Celebrating our Military Community
SBA offers support to the military community as they enter the world of business ownership. In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, check out SBA’s resources to help the military community start, grow, expand and recover small businesses. Learn
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May is National Wildfire Prevention Month
Impacts of a wildfire include direct property damage, cost of suppression and damage to personal property and natural resources. The severity of effects is directly related to the intensity and extent of the wildfire and a good reminder to prepare your small
business in the event of a wildfire.
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T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined
T.H.R.I.V.E. stands for Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate. – an executive-level training series designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses across the United States.
T.H.R.I.V.E is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development.
This training is not for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:
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Have annual revenues of at least $250,000
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Have been in business for at least three years
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Have at least one employee, other than self
What are the overall benefits of participation?
The program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business topics. In addition, the new 2022 format promotes an eco-system of business connections among business peers, government leaders, and the financial
community. As a result, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined helps build sustainable businesses that promote economic development within their communities.
Additionally, entrepreneurs produce a three-year strategic growth action plan with benchmarks and performance targets to access the support and resources necessary to move forward.
There is no direct financial cost upfront, but participants must invest their time and commitment to complete all training sessions over the six months. SBA and our local partners cover all other costs.
Important Notes
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Training is open to small businesses in Alaska who can commit to attending each session.
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Training will begin in July and end in December.
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Training will be a hybrid of in-person and remote learning.
For more information or to apply, please click
here. You may also contact Nelida Irvine at nelida.irvine@sba.gov or 907-301-2652 with any questions.
Registration for T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined closes on
May 31, 2022.
8a Participant Lunch and Learn Series
Mentor Protégé Program
Join us for this fun and informative workshop and learn:
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Overview of SBA’s Mentor Protégé Program
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Program benefits & qualifications
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Pitfalls to avoid when establishing your Mentor Protégé Agreement
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Maintaining your Mentor-Protégé relationship
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Q&A session
Date: Tuesday, June 7
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. AKST
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