Sam Dickey, Alaska District Director for the U.S. SBA, will present a workshop to provide information on the SBA 8(a) program. The 8(a) BD Program provides a logical, systematic approach to federal market access and enterprise growth to businesses owned …

The Alaska District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a workshop to help businesses in the area qualify for the HUBZone certification program.  HUBZone is a historically under utilized business zone that gives the small businesses …

The Alaska District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a workshop to help businesses in the area qualify for the HUBZone certification program. HUBZone is a historically underutilized business zone that gives the small businesses the …

The Alaska District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a workshop to help businesses in the area qualify for the HUBZone certification program.  HUBZone is a historically underutilized business zone that gives the small businesses the …

Each fiscal year, the Federal Government purchases almost $500 Billion in goods and services, ranging from paper clips and janitorial services to constructing hangars and hospitals—and pretty much everything in between. Small businesses receive nearly $110 Billion in Federal Contract …

What are the federal government SBA small business programs? Is “ANC” a small business program? How do the small business programs impact federal government procurement? What are the advantages to be certified in the SBA Small Business program(s)? Is there …

Astra Women’s Business Alliance will be conducting their 2012 “Alaska is Open for Business” summer conference on June 14, 2013 at the BP Energy Center, Anchorage, Alaska. Meet WBENC, the national network of women business owners, major corporations and government …

Learn more about the SBA 8a program from various experts at the upcoming National 8a Summer Conference on June 11&12 in Anchorage Alaska. Conference disscussions will include: 8(a) Programs Explained and Explored In-Depth Challenges and Changes to the 8(a) Program …

The 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Now in its 23rd year, the 23rd Annual Government Procurement …

The U.S. Federal Government buys nearly $100 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year, and because the government market place is huge, having a focused market approach is critical. Agencies have their own priorities, needs, and …

Did you know that your business entity type (i.e. corporation, LLC, Sole Proprietorship) determines the signatures required for your bonding agreement with the surety company?  When bidding a project do you thoroughly review the insurance requirements and include any additional …

This workshop will be presented by Libbie Martin, with Shannon & Wilson, Inc.  Ms. Martin is a self-described “disaster buff” who has helped major corporations ready themselves for times of disaster.  All aspects of disaster planning will be covered to …

Contracting with the government can be very profitable, but it is not always the best business decision for small business owners. How can you determine if your business is ready to pursue government sales? Does the government need your products …

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) is used for federal procurement under $150,000 & Commercial acquisition procedure is utilized for supplies and services up to $6.5 million. These requirements are exclusively reserved for small business to include socioeconomic groups (woman-owned, service-disabled veteran, …

Anchorage, AKThursday, March 14, 2013, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pmBP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Ct, , Birch Room PTAC and the GSA Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) office are holding the first GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Holders Forum: Marketing to …

Did you know that the federal government must award 5% of its prime contracts dollars to woman owned business and this goal is being monitored by the Small Business Administration?  The federal Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned …

This workshop will be presented by Libbie Martin, with Shannon & Wilson, Inc.  Ms. Martin has been a marketer for more than 25 years and works hard to help businesses sharpen their PR skills in order to increase their successes.  …

This workshop will be presented by Marian Taylor, Assistant Director of the Office of Small Business Programs.  Ms. Taylor will provide an overview of how to do businesses with the Army in Alaska and where to find bid opportunities.  She …