The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free consulting services and low cost educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business.  The Alaska SBDC business advisors work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-to-one sessions in the areas of management, marketing, sales, finance, accounting and other disciplines required for small business growth, expansion and innovation.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is a remarkable location for your business. As one of the nation’s fastest growing

areas, with a population of over 80,000 as of 2008, and 173,000 by 2025, opportunities for new and expanding markets are plentiful. The Borough has a large, well-trained workforce and employment has grown an average of 5.5 percent each year for the past decade. The Borough welcomes new and expanding businesses, offers a fast-track license and permit systems, and provides a solid, credit trustworthy government with an A1 Bond rating. This business friendly environment is further enhanced by low natural gas prices, plenty of land for development, good schools, and outstanding quality of life for employees.

Companies locating or expanding in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough can take advantage of a variety of tax, financing and business development incentives. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough works closely with existing and new businesses to ensure that firms may take full advantage of the programs and assistance that may save businesses time and money.

Tax Deferrals

Lowering the cost of doing business, particularly in the early stages of a start-up, can have important consequences on the ability of a new business to begin operations. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough recognized this need and offers all qualified new businesses the ability to reduce their initial operating costs by deferring tax payments for up to five (5) years.