Alaska Small Business Development Center

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Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP)

Presentación por la SBA sobre el “Programa de Protección de Pago” para ayudar a que las pequeñas empresas obtengan en el alivio que necesitan en estos tiempos de incertidumbre.  Este préstamo respaldado por el SBA ...

5 Things to Know About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

1. The SBA will begin accepting applications on April 8. Today the SBA announced the launch of a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the ...

Meet Beth Bennett!

Born and raised in Alaska, Beth had the wonderful opportunity of working for the Anchorage Downtown Partnership doing marketing, and The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, doing events planning, design, advertising, and marketing following college graduation. After ...

March Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

There’s a lot going on this month and almost all of it is good! The federal government passed another relief bill that will pump $1.9 trillion into the economy through existing programs like the PPP ...

It’s SBDC Day!

It’s #SBDCDay! Take a peek at what the Alaska Small Business Development Center has been up to in the last year. We’re looking forward to continuing to serve Alaska’s small business sector in the year ...

JEDC 2021 Innovation Summit April 7-9

The Juneau Economic Development Council 2021 Innovation Summit is going virtual this year on April 7-9.   The annual conference hosts a diverse array of talks, performances, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire ...

Mary Jane Fate: Celebrating an Alaska Native leader

Mary Jane Fate was Koyukon Athabascan from Rampart, Alaska who left a lasting impression on women in Alaska, especially Alaska Native women.

New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application

New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible ...

Things to Know About the PPP This Week

From our friends at the Small Business Administration (SBA), here are the top four things that you need to know about the PPP this week: 1. There’s a new calculation for sole proprietors, independent contractors, and ...

Highlighting Surreel Saltwaters

Surreel Saltwaters: For All Your Halibut and Salmon Adventures Hope and Charlie Upicksoun and their daughter Avilu (their 10-year-old exuberant little captain) are experienced Alaskan Native deep-sea fishing guides out of Valdez. Avilu is a seasoned 3rd-year deckhand ...

Meet Stacie Stigar!

Our team has been able to serve the state due to the experience, skills, and support of our temps. This week, we’re proud to introduce you to Stacie! Stacie Stigar says that in her lifetime ...

March is Export Month!

This March, we’re focusing on exporting and how the Alaska SBDC and the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help small business owners decide if exporting is right for them. Here you’ll find on-demand webinars, live ...

Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Your Small Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access.

Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) Resources

Here you will find Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) resources for Alaskan businesses and employees: Employee Sheet Employer Quick Facts Employer Discrimination Policy Tips General Employer Information-Discrimination COVID-19 Guide for Employers and Employees ...

Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes

    A number of changes have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week that the Alaska SBDC and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) want Alaskans to be aware of. Here’s what ...

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

“Katie Ashbaugh took over [managing the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s] BuyAlaska Program at the start of the pandemic in 2020 to retool the project toward a new goal: To educate and encourage the public ...

Highlighting Three Wolves Den in Hoonah

The impact of the coronavirus has been felt on every level across the state this year. Coupled with facing business development challenges due to the rurality of the community of Hoonah located on Chichagof Island, ...

Changes to EIDL Advance & PPP

Did you miss the February 24th Weekly Briefing? We discussed changes to the EIDL Advance and the PPP. Catch up at your convenience here!    

For Child Care Providers: How to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program

Child care providers – both for-profit and non-profit – are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides Coronavirus relief opportunities for small businesses. Better yet, these loans are forgiven under certain circumstances. The Administration ...

5 Steps the SBA Will Implement to Further Promote Equitable Relief for Main Street Small Businesses

5 Steps the SBA Will Implement to Further Promote Equitable Relief for Main Street Small Businesses On February 22, the Biden-Harris Administration and the SBA announced steps the agency is taking with the Paycheck Protection ...