Talk Of Alaska

Many businesses closed or reduced operations early on during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abbey Collins/Alaska Public Media) Alaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy. How are they weathering this latest challenge? Small business owners share their experiences and the Alaska Small Business Development Center breaks down the challenges. Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Jon Bittner, executive director, Alaska Small Business Development Center Jonathan White, owner, SteamDot Coffee Roasters Camille Adenaka, owner, Apres Alaska LINKS & RESOURCES: Buy Alaska PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on