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May 27, 2020 in Announcements
The purpose of the AK CARES Funding Program is to provide emergency relief grants to small businesses that were unable to receive support from the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), or other federal funding programs under CARES Act. More
May 21, 2020 in Announcements
After months of careful planning assisted by the Alaska Small Business Development Center, Sanjay Shrestha prepared to open Mandala Restaurant in Anchorage in March 2020. When the pandemic hit, his plans to open stalled amidst the statewide closure of dining establishments. Read the full web story in partnership with Edible Alaska here! More
May 21, 2020 in Announcements
Learn How to Find Your Business’ Monthly Break Even The Alaska SBDC Director of Rural Program Development, Jennifer Adams, will be hosting a webinar for the McGrath community to present on learning how to find your business’ monthly break even. Financial projections are not only perfect for businesses who are seeking loans or evaluating the … Continue reading "6/3: Alaska SBDC Virtual Class in McGrath" More
May 20, 2020 in Announcements
The 2020 TREND SBIR Phase 0 pool of applications was stronger and more competitive than ever. Even though the applications’ submission deadline was disrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, due to the strength of the applicant pool TREND increased the number of grant winners from the original three to four! One of this year’s … Continue reading "2020 TREND SBIR Phase 0 Awards" More
May 18, 2020 in Announcements
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act … Continue reading "SBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application" More
May 13, 2020 in Announcements
ANCHORAGE — The Municipality of Anchorage dedicated $1 million for grants to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Too many small businesses and nonprofits are bearing the cost of responding to the public health crisis, and this fund will provide some support as Anchorage moves through these incredibly challenging times. The Municipality is partnering with Cook … Continue reading "Applications Open for the Municipality of Anchorage’s Small Business Grant Pilot Program" More
May 11, 2020 in Announcements
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released an updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Report detailing data from the second round of PPP funding through May 8. Round 1 of the PPPP saw 4,842 Alaskan businesses receive $922 million. As of May 8 in Round 2, 4,750 businesses have received $368 million. Total, 9,592 AK businesses have received … Continue reading "Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Report – May 8" More
May 11, 2020 in Announcements
As we enter into the eighth week of the statewide hunker down order, we’re starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. State and local officials have begun to ease up on the restrictions allowing businesses to operate, at least on a limited basis. Alaskan businesses have also started to see Paycheck … Continue reading "Alaska SBDC: Update from the Executive Director" More
May 8, 2020 in Announcements
From our friends at the United Fishermen of Alaska 5/7/20. Alaska is allocated for $50,000,000. Interstate marine fisheries commissions, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands will disburse funds to address coronavirus-related losses. Today, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, … Continue reading "Commerce Secretary Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding" More
May 4, 2020 in Announcements
The SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses. The SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin preparing their business financial information needed for their application. At … Continue reading "EIDL Open for Agricultural Businesses" More