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Elevate Wellness Center
...changes. To do this, her team is working on small-sized cooking classes and wellness groups for the first quarter of 2021 in their teaching kitchen and classroom to grow a supportive wellness community. When asked what has worked best for her business strategy this year, Tansky divulged, “Being pati...
The BuyAlaska Directory is here!
...You asked we listened! Our BuyAlaska program has launched a brand new statewide directory, and it’s as easy as 1-2-3 to sign up your business! Visit www.BuyAlaska.com Sign up as a BuyAlaska Member for free List your business on the BuyAlaska Statewide Business Directory...
SBA Hosts National SBIR Week to Connect Technology Innovators & Entrepreneurs with Research Funding
...hat entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented communities can fully participate in next-generation research and development. SBIR Week will feature complimentary events from organizations involved in supporting entrepreneurs across the country including, the Minority Business Development Agenc...
Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More
...a, Localz is your one-stop shop for unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. When you enter the shop at Localz, it’s easy to see why this new business has gotten off to such a great start. Everything has been carefully organized and cleverly decorated, making both the space inviting and the items ...
The Ice Maze: Frozen Fun
...opening in mid-January 2022, the Ice Maze has welcomed a consistent and steady stream of visitors – many choosing to explore every corner of this frozen wonder more than once. Livingood entertains young visitors by explaining the care of “yeti eggs” (frozen spheres) as he uses them to patch ...
Deckhand Dave’s
...aded salmon served on soft corn tortillas and topped with red cabbage slaw, fresh pico de gallo, and a choice of a mild or spicy Mexican crema. Working with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Juneau since 2016, McCasland’s fierce motivation and strategic planning has kept the ...
Auke Bay Yoga, LLC
...au to offer hot yoga classes utilizing their state-of-the-art infrared heating system. Auke Bay Yoga also shares profits amongst their teachers as well as donating a percentage to Haa Tóoch Lichéesh, a local community wellness coalition. As an added bonus, Auke Bay Yoga plans to offer restorative cla...
Pingo Bakery-Seafood House
...he class concluded, Pryzmont continued to work one-on-one with a Business Advisor to make sure her plan was feasible and that she was ready to open- and remain open well past her first year. Market research looks a little different in a place like Nome so Pryzmont and her ...
3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs
...s/meghancasserly/2013/06/04/america-tops-dell-list-of-best-countries-for-women-entrepreneurs/). This means that there are a lot of women burning the candle at both ends trying to keep both their business and their families running smoothly. If you haven’t read the book, I highly encourage you to take...
Keely’s Coffee House
...th style to further connect with and serve the Mat-Su community. The Alaska SBDC is proud to have supported Keely during the process of successfully purchasing her business and making it her own. Congratulations, Keely! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keelyscoffeehouse/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
Kicksled Alaska
...ller, Valerie and Brennan Walsh turned to their used kicksled. Kicksledding provides great winter exercise for all ages and helps haul gear, enjoying with friends and family, and can be used as a winter stroller and with dogs. Essentially a cross between a dog sled and skis; the traditional ...
Fireweed Veterinary Services, LLC
...he human-animal bond so clearly evident during end-of-life care. In early 2022, Dr. Grimes reached out to the Alaska Small Business Development Center and worked with Anchorage Center Director Carlos Machuca. Dr. Grimes shared with Carlos her idea of starting a veterinarian mobile unit to service fam...
Hearthside Books
...n operating uninterruptedly for almost 50 years needed to stay in the community,” said Olga Lijo Serans. Olga first approached the Alaska SBDC during the Summer of 2022 to learn about financing options in order to purchase Hearthside Books. She worked with her SBDC Business Advisor, KellyAnn Cavarett...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief
...viding Alaska with the most effective and customer-focused response possible, and we will be there to provide access to federal disaster loans to help finance recovery for businesses and residents affected by the disaster,” said McMahon. “Getting our businesses and communities up and running after a...
Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream
...ade small-batch method with fresh and natural ingredients, delighting visitors for decades. Under new ownership, the tradition continues with Jennifer Choate and Jedidiah Stewart. Head over to Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream today for their grand opening to experience custom ice cream flavors and deligh...
SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District
...economic development in the form of long-term fixed-rate financing for fixed assets on reasonable terms up to $5.5 million – had another year of increased performance growing 17.5% from the previous fiscal year. The Microloan Program – which specifically helps businesses in underserved communities w...
Things to Know About the PPP This Week
...loan amount. These revisions are not retroactive. Visit www.sba.gov/ppp or talk to your lender for more details. 2. PPP eligibility is expanded. With the Biden-Harris Administration and SBA announcement last week, the agency has eliminated restrictions to businesses with owners who have prior non-fin...