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TurboSBIR: Alaska SBDC Launches a New SBIR Resource for Technology Companies

...laska SBDC is excited to announce the launch of a new resource for businesses and innovators interested in submitting SBIR grants. SBIR grants are offered by various federal agencies to help fund and develop technologies that will benefit the nation. While these grants are the largest source of non-d...

New Tribal SSBCI Business Program Launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC

...rprise Institute (BEI), Tribal SSBCI will provide new resources to Alaska’s Tribes to drive critical financial resources for Alaska’s small businesses, helping to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem within Alaska’s Tribal communities. “Alaska’s tribes are the backbone of our rural economies....

Risch, Colleagues Introduces Legislation to Boost R&D Grants for Small Businesses

...tial to our nation’s economy, and it’s vital that rural states are given a fair shot at receiving the SBIR and STTR funding intended for them,” said Hoeven. “The FAST Fix Act does just that, supporting the creation of good-paying jobs in North Dakota, while building on our efforts ...

New Client Profile: “New” Butte Pizza

...Last fall, Robert “Bob” Rieth and his wife Sherry saw an opportunity to purchase an existing pizza restaurant and with previous business experience, rolled up their sleeves and went to work to make their business ownership dream a reality....

Community Impact

...n Mat-Su Rural Statewide Results Clients Served 1 New Clients 1 Advising Hours 1 New Businesses Created 1 Jobs Supported 1 Communities Assisted 1 Capital Raised $ 1 Workshops Offered 1 Workshop Attendees 1 Women-Owned Advised 1 Anchorage Region Clients Served 1 Advising Hours 1 New Businesses Created...

FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum

...terms of the numbers of jobs created by clients, new businesses started and new clients served. In addition to these results, the Alaska SBDC is setting records and winning national awards for our Lemonade Day Alaska program, and making an impact with our business workshops and the Vitalize Alaska ...

Annual & Survey Reports

...,751 clients in 100 communities, 78 of which were rural, throughout Alaska. The combination of business advising, workshops, briefings, and tools has collectively contributed to over $37 million in new funding for small businesses in the state. The Alaska SBDC is committed to serving as a resource an...

Two Bears Environmental Consulting

...ilable and guidance for moving forward in unclear times. In January 2021, Allan assisted Ronni with updating her business plan and final review in preparation for submission to the National Science Foundation (NSF). TBEC successfully received SBIR Phase II NSF funds to continue work on streamlining p...

Small Businesses and Alaska’s Economic Recovery: 2021 Alaska SBDC Annual Report

...hain breakdowns, workforce shortages, hundreds of new funding and assistance programs launching, and costs for pretty much everything rising at unprecedented rates, Alaska’s industry sectors have taken more than a few hits. As the economy starts to recover and policymakers and economic developers acr...

Golden Heart Performing Arts

...s all about trial and error sharing with us, “sometimes you hit spot on, other times you fall flat on your face. It is more important how you react, recover, and grow from those situations. It will never be “easy,” but you will find yourself heavily rewarded.” Proud of ...

SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District

...ng FY20. This was a 44% increase in the number of new licensees and a 72% increase in private capital from new licensees compared to FY19. The improvement was due in large degree to eliminating procedural delays and unnecessary (duplicative) clearances. The combined private capital and SBA-backed fun...

Juneau Airbnb, LLC

...located near all major shopping in Juneau. As of today, Edwell is especially proud of a “first” milestone many entrepreneurs share: hosting happy guests and carrying a 5-star rating. As he looks forward to potentially expanding his Airbnb properties, he can be sure the Alaska SBDC is there for ...

SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opens Jan 11

...ram (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. ...

Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration

...get started with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor today. Maximizing Online Sales and Marketing To help businesses thrive in the digital marketplace, the Alaska SBDC offers resources and workshops on online sales and marketing. Entrepreneurs can gain insights into effective online marketing techniques...

The Mystery of Financial Health

...g the measuring and it’s true whether you measure new establishments or new firms.” Many businesspersons are so busy running their company that spending time learning how to interpret and manage financial statements is the last thing they want to do. When one begins the quest to become a ...

November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...tps://aksbdc.org/ssbci/ and see all of the latest news and information. We’ve got overviews of the different loan and equity programs, insights into which businesses can and can’t participate, and other information that we will update as we can over the next few months. If all you want for the ...

What is a success story?

...te, our social media and are the clients we refer news outlets to when they are looking for commentary on local businesses. These clients are shining examples of the Alaskan entrepreneurial spirit and we love highlighting how they help our local community. Interested in becoming an SBDC success story...

Alaska Entrepreneurship Week is Approaching!

..., network and celebrate. Learn more about each event at the website: http://www.aedcweb.com/news/alaska-entrepreneurship-week...

Commercialize This, Commercialize That!

Dear Entrepreneurs, Have heard the news? The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) now houses the TREND program (Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska). TREND’s primary mission is to assist Alaska’s small businesses and entrepreneurs with commercializing their scalabl...

Local Chocolatier with International Training

...ired by the Northern Lights) that can’t be found anywhere else. Chef Ingrid has been classically trained as a chocolatier and Sweet Chalet has been featured in the news and travel magazines as a must-visit for locals and tourists alike- check out their story and keep them in mind ...