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Alaska APEX Accelerator
The Alaska APEX Accelerator provides assistance and training to businesses throughout Alaska that are interested in local, state, and federal government contracting. They strive to identify the steps needed to help you successfully sell to the government. The Alaska APEX Accelerator is a partner program of UAA's Business Enterprise Institute, and provides services across Alaska.
Alaska Department of Law: Consumer Protection Unit
Resources and information to help Alaskan consumers in making wise purchasing decisions and avoid becoming victims of consumer fraud. The site also includes information and forms for businesses and organizations (telemarketers, charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and sellers of business opportunities) that are required to register with the Department before conducting business in the state.
Alaska Economic Trends
A monthly publication dealing with a wide variety of economic issues in the state, which informs the public about those issues. Funded by the Employment Security Division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Research and Analysis Section.
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)
AIDEA's mission is to provide various means of financing to promote economic growth and diversity, by acting as a funding resource in partnership with other financial institutions, economic development groups and guarantee agencies.
AMSEA Marine Safety Training
Get "hands-on and effective training to commercial fishermen, subsistence & recreational boaters, corporations & government agencies, schools & youth groups, and other organizations." From AMSEA, the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association.
Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska SBDC provides business advising, training and other resources for small businesses in Alaska, whether the business is just getting started, already existing, or experiencing rapid growth.
Denali Commission
Introduced by Congress in 1998, the Denali Commission is an independent federal agency designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska. With the creation of the Denali Commission, Congress acknowledged the need for increased inter-agency cooperation and focus on Alaska's remote communities.
Permanent Fund Corporation
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is a state-owned corporation, based in Juneau, that manages the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund and other funds designated by law, such as the Alaska Mental Health Trust Fund.

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