We are grateful to these businesses and individuals for
helping to make the Sitka Business Resource Center effective,
by offering their time, resources, and financial support.

The Sitka Business Resource Center is always looking  for 'partners' who have an interest in developing a diverse client base or contributing to the entrepreneurial climate in Sitka. Individuals or agencies may contribute by offering in-kind services, reduced rates, mentoring or training through workshops or classes. If you would like to help create a 'nutrient rich' business environment in Sitka please give us a call at 966-3066.

Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market, we also appreciate First Bank's support for SBRC activities with Community Reinvestment Act funds. Tom Rogers serves on our board of directors.

First Bank
Tom Rogers
203 Lake Street / Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: (907) 747-6636
E-Mail: tom.rogers@firstbankak.com

Evergreen Community Development Association helps fund the American Dream, one small business loan at a time.  Serving a critical community need, we make commercial real estate ownership possible for our region’s small businesses.  We partner with banks in Oregon, Washington and Alaska to provide SBA 504 loans, which allow small businesses to purchase buildings and equipment at a lower interest rate and with less money down.

Evergreen has provided Sitka Works with a grant to help bring business professionals to Sitka to share their expertise with local entrepreneurs.

Evergreen Community Development Association
900 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA 98164
800 878-6613
Website: www.ecda.com

Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market, SEDA is a clearing house of information and assistance. They will review business plans, help find alternative funding sources and brainstorm on ideas for project advancement.

Sitka Economic Development Association
Hugh Bevan , Executive Director
329 Harbor Drive / Sitka, AK 9835
Phone: (907) 747-2660 / Fax (907) 747-7688
E-Mail: hughbevan@sitka.net




Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

First National Bank Alaska
Dave Mason
318 Lincoln Street / Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: (907) 747-7012 / Fax: (907) 747-7015
E-Mail: dmasons@fnbalaska.com

ACS is the leading, integrated telecommunications provider in Alaska, offering the highest quality customer and business products.

ACS has provided an in-kind donation to Sitka Works for our DSL connection for 2007, so that our clients and staff have use of high speed Internet services.

Alaska Communications Systems
Administrative Associate
600 Telephone Ave. MS 65
Anchorage, AK 99503




Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market, Wells Fargo has provided financial support as well as workshop presenters and business advice.

Wells Fargo
Lori Konoske, Branch Manager 300 Lincoln Street / Sitka, AK 99835
Phone (907) 747-3226

Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market, Alaska Pacific Bank also has offered workshops for our customers and has provided funding for several of of our clients' businesses.

Alaska Pacific Bank
Linda Brandt, Manager, Sitka Office
315 Lincoln St., Ste. 206 / Sitka, AK 99835-7593
Phone: (907) 747-8688 / Fax (907) 747-8173
E-Mail: lbrandt@alaskapacificbank.com




Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

ALPS Federal Credit Union
401 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, Alaska 99835
(907) 747-6261
Toll Free: 1-888-747-6261

Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

Hames Corporation
1867 Halibut Point Rd.
Sitka, AK 99835-9699
Phone: 907-747-6266
Fax: 907-747-6001
E-mail: sitoffice@seamart.com




Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce
Andrea Keikkala, Executive Director
329 Harbor Drive, Suite 209 / Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: (907) 747-8604 / Fax (907) 747-7413
E-Mail: chamber@ptialaska.net




Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

Odom Corporation
PO Box 100039
Anchorage AK 99510
Phone: 272-8511
Fax: 264-0249

Proud sponsor of the Sitka Artisans Market.

True Alaska Bottling Company

4500 Sawmill Creek Road
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Phone: (907) 747-4623 Fax: (907) 747-4653

Jackie Stewart provides seminars and free, confidential counseling services

Jackie Stewart, Director
Juneau Small Business Development Center

3100 Channel Drive Suite 306
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 463-3789 Fax: (9070 463-3489
Email: jsbdc@alaska.com

A regional resource for business development assistance

Juneau Economic Development Council
Phone: 1-888-393-3662



Red Bear Network Services
Kris Finkenbinder, Owner

Kris has donated many hours maintaining our computers and working on this web site. He is also available to answer participants' computer questions.

E-Mail: redbear@redbearnet.com

Shelter Cove Publishing
Mim McConnell, Owner

Mim worked for the Workforce Development Center/Sitka Works before hanging out her shingle as a web and graphic designer. She maintains the two Sitka Works websites.

617 Katlian St. Unit B-4, Sitka, AK 99835
E-Mail: mim@sheltercovepublishing.com
Website: www.sheltercovepublishing.com


Pearson & Hanson, Attorney at Law
Denton Pearson, Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka

Denton has offerend presentations to clients and advice to the WDC.

Brad Shaffer conducted one of our best attended workshops on getting your financial paperwork in order. They are always available for free consultations prior to becoming a customer. 

Financial support for the SBRC is provided by USDA Rural Development and the City and Borough of Sitka.