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Farewell to Victoria Hofmann!
...ntional and relevant small business education to Alaskans. She further pivoted the workshop program entirely online during the COVID-19 pandemic to support Alaskans across the state while also hosting daily COVID-19 related business briefings with key leaders from The Foraker Group, the Small Busines...
January 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...nds and investors looking to deploy capital into Alaskan businesses. We’re also expanding our Rural Business program with new staff, new trainings, and new partnerships so that we can better serve Alaska’s rural and remote communities. The BuyAlaska program is planning on continuing it’s successes fr...
Alaska Cohort Completes SBA Program with Outstanding Performance
...eating of a three-year strategic growth business plan as a final project. The 2022 Alaska Cohort was named one of twelve Top Performing Cohorts in all fifty states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The Alaska District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presents the 2022 Alaska T.H...
Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced
...FY23 budget to provide state grants to eligible Alaskan businesses to further advance and commercialize the technology developed with federal SBIR/STTR funding. Federal SBIR/STTR programs are competitive federal grant programs that provide almost $4 billion in grants and contracts each year to domes...
Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow’s innovation
...and secure funding. Day three: Moving your business forward (virtual and in-person) – find out how to turn passion into profits, overcome obstacles in manufacturing, and pivot in the marketplace These and other learning opportunities await at Invention-Con 2023. You can view the full agenda on the e...
Alaska Crab Crash: Affected Small Businesses May Be Eligible for Low-Interest Federal Loans
...ine to apply is Nov. 9, 2023 Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Learn more by reading the SBA’s press release. And we can help with applications! Please visit the Alaska SBDC Client Port...
Happy AANHPI Month!
...ka SBDC website provides no-cost online business plan templates, market research tools, financial spreadsheets, and other essential resources for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses. The website also provides access to small business workshops, events, and networking opportunities...
Alaska Sewing Machine Repair
...ough the business processes, and get ready for my late October 2022 launch.” As every start-up business knows, a great idea takes not only a lot of time, but a lot of money. After creating a financial projection model with Misty, Kate realized she could open the business with ...
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...sing, workshops and new tools like the TurboSBIR platform the Alaska SBDC is launching this month to support technology and innovation focused businesses. If you haven’t spoken to an advisor lately to hear about all of the new services and tools we’re bringing online, you should reach out today! ...
TurboSBIR: Alaska SBDC Launches a New SBIR Resource for Technology Companies
...ess to their AI driven platforms and services to Alaskan innovators. Businesses and inventors who participate in the TREND program will gain access to the platform and will be able to use it to identify the right SBIR/STTR grants for their innovation. The online platform will also help with ...
TREND Phase 0 Early Application Deadline is June 30
...SCoR). The Phase 0 grant program aims to support Alaskan innovators in developing and submitting proposals for federal innovation research grants that will benefit the nation. Over the last five years, this program has deployed almost $250,000 in Phase 0 grants to innovators and entrepreneurs across...
Tippecanoe
...adventure that requires a 3-mile hike to a remote lake, and the Lynx Lake Loop Canoe Trail that spans 14 lakes with well-marked portage sites, Tippecanoe is perfect for those seeking a unique outdoor experience. Tippecanoe, photo by Cook Inlet Housing Nicole plans to soon offer canoe classes by ...
ACDA and UAA launch the Great Streets Facade Improvement Loan Program for business and property owners in Muldoon and Downtown Anchorage
...t Authority (ACDA), along with the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Alaska Small Business Development Center has launched the Great Streets Facade Improvement Loan Program to help revitalize business districts in Muldoon and Downtown by providing low-interest loans to improve the appearance of buildi...
Protecting Your Small Business: A Guide to Planning for Natural Disasters
...plan for how to mitigate them. Create a disaster plan. This plan should include steps for evacuating your business, securing your property, and recovering from a disaster. Have a backup plan for your communication/IT systems. If the power goes out, you need to be able to stay in touch ...
Introducing Tyler Arnold, New TREND Program Director and the 2023 TREND Phase 0 Award Recipients
...the TREND Program, Tyler is dedicated to helping Alaskan small businesses and entrepreneurs develop products and services that align with government research efforts. With a decade of experience as a startup founder, Tyler understands the challenges and opportunities that arise when seeking federal r...