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The SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards

First wave of approved restaurant applicants to receive vital American Rescue Plan funding just one week after the SBA opened for applications WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin delivering economic relief from the Restaurant

COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Program Launch

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) has launched the COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Program. DCCED encourages nonprofit entities engaged in tourism marketing

Meet Martha Brookbank!

Behind the scenes at the Alaska SBDC are truly hard-working, talented, and dedicated people working to strengthen Alaska small business sector. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Martha! In addition to Martha Brookbank’s part-time work

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will

SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Released by the SBA: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021, that will provide $5 billion in

SVOG Application Portal Opens April 24

SVOG Portal Opens April 24 The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal will reopen tomorrow, April 24 at 12:30 p.m. EDT for operators of live venues and related businesses to apply for critical economic relief.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Webinars & Handout

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. During these live the Small Business Administration (SBA) will discuss: What is the

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Info Sessions

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Info Sessions The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. During these live webinars on

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

Restaurant Revitalization Fund This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. The following is information provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA): Program details The American Rescue

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

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

Meet Thomasina Andersen

We cannot begin to list the ways in which Thomasina has strengthened our team! Thomasina’s background is mostly in administrative work and office management, in the private, public as well as NGO sectors. She is

Farewell to Victoria Hofmann!

It is with bittersweet sentiment that we invite you to join us in wishing Victoria Hofmann, the Alaska SBDC’s Development & Training Program Supervisor, the best of luck as her last day approaches on April

SVOG Portal Opens on April 8

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

Meet Andrew Kerosky!

We’re not kidding when we say we have some o the most talented people within our organization striving to serve Alaska’s small business community. Andrew is no exception! After receiving his Economics undergrad from UAA

Fannie Lou Hamer: A Warrior Who Never Backed Down

A hero for civil rights and economic equality, Fannie Lou Hamer’s example of fortitude and perseverance, in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, is still heralded. 

PPP extended to May 31 – now what?

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

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

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,

Highlighting Wares by Maegan

Wares by Maegan: Intentional Art for Your Space Wares By Maegan is a home-based macramé and craft business owned by Maegan and Steven Lundy in Fairbanks, Alaska. Maegan has created her own niche by bringing

Alaska Municipal League: The American Rescue Plan

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