Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska SBDC provides a mix of self-serve resources and client services.
Learn how we provide service, and how to get access.
See profiles of business owners who have prospered, in part, due to the services provided by our dedicated team of advisors, instructors, specialists, and assistants.
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federally-funded program intended to attract lenders & investors to help with funding businesses that can’t get conventional business loans from banks & lending institutions.
The AK SBDC is the administrative lead on the program for Alaska, and will deploy the funding to lenders and investment funds.
Alaska’s small businesses are not just adapting to change – they’re shaping it. The 2026 Alaska SBDC Summit: Small Business at the Edge of Innovation brings entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders together to explore how new technologies and bold ideas are driving Alaska’s future.
Hosted at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel on March 6, 2026, this one-day event will dive into three powerful tracks, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, and E-commerce, with interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and thought-provoking conversations led by national and statewide experts.
Whether you’re navigating supply chain challenges, harnessing AI tools to streamline operations, or expanding into new markets, the Summit delivers the insights, connections, and strategies you need to stay competitive.
What to expect:
Who should attend:
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone local to Alaska who’s ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a catalyst for the next generation of business leadership in Alaska – and we want you there.
The link above will take you to our client portal, where you will be able to register for access to this training video.