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SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application and Guidelines

April 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization

Cliff Cochran, 2020 Excellence in Profession Award Recipient

April 15, 2021 COVID-19 Kenai Peninsula
Congratulations to Alaska Small Business Development Center Kenai Peninsula Center Director Cliff Cochran on receiving the 2020 Excellence in Profession Award! (Timestamp 13:23) The Alaska SBDC and clients are lucky to have you as a

SVOG Portal Opens on April 8

April 2, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) – what you need to know this week: Helpful Information SVOG FAQs SVOG Overview – SBA Alaska SBDC SVOG Overview – Alaska SBDC Originally, registration was required in the federal

PPP extended to May 31 – now what?

March 30, 2021 COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Deadline is Extended to May 31, 2021 From the SBA: Today President Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act into law extending the PPP deadline from March 31 to

Alaska SBDC Hosts its Final COVID-19 Briefing

March 30, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Last year, out of a dire need to disseminate information relevant to small business support and navigating the impact of COVID-19 on our communities, the Alaska SBDC began hosting daily briefings with the Small Business

PPP Extended to May 31, 2021

March 29, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Rural
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Congress passed a bill to extend the loan application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to May 31, 2021. This extension also gives the SBA through June 30, 2021,

Alaska Municipal League: The American Rescue Plan

March 26, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Our friends at the Alaska Municipal League have created an in-depth and informative overview of the American Rescue Plan. This resource can be downloaded here. More information can be found on the Alaska Municipal League

5 Important Facts About COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

March 25, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
1. The lending limit will increase to $500,000 in April. Starting the week of April 6, the SBA will increase the maximum amount small businesses and nonprofit organizations can borrow through the COVID-19 EIDL program

The Alaska SBDC is Joining The Eureka Space!

March 22, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Mat-Su
It's official! The Alaska SBDC is joining The Eureka Space later this spring. The Eureka Space is a shared office environment for local organizations that serve small business owners in Alaska.

Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP)

March 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Presentación por la SBA sobre el “Programa de Protección de Pago” para ayudar a que las pequeñas empresas obtengan en el alivio que necesitan en estos tiempos de incertidumbre.  Este préstamo respaldado por el SBA

5 Things to Know About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)

March 19, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Rural
1. The SBA will begin accepting applications on April 8. Today the SBA announced the launch of a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the

March Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

March 18, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
There’s a lot going on this month and almost all of it is good! The federal government passed another relief bill that will pump $1.9 trillion into the economy through existing programs like the PPP

JEDC 2021 Innovation Summit April 7-9

March 16, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Juneau Economic Development Council 2021 Innovation Summit is going virtual this year on April 7-9.   The annual conference hosts a diverse array of talks, performances, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire

New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application

March 9, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible

Things to Know About the PPP This Week

March 5, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
From our friends at the Small Business Administration (SBA), here are the top four things that you need to know about the PPP this week: 1. There’s a new calculation for sole proprietors, independent contractors, and

MOA EO-19 “Make it a Safe Spring”

March 4, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19
Beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, March 8, 2021, Municipality of Anchorage Emergency Order 19 will be put into effect. Here’s what you need to know: Individuals: Continue to limit unnecessary outings and maintain at

Webinar Series: PPP Updates for Your Small Business

March 2, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access.

Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) Resources

March 2, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
Here you will find Alaska State Commission for Human Rights (ASCHR) resources for Alaskan businesses and employees: Employee Sheet Employer Quick Facts Employer Discrimination Policy Tips General Employer Information-Discrimination COVID-19 Guide for Employers and Employees

Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes

February 26, 2021 Anchorage COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
    A number of changes have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week that the Alaska SBDC and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) want Alaskans to be aware of. Here’s what

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

February 25, 2021 Anchorage BuyAlaska COVID-19 Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su Rural
“Katie Ashbaugh took over [managing the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s] BuyAlaska Program at the start of the pandemic in 2020 to retool the project toward a new goal: To educate and encourage the public
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