The Division of Economic Development, Investments Section, administers and services loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are not adequately serviced by the private sector.

The loan programs include Commercial Fishing, Fisheries Enhancement, Small Business Economic Development, Rural Development Initiative Fund, Microloan, Mariculture, Commercial Charter Fisheries, Community Quota Entity and Capstone Avionics. Assumptions of existing loans are also available to a number of loan programs.

 

Smalll Business Assistance Center

Thinking about starting or growing a business? The Small Business Assistance Center provides direction for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses in Alaska. The following will guide you to helpful business resources:

• Events/Training
• Alaska's Marketing and Export Support Programs
• Preference Programs and Procurement
• Financing Your Small Business
• For-Profit BusinessesLicenses, Permits, Forms
• Business Taxes & Tax Information
• Business Competitions
• Alaska Industries
• Non-Profit Businesses
• Target Market Research

For free counseling to develop and fine tune your business or marketing plan, visit the Alaska Small Business Development Center or the Cooperative Extension Service nearest you.

 

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