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SBA Announces Relief for Alaska Homeowners, Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Renters Affected by Recent Storms

Low interest disaster loans are now available WASHINGTON – In response to a presidential disaster declaration issued Oct. 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Alaska businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and ...

SBA Waives Loan Fees for Small Manufacturers in Fiscal Year 2026

One-Year Waiver Incentivizes Return to Industrial Dominance WASHINGTON – Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s broader effort to rebuild American industrial dominance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it would waive most upfront fees for small ...

SBA Launches First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American Manufacturers

MARC Loans Will Expand Access to Credit Lines that Create Jobs, Onshore Production, and Support the Return of Industrial Dominance WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small ...

SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards

Nominate Alaska’s Great Entrepreneurs   ALASKA –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make ...

SBA Announces New Regional Innovation Cluster Funding to Support Domestic Manufacturing

$7.5 Million Now Available to Support American Industry, Strengthen Supply Chains, and Bring Jobs Back Home   WASHINGTON — In a major push to restore America’s industrial dominance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability ...

SBA Relief Still Available to Alaska Private Nonprofits Affected by Landslides

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Alaska of the Aug. 13, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the ...

SBA and DOL Sign MOU to Support Domestic Manufacturing

SBA and DOL Sign MOU to Support Domestic Manufacturing Enhanced collaboration will cultivate pipeline of skilled workers, restore American industrial dominance   WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) signed a memorandum ...

SBA Announces 2025 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Agenda

SCORE, the Nation’s Largest Network of Volunteer Business Mentors, Co-Hosts Virtual Summit WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the agenda for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, a free online event that will be held May ...

SBA Announces New Grant Funding to Support Made in America Manufacturing

Grant opportunity will award up to $1.1 million in funding to three eligible applicants WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity as part of its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, the agency’s targeted ...

Taller Gratuito Para Ayudar A Iniciar O Hacer Crecer Su Negocio

El SBA trabaja para crear un cambio y llevar a cabo acciones para que los pequeños empresarios tengan confianza en cada etapa de su negocio: Únete a nosotros para una presentación virtual por el SBA ...

Alaska SBDC Awarded $3 Million in SBA Grants to Empower Alaska Businesses, Healthcare Innovation

By empowering Alaska Native entrepreneurs and championing healthcare innovation, the Alaska SBDC is committed to creating a more prosperous and resilient Alaska for all.

Alaska SBDC Strengthens Business Ties in Valdez through Strategic Workshops and Networking

Alaska SBDC hosted an event and roundtable discussion in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office in Valdez on May 14th.

Alaska SBDC Awarded SBA Business Champion Award for NSBW

The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to reflect on a successful National Small Business Week (NSBW) which took place from April 28 – May 4, 2024. In collaboration with the U.S. Small ...

Celebrate Alaska’s Small Businesses During National Small Business Week!

Hey Alaska! National Small Business Week is almost upon us (April 28th – May 4th, 2024), and it’s time to celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who drive our communities forward. For more than 60 years, the ...

Apply by April 28th: SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program

The SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. program will guide you in establishing efficient systems and processes, allowing you to spend less time on day-to-day operational tasks and more time focused on strategic growth initiatives. You’ll also learn to ...

Wrangell Cooperative Association & FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Landslide Survivors

Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents of the City and Borough of Wrangell affected by the landslides that occurred on November 20, 2023. Assistance may include grants for home repairs, temporary ...

New Scam Targeting Small Businesses

America's SBDC (Small Business Development Center) and SBA (Small Business Administration) warn small business owners about sophisticated scams that attempt to steal their information.

PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal for All PPP Borrowers

SBA has recently issued a policy change regarding the PPP loan forgiveness application process. This adjustment is designed to support SBA’s ongoing efforts to locate PPP borrowers who have not yet applied for forgiveness and ...

SBA Cybersecurity Guide & Virtual Events

Cybersecurity Guide Surveys have shown that a majority of small business owners feel their businesses are vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many small businesses cannot afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to ...

October is National Women’s Small Business Month

Women mean business and Alaska SBDC and SBA are here to support! Together, we help women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. See the SBA’s guide for women-owned businesses to connect with ...