Happy SBDC Day!
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.
This SBDC day, we encourage small business owners to take advantage of the services available through their local Small Business Development Center.
Fireside Chat: Recognizing Alaskan Women Entrepreneurs
Join SBA and the 49th
State Angel Fund in honor of Women’s History Month for an inspiring fireside chat with Alaskan women entrepreneurs to discuss their journey.
“They said No – Look at Me Now!” This panel of women business owners will share their entrepreneurship journey, lessons learned, advice on balancing family and community. You will also learn about capital access resources available to help
you start, grow, expand and recover your business.
Can’t join in person? RSVP for a virtual ticket and we’ll send you a link before the event starts.
Wednesday, Mar. 23 at 12:00 p.m. AKDT
Preparing and Positioning for Success
Join the SBA, State of Alaska DOT Civil Rights Office, Procurement Technical Assistance Center Associated, General Contractors of Alaska and other industry partners for the 19th Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise & Subcontractor Conference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about topics related to subcontracting, increase your bonding capacity, access to capital and doing business with the state of Alaska and other agencies. This is a virtual event and registration is now open.
March 16th to 17th
8(a) Participant Lunch & Learn Series
Joint Ventures
Joint Ventures can bring benefit small businesses like a collective representation of past performance, shared costs and resources, as well as leveraging each partner’s experience. It can also come with added risk.
Join Alaska District Office’s Lead Business Opportunity Specialist to:
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Learn about the critical elements to JV agreements and setting up your partnership with clear roles and responsibilities.
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Gain understanding on how JVs work and how they can benefit an 8(a) Participant.
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Obtain practical tips and tools to protect your JV and pursuit of federal contracting opportunities.
Tuesday, Mar. 22 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AKST
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