Published Nov 21, 2023 by Alaska Native News As the holiday season approaches, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invites you to join the celebration of Small Business Saturday on November 25th. This annual shopping event is a powerful reminder of the immense contribution that local businesses make to our communities.
For every dollar that you spend at an Alaskan-owned business, $0.63 stays right here in Alaska. More money staying in the state means higher wages for Alaskans, creating more jobs and developing thriving local communities. According to a 2021 report from the UA Center for Economic Development, shifting $1,000 in spending from non-local to local businesses would add an estimated $103 million to the state’s economy and create 5,850 additional jobs.
Your support ensures that these enterprises can continue to provide exceptional products and services, enriching our state for years to come.
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is a statewide program hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage through the Business Enterprise Institute. With a mission to empower Alaska’s small businesses to succeed, the Alaska SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising, low and no-cost workshops, and an online ecosystem of tools for entrepreneurs to start or grow their small businesses.
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