Sparking the Amazing ? One Idea, One Person, One Community at a Time

The foundation of a robust Ketchikan economy is an engaged and thriving small business community. The Alaska Small Business Small Development Center (SBDC) is unique in its mission to actively support new and existing businesses through no-cost business advising services, workshops, and educational forums. The Alaska SBDC's mission, ?to spark the amazing, one idea, one business, one community at a time? is more than words on a page ? it is a exactly what we do each day.

To meet the growing need for strong business support services in Ketchikan, the SBDC leverage our local one-person office and all advisors state-wide to provide Ketchikan businesses with:

? One-on-one, no-cost, confidential advising for: business plan development, market research, financial guidance, loan package preparation, strategic and tactical marketing, capacity planning, and more

? Access to a comprehensive selection of SBDC business workshops and training events, all provided at low- or -no-cost

? Access to computers, printed business resources, and curated best-in-class online business resources

? Assistance on state, federal, and local grant opportunities and on issues concerning patents, trademarks, and copyrights

To learn more and to get signed up for no-cost assistance visit our website: www.aksbdc.org

Since its inception in October 1986, the Alaska SBDC has evolved into a network of 6 centers, including four additional specialized business assistance programs operating under the guidance of the State Director