HomeMy WebLinkAbout07282025 SBDC 2025 Presentation1
2025 Annual Report
Cliff Cochran
Kenai Peninsula Center Director
KellyAnn Cavaretta
Seward Business Advisor
Kayak Adventures, Seward
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●Since 1986, the Alaska SBDC has grown into a network of
centers across the state, including specialized business
assistance programs.
●Alaska SBDC is federally funded, in part, by the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA), with matching funds from
the State of Alaska and contributions from partner
boroughs, cities, and other supporters.
●The Alaska SBDC is a statewide program hosted by the
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Business
Enterprise Institute (BEI) and is accredited by the
America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).
About the
Alaska SBDC
Providing business guidance, services, and resources to Alaskans
Fireweed Veterinary Clinic, Anchorage
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SBDC Statewide Services
No -Cost
Business Advising
No -Cost and Low-Cost
Business Workshops
No -Cost
Business Tools and Resources
4Business Advising
CY 2024 SEWARD TOPICS
AlaSkins, Kenai Peninsula
55Business Advising
CY 2024 SEWARD INDUSTRIES
66Business Advising
CY 2024 SEWARD CLIENT MEETING TYPES
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Seward Yoga, Seward
Resources
PROPRIETARY BUSINESS TOOLS
●Financial Projection models
●Business plan guides
●Focused industry toolkits
●Business valuation guide
●Small business FAQs Plus Over 80
Workshops
No cost
or low
cost
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B Body Butter, LLC, Rural
Resources
●1400+ industry benchmarks
●Ratio analysis and business valuation
capabilities
●$2,750 value per report
●700+ industry benchmarks
●Updated 6 -12 months based on federal tax
data
●$995 value per report
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1559.9 Hours
With clients
186 Clients
Advised
36 New Businesses
Started or Bought
566 Jobs
Supported
LAST 3 YEARS -SEWARD ONLY
Results
$18,818,334
Capital Infusion
$6,290,897
Increase in Sales
100% Positive
Survey Responses
1010Results
CLIENT FEEDBACK
“This was a very informative and top notch
service that I received from KellyAnn during
our meeting. It was super helpful and this is a
outstanding service the state offers its
residents. Thank you so much for the help.”
—Morgan Shepard
“She had a ton of information and tools to
help me. She was very knowledgeable of our
industry and area. She has made a huge
difference in helping my business to get on
back on track.” —Cristina Rolfe
“I learned everything I needed to know about
starting up my small business, plus the
resources I need to make it happen. I'm
grateful for this awesome resource and plan
on using it as I move forward for more tips,
tricks, information, and advice.” —Jenn Haugh
“She was amazing and very informative, very
professional and friendly! I wish I would have done
this years ago. I really appreciate all the knowledge
and expertise! With her help I am headed in the
direction I need to be, better prepared on all
fronts. I am thankful for all of the assistance. It’s
like having a reliable friend with all the knowledge
of business to lean on.” —Raymond Smith
“Outstanding support with a treasure trove of
relevant and insightful information readily
available. Tons of resources offered, and the SBDC
representative was exceptionally friendly and
helpful.” —Kirk Dooley
“KellyAnn helped me find a place to start when I
felt a little lost. She gave me so much insight and
direction. Excited to see where my business will
take me because of her guidance.” —Morgan Dean
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Turkish Delight, Anchorage
Seward Metrics
YEAR OVER YEAR COMPARISON
12AEW Week
FORMERLY STARTUP WEEK
AlaSkins, Kenai Peninsula
Most events
outside of
Anchorage
and Fairbanks
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“KellyAnn was amazing to work with. She helped
us understand the value of the business and, more
importantly, helped the bank understand. The
projections that KellyAnn provided were
instrumental in convincing the bank that we were
worth taking a risk on for a significant loan.”
—Nicole Lawrence
SUCCESS STORY SUCCESS STORY
“Kelly Ann’s advice was invaluable. Remarkably,
our loan was granted in record time, and
everything fell into place perfectly. Our
experience with the Alaska SBDC was incredibly
positive. Kelly Ann’s guidance was key to making
our dream a reality. We couldn’t have done it
without her.”
—Supaluck Fraad
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4Projected Budget
CY 2025: $120,000
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HOW CAN WE HELP?
Shearwater Cove, Seward
Let’s Connect!
Cliff Cochran, MBA
Kenai Peninsula Director
cliff.cochran@aksbdc.org
KellyAnn Cavaretta
Seward Business Advisor
kellyann.cavaretta@aksbdc.org
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