The Alaska Entrepreneur Development System (AEDS) exists to create a dynamic entrepreneurial development program leading to more sustainable businesses and jobs, and therefore, a stronger economy. AEDS benefits entrepreneurs directly by expanding the scope and range of services provided to them. It will benefit them indirectly by strengthening the field of business development and building local capacity in rural Alaska.

The Alaska Entrepreneur Development System will accomplish this through the following efforts:

• Deliver business workshops and entrepreneurial education throughout Alaska.
• Conduct in-state training, create a peer exchange and mentorship network, and promote best practices to strengthen the capacity of existing local business assistance organizations.
• Create active networking opportunities, mentor programs, and a resource network for entrepreneurs to strengthen the entrepreneurial culture and spur innovation.

More information available at www.alaskadevelopment.org/