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Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star
...e of the strong relationships he has built in his community as well as the work he has done to increase the organization’s online offerings for those who do not live close to a physical SBDC location. Every year, America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Network recognizes top performers ...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...f our communities. By tapping into and supporting buy local initiatives across the state, BuyAlaska will help connect individuals with new and productive ways to support the businesses they love and hopefully find new ones they didn’t know existed. We are also proud to showcase all of the businesses...
January Update from the Executive Director
...a fantastic way for individuals to find places to buy local and keep their dollars in their communities. Lastly, the Alaska SBDC knows how important it is to have help in times like these. That’s why we’re offering all of our workshops and trainings (a $5,000 value) for free ...
OP-ED: Small Manufacturing Firms Continue to Drive Alaska Economy
...upled. Plus, nearly six in 10 U.S. export dollars come from manufacturers, establishing them as a crucial component to our role in the international marketplace. In North America specifically, the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) earlier this year has and will continue to drive job...
SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District
...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 than $133 billion, or 25%, of PPP loans were approved for small businesses in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). More than $80 billion, or...
SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19
...e, an eligible business entity must be in a low-income community, suffered greater than 50 percent economic loss, and have 10 or fewer employees. For details about the Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance program, please visit SBA.gov/eidl. Eligible entities can email questions abo...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update on SBA EIDL Process
...e new application process and what to expect when completing the application: Page 1: Disclosures 1. Verify you are a small business with less than 500 employees 2. Verify you are not an ineligible business (gambling, agriculture, cannabis, etc.) Page 2: Business Information 1. Provide business name,...
2019 Alaska Small Business Survey Report
...sponded to this survey, giving us one of the most comprehensive snapshots of Alaska’s small business sector available. The Alaska SBDC is proud to present the results of our third Alaska Small Business Survey. This survey was created to help business owners, policymakers and others understand the cha...
Grandma’s Alaskan Honey
...was able to restart her bee operation and harvest 500 pounds this summer. She also used some of the grant funds to purchase freeze-drying machines. She has been freeze-drying fireweed and berries which are then infused into the honey.” Renea’s perseverance has paid off in the face of adversity ...
Alaska SBDC Awarded USDA Grant to Help Launch Series of Rural Business Kiosks
...unique business development needs of rural Alaska communities. The kiosks will be placed in Alaska communities with populations below 5,000 that have commercial access to internet. In the preliminary stages of the program, the USDA grant provides funding for a pilot program of up to five business cen...
Bolding’s Enterprises, LLC
...ht track to having a viable business for years to come,” said Matt. “He also has had interns run research reports in specific areas of interest to our business.” Bolding’s Enterprises specializes in supply chain management for the seafood, produce, oil & gas, and construction industries. Last year al...
Building and Maintaining Effective Relationships with Your Employees
...eventeen years in leadership roles for two Fortune 500 companies (Kroger and Coca-Cola Enterprises) and a large regional bank (First Tennessee Bank). She teaches MBA leadership classes and is the Faculty Coordinator for the Leadership Fellows Program. [1] Graen, G. & Uhl-Bien, M. 1995. Relationship-b...
How to Get Your Invention Funded
...product. SBIR awards are available to for profit companies with under 500 employees, however a large majority of awardees are companies with fewer than 10 employees. The Principal Investigator of the grant must be employed at least 51% through the applicant company. In considering whether your compa...
Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures
...te. Visit the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide at www.buyalaska.com/gifts and join us in celebrating the magic of Alaska! For media inquiries, please contact: Katie Nave Program Director BuyAlaska Program, Alaska Small Business Development Center Email About BuyAlaska Program: BuyAlaska is a program unde...
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
...problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more, or assist established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solu...
Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
...the correct decision when it came to deciding to buy the shares of this company. She helped us foresee what we would be doing financial-wise and how we could best spend our money. We enjoyed having Julie as our advisor and we will never hesitate to reach out to ...
Fairbikes
...ommunity leaders in the area helped introduce our company to key mentors and partners who have become prominent supporters in our endeavors. The sessions with Russ were rigorous brainstorming opportunities that helped me to critically think about my market, and plan next steps. His insights, input an...