Businesses are a valued part of our community. Located in Southcentral Alaska, Anchorage is the place where the modern and wilderness coexist and create a great place to live and do business. Starting and growing your business can be complex and sometimes overwhelming BUT we are here to help and are excited to see you start, grow and maintain a healthy and happy business. We hope that this website helps you successfully navigate the basics of starting and growing a business in Anchorage. Check back soon, this website is updated regularly!

Start and Run a Business in the Municipality of Anchorage​​

Municipal Business Resources

• Office of Equal Opportunity​
  
• Anchorage Community Development Authority
• Welcoming Anchorage
• Weekly Job and Business Lab​ at the Library​
  
  

Doing Business With The City

• Municipal Codes you Should Know​
• Paying your City taxes
• Municipal Business License & Permit Information
• Contracting & Bidding with the Municipality
• Land & Building Use Rules & Information​
• Become a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise​
• Planning an event in a Municipal Facility or on Municipal Property​
• Work for the Municipality​​
• Advertise your Business on a Municipal Bus​​

Statewide Business Resources

• State of Alaska ​Business Licenses & Corporations
• Small Business Development Center
• Small Business Administration
  
• 49th State Angel F​und
  
• Anchorage Economic Development Corp.​
• SCORE Mentors​
• UAA Business Enterprise Institute​
• PTAC (State and Federal Contracting)​
  
• Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
• Eagle River Chamber of Commerce​
• Anchorage Downtown Partnership
• World Trade Center of Anchorage
  
• Made in Alaska
  
• Hiring Employees
• Other Business Training Resources​
  

Demographic Specific Assistance

• Veteran Entrepreneurs (Boots To Business)
  
• Women Entrepreneurs (YWCA of Alaska)
  
• Minority Entrepreneurs​ (Minority Business Development Center)
  
• Rural Entrepreneurs (Alaska Center for Rural Collaboration)
  
• Neighborhood Entrepreneurs​ (Set Up Shop)
  
• Entrepreneurs with Disabilities ​
  Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's (DVR)