The 2012 Business Resource Guide is a joint effort of First National Bank Alaska, the Alaska Small Business Development Center and the Alaska Journal of Commerce.

It aims to provide a resource for Alaskans who want to start a new business or who are looking for guidance on expanding a current endeavor. The expertise these entities offer Alaska businesses totals more than 150 years.

Also, read about successful Alaskan entrepreneurs. For example, a wife’s holiday gift to her husband turned a hobby into a family brewing business on the Kenai Peninsula that continues to grow and excel.

The guide is available online, 2012 Business Resource Guide. Free copies are also available at local First National branches.