“Small Business Saturday is not just about shopping; it’s about supporting the businesses that are the backbone of Alaska’s communities,” says Jon Bittner, executive director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center.
2023 Alaska Small Business Development Center Report reveals small businesses increasingly led by women, veterans, and new entrepreneurs.
The BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide and other directories help shoppers find local merchants, recirculating economic activity within the state’s borders.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is encouraging passengers on its Alaska voyages to support local businesses through the Shop Local Alaska program and the Voyij.com e-commerce marketplace.