Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Together, we can boost the ripple effects our communities receive when we spend and invest more of our dollars at Black-owned businesses. Here's what you can do to make an impact this month:


  • Like, comment, and follow black-owned businesses on social media. Leave a positive review for a local black business on Google or on their website. Your recommendation goes a long way!

  • Visit our Black History page to learn about black history in Alaska, how you can make a difference, about upcoming events, and more!
If you'd like to know how you can make a difference in Alaska's BIPOC community, consider contributing to the Equity Center in downtown Anchorage. This new resource provides office space and centralized services that support the BIPOC community. Visit the Alaska Black Caucus to learn more.
All month long, we’re joining with independent business alliances, neighborhood associations, and local economy-minded business networks throughout the US to grow the Shop Black-Owned Campaign, part of the American Independent Business Alliance Shop Indie Local year-round movement. Celebrate with us! amiba.net/shop-black-owned
Welcome to Our New Blog - Small Business. Big Impact.
Why is support from locals so important to Alaskan-owned small businesses?

This is a question our program does its best to address every day. Really though, it is our small business owners that can best speak to the importance of shopping small. That's why we created our new blog, Small Business. Big Impact.

Small businesses are sharing their stories of how local support has impacted their business.

Read our first entry from Denali Hostel & Cabins and sister companies!
*Small business owners - if you are interested in participating, visit the Member's Hub to learn how*
Love is Local!
Looking for ideas for that certain someone this Valentine's Day? Buying from locally owned businesses makes your gesture even more special. Use these business categories to get started:
Welcome New BuyAlaska Members!
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).