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Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems, Inc

...specially near and dear to my heart, as my brother-in-law lost his home and all of his possessions in 2015, when the Tubbs Fire devastated Santa Rosa, California, and surrounding areas. Sonoma County is still seeing the impacts of the fire today, and the effects could have been significantly ...

Interior Trails

...08 and start their own small business offering trail-related services to the private sector. Now in business for 12 years in Healy, Alaska, Interior Trails supports clients such as Alaska State Parks, USFS, CampFire Alaska, and the Student Conservation Association. Interior Trails provides a complete...

Always be Swooping

...roduct” from Chugiak, AK. When we asked owner Virginia Peterson what inspired her to start her small business she shared, “There is nobody out there like us. The bra industry has come a long way, but there is still room to make a product that makes women feel sexy, ...

Tailwind Aviation

...as founded in 1996. It grew in reputation and credibility for over 25 years. In the year 2021, Brad and Joanna Johnson purchased Tailwind from Kevin Ferris (founder). The Johnsons, originally from Minnesota, worked remotely with Ferris starting in 2017, before relocating and calling Alaska home in 20...

Ketchikan Ever Greens

...rs Geoff and Jessica Jans to provide non-GMO, pesticide-free greens directly to your plate, year-round. Ketchikan Ever Greens products offer year-round, nutrient-dense, minimally handled greens with remarkable shelf life. While still in the start-up phase of our business plan, Geoff and Jessica made...

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign 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...

Investment Terms Workshop

...pport venture capital fund and angel syndication and second round investments. Investors, entrepreneurs, students, faculty and business development advisors are all invited to attend. Registration at Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=17435302459 More information can be found here: En...

3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs

...at the national ASBDC conference. I had recently finished reading Lean In and even though the talk was centered on a different topic, I was excited to hear from a woman who literally wrote the “How to” for working women. As Sandburg spoke about entrepreneurship and small businesses I ...

Keely’s Coffee House

...s known for its welcoming and cozy atmosphere, delicious breakfast options, and friendly and experienced baristas. With reviews that rave of the girls “knowing their pour,” your beverage of choice is in skilled barista hands. After working at Espresso Coffee for a decade, new owner Keely Carr purchas...

Kicksled Alaska

...ally a cross between a dog sled and skis; the traditional model is made with a wooden frame and the modern of either aluminum or steel. On a whim, they decided to email E.S. Lahtinen Oy (ESLA), the Finland manufacturer and the (snow)ball began to roll from there as ...

Fireweed Veterinary Services, LLC

...onately Dedicated to Supporting Pets and Their Families Dr. Amanda Grimes is a 2020 graduate of Colorado State University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. After 2 years of working in general practice, she was inspired by the human-animal bond so clearly evident during end-of...

Hearthside Books

...been serving the Juneau community for 48 years. Originally opened in 1975, this local bookstore has evolved into two locations in the Nugget Mall and downtown in the Merchant’s Wharf. As a longstanding independent bookseller, their locations offer books, toys, gifts, and host community events, includ...

SBA Offers Disaster Relief

...r a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.” “Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster,” said SBA’s Alaska District Director Nancy Porzio. “Begin...

June 30 is Last Day SBA Can Approve PPP Loan Applications

...ities; and, 45% of PPP loans have been made in low-income counties. Additionally, the SBA launched a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Compa...

July 22-24: Path to Prosperity Business Basics

...laska! The cost to attend is $25.     Spaces are limited, so complete your application form by 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 15 to secure your spot at https://www.spruceroot.org/businessbasics   Business Basics is a three-day interactive, online workshop designed for Southeast Alaskans who are looking t...

Tippecanoe

...ct paddlesports adventure! Nestled within the magnificent Nancy Lake State Park in Willow, Alaska, Tippecanoe has been a thriving business for more than three decades. Throughout its rich history, this beloved establishment has empowered numerous individuals to immerse themselves in the breathtaking...

ACDA and UAA launch the Great Streets Facade Improvement Loan Program for business and property owners in Muldoon and Downtown Anchorage

...districts in Muldoon and Downtown by providing low-interest loans to improve the appearance of building facades and stimulate private investment. “Our objective is really to inspire enhancement and restoration of the physical condition and appearance of storefronts and properties in the city,” said M...

Council to decide on funding local SBDC advisor

...hearing at its next meeting on Sept. 25 before deciding whether to partially fund the local small business adviser position. Ordinance 23-50 would appropriate $10,000 from the unassigned fund balance of the city’s general fund to partially support the Homer business adviser in connection to the Alask...

Blaine’s Art

...dance In the heart of Anchorage, a beacon of creativity and community thrives at Blaine’s Art, a local art supply store and frame shop that’s been fueling Alaskan artists since 1953. At the helm of this vibrant business is Amanda Bennett, an artist herself, whose journey from a cashier ...

SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!

...e Alaska SBDC is now able to provide our clients with international market research through their membership of Euromonitor.com! Euromonitor International includes research and analysis reports for trends in 206 countries and 200+ categories which can help you evaluate your industry and determine the...