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Double Shovel Cider Company
...A very … tasty … storm. The men behind this hit-of-a-business are committed to hand-crafted, dry, hard ciders that tickle the taste buds without being too sweet. With ever-evolving and gluten free Alaskan flavors, DSCC has something for everyone on tap at over 120 locations in Southcentral and Interi...
Support the Alaska Economy by Shopping Small on Small Business Saturday
...of Alaska Anchorage through the Business Enterprise Institute. With a mission to empower Alaska’s small businesses to succeed, the Alaska SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising, low and no-cost workshops, and an online ecosystem of tools for entrepreneurs to start or grow their small b...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...r cash flow effectively. Pro Tip: Check out our no-cost downloadable templates! 2. Accessing Capital Growing your business often requires additional funding. Our advisors can help you explore financing options like loans and grants tailored to your needs. We can also guide you through the application...
The Spice & Tea Exchange
...and exciting. And if the store alone isn’t enough- their amazing website is home to a wealth of delicious recipes including Garden Garlic Bread, Lavender Lemon Cupcakes, and BBQ Bacon Brie. Owners Liz and Ryan Eldridge opened The Spice & Tea Exchange to bring high-quality and hard to find ...
The Growing Importance of Facebook as a Customer Service Tool
...e right way. Follow these straightforward tips to make sure your customers are happy! Answer Quickly Make sure you have a tool that will notify you whenever someone posts to your page or sends you a message. Downloading Facebook’s Pages tool for mobile devices is the easiest way to ...
February 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ffer over the next year. From startups to exits, e-commerce to AI integration we’re planning on releasing an unprecedented amount of new resources to help Alaskan businesses survive and thrive. We look forward to helping you and your business continue to make Alaska’s communities vibrant and unique!...
Bateau Bridal Boutique
...t that as a team they could bring Anchorage brides-to-be a wider selection of gowns in many different styles and price ranges while delivering superior customer service at the same time. Fast forward several months, Bateau Bridal Boutique opened their doors on November 8th after successfully securing...
Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.
...ing the Alaska Escape Rooms. He was attending a 48-hour business start-up event with his oldest daughter where he learned about the services provided by the Alaska SBDC. When starting the Alaska Escape Room, Deishl consulted with his Alaska SBDC Business Advisor on anything he could think of, from ...
December Update from the Executive Director
...eived around $2 billion in funding supporting over 100,000 jobs during this pandemic. That is an unprecedented amount of relief funding helping to keep the state’s economy and our people afloat. The Alaska SBDC is proud to have been a part of helping get those funds and other support ...
SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program
...tely $18 billion in grant awards including : Women-Owned businesses ~ $7.5 billion Veteran-Owned businesses ~ $1 billion Social and economically disadvantaged-Owned businesses ~ $6.7 billion Businesses Owned by Representatives of Multiple Underserved Populations ~ $2.8 billion The remainder of the $2...
Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced
...Program – including eligibility requirements, use of funds, and the grant application – can be found on the DCCED program webpage at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/SBIR-STTRGrant.aspx. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, May 15, 2023. ...
More than $113 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Alaska
...serve underserved communities – including minority-, women- and veteran-owned small businesses – the SBA has provided dedicated access to community financial institutions (CFIs) that specialize in serving these communities. At least $15 billion is set aside for PPP lending by CFIs which include Commu...
Alaska Dreams Big: A 2024 Recap of the Arctic Innovation Competition
...case. It’s a whirlwind of mind-blowing ideas, life-changing prizes, and (let’s be honest) some seriously impressive young innovators. This year, our State Director, Jon (on his 13th judging stint!), was blown away by the sheer creativity on display. Started in 2009, AIC is Alaska’s original idea cont...
UAF Arctic Innovation Competition awards your bright ideas
...The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition is Alaska’s original idea contest for innovators, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs. Ideas can be completely new, never invented or something currently made, reimagined or improved upon. AIC, started in 2009 by a CBSM professor, now awards over $45,000 in prize...
UAF Arctic Innovation Competition Submission Deadline is March 3, 2023
...The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition is Alaska’s original idea contest for innovators, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs. Ideas can be completely new, never invented or it’s something currently made, reimagined or improved upon. Started in 2009 by a CBSM professor, AIC awards over $45,000 in award...
EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA
...tial EIDL application to their corresponding COVID-19 streamlined application to maintain processing based on the original application date. Thus, they would not lose their place in line for processing. The SBA will provide written notification of the decision to decline an EIDL application via the e...