Provides technical assistance for individuals and tribes looking to start a business, expand a business or assess current operations in the areas of business plan creation, financial projections, available financing, and credit training.

Assists Tribes in developing "Local Economic Development Plans". These plans include prioritized community and business development projects as well as strategies for implementation.

Downloadable LEDP's in .pdf Format
Brevig	Council	Diomede	Elim	Gambell	Golovin
King Island	Koyuk	Nome	Savoonga	Shaktoolik	Shishmaref
Solomon	St. Michael	Stebbins	Teller	Unalakleet	Wales
White Mountain

Resolutions Adopting LEDP's in .pdf Format
Brevig	Council	Diomede	Elim	Gambell	Golovin
King Island	Koyuk	Nome	Savoonga	Shaktoolik	Shishmaref
Solomon	St. Michael	Stebbins	Teller	Unalakleet	Wales
White Mountain

Rural business plays a vital role in the economic well being of Alaska. The opportunities and technologies exist today to bring Alaska Native art and other manufactured products to the global marketplace. The E-Commerce center goals are to connect Alaska artisans and manufactures to the global marketplace, to provide the facilities and tools necessary to do business online, to provide technical and business training and assistance, and to establish a network of people to grow economic opportunity.

Staff assistance provided by the E-Commerce center includes:

• Basis Computer Skills
• Digital Photography
• Artists Biographies
• Portfolio Development
• Internet Marketing

Additional website information for possible business opportunities can be found at the following links:

Made in Alaska Information http://www.madeinalaska.org/mia/

Sliver Hand Permit Information/Application http://www.eed.state.ak.us/AKSCA/

Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/

Develops aerial maps of the villages in the Bering Straits region. Maps may be utilized by agencies involved in community projects.

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