Because of the historical community support for Hearthside Books, she plans...
Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures
...BuyAlaska Program, Alaska Small Business Development Center Email About BuyAlaska Program: BuyAlaska is a program under the Alaska Small Business Development Center. The mission of BuyAlaska is to strengthen Alaska’s economy by inspiring consumers to choose Alaska businesses first. BuyAlaska champio...
Small Business FAQs
...other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Learn more here! For support, contact our friends at the Procurement Technical Assi...