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This June, We’re Focused on our Inclusive Vision

June 1, 2023 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Inclusive entrepreneurship is a vital component of the business world, and this June, the Alaska Small Business Development Center is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all entrepreneurs. Through inclusive vision, we

National Small Business Week 2021 Virtual Summit Announced September 13-15

August 3, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Coming up on September 13 – September 15, 2021: National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration   Attend this free, online event to learn new business strategies, meet other

SBA Announces Opening of Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal

July 29, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
SBA Announces Opening of Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal New portal will streamline applications for loans $150K or less for over 6.5 million businesses  WASHINGTON – The  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a streamlined

July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

July 21, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Slowly but surely things have been getting back to normal around the state with masks being seen less frequently and stores opening up more fully. People are even traveling again! That’s good news for the

Congratulations, 2021 P2P Finalists!

July 12, 2021 Ketchikan Rural
Congratulations to this year’s cohort of tourism-focused Path to Prosperity finalists! As part of the 2021 Path to Prosperity, the finalists are setting the pace for local job creation and sustainable economic growth in Southeast

SBA Hosts National SBIR Week to Connect Technology Innovators & Entrepreneurs with Research Funding

July 8, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
SBA Hosts National SBIR Week to Connect Technology Innovators & Entrepreneurs with Research Funding  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will host 2021 National SBIR Week on July 19 through July 23 for small business innovators.  The virtual event will connect

July 22-24: Path to Prosperity Business Basics

July 7, 2021 Ketchikan Managing A Business Marketing Rural Workshop
Have an idea that you’re looking to turn into a business? Or a side hustle you’re looking to expand? Join Spruce Root July 22-24 for Business Basics to learn the skills you’ll need to launch

SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program

July 7, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Funding & Loans Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program Over 100k restaurants were awarded $28.6 billion; Average award was $283K On July 2, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman announces the closure of the Restaurant

Office Closure: Mon, Jul 5 + Tues, July 6

July 4, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Happy 4th of July! In alignment with the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska SBDC offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 6. Please send

June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

June 16, 2021 Anchorage Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Lemonade Day Mat-Su Rural TREND/SBIR
June is here and for Alaskans, that means sunshine, salmon, and outdoor activities until you drop! I hope that all of you are able to get out and enjoy all the things that make living

Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant

June 14, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural TREND/SBIR
Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant TREND will award SBIR Phase 0 funding of up to $10,000 in cash to 4 winning entries Alaska, June 14, 2021

The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26!

June 9, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Lemonade Day Mat-Su Rural
The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26! How do you introduce Alaska’s future generation to the thrill of entrepreneurship, the importance of financial management, and the excitement of running

49SAF Co-investment Fund

June 3, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The 49th State Angel Fund launched the 49SAF Co-investment Fund for Alaska businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The 49SAF Co-investment Fund is a dollar-for-dollar fund: 49SAF will match new cash equity (or

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application 

May 26, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Rural
SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application $100 million competitive grant program to strengthen outreach to businesses in underserved communities enacted through the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it is accepting applications for its new Community Navigator Pilot Program.

Alaska SBDC Releases Compelling COVID-19 Impact Data on Small Businesses

May 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Alaska SBDC Releases Compelling COVID-19 Impact Data on Small Businesses Tourism and Hiring Present Ongoing Challenges for Alaskans Alaska – May 19, 2021 – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) has released its

The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards

May 11, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
First wave of approved restaurant applicants to receive vital American Rescue Plan funding just one week after the SBA opened for applications WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin delivering economic relief from the Restaurant

COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Program Launch

May 3, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) has launched the COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Program. DCCED encourages nonprofit entities engaged in tourism marketing

Meet Martha Brookbank!

April 29, 2021 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Behind the scenes at the Alaska SBDC are truly hard-working, talented, and dedicated people working to strengthen Alaska small business sector. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Martha! In addition to Martha Brookbank’s part-time work

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

April 27, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will

SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

April 23, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Released by the SBA: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021, that will provide $5 billion in
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