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Anchorage Mayor Signs Emergency Orders EO-15 & EO-13 v2
...nesses are encouraged to prioritize telephone and online ordering; increase the offering of curbside and delivery services, and implement reserved hours for at-risk populations. Mayor Berkowitz also signed Emergency Order EO-13 v2, extending the requirement to wear cloth face coverings or masks in in...
Spreading Love and Cream Cheese
...ndemic shook the state, owners Pamela and Matthew Parker chose to close the dining area of their artisan bagel restaurant ahead of the state mandate. They switched to phone and online orders and perfected their pick-up process to keep employees and customers safe. Read the rest of the story ...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...survive. Outdoor dining, new product development, online sales, and other tactics are helping to keep them alive until more help arrives. Federal unemployment benefits and eviction protections that were added in the Family First and CARES Acts ended last month along with the Paycheck Protection Progr...
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...NAICS code will appear when the license is viewed online. This is important because while you may be licensed for 451211 (Book Stores) you are technically also licensed for 448219 (Shoe Stores). In other words, closely related NAICS codes may be under the same LOB, and if so, you ...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...than the United States, developing a more robust online presence, finding new sources of capital, or rethinking your marketing strategy are just a few Together, we will do what Alaskans have always done when faced with hardship and adversity: rise to the challenge. Sincerely, Jon Bittner Alaska SBDC...
October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...way we can. Through one-on-one business advising, online training, research, and many other ways we are dedicated to helping you and your business launch or grow even in times like these. I also encourage you to check out our newly launched BuyAlaska program. With partnerships with ACS, FedEx, Made ...
Little Alaskan
.... For those not local to the Kenai area, seamless online shopping experiences and swift shipping are waiting for you at https://little-alaskan.com/. You can also keep with the store and new items on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget, after you shop, tag @littelalaskanstore, and hashtag #littlealas...
MOA Announced 3rd Round of Small Business Relief Grants
...hise. Applicants that received funding in a previous round of the Small Business Grant program are not eligible for an additional award. Eligible entities may apply online at cookinletlending.com beginning December 18th. Applications may also be emailed to reliefgrant@cookinletlending.com or be sub...
Alaska SBDC Relief Bill Overview
...our team at info@aksbdc.org or send us an inquiry online. Additionally, all Alaska SBDC workshops are free until March 31, 2021. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and view our workshop schedule and registration at your convenience here. Download a pdf version of this handout: Alaska...
January Update from the Executive Director
...t to see even more funding programs start to come online bringing even more relief to businesses. The Alaska SBDC continues to provide the best source of COVID-related business assistance information in the state. Our Weekly Briefings with the SBA, IRS, Foraker Group and other organizations have star...
February Update from the Executive Director
...t that 50% of businesses surveyed weren’t selling online, but many of them wanted to be. The breakdown of CARES funding by region was also interesting for those wondering where the money went. As the pandemic drags on and cabin fever reaches its late winter peak, it’s important to ...
UAF CTC Virtual Late Start Business Courses
If keeping pace with marketing and online business trends is overwhelming you, you are not alone! There has been a seismic shift in how we market and run our businesses. The UAF Community & Technical College – Applied Business and Applied Accounting program delivers classes to help you navigate ...
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Alaska Private Nonprofit Organizations
...mic injury is Nov. 17, 2021. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for mor...
MOA EO-19 “Make it a Safe Spring”
...feet physical distancing required. Telephone and online ordering are encouraged. A continued offering of curbside, entryway, and delivery service is encouraged. Read the entire MOA Emergency Order 19 that includes guidance on required visitor logs and the notification of a positive or probable COVID...