Jon Bittner - Executive Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center

Strategic PlanningEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial EcosystemGrant Writing
Written By Kevin Klingbeil

Jon Bittnerer is the Executive Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC). He oversees seven regional centers to ensure that the Alaska SBDC provides accessible, high-quality business assistance services to individuals and existing businesses.

In his role, he provides program management, advocacy, and fundraising in addition to serving as the Lead Investigator for the various grant programs that are run through Alaska SBDC. He formerly served as vice president of Anchorage Economic Development Center (AEDC). Jon also served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Bio from Alaska SBDC

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Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development
October 2024, Informational Session
Funding, Community Facilities, Capital & Finance, Grant Writing
Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development
October 2024, Informational Session
Funding, Community Facilities, Capital & Finance, Grant Writing

This session featured the presentation of two unique funding mechanisms for supporting community economic development in tribal and Native communities, including Section 105(l) leases and Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSCBI), as well as an introduction to some useful tools and Resources the EDA offers for underserved communities

October 2024, Informational Session
Funding, Community Facilities, Capital & Finance, Grant Writing
 
Kevin Klingbeil
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