Alaska Business Development Center
3335 Arctic Blvd, Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99503-4570
Toll Free: (800)478-3474
Direct: (907)562-0335
Fax: (907)562-6988
http://www.abdc.org
The Alaska Business Development Center, Inc. (ABDC) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides consulting assistance to small businesses and commercial fishers throughout Alaska.
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Direct: (907)465-2534
Fax: (907)465-2974
http://www.dced.state.ak.us
The Division of Trade and Development serves as a commercial liaison for the state and for private sector businesses which trade in international markets. The division was established to develop, promote and expand Alaska’s international export markets through the efforts of in-state trade specialists for specific markets and through overseas offices in Japan and Korea, and through contract representation in Taiwan and Russia. The efforts of the Division of Trade and Development are part of the State of Alaska’s overall economic development strategy to increase employment and diversify our economic base. The Division also works to strengthen Alaska’s economy through the development of a diverse and self-sufficient private sector. The goal is to establish a positive business climate that is conducive to commercial and industrial investment and development.
Alaska Economic Development Resource Guide
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/dca/edrg/EDRG.htm
The Alaska Economic Development Resource Guide is designed to bring together in one place an inventory of programs and services which can provide economic development assistance to Alaska communities and businesses.
Alaska Export Assistance Center
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1770
Anchorage, AK 99501
Direct: (907)271-6237
Fax: (907)271-6242
http://www.alaska.net/~export/
Our commitment is to: promote the export of goods and services from Alaska, maintain job security, and create jobs, protect and advocate for Alaskan business interests abroad, assist Alaskan firms in realizing their export potential by providing expert counseling and advice, information on overseas markets, international contacts, and trade promotion vehicles, support the export promotion efforts of other public and private organizations creating, through partnership, a full-service export development infrastructure.
Alaska Grown
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Agriculture
1800 Glenn Highway, Suite 12
Palmer, AK 99645
Direct: (907)745-7200
Fax: (907)745-7254
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/ag/ag_ms.htm
The Alaska Grown program is designed to increase consumer awareness and consumption of Alaska agricultural products. As part of the food and fiber marketing system in Alaska, you are encouraged to utilize the Alaska Grown logo in conjunction with sales of farm products grown in Alaska.
Alaska Growth Capital
3900 ‘C’ Street
Suite 302
Anchorage, AK 99503-5965
Toll Free: (888)315-4904
Direct: (907)339-6760
Fax: (907)339-6771
info@alaskagrowth.com
http://www.alaskagrowth.com
Alaska Growth Capital is a commercial lending institution that is licensed and regulated by the State of Alaska. We can make loans to viable businesses that are deemed “too risky” by banks.
Alaska Investnet
PO Box 241126
Anchorage, AK 99524
Direct: (907)569-2122
alaskainvestnet@mac.com
http://www.alaskainvestnet.org
Alaska InvestNet’s (AIN) purpose is to create wealth and jobs in the 49th State. We accomplish this by linking Alaska’s most talented entrepreneurs to local financial support, critical for their growing enterprises.
Alaska Regional Development Organizations
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Office of Economic Development
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1770
Anchorage, AK 99501
Direct: (907)269-8104
Fax: (907)269-8125
Michael.Hanzuk@alaska.gov
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/oed/ardor/ardor.htm
The Alaska Legislature established the ARDOR program in support of the belief that a locally driven initiative, in partnership with the State and other entities, could most effectively stimulate economic development to produce healthy, sustainable local economies. They provide a link to regional economic development organizations throughout Alaska.
Alaska Small Business Development Center
430 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99501
Toll Free: (800)478-7232
Direct: (907)274-7232
Fax: (907)274-9524
http://www.aksbdc.org
The mission of the Alaska SBDC is to foster, promote and assist the growth and development of small businesses in the state of Alaska through a multi-faceted business assistance program.
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
217 2nd Street
Suite 201
Juneau, AK 99801
Direct: (907)586-2323
Fax: (907)463-5515
info@alaskachamber.com
http://www.alaskachamber.com
The mission of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is to promote the planned, orderly growth and development of Alaska through strong, private sector business leadership that influences statewide economics and politics
Alaska Village Initiatives
1577 C Street
Suite 304
Anchorage, AK 99501
Toll Free: (800)478-2332
Direct: (907)274-5400
Fax: (907)263-9971
http://www.alaskavillageinitiatives.com
Alaska Village Initiatives, a self-supporting corporation organized in 1968 by and for Rural Alaskans, promotes the economic well-being of Rural Alaskans though economic development, assistance, networking, advocacy, and education.
Center for Human Development
University of Alaska Anchorage
2702 Gambell Street
Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99503
Toll Free: (800)243-2199
Direct: (907)272-8270
TTY: (907)264-6206
Fax: (907)274-4802
webmaster@alaskachd.org
http://www.alaskachd.org
The mission of the Center for Human Development is to improve the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families, across the life span, through interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, exemplary service development, applied research and dissemination of information. Information about small businesses is through the “Employment:Alaska Works” link.
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
320 W. Willoughby Avenue
Suite 300
Juneau, AK 99801
Toll Free: (800)344-1432
Direct: (907)586-1432
http://www.ccthita.org
To promote and facilitate economic and business development planning in the tribal communities of Southeast Alaska.
Juneau Economic Development Council
612 W. Willoughby Ave
Suite A
Juneau, AK 99801-1732
Direct: (907)523-2300
Fax: (907)463-3929
http://www.jedc.org
The Juneau Economic Development Council fosters a healthy and sustainable economic climate in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska. In collaboration with other organizations, the council implements initiatives to maintain, expand, and create economic opportunities.
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
14896 Kenai Spur Highway
Suite 103A
Kenai, AK 99611-7756
Direct: (907)283-3335
Fax: (907)283-3913
info@kpedd.org
http://www.kpedd.org
Our mission is to serve Kenai Peninsula Borough residents by enhancing their quality of life through responsible and sustainable regional economic development. We are committed to changing with the times to meet the challenges and respond to the opportunities that arise.
WOMEN$Fund
YWCA of Anchorage
245 W. 5th Avenue
P.O. Box 102059
Anchorage, AK 99510
Direct: (907)274-1572
Fax: (907)272-3146
HN4156@handsnet.org
http://www.alaskawomensnetwork.org/work.html
WOMEN$Fund (YWCA, Anchorage) is a women’s microlending program committed to providing training, networking, business counseling, and start-up loans to Anchorage entrepreneurial women. Women can receive extensive training in writing a business plan, applying for a loan, setting up accounting system and complying with tax requirements. Participants have access to WOMEN$fund loan fund, weekly group support, business counselor and networking opportunities.
