Alaska Small Business Development Center

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Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

*Updated EIDL application process can be found here* Though disaster funds have not been made available to Alaska yet (as of March 20), Governor Dunleavy has submitted the request and we expect they will be

Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April

We understand this is an uncertain time and we are here to help. Due to the immediate difficulties presented to small businesses impacted by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ALL Alaska SBDC On-Demand workshops are being offered

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Upcoming SBA Disaster Relief Loans

Governor Dunleavy submitted the disaster declaration for funding to the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Alaska SBDC urges small businesses interested in pursuing an SBA Disaster Loan to get prepared for the process by doing

Alaska SBDC Update for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

As many of you have undoubtedly heard, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced a prohibition on dine-in service for food or drink at bars, breweries, and restaurants through March 31 in response to the coronavirus disease

Alaska SBDC Message Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Alaska SBDC is hosted by the UAA Business Enterprise Institute and in coordination with state and local health departments, will follow all closures and guidelines as directed by the university and the State. As

COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim

TREND Phase 0 Application Due March 20!

TREND will award funding up to $10,000 in cash and services to four entries. Visit https://aksbdc.org/about/programs/trend/ to review the terms and apply. You can expect the awards announcement at the end of March!

2019 Alaska Small Business Survey Report

Over 500 businesses responded to this survey, giving us one of the most comprehensive snapshots of Alaska’s small business sector available. The Alaska SBDC is proud to present the results of our third Alaska Small

Director’s Year-End Review

Centers Closed: Holiday Break

Highlighting: You Counseling

Struggling with binge eating, bulimia, anorexia, or other disordered eating can feel incredibly lonely, particularly for Alaskans who are often geographically isolated with limited access to highly specialized treatment options. A longtime resident of Wrangell,

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,

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 Equinox Designs!

Kyle Hudson returned to his home in Metlakatla following his work as a Navy Contractor and as his passion for culture and the carving artistry was reignited, as was his desire to create an accompanying

Check out our newest Client Profile: Raindbird Media!

Born and raised in Ketchikan with significant small business experience under his belt, Jacob Hasty and his co-owner Tyler Dexter, took their complementary interests, experiences,  and talents in photography and video production to successfully launch

Check out our newest Client Profile: Yippee! Life Coaching

Yippee! Life Coaching is nestled in the heart of the Inside Passage of Wrangell, Alaska and is making an impressive impact both in-person and online. When owner Mary Campbell began plans to open her business,

Check out our newest client profile: Ann’s Discount Center

Annabelle and Jon Clark, long term residents of Ketchikan, saw a need in the community for a discount retail store much like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. It took just a little over a year to

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

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,