Alaska Business Resources
Alaska Department of Commerce & Economic Development
Provides many business resources including: LINK to ADCED- Business and Professional Licensing
- Small Business Assistance Center
- Community Funding Database
- "Community Development Resources" DOWNLOAD (PDF, 6 MB)
- "Establishing a Business in Alaska" DOWNLOAD (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Alaska Small Business Assistance Center
The Small Business Assistance Center website has a wealth of information on doing business in the State of Alaska including links to: workshops and events; financing; licenses, permits and forms; a guide to developing a business plan; taxes; marketing; and MORE. LINK to SBAC
Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free, confidential technical business assistance and low-cost business training. LINK to AKSBDC
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
The Mission of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is to promote, develop and advance economic growth and diversification in Alaska by providing various means of financing and investment. LINK to AIDA
Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund
Loans up to $1,000,000 for a variety of agricultural purposes. LINK to ARLF
Alaska Division of Investments
Administers twelve state loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries that are not adequately serviced by the private sector. Active lending is currently available in five of our programs: Commercial Fishing, Fisheries Enhancement, Small Business Economic Development (SBED), Rural Development Initiative Fund, and Capstone Avionics. LINK to ADI
Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank
Loans to Alaskan business in the commercial fishing, agriculture, timber, tourism and resource based industries. LINK to CFAB
Alaska Training and Employment Program
Provides workforce development programs for businesses in the following industries: Health Care, Construction, Information Technology, Education, Transportation, Natural Resource Development (oil, gas, and mining), Hospitality and Tourism, and Seafood. LINK to ATEP
