Alaska Small Business Development Center

Tag: Success Story

The Flying Whale Coffee Shop at the Homer Airport

September 7, 2016 Kenai Peninsula Success Story
It’s been just over one year since Dan Lush opened up Flying Whale Coffee in the Homer Airport, where those waiting for their flights can grab a cup of high-quality java and pick up some ...

Medical Practice Opens in Fairbanks

August 22, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
In 2009, Dr. Kimberly Wonderlich began her career in Fairbanks by opening the very first dermatology clinic within the Bassett Army Community Hospital on Fort Wainwright. After retiring from the military, she desired to continue ...

New Experiential Shop Hits Anchorage’s Culinary Scene

July 7, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to The Spice & Tea Exchange for their recent opening! The store has seen a lot of early success and is giving a home to culinary experts and tea lovers looking to try something ...

Putting the Ice Cream in Community: Wild Scoops

May 25, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Despite our chilly winters, Alaskans eat more ice cream per capita than any other state in the country! Combine that with our fierce local love and you’ve got the perfect community for a business like ...

New Anchorage Community for Relaxation and Growth

May 22, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Tranquil Healing Community, established by Susette Jenkins, has found a new home in the Anchorage community. Susette has had a lifelong affinity for the healing arts of Tai Chi and massage and has earned the ...

Big Deal for Small Family Fishery

May 21, 2016 Success Story
Izetta Chambers, owner of Naknek Family Fisheries in Bristol Bay, started the fish processing and packaging business in 2006. She and her family has been involved in commercial fishing since the 1950s and the business ...

Congrats to Bolding Enterprises, LLC!

May 20, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to Kristin and Matt, owners of Bolding Enterprises, LLC for becoming our latest success story clients! Learn more about their business and their work with the SBDC here.

Congrats to The Barista Cats

April 20, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
The Barista Cats in Fairbanks is the latest business to become an SBDC Client Profile! Owner Shelby Case runs the coffeehouse responsible for caffeinating a good part of the Fairbanks community. Learn more here.

Congrats to our latest Client Profile!

April 6, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
Congrats to LEAP in Fairbanks, Alaska for hitting SBDC Client Profile status! LEAP has been an asset to the Fairbanks community for over 14 years in their mission to help families and individuals overcome anger ...

Congrats to The Silva Chair!

April 5, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Another SBDC client has hit the milestone of becoming a Client Profile story! Congrats to Lindsey Silva, owner of The Silva Chair, for all of your hard work. The passion you have brought to your ...

Client Profile: Artworks!

March 28, 2016 Success Story
Artworks has been a part of the Eagle River community for many years but has recently gotten a revamp under it’s newest owner: Debra Lindsay-Hudgins! Debra has worked tirelessly with the Alaska SBDC to revamp ...

Congrats to Willit House Chocolate Company!

March 8, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
Congrats to Willit House Chocolate Company and owner Jessica Mahlum for becoming our latest Client Profile! See their work with the Fairbanks SBDC and learn more about this gourmet chocolate.

Congrats to Midnight Sun Home Care!

March 8, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to Midnight Sun Home Care (MSHC) and owner Kevin Turkington on becoming our latest Client Profile! Learn how Kevin has kept MSHC running smoothly since 2002 here.

Alaska’s Unique Confectionary Company

February 23, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Check out our latest success story client, Alaska Sweet Thing’s! Their unique flavors and hard work have set their candies, chocolates and taffy apart as a truly uniquely Alaskan experience.

New Eagle River Success Story Client!

February 22, 2016 Mat-Su Success Story
Congrats to Eos Creative Media for becoming our first Eagle River success story of 2016! Check out this link to read more about their business and their work with the SBDC.

New Anchorage Success Story Client!

February 17, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to Be Happy Home Maintenance for becoming our latest success story client! Learn more about their work with the SBDC and their commitment to their team here.

Two new businesses for Fairbanks

February 16, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
The Fairbanks small business community continues to grow with the additions of two of our latest success story clients: Wonderlich Dermatology: Owner Dr. Kimberly Wonderlich began her career by opening the very first dermatology clinic ...

Beautiful New Chapel for Weddings and Gatherings in Ester, Alaska

February 15, 2016 Fairbanks Success Story
Congrats to Denise and Chris Akert, owners of Birch Lead Chapel for becoming our latest success story client! Their careful work over several years has brought a beautifully unique gathering space to the small town ...

Congrats to Young’s Gear LLC!

February 11, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
We’ve updated our success story for Young’s Gear LLC. They have been SBDC clients for many years and were the 2013 recipients of the SBA Alaska Small Business Person of the Year award. Learn what ...

The Success of Succession

February 2, 2016 Anchorage Success Story
Congrats to former AK Home Base owner Romney Dodd on becoming our latest success story client! Romney was able to build up the business years ahead of schedule and successfully sell it so she could ...
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