spark soldotna

The brainchild of a 12-year-old, AK Big Sipper specializes in serving air-fried comfort food and dirty sodas. The restaurant recently won a $4,000 business scholarship from the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.

Inspired by the reality television series “Shark Tank,” Spark Soldotna provides an opportunity for local up-and-coming businesses to present their ideas to a panel of judges. Put on by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, the winner is awarded a $4000 business scholarship.

Like the TV show — which gives entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their million-dollar ideas to a panel of investors — Spark Soldotna has local entrepreneurs pitch their best business ideas to a panel of local "sharks" for funding.

It takes a good idea, the right market and a lot of research, planning and preparation to get a new business off the ground.Ready cash doesn’t hurt,…

Five new business owners took to the mic to give their sales pitch for being awarded $4,000 in the Spark Soldotna competition Friday night.The event was…