Elevate Alaska this April!

There are tons of ways to support local businesses and we've come up with a list we know you can check off.

Did you know that a simple shift in spending of $20/household per week to locally owned businesses could put $215 million more dollars into the pockets of Alaskans? This is just the beginning of the benefits we see by keeping our dollars local.

Download the 30 ways to Elevate Alaska list and share your progress with #30waystoBuyAlaska.
Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting Alaska's Sustainable Businesses
April 22 is Earth Day! We love our planet and the businesses that work to conserve it. Celebrate Earth Day every day by visiting the Sustainable Businesses of Alaska page on buyalaska.com!
Looking to freshen up the wardrobe?
There are a lot of great options in the Clothing & Accessories category on the BuyAlaska Directory.
Spring is here! Have you thought about signing up for a CSA?
With Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, the consumer buys ‘shares’ or subscribes to a local farm’s CSA early in the season. Members then regularly collect healthy, seasonal produce or fresh cut flowers throughout the season.

This pre-selling CSA model helps farmers get up and running, builds food security in Alaska, and provides a direct connection to how and where food is produced. 
Spotlighting Alaska's Local First Champions
The Alaska Farmers Market Association supports and promotes vibrant and sustainable farmers markets throughout Alaska. 

Farmers markets provide a place where farmers can reconnect with consumers and capture retail dollars for their fresh, high-quality products. Farmers markets are family-friendly, community-building events that bring neighbors together, attract retail activity to surrounding businesses, create forums for civic education and involvement and provide direct access to Alaska’s agricultural bounty.
Alaska Sea Grant is on a mission to enhance the sustainable use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal, and watershed resources through research, education, and extension.

Alaska seafood, whether grown or wild harvest, comes from pristine waters and is prized as some of the highest quality seafood in the world. Mariculture in Alaska is increasing economic opportunities for coastal communities, and quickly developing to a profitable industry for Alaska.
What's Happening Around Alaska in April
Juneau
April 4 - 10: Alaska Folk Festival
April 10: Slush Cup

Skagway
April 15 - 17: Skagway Spring Festival

Valdez
April 2 - 11: Snow Kite Festival
April 15 - 18: Shrimp Derby
April 15 - 17: Mountain Man Hill Climb

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The BuyAlaska Program is a statewide program by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) under the UAA Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) and partially funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA).