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Twisted Root Market
Twisted Root Market: Community. Sustainability. Health. Opening in 2018 as a specialty marketplace for difficult-to-find food and goods, Twisted Root Market owner and founder, Sierra Roland, centered the store on her experience as a health coach and nutritionist. With the goal of providing Wrangell...
Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced
...nd may supplement awards to grantees with a Phase II Federal SBIR/STTR award up to a total award of $100,000, dependent on the total amount of remaining funding. Information on Federal SBIR/STTR Programs can be found online at https://www.sbir.gov/about. Information on the Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Prog...
Alaska Premier Services
...s an Anchorage based business that focuses on providing high quality services that make homeowner’s lives easier. Services offered include landscaping, lawn maintenance, snow plowing and housekeeping by an experienced and detail-oriented crew. Alaska Premier Services has over ten years of experience...
Fleurish
...eurish, the Art of Flowers Inspired by beauty, individuality, and creativity, Tonja Hall was interested in purchasing a floral shop where she worked. After working through financials with the Alaska Small Business Development Center in Wasilla, she decided to open her own flower shop instead. Believi...
WeIcoming Isabella Casillas Guzman, the SBA’s 27th Administrator
...Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. On March 16, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee with broad bipartisan support, 81-17 votes as Administrator of the SBA. Guzman will represent the more than 30 million U.S. smal...
Hive Mind Meadery
...newest meadery has a lot going on Tristan Bellotti is a serial entrepreneur with impeccable tastes for turning hobbies into a way of life. One of Tristan’s hobbies for the past 8 years has been making mead. During the pandemic, Tristan rekindled his love of making mead when some ...
You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
As of October 1, 2015, liability for credit card fraud at merchant points of sale (POS) in the US has shifted. Prior to that date, banks and financial institutions that issued the credit card used in a transaction would shoulder the entire liability for fraud in that transaction (aside ...
5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business
...in a timely manner. Every project task is on a critical path, and no project can afford to fall behind. Customer records have to be updated often to ensure that customers are well taken care of. Passwords have to be rotated frequently and routinely for security measures, a headache ...
FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...l businesses. On top of that we have launched new initiatives, such as the rural business program, and partnered with other organizations to create a new business advisor position in Seward. These efforts have led to our organization setting all-time records in terms of the numbers of jobs created ...
Mama Bears Kombucha
...hopes to provide healthy, fresh, locally-made, delicious, and organic kombucha to Alaskans and visitors alike. Available in bottles and on-tap at approximately 20 different locations in the greater Fairbanks area, there is ample opportunity to try this refreshing and local beverage. Using carefully s...
EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA
...EIDL and/or PPP loan? Look no further, here is an in-depth update from the Small Business Administration (SBA): Information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) As local financial institutions are delivering the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) directly, they are the source for informatio...
Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska
...have a robust online presence. From marketing to e-commerce, websites to social media, your business needs to be on the web and providing your customers with the information and products they want. Communicate effectively – Reach out to your existing customer base and let them know how to support ...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ure out how to celebrate in the face of record COVID-19 numbers. While large, in-person gatherings probably aren’t on the menu this year, I’m looking forward to seeing all of the creative ways Alaskans find to stay connected with their loved ones. Some of my favorite ideas included sending ...
The “Perfect Pitch” is March 26
...ltures and the environment by providing Athabaskan-influenced journeys in Qizjeh Vena, ‘a place where people gathered,’ also known as Lake Clark. Tiny Haven LLC Majority owner: Aimee Hassell.Tiny Haven LLC fills a pressing need in the shortage of Anchorage housing options by providing charming pla...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
...This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. The following is information provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA): Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fu...
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
...ll eligible applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Consistent with the legislation and the intent of Congress, the SBA continues to take steps to ensure the equitable distribution of relief, particularly for the smallest businesses, by creating a $9.5 billion set-aside: $5 b...
Shopping Local & Alaskan Tourism Flourish Hand-in-Hand
...y here, and with the sunshine comes an influx of visitors to Alaska. This surge in tourism brings with it immense opportunities for local businesses, as travelers seek unique experiences and authentic souvenirs to commemorate their Alaskan adventure. Embracing the spirit of shopping locally not only...
Navigating the Digital Battlefield: How Alaska SBDC Can Help Safeguard Your Business in Cybersecurity Awareness Month
...terconnected world, safeguarding your business’s digital assets is absolutely crucial. As we step into October, which is dedicated to Cybersecurity Awareness, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) stands ready to assist and empower you in strengthening your business against the continuo...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...your idea? No problem! We’ve also launched a new AI-driven online tool called TurboSBIR that can use AI technology and online data resources to help connect you with the best opportunities for your idea. Speaking of funding, the team over at the Alaska SBDC’s SSBCI program have been working ...