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March is Export Month!
...e Global Marketplace – Live Webinar March 25, 1:30-3 pm – International Market Research & Growing Your Global Brand: Webinar for Rural & Native American Firms –Live Webinar March 30 – Exporting for Alaskans Q/A Session –Live Webinar Resources 10 Questions for Exporters EXIM- What’s Stopping You? Go G...
April 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...summer. Plus, we’ve partnered with other business-focused organizations like the Small Business Administration, the SF Federal Reserve, the Export-Import Bank and a host of other fantastic resources to give you the wisest selection of training options yet to help you grow your business! Speaking of...
Out to Sea Expedition Company
...s as a specialty outdoor gear store offering name brand outdoor equipment, made in Alaska products, outdoor-inspired gifts, and gear rentals. While downtown Ketchikan is still very quiet this season, Lunde and Murphy enjoy outfitting locals for their summer adventures and “staycations” and have even...
Heather’s Choice
...port, innovative packing methods, and a beautiful brand, Heather’s Choice® is just getting started. In fact, the company was named the “most well-funded food startup in Alaska,” in June! “It’s been very comforting knowing that I can always turn to the SBDC. Whether I need help learning about projecti...
The Great Reveal: How Benchmarking can Help You Manage Your Business
...nities to benchmark. Allyson L. Young, SPHR, HR & Brand Director of Baldrige Award recipient K&N Management, whose vision is “to become world famous by delighting one guest at a time.” Her top-three tips on benchmarking: Benchmarking is critical to maintaining a competitive edge. Studying best practi...
Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy
...business page. Events are a great way to increase organic reach and maintain brand awareness for your business with a local audience. Instant Articles Recently, Facebook discovered a shift in what people are sharing most on social media- and it’s not pictures of their cats. News has taken over ...
The Silva Chair
...p attract new customers. The Silva Chair is a “spa-for-one” experience where customers can benefit from a wide range of beauty treatments. Their products and services are ever-evolving to use the latest techniques and products with a focus on health-conscious and environmentally-friendly ingredients....
Alaskan Sweet Thing’s
...rease overall awareness for Alaskan Sweet Thing’s brand image. “The SBDC has been an invaluable asset in growing our business! They have assisted with everything from advice on business plans, to developing marketing plans, discussing expansion and helping us to define company direction,” said Jeanie...
Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
...business smoothly. They explained, “We worked one-on-one with her to make sure that we were making 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. ...
Alaska Sewing Machine Repair
...epair business and traveled to the Lower 48 for in-person, sewing machine repair training. After intensive, hands-on mechanical instruction, taking several online skill tests, and completing apprenticeship training, Kate became a certified sewing machine repair technician. Shortly after completing he...
Fairbikes
...or the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and Jennifer Eskridge brought the bike-share model to Fairbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for ...
Seward CARES Act Funds Relief Program
...Area Non-Profits Can Apply: Visit the City’s COVID-19 webpage: https://www.cityofseward.us/community/covid-19 Find the Seward Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant Application Download the application. Submit applications to manager@cityofseward.net Seward Area Non-Profits can apply under the Seward Ci...
TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th
...e funds can be used for personalized advanced SBIR-related training, writing services to assist with Phase I efforts, further development of Phase I research, and more. Applicants should review the full rules closely to determine how funds may or may not be spent and adhere to competition guidelines....