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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...

Highlighting Out to Sea Expedition Co.

...ls Eric Lunde and Delaney Murphy, Out to Sea Expedition Company’s mission is to explore our world with an adventurous spirit in a sustainable way. The independent tour operators specializing in guided wildlife eco-tours and custom outdoor expeditions use fully inflatable Zodiacs to explore the stunni...

MOA Announced 3rd Round of Small Business Relief Grants

On Friday, December 11, 2020, the Municipality of Anchorage announced the third round of the Small Business Relief Grant program. Applications will open on Friday, December 18, 2020, and close on January 11, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. You can read the full press release here: MOA Announced 3rd Small ...

More than $113 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Alaska

...economic aid programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released data summarizing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan approvals made through Jan. 24, 2021. The SBA re-opened the PPP on Jan. 11 with $284 billion appropriated through the Economic Aid Act. So far in this round of funding,...

Ohlson Mountain Mineral Springs

...with the idea to start a bottled water business utilizing the wate r from the natural springs on his land. Strutz already owned a separate business but was looking for help creating a business plan for the new endeavor. Business Adviser Bryan Zak worked with Strutz to complete a ...

Alaska Premier Closets, LLC

...effort to learn new tools that would help her optimize the cash flow for the business. As the business evolves Pekich continues to check in with the Anchorage SBDC to fine tune her financial projections and input her latest statements into Profit Cents, a fee based industry data tool ...

The Boardroom

...downtown Anchorage. Coworking (a collective of individuals working in a shared space independently) is not an entirely new concept- spaces similar to The Boardroom have been around for almost ten years and have grown in popularity in the last five- but Anchorage has not had the benefit of such ...

Starting a Business is now “On Demand”

...uest access at the following link: https://aksbdc.org/small-business-workshops/starting-a-business-on-demand/...

Burkeshore Marina

...friendly staff. They offer services such as storage, moorage and boat service to docks as well as boat lifts and fuel. You can visit them online at BurkeshoreMarina.com or in person at 3610 North Burkeshore Drive in Big Lake, Alaska....

60Hertz

...aska with a background in renewable energy and a vision for the future of Alaska’s arctic villages. Rural Alaska residents pay more than 5x the national average for energy without the benefits you might expect; providing heat, clean water, fresh foods, and cooking energy to their homes is expensive ...

Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter: How a Southeast Alaska small business was born.

...in recreation management. My partner, Harlan Buoy II, was incredibly supportive and encouraging. That winter I asked for a layoff from the Forest Service and spent each and every day on my business plan. My Alaska SBDC advisor helped me through the process, especially the financial forecast piece – ...