During National Native American Heritage Month, SBA celebrates the rich heritage and culture of our American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Learn more about contracting, business development and other programs for Native American.
SBA Pacific Northwest Watch Party
Join SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center and Business Impact Northwest for a watch party featuring Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington) Operation Entrepreneur. This event is an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and empower service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses during National Veterans Small Business Week.
Celebrate with of a week of webcasts featuring presentations from leading experts of veteran-owned small businesses. The 4-day event will feature opportunities for virtual networking and resource sharing. Gain helpful advice in military-connected entrepreneurship, and discover fellow Veteran-owned, military spouse-owned, and reservist-owned businesses. Schedule and details available when you get your ticket.
Thinking about contracting with Uncle Sam? Learn how your small business can learn from an experienced government contractor through SBA’s Mentor-Protégé program.
Now Accepting Nominations for 2023
Nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Awards are now open! The Alaska District Office will be awarding small businesses in the following categories:
Small Business Person of the Year (AK State)
Exporter of the Year
8(a) Graduate of the Year
Minority Small Business of the Year
Veteran Small Business of the Year
Women in Business of the Year
Nominations are due by December 8, 2022 at 11 am (AST), and winners will be announced during National Small Business Week April 30 – May 6, 2023. To nominate yourself or a small business owner, download forms, criteria and guidelines, visit National Small Business Week 2023
Visit here for additional Alaska District office awards information.
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