Alaska Small Business Development Center

Summer in Alaska is here and small businesses across the state are officially in their busy season. ☀️

From hospitality and tourism to retail, food service, tours, coffee shops, artists, and makers, Alaska businesses help create the experiences people travel here for.

This month’s article explores Alaska’s summer business season, the realities of running a business during peak months, and why you do not have to navigate growth, staffing, and operations alone.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/43e7RA9

Today’s the day! 👏

Meet more of the entrepreneurs taking part in the Alaska Healthcare Innovation Accelerator (AHIA) Virtual Showcase happening today from 11 AM – 1 PM AKST.

Hosted in partnership by Alaska SBDC and the UA Center for Economic Development (CED), these founders are creating solutions centered around wellness, innovation, and access for Alaska communities:

• Sharay Samuel | Grace Given Wellness
Grace Given Wellness empowers individuals and families to live naturally, intentionally, and abundantly through faith-filled wellness experiences. From Praise Cardio and outdoor wellness hikes to hands-on DIY wellness classes, sewing academies, and retreats, Sharay is building spaces focused on movement, creativity, connection, and holistic health.

• Jonathan Strong | Spark Alaska RHTP, LLLP (Strong Solutions LLP)
Jonathan Strong is focused on sparking innovation and technology development for rural Alaska through hardware and software solutions designed to create long-term, sustainable impact for future generations.

• Rebekah Burket, Ph.D. | CalmKey Telehealth Connection LLC
CalmKey Telehealth is an established Alaska behavioral health practice working to expand access to specialized psychological care, testing, and workforce development across Alaska.

Join us virtually today and hear directly from Alaska entrepreneurs building creative solutions for communities across the state.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4dIyMsv

Big ideas, Alaska innovation, and a lot of inspiring conversations ahead 🚀