Run the Room — Alaska
Resources for people starting and running a business in Alaska — the national programs that apply everywhere, the state offices that register and support businesses here, and the local help in Alaska's largest metro areas. Compiled by Run the Room, the weekly podcast on how business actually works, hosted by Alex and Jordan.
Alaska Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration — District OfficeSBA Alaska District Office
Federal small-business programs, counseling referrals, and disaster assistance for Alaska.
- Small Business Development CenterAlaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC)
Free, confidential business advising and low-cost training across Alaska.
- Business Registration & Entity SearchAlaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing – Corporations
Register a business, search entity records, and keep filings current.
- Commerce & Economic DevelopmentAlaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
The state's economic development agency — programs, incentives, and business assistance.
- State Chamber of CommerceAlaska Chamber
The statewide business association and chamber network.
- Business One-Stop PortalAlaska Business Licensing (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)
The state's official one-stop portal for business registration and licensing.
Local Resources — Largest Metro Areas
Anchorage
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Anchorage
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterAlaska SBDC – Anchorage Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceAnchorage Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Fairbanks
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Alaska
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterAlaska SBDC – Fairbanks Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceGreater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
Juneau
- SCORE MentoringSCORE Alaska
Free mentoring from experienced business volunteers.
- SBDC CenterAlaska SBDC – Juneau Center
The local Small Business Development Center office.
- Chamber of CommerceJuneau Chamber of Commerce
The metro chamber of commerce.
National Resources
- National ResourceU.S. Small Business Administration
The federal agency for small business — starting, funding, growing, and government contracting.
- National ResourceSBA Local Assistance Finder
Find SBA offices, SBDCs, SCORE chapters, and other resource partners near you.
- National ResourceSCORE — Mentoring & Workshops
Free mentoring and low-cost workshops from experienced business volunteers.
- National ResourceAmerica's SBDC
The national network of Small Business Development Centers — free advising in every state.
- National ResourceSBA Funding Programs
Loans, investment capital, grants, and surety bonds administered or backed by the SBA.
- National ResourceIRS Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center
Federal tax guidance, forms, and deadlines for small businesses and the self-employed.
- National ResourceUSA.gov — Business
The federal government's official business portal: licenses, permits, and regulations.
- National ResourceMinority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Programs and business centers supporting minority-owned businesses.
- National ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
Business training and counseling for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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Resource links point to official program and agency sites and were verified when this page was generated. Programs and URLs change — if a link fails, the SBA Local Assistance Finder above will route you to the current office.