Welcome to AKSourceLink

Who We AreAKSourceLink helps small businesses to grow and prosper by providing business owners with easy access to needed services. AKSourceLink strengthens the nonprofit network by collaborating with small business providers to enhance their effectiveness, resulting in economic growth and impact.

What We DoAKSourceLink connects a network of more than 140 not-for-profit business support organizations across the state of Alaska to aspiring and existing business owners who need their services. Browse through a complete list of resource partners in our network.


Haida Salmon

Seafood Direct Marketers Process

A comprehensive guide intended to assist direct marketers through the process of obtaining a Direct Market License.


Calling All Native Alaskan Artists

For the 2012 Fur Rendezvous Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market to be held February 29 through March 4 at the Dimond Center Mall.

If you have a BIA card and work in traditional Native materials making Native arts and crafts, more information is available at 400 D Street, Suite 110, Anchorage - or call (907) 274-1177.

Apply for BBB's 2012 Business of the Year Torch Awards

How does your business impact the community? Tell Better Business Bureau for a chance to become BBB's 2012 Business of the Year. BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington is now accepting applications and nominations.

In 2012, one company in each state—Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington—will be chosen as BBB's Business of the Year for making a positive impact in the marketplace. Each state's winner will receive:

  • The honor of being recognized for exemplary business practices.
  • An engraved award to display at their business' location.
  • A customized BBB Torch Award Logo for use on marketing materials.
  • Recognition on BBB's home page—alaska.bbb.org—and social media sites—facebook.com/BBBNews4U and twitter.com/BBBNews4U.
  • Acknowledgement in BBB's press releases, e-newsletter and other public communications.

The deadline to submit is December 31, 2011. Winners of BBB's Business of the Year Torch Awards will be announced in February 2012. Apply or nominate a company today!

Visit Our New Agribusiness Page

Interest in local food is at an all-time high, yet Alaska only produces a small fraction of the food we consume. The cold climate means that growing food is difficult, but successful agribusinesses show that it can be done profitably. 

Please visit our new agribusiness page, and read our blog entry on the subject.

Winner of the 2009 Excellence in Partnership Development Award from the University Economic Development Association

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