October 2022 Issue
Join the $20 Bucks a Week Challenge!
You don’t have to make a big change to make a big impact.

Shifting just $20 per week to local businesses fuels our economy, puts more money in the pockets of Alaskans and builds thriving communities across Alaska.

Take the challenge and shift $20 of your spending from non-local to locally-owned businesses!

Share how you did it with #20bucksaweek #buyalaska
Women's Small Business Month is this October
It is no overstatement to say that Alaskan women are a powerhouse in this state. Celebrate them with us this October!

BuyAlaska is so proud to host 245 local women-owned businesses on our directory!

Here are just a few of the ways you can lift up women-owned businesses (all year long)!

  • Discover new women-owned businesses in Alaska!
  • Make an effort to like, comment, and share their content on social media. Your engagement goes a long way!
  • Share your experiences through reviews.
  • Of course, buy local first for women-owned businesses.
Featuring Elevated Oats
Photography by Jillian Blum Photography
Alaska Women's Business Center is Now Open!
A program of Business Impact NW in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, AWBC supports the startup and growth of women-owned businesses.

AWBC equips women and their families in Alaska with the connections, resources, and training needed to successfully start and run a business.

AWBC provides free to low-cost classes and free one-on-one business coaching to develop your business, strengthen your systems, work smarter with your team, and increase profit margins.
Why Buy Alaska?
Small businesses are grown on dreams, passion, and daring -- and as a result, they're packed full of local identity.

It's hard to put a price on what makes something special -- but it isn't hard to see how shopping local can change Alaska for the better.

Check out our new 'Why Buy Alaska' page that gives it to you straight and explains the real difference between shopping at Alaskan-owned businesses.
Don't miss out on these great market events happening in October!
Fall Makers Market
Oct. 1 @ The Nave, Anchorage
Come shop handmade + local from Alaska’s best artisans! Food Trucks too!

Vintage Faire
October 1 - 2 @ Shopper Forum Mall,
Fairbanks
Furniture to little knickknacks and everything in between here here. New fun vendors!
Make it Alaskan
Oct. 8 - 9 @
Dena'ina Center,
Anchorage
Shop a huge selection of locally made products, arts & crafts, clothing, housewares & much more.
Eagle River Market
Oct. 15 @ Odd Man Rush Brewing
Eagle River
A fun local event for the whole family to eat some delicious food, listen to music, shop and more.
Pumpkin Spice Market
Oct. 22 @ Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Juneau
Get started on your holiday shopping and support local artists, businesses, and organizations.
Is there a market event coming up that we can help amplify?
National Arts Month
October is National Arts & Humanities Month! The arts and humanities are an important part of our lives every day. They connect cultures, promote well-being, address inequities, and make Alaska healthier and stronger in so many ways. Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month with us this October!

Check out some of the events happening with the Alaska Humanities Forum.
World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day is October 5. Many teachers buy supplies on their own dime. Consider buying school supplies for a teacher from a locally owned business. Looking for inspiration? We've got you covered.
Welcome New BuyAlaska Members
We aim to elevate local businesses to better Alaska’s economy.
We do that with YOU.
Help us lift up local on our channels.
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).