Business briefs

U.S. Small Business Administration

According to a press release, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that Associate Administrator for SBA's Office of Government Contracting and Business Development Jackie Robinson-Burnette will be attending the Alaska Regional 8(a) Conference in Anchorage to discuss updates to the agency’s national 8(a) program which will have positive effects across the state, including Alaska Native owned firms and small businesses.

The 2024 Alaska Regional Conference takes place June 10 to June 13 and features educational sessions, matchmaking, networking, and resources for all small businesses.

For more information, visit https://www.national8aassociation.org/upcoming-events.

Chugach Government Solutions

According to Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center Director Malyn Smith, Chugach Government Solutions is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Don Young Alaska Job Corps June 13 at 11 a.m.

The Alaska Job Corps Center is operated by Chugach Training & Educational Solutions, a subsidiary of Chugach Alaska Corporation. According to a press release, a ceremony rededicating the Job Corps Center in honor of the late Congressman Don Young was held on June 28, 2023.

For more information, visit chugachgov.com.

Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureaus (BBB) recently announced findings from a new investigation that revealed that the total number of phishing attacks nearly doubled in 2023.

According to a press release, over 9,000 phishing attacks impacted people last year based on information from the BBB Scam Tracker reports. The press release cited advancing technology and techniques that make it easier for attackers to target individuals and businesses for the rise in

phishing attacks.

BBB reported the following key findings:

“Scam Tracker reports of phishing attacks surpassed 9,000 in 2023, nearly double the previous year and a record high. Reports suggest another record-breaking year is likely in 2024. Phishing remains successful due to its adaptability across different communication platforms. Both individuals and businesses are targeted by phishing scams, with business losses totaling in the billions over the past three years, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and BBB Scam Tracker reports. The constantly evolving nature of phishing techniques makes it challenging for both the public and authorities to stay ahead of the necessary defenses.”

For more information, visit bbb.org.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com