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Meet Thomasina Andersen
...our team! Thomasina’s background is mostly in administrative work and office management, in the private, public as well as NGO sectors. She is a lifelong Alaskan, born and raised in Cordova but currently residing in Juneau. She spends her free time hiking, running, cooking, drawing, reading, writing...
March 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...to bring you this newsletter on the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can help small businesses in our great state. AI is rapidly becoming a game-changer for businesses of all sizes and industries, and small businesses in Alaska are no exception. By leveraging the power of AI, small businesses...
Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More
Out north, in the Nikiski Mall, Localz is truly a gem for locally made gifts, souvenirs, bath and body supplies, jewelry, and much more. Launched in 2019 by local entrepreneur Angelique Stanton, Localz has grown rapidly, now featuring items from over fifty Kenai Peninsula makers and artists. Now wit...
Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever
By Jeremy Field SBA Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator It’s no secret that the Coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on how Pacific Northwest retailers and restaurants operate. With additional restrictions implemented at the start of the holiday season as cases surge, it’s another challe...
Desire Wellness
Bridging Health Gaps and Igniting Wellness Innovation in Alaska and Beyond The Desire Wellness story is one of innovation, resilience, and a profound commitment to revolutionizing healthcare access in Alaska and beyond. Founded by Dr. Marty Sanchez in 2020, Desire Wellness arose from a recognition o...
Alaska SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence on March 4 in Anchorage
...er (SBDC) will host the SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence, which promises to shape the future of business and innovation in the Last Frontier. Join us as we bring together small business owners, educators, innovators, artists, and dedicated economic development leaders to dive into the i...
Protecting Your Small Business: A Guide to Planning for Natural Disasters
...now your risks, you can start to 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 ...
Innovators Hall of Fame 2024 – Now Accepting Nominations
...ame in 2014 to celebrate and honor outstanding individuals and inventions that put Alaska on the map as leaders in innovation and to contribute to Alaska’s growing culture of ingenuity. SCoR invites nominations of outstanding innovators or innovations from Alaskan communities and villages who have ma...
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application and Guidelines
...d Application and Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry...
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...
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 ...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...e desserts to family members and hosting a Thanksgiving after-dinner get together online. Another friend is planning on hosting a holiday movie watch party online and is sending out drink recipes and snack ideas. However you decide to celebrate this year I hope that you will make an extra ...
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...
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...
Los Chanchitos
Los Chanchitos: Bringing delicious and affordable Mexican eats to Seward Downtown Seward has a new, fast and affordable dining option: Los Chanchitos food truck. Launched in May 2022, in direct response to long wait times and lack of downtown dining options he experienced during his visit to Seward...
SubZero Heats Up
...a Peck. When she’s home in Palmer instead of expediting up north, she and her big, outdoorsy family spend lots of time camping, hunting, and fishing. Seven years ago they started making freeze-dried meals to fuel their adventures instead of taking food in heavier, perishable forms out on the ...
Small Business Saturday
...mall Business Saturday! Customers who shop at participating small businesses will have the chance to win some Buy Alaska swag by taking a photo and using the tags #ShopSmallSelfie and #BuyAlaska on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Want your business included on the list of participating locations? Em...