Alaska Small Business Development Center

Tag: Kenai Peninsula

Highlighting: PMEH Consulting

Jack Bennett began working with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) three years ago and since then has received assistance with establishing an entity status, marketing assistance, and pointers on working with local,

Highlighting: Designer Interiors

Designer Interiors is the Kenai Peninsula’s most captivating story of a small business expanding from an entrepreneur’s home to a brick and mortar storefront.  Located in their newly remodeled facility at the corner of K-Beach

Highlighting: Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

Off the beaten path in Seward rests a picturesque church that has been lovingly renovated into a charming coffee house and art gallery, appealing to both locals and tourists who come across its welcoming atmosphere.

Highlighting: The Painted Whale

The Painted Whale, a cultural tourism operation focused on public art, is the first company of its kind in the Kenai Peninsula and state. Owner Justine Pechuzal was a freelance artist teaching and painting murals

Newest Client Profile: Studio49!

In less than a year, Amber Abbott has taken a dream of business ownership and made it a vibrant reality. Studio49 is the Peninsula’s newest fitness hotspot, offering high energy cardio and spinning classes that

Centers Closed: Holiday Break

Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, December 25th, 2017 through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 in alignment with the University of Alaska’s holiday break. Centers will operate with regular business hours beginning Wednesday,

Proudly Highlighting: Urgent Care of Soldotna

Jeoff Lanfear and Shane Udelhoven have teamed up to create the most exciting startup business in medicine on the Kenai Peninsula.  With their combined education, experience, and passions, they opened the doors to Urgent Care

Centers Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday

Please note our centers will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Thanksgiving. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Monday, November

Proudly Highlighting: Gahm’s Guns, Gunsmithing, and Training

Jason Gahm is an NRA Certified Instructor and Gunsmith, who successfully transitioned his family-owned-and-operated small business from Nikiski to the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna with his wife, Anne.  This strategic business decision has gained

Newest Client Profile: Kenai Peninsula Massage Therapy

At Soldotna’s newest small business, you’re encouraged to put your phone on silent and immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation. Kenai Peninsula Massage Therapy (KPMT) offers premium relaxation, calmness, and stress relief. Their treatments focus

SBDC Training: Limited Availability

Alaska SBDC business advisors will be traveling to Nashville to meet with SBDCs around the country this week to learn some best practices to take back to their clients! You will likely experience a delay

Centers Closed: Labor Day

Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, September 4th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Labor Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 5th. As a

Proud Highlight: Homer Whales!

Abigail Kokai had a dream of creating a “Wishing Whale” for the Homer Spit after being inspired by whale watching around Kachemak Bay. When a friend gave her a pair of jeans to repurpose, her

Centers Closed: Independence Day

Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Independence Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Wednesday,

Centers Closed: Memorial Day

Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, May 29th in alignment with the University of Alaska’s observance of Memorial Day. Centers will operate with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30th. Have a

Centers Closed: SBDC in Conference

Please note our centers will be closed on Monday, May 8th – Wednesday, May 10th as our advisors and staff members participate in the SBDC Spring Conference. Please expect a delay in messages during this

December SBDC Office Closures

As part of the University system, the SBDC will be closed December 26th through January 3rd. We will respond to email and phone inquiries upone our return. Thank you for your consideration and we wish

Happy Thanksgiving!

The SBDC will be closed November 24th & 25th in accordance with University closure dates. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving- and please remember to shop small this holiday season!

Limited Availability

The Alaska SBDC will be meeting for our annual Fall Conference November 1-3. Please expect a delay in responses during this time. Thank you for your patience!

Check out our Soldotna Office Renovation!

Along with the amazing addition of Cliff Cochran, our full-time Soldotna Business Advisor, our office got some spiffy new upgrades! Check out the before and after pictures below and make sure to check in with