Resources

Click on the links below to access more great resources about economic development & entrepreneurship:

Alaska Economic Development Resource Guide
Over 120 Financial and Technical Assistance Resources for Alaskan Communities and Businesses

Alaska Growth Capital
Information about investments, business planning, financial advice and entrepreneurship.

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Program

UAF Small Business Development Center
A partnership program of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC provides business and financial counseling and planning (970) 456-7232.

Alaska Small Business Development Center
A partnership program of the University of Alaska Anchorage and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Their mission is to foster, promote and assist the growth and development of small business in the State of Alaska. The web site offers on line business resources. There are seminars and workshops around the state and they provide business counseling.

The Northwest Entrepreneur Network
A website of relevant information and resources.

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/011204/sta_humus.shtml
A success story about an Alaskan entrepreneur.

The Foundation of Entrepreneurship
See Appendix 10 “Glossary of Terms”.

The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Curriculum and books are available for purchase that will walk you through the basic elements of a business plan, and how to respond to key questions and issues.

www.entrepreneur.com
A website with lots of articles and information about starting your own business.

Springboard Enterprises
A website geared toward women entrepreneurs. Click on the Learning Center for some interesting articles.

Acumen Fund
Information about alternative forms of funding for health and water related projects.

ASHOKA
Website about social entrepreneurship and innovation.