Alaska Small Business Development Center

Exciting news for Alaska small businesses! 🎉

Several Alaska businesses have officially been awarded $20,000 grants through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program, made possible by American Express and Main Street America.

These grants are helping small businesses grow, innovate, and continue making an impact in their local communities, and we love seeing Alaska entrepreneurs recognized on a national level.

Congratulations to all of the recipients on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

🎉 Big news! 🎉

In partnership with American Express®, we are thrilled to announce more than 500 recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

Meet the grant recipients here: https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/more-than-500-small-business-owners-awarded-20-000-amex-shop-small-grants

Nothing better than celebrating Alaska small business wins on a Friday. 🙌

What started as an idea to help Alaskans stay safer on ice and snow has grown into a business making an impact far beyond Alaska. GripAll Traction Products LLC has continued to gain traction with innovative products designed for extreme conditions, and we’re proud to have been part of their journey.

From business advising to continued growth support, it’s exciting to see Alaska entrepreneurs turn practical solutions into thriving businesses that serve communities everywhere.

Stories like this are what Fridays are for. 💙

Read their full success story here: https://bit.ly/4wZSuZQ

Expanding into new markets doesn’t happen all at once. 🌍

It starts with understanding what’s possible, and taking the first step.

If international growth has been on your mind, now’s a good time to start exploring what that could look like for your business.

Join the conversation:
https://aksbdc.org/workshops/alaska-to-international-markets-lessons-from-local-businesses/

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