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Highlighting Three Wolves Den in Hoonah
...chagof Island, Jacqueline, “Jackie” Dick remained committed to seeing her business dreams through. Despite every obstacle that stood in her way, Dick persevered and further immersed herself in developing a business plan, marketing, and management strategies, and financial projections with her busines...
Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes
...ther reach women-owned, minority-owned, and low-income, rural, and underserved businesses and communities in a more intentional way For businesses with fewer than 10 employees, the share of funding is up nearly 60% For businesses in rural communities, the share of funding is up nearly 30% If you’re i...
New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application
...elp eligible entities prepare to apply. Reference Materials New – Preliminary application checklist New – Eligibility requirements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – updated March 5, 2021 Video Tutorials SAM.gov Entity Registration Training – registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)...
The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26!
...or an amazing statewide event. Some participating communities may flex the date to accommodate local COVID-19 conscious practices. With over 72% of past entrepreneurs expected to return for the 2021 season, Lemonade Day Alaska participants and their families will enjoy: Quick registration for Lemonad...
Join Alaska SBDC and EPSCoR in Congratulating its 2021 Phase 0 Grant Awardees
...e lives of care recipients. The core focus of the company is the development and commercialization of robots for senior and disabled care. MustRs LLC targets the two problems in building and using service robots—safety and cost – through the incorporation of an anchorable robot that can perform multi...
How to Determine Your Target Market
...you can create products, services, and marketing materials that better fit their needs. Instead of creating generic items, you can develop super specific content that will get you noticed. Customers will feel like you are speaking directly to them and their problems, ensuring they will come back for...
October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...d. At this time, the House and Senate have yet to come to a compromise bill and the election will likely impact the timing of negotiations. It is likely that another round of small business support may not become available until December or January. On a state and local ...
Alaska SBDC and EPSCoR Congratulate the 2022 Phase 0 Grant Awardees
...ed more applications in 2022 than ever before and competition was highly competitive. Please join us in congratulating the companies listed below for their commitment to Alaska’s economic diversification and technological innovation. GRAYSTAR Pacific, Inc. (Anchorage, AK) GRAYSTAR Pacific proposes to...
Upcoming Events: Mariculture Conference (Juneau), Kelp Farming (Kodiak), DoD Mentor Protégé Summit (Orlando, FL)
...vely market and deliver innovative solutions. The comprehensive event will equip the small business community with reliable resources and pragmatic strategies: Learn how to develop mutually beneficial partnerships between experienced mentoring firms and small business protégés Participate in discussi...
America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2023
...Seed Fund, after having been selected during the competition period from April 5 to 16,, 2023. This year’s competition is open to innovative startups focused in 14 critical technology areas including biotechnology, quantum science, artificial intelligence (AI), space technology, renewable energy and...
Highlighting Color Wheel Arts
...ka and serves to provide art opportunities to the community. Owner Sherri McDonald is achieving this impact by offering dynamic art classes, selling art materials, and establishing Color Wheel Arts as the place to go for artistic inspiration. She worked with the Small Business Development Center (SBD...
Tranquil Healing Community
...horage so that she could share her gifts with her community and foster a space of healing and growth. Tranquil Healing Community specializes in assisting clients in their healing journey through the application of Chinese massage and Tai Chi. As she began to create her website and marketing materials...
Homer Whales
...y SBDC Advisor I have been introduced to the U.S. Commercial Services.” In April, HomerWhales received national recognition as an American Small Business Champion by SCORE Mentors and has continued to grow and make an impact. As a business inspired by natural beauty and wildlife, it comes as no ...
Proud Highlight: Homer Whales!
...orm, decor whales by hand. Incorporating recycled materials and delightful local touches showcase an underlying dedication to small businesses in the region and a commitment to being Made in Alaska. Though Homer is famously referred to as the “End of the Road,” with a spark of inspiration and creativ...
Rainbird Media
...n Ketchikan, the duo are hard at work helping the community tell their individual stories through portraits, events, and marketing materials, and they are just getting started. With specialties such as transferring VHS to DVD and utilizing Professional 360 Photography, they bring an element of deligh...
BEP Company
...t consumables. Owner Shelly Smith is proud of her company’s commitment to sustainable business practices and the recent award certification by Green America acknowledging this commitment comes as no surprise.. The certification criteria focused on the amount of local labor and value created, use of s...
Two Friends Quilting
...ly Thomson and Vicki Keller, Two Friends Quilting Comparably, their Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, Julie Nolen reflected, “I met Vicki & Beverly at an Alaska SBDC workshop they attended at the Wasilla office in June 2017. Close friends, both ladies are school teachers who have a passion for quilting....
Alaska SBDC Awarded USDA Grant to Help Launch Series of Rural Business Kiosks
...unique business development needs of rural Alaska communities. The kiosks will be placed in Alaska communities with populations below 5,000 that have commercial access to internet. In the preliminary stages of the program, the USDA grant provides funding for a pilot program of up to five business cen...