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Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 4

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Consortium announces the upcoming Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 3. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 ...

Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025

Alaska SSBCI Programs Achieve Historic Impact in 2025, Leading the Nation in Small Business Investment Alaska made history in 2025. The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and the Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 3

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Consortium announces the upcoming Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 3. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 ...

UAA’s Alaska SBDC Tops Nation in SSBCI Fund Deployment, Investing Millions in Local Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska – September 29, 2025 – From restaurants and aviation to local hotels and construction companies, small businesses across Alaska are growing thanks to a program that’s breaking ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 1

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Consortium announces the upcoming Tribal Executive Council Advisory Board Meeting 1. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 ...

Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium Announces Launch of $23 Million Venture Capital Fund Request for Proposals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:         Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium Announces Launch of $23 Million Venture Capital Fund Request for Proposals ANCHORAGE, AK – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)’s Tribal Small Business ...

Empowering Local Economies Through the Alaska SSBCI Programs

The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and the newly launched Tribal SSBCI Consortium are transformative programs advancing equitable economic growth and resilience across Alaska. Through these initiatives, administered by the Alaska SBDC at ...

Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development: SSBCI

Ready to learn about game-changing funding for Alaska Native and tribally-owned businesses, and remote communities? Watch the SSBCI State and Tribal segment on “Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development” and discover how innovative programs like ...

Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development: Indigenous Communities

Unique and innovative sources and strategies of funding not only help but are at times fundamental for tribes and indigenous communities to pursue and accomplish large scale community economic development projects.

Alaska SBDC on Native America Calling Discussing Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, State Director Jon Bittner appeared as a guest on Native America Calling to discuss the ways in which the Alaska SSBCI Tribal Consortium will provide support to tribal and rural ...

Historic Visit Highlights the Launch of Alaska SBDC’s SSBCI Tribal Consortium at UAA

U.S. Treasurer Chief Malerba’s Visit Marks a Milestone for Tribal, Rural Entrepreneurship

U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Up to $83 Million in American Rescue Plan Small Business Support to Drive Economic Growth for 125 Alaska Tribes

August 6, 2024 Unprecedented collaboration between Tribes has generated the largest small business financing consortium in the country. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of up to $83 million ...

New Tribal SSBCI Business Program Launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC

The Alaska SBDC is proud to have worked with the Alaska Federation of Natives to bring 125 Alaskan tribes together in the largest tribal consortium in the nation.

SSBCI June 2024 Update

The Alaska SSBCI program is making a significant impact on small businesses in the state. As of June 2024, they have issued 89 loans totaling over $66 million to businesses across 26 communities. The program is prioritizing supporting ...

SSBCI May 2024 Update

This month, Alaska SSBCI helped secure nearly $48.3 million in loans across 25 communities, supporting 66 businesses. Encouragingly, 57 businesses identified as socially and economically disadvantaged (SEDI) and 46 were very small businesses (VSB) with less ...

Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success

It's prime time for your small business to shine, too. Here's how to make the most of the summer rush without breaking the bank or revamping your web presence. 

SSBCI April 2024 Update

The Alaska SSBCI program ​has helped connect $46 million in loans across 23 communities to support 58 businesses. Notably, 50 businesses identified as socially and economically disadvantaged (SEDI), and 40 were very small businesses (VSB) with ...

SSBCI March 2024 Update

What an impact! The Alaska SSBCI program has worked with First National Bank Alaska, Northrim Bank, Business Impact NW, and Cook Inlet Lending Center to distribute $32 million in loans to 46 Alaskan businesses across ...

Empowering Alaskan Entrepreneurs: The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative

After its first successful year, there is no question that the Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program stands out. Not only because it is located in one of the most stunning states and ...

SSBCI February 2024 Update

With a loan value of over $30 million spread across 44 loans, Alaska SSBCI has successfully funded 42 businesses, positively impacting 20 communities. Notably, with four lending partners, the program has extended its reach to ...